Author: Andrew Gowans

2022 Clubman Trophy Award Photos

The final Club Night of 2022 was on Tuesday 13 December, and was also our Clubman Trophy Awards, for attending regular Club events (see here for details). Not all Winners were there for photos.

Clubnight introduction by Denny

Ian introduces the Clubman Awards

MG Magnette 1st - Denny Bowden

MGB 1st - Graham Haywood

MGB GT 1st - Ian Ashton

MGB GT 2nd - Charlie Head

MGC 1st - Neville Roxby

MGF Equal 2nd - Alan Andoni

MG RV8 1st - Denny Bowden

MG ZT 1st - Andrew Gowans

Clubman Non Marque 1st - Phil & Jenny Mudie

MG Mate 1st - Trish Ashton

MG Mate Equal 3rd - Kay Bowden & Carol Roxby

Clubman 1st - Ian Ashton

Clubman Equal 2nd - Graham Haywood & Charlie Head

Sporting Non Marque 1st - Bruce Melville

2022 Clubman Results

MG Magnette

MGB

 

 

MGB GT

 

 

MGC

MGF

 

 

 

MGRV8

MGZT

Non Marque

 

MG Mate

 

 

 

Outright

Clubman

 

 

Sporting

 

 

 

 

1st

1st

Equal 2nd

Equal 2nd

1st

2nd

3rd

1st

1st

Equal 2nd

Equal 2nd

Equal 2nd

1st

1st

1st

 

1st

2nd

Equal 3rd

Equal 3rd

Overall

1st

Equal 2nd

Equal 2nd

1st

2nd

3rd

Non-Marque

Denny Bowden

Graham Haywood

Larry Dickason

Ian Macarthur

Ian Ashton

Charlie Head

Austin Blanch

Neville Roxby

Arthur Nicholls

Jef Lauff

Anne Pettigrew

Alan Andoni

Denny Bowden

Andrew Gowans

Phil & Jenny Mudie

(Morris Minor)

Trish Ashton

Maggie Head

Kay Bowden

Carol Roxby

Champions

Ian Ashton

Charlie Head

Graham Haywood

Gary Piper

Austin Blanch

Stephen Jones

Bruce Melville

Save Wakefield Park – ePetition

Wakefield Park Raceway in Goulburn has been adversely affected by a decision made by the NSW Land & Environment Court. At risk is the capacity for Wakefield to remain in business as one of only two remaining permanent, full-length motorsport facilities in NSW.

This decision has also affected the Goulburn Region, which is looking at a significant economic loss due to this decision.

An ePetition has been proposed for the NSW Legislative Assembly to look at the issues and to work with the local Council to establish a viable interim solution and to look at long-term options as well.

The ePetition is open to all NSW Residents and is available to sign online until 28 October.

See here for the ePetition

Please sign this petition today as 20,000 signatures are required for it to be put to the Legislative Assembly.

2022 GOF – Entries Closing 12 August

With the 2022 Gathering of the Faithful, in Wagga Wagga on the 9th, 10th and 11th of September, fast approaching, we are sending a friendly reminder that entries close on Friday 12th August. Thank you again to those who have already sent their entry form in.

We would like to advise that we will be following all current COVID-19 safety guidelines throughout our event. In regard to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, we understand that this is expected to peak in August. We do however ask that you please assess your own risks when attending our event and determine whether you you feel the risks outweigh the benefits. We will be monitoring the NSW Health website and will be keeping entrants posted with any
updates via email.

This year we would like to highlight the following for the GoF:

  • This year we will celebrate the 25th GoF. We ask entrants to dress with a touch of silver at our formal dinner on Saturday night!
  • The Noggin'and Natter on Friday night will be at the Mercure Wagga again, however, this year, due to COVID-19 it will be a two-course meal rather than a buffet. Our Saturday night dinner is at also at Mercure Wagga. Please remember this venue is centrally located when booking your accommodation.
  • Another impact of COVID-19 is the delay in confirming our sponsors. However, we are very close to now confirming our sponsorship and will advise once things are finalised.
  • We will be judging the cars on Saturday (rather than Sunday) again this year – this means Sunday can be more relaxed after our big night out. The breakfast and trophy presentation will still occur on the Sunday morning, breakfast starting from 8am, but we should be able to finish earlier for those of you travelling on Sunday.
  • Please bring and wear your club badges again this year. This array of colours and styles demonstrated the wonderful variety of entrants from different clubs all over Australia. However, do not worry if you forget to bring your badge as we will have plain badges for entrants to write their name on as needed.

