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After scaping the ice off the BGT we set off for the 15 minute drive to Middlesbrough Motor Club where a welcome cup of cofee awaited us. It was a delightful run on some lovely roads, only marred for us by the low winter sun and a dirty windscreen. The electric washer pump picked a bad time to fail and the push button one was as much use as an ashtray on a motorbike. Once back at the clubhouse we had more coffee and pigs in blankets in a bun. Some great chat rounded off a good day. Thanks to all who made it possible.
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Heavy grey skies greeted us as we set off in Numbum for this marvellous event. Thankfully apart from a light splatter on the windscreen as we rolled along the A174, there was no rain all day. We arrived at the paddock in time to get signed on and have a cuppa, followed by a wander round to see the cars and bikes. There was some beautiful machinery. We got one run at the hill before lunch then headed off for fish & chips, which we ate sat on the steps to the beach. Very British! After lunch we got another run and I'd arranged with friends for them to have the cam in their cars so there are some different views. A fine job they did too. Thank you. I also found time to catch the cars as they came round the first bend. As we were lined up for the third run, we heard the bad news that John Hannis has dropped his 1930 Velocette KSS on the first corner and injured his foot and ankle. The paramedics were quickly on the scene and got him into the ambulance. As the ambulance was now occupied proceedings were halted as there was no other ambulance cover. By the time the NHS ambulance arrived to whisk John to hospital it was too late to get any more runs in and the event was sadly closed. It's a shame but safety must come first. We wish John a speedy recovery and we don't hold it against him for stopping the show.
This has been a very enjoyable event for us but things may be changing. With the change in the law to allow competitive events on closed roads, this event may return to being competitive. This is fine for bikes as they can get a one day licence to compete, but cars are a different kettle of fish. No one day licences means expensive medical and licence fees. Roll cages and harnesses may well be needed also, and possible fireproof overalls and gloves along with helmets. For a one day event, this will be prohibitive and I can see that a lot of the cars there today will be absent if it goes competitive. We'll just have to wait & see what MDMC do with it. Thanks to all who made the day possible. This run was over the same great roads as the run on the 17th but this time it was with the Jaguar Drivers Club and the Triumph TR Register. We would have taken the TA if it hadn't been in bits. As we had already done the run in the B GT we decided to try a different approach and make some video. We arrived at the clubhouse just after nine and signed in and spent the next hour or so wandering around chatting, taking pictures and shooting some video. After the last car had set off we headed out to do the run in reverse and find a spot to get the cars on the moors. Once on the moors we had a relaxing time sat by the side of the road in brilliant sunshine. Here's the result. I hope you like it. I'm sorry if I missed anybody. Back at the clubhouse we had a great hot beef bun with roast potatoes and lots more chinwagging. A wonderful day out with great people. It doesn't get much better than that. Once again, thanks to Richard and his team at MDMC for making it happen. The plan was to do this run in the TA but that plan went mammaries skywards when the old girl refused to start. It was spinning over well but there wasn't a hint of it firing so we took the BGT. We arrived at the clubhouse in plenty of time to sign on and have a cuppa & chat before our start time of twenty past ten. There were some interesting cars, a 1927 Alvis, a blisteringly fast Morris 12 rat rod, a Rolls Royce and a Ferrari. We set off in bright sunshine for a 70 mile trip over the North Yorks Moors. The sunshine stayed with us most of the day but it was a bit bleak on the hilltops with a biting wind. Thankfully there was little rain. The route was a delight with some interesting roads that we haven't travelled before and with the heather in bloom there were some stunning views. We arrived back without trouble and had a hot beef sandwich and roast potatoes, which hit the spot nicely. Coffee and chinwagging rounded the day off nicely. As always, big thanks go to all those who made it possible.
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AuthorHi, I'm Owen and I've been having fun with MGs since 1970, starting with my 1937 MGTA. Since then I've had three Y types and a couple of Z Magnettes. I now have a 1971 MGB GT along with the TA and my wife and I are still having fun Archives
September 2020
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