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MG Regency Run

Monday, 13 May 2013 11:06

JOINTLY organised by the MG Car Club and the MG Owners Club, this Sunday more than 300 MG's gathered at Epsom Downs Racecourse for the start of the 29th annual Regency Run.

This was the third time the Regency Run has set off from Epsom, with the grandstand and race course providing a dramatic backdrop to the cars. Not wanting to be outdone the finish line is just as spectacular, with the run ending on Brighton's picturesque Madeira Drive seafront.

Cars began arriving at Epsom early on Sunday morning, with the Racecourse cafe open to provide MG enthusiasts with a hot cup of tea and a warm bacon butty. Entrants to the Regency Run had the choice of two routes, down to Brighton, where they were greeted by John Day, MG Car Club President.

Chris Keevil was the first driver to depart, in his 1925 Super Sport, leading out the pack at 10am. The weather held off, and while participants weren't treated to the same blue skies and sunshine they enjoyed last year, at least it didn't rain!

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Jason Plato at the third round of the BTCC in Thruxton. Photo by Aaron Lupton

Silverstone has been awarded a Lottery Grant to Develop a new Heritage Hub!

The weather hasn't been as good this week, better bring out the coupe!

It's the Regency Run on Sunday. Here's hoping the weather is as good as it was last year!

Car Request mkii MG 1300

Friday, 10 May 2013 13:44

WE'RE on the hunt for a mkii MG 1300 saloon to be used in a photo shoot for a classic car magazine. Its short notice, but the car would need to be available for use on May 21st.

If anyone owns, or knows someone with a suitable car could they please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Many thanks in advance.

Silverstone Awarded Lottery Grant for Heritage Live Project

Thursday, 09 May 2013 09:35

THE BRITISH RACING DRIVERS' CLUB and Silverstone Circuits Limited are delighted to have been awarded a first round pass for a £9.1 million bid to the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for their project ‘Silverstone Heritage Live'.

Silverstone Heritage Live, which is planned to open in 2016, will bring Silverstone's history to life and feature the BRDC archive, a heritage trail and live interactive experiences within a Heritage Hub located at the entrance to the circuit.

As well as the BRDC archive, which is a unique collection that charts the history of the Club, other high profile motor sport names including David Coulthard MBE, Eddie Jordan and Christabel Carlisle have all pledged items from their collections to be on display at the Silverstone Heritage Hub.

Stuart Rolt, BRDC Chairman, commented: "We are very proud to have won this grant and are extremely excited about the project. The BRDC and Silverstone have played an important part in the history of British motor sport, and the Silverstone Heritage Hub will give us an opportunity to share this with motor sport fans from around the world.

"The experiences, memories and collections of the BRDC Members, fans and others associated with the sport provide a unique resource with which to tell the compelling story of Silverstone and British motor sport, and we believe the Heritage Centre will increase our visitor number by over 300,000 each year."

Vanessa Harbar, Head of Heritage Lottery Fund East Midlands, said: "We loved the British Racing Drivers' Club's vision for this exciting project, which will open up the magic of Silverstone to both motor enthusiasts and those with an interest in the wider history of the site."

One of the best ways to see Britain's motoring heritage come to life at Silverstone is to visit MGLive! the biggest MG event in the world on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th June. As well as the largest collection of classic and modern MG's, motorsport fans will be treated to an action packed weekend of racing on Silverstone's Grand-Prix Circuit.

Advance tickets are on sale now with tickets for Car Club members starting from just £16.50. To book yours visit MGLive or call Kimber House on 01235 555552

MGCC Brands Hatch Race Report

Tuesday, 07 May 2013 10:13

A bumper action packed weekend of racing saw Brands Hatch play host to the MG Car Club this weekend (4th and 5th May). Together with our usual collection of impressive race series’, we were joined by the Porsche Club Championship and the Classic Sports Car Club (CSCC), to provide two full days of fast paced on track entertainment. The full race report can be found by clicking HERE.

Please see below for the Driver of the Race and Day awards.

SATURDAY 4TH MAY

Race 2. MGCC Master Autoglass BCV8 Championship. Mike Harris. MG B FIA Roadster.
Race 3. MGCC Priory Retail MG Trophy Race 1. Andrew Ashton. MG ZR 160.
Race 4. MGCC Ecurie GTS. Race 1; Malcolm Gammons. MG B Roadster.
Race 5. MGCC Drayton Manor Park MG Metro Cup Race 1; Neal Gardiner. Rover Metro GTi.
Race 6. MGCC Lackford Engineering Midget & Sprite Challenge Race 1; Richard Bridge. MG Midget.
Race 7. MGCC Peter Best Insurance Challenge Race 1; Nick Arden. MG Maestro EFi.
Race 7. MGCC Motoring Classics Thoroughbred Sportscars Championship Race 1; Russell McCarthy. MG B GT V8.
DRIVER OF THE DAY (Saturday); Mike Harris.

SUNDAY 5TH MAY

Race 12. MGCC Priory Retail MG