Please find our event's registration form attached (flyer will be sent out in the very near future). Our entry form can be filled in via print (and mailed as per usual) or filled in electronically – just download and save the file to your computer, type in the required fields and email back to us at gof@mgccwagga.org.au – please let me know if there are any problems.

Warm regards,

Siobhain
CoF Coordinator 2022

Euro Motorfest June 2022

Although Euro Motorfest was cancelled on the advertised date due to wet weather I am delighted to report that our fall back date a week later was a resounding success !

A perfect winter’s day greeted a team of Hunter MG volunteers from 7 am at beautiful Newcastle Foreshore Park. Although a little chilly Team Hunter had the set up for the Event ready to welcome the first of our 205 European marque cars by 8am.

The overall success of the day was due to a wonderful team effort and spirit of our Hunter MG members, and great support from many Euro car clubs and individuals who took the time to display their beautiful vehicles to support the Variety Club and John Hunter Children’s Hospital.

Thank you to our very supportive and generous sponsors including our major sponsor Shannons Insurance with support sponsors REPCO car parts and Tyrepower at Gateshead.

So successful was the Event that the Hunter MG Car Club is pleased and proud to announce that we will be donating $1,000 to the Variety Club and $1,000 to the John Hunter Children’s Hospital.

Representatives from both Variety and John Hunter Hospital will be attending our Club meeting on Tuesday 13th September to receive our donations.

The next Event on our calendar is the All British Day on Saturday 30th July from 8.30 on. Let’s support the organiser Hunter Jaguar Club and enjoy the Event.

My regards and thanks to everyone involved with the best Euro Motorfest Event to date

Ian Ashton

MGB 60th Anniversary Polo Shirts & Caps

This year is the 60th anniversary of the launch of the MGB. To mark the anniversary, we have for sale, for a limited time, Men’s Polo shirts, unisex T-shirts, Ladies collared shirts and baseball caps all featuring, with permission, an Australian modified version of the MGCC Abingdon Anniversary logo.

The supplier is donating portion of all proceeds to Movember, the Men's Health initiative.

Shirts are made from quality white knit fabric with a navy trim. The logo on the polo shirts, ladies shirts and cap is professionally embroidered. The t-shirts have a vinyl-like logo which has been pressed onto the shirt.

Prices are listed below.

  • Men’s Polo Shirts, sizes from Small to 5XL - $40 each
  • Ladies Collared Shirts, sizes from 12 to 24 - $40 each
  • T-shirts, sizes from Small to 5XL - $25 each
  • Baseball caps, one size fits most, - $20 each.

Orders are accepted on a “Pay as you Order” basis. Please email wendy.croker@yahoo.com.au with order requirements. Total payment amount will then be advised and payment is to be made into the Club’s bank account, details of which can be provided if needed. A bulk order, to reduce postage costs, will be sent after the August Club Night. Samples are available at the Club Rooms for size testing.

For any further information, please contact Wendy Croker, Regalia Officer, on 0417041850.

Anne Pettigrew – Variety Bash Entrant

Look who is getting out on the road for kids in need - but not in my MG ?!?!?!?!

I'm going on the Variety Bash from 6th to 20th August 2022 in a 1974 V* Mercedes 450 with two other women, dressed as witches (!!!!) and doing it to help give kids in need a fair go!

Varity is a Children's Charity in NSW/ACT and we want to support these kids by raising money as part of our participation in the Variety Bash.

Please give whatever you can to this important cause (follow the link, below).

Thank you in advance for your generosity, it means a lot!

Anne Pettigrew

https://fundraise.varietynswact.org.au/fundraisers/annepettigrew/btobbash22

Here's the car!