Sporting Directors Report

December 2024

Steve Jones MGB & Gary Piper MGF recently competed in MGCC Newcastle regularity Hillclimb at Ringwood Park.

We teamed up with MGCCN members David Atkins (MGZS) & Bruce Condron (MGB) to to form “Team MG” for the event.

Steve drove well on the day to be very consistent with his times, Bruce was able to go quicker when required to balance the time sheet, however David & I were a bit inconsistent but still not going too bad.

Each driver had 3 runs then had to nominate their time for the next 4 competition runs & stay as close as possible to the nominated time.

Going into the last run for the day we were leading until John Collins had a perfect run to to snatch victory for the “Everest Team” (Rose Cogger-Collins, Brad Goulding, Bryn Baverstock & John Collins) by a mere 0.130 seconds. Third place was taken out by “Mazster Team” (Paul Bower, Stuart Bower, Robert Dawson & Nat Hails).

Thanks to MGCC Newcastle for putting on a enjoyable day of Motorsport.

Yes we’re back to “One Raceway” (formally Wakefield Park) Goulburn for our first “GEAR” event at the revamped circuit.

Austin Blanch MGA, Steve Jones MG Midget, Evan Redman MG TC, Paul Embleton MGB, Gary Piper MGB are heading down for the event being held on Wednesday December 4 & I think everyone is keen to have a run on the revamped track that looks great.

The “GEAR” Club have received a maximum 120 entries with all classes being well represented. If you are interested in Historic Motorsport it will definitely be worth the trip to have a look. Hopefully the weather is ok.

Anyone requiring information on the event contact Steve Jones , Austin Blanch or myself.
Team Hunter member Bruce Melville will be competing in the “HSRCA 2024 Summer Festival” in his Lotus Elan S2 at Sydney Motorsport Park at Eastern Creek in Regularity. We wish him the best of luck. Bruce will give us a report on the event in the next mag.

Coming Events

I’d like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a happy & safe Christmas new year period & enjoy time with your family & friends.

Remember drive them don’t hide them enjoy your MG,

Cheers Gary

See Pages 14-15 of the December “On The Marque” for pictures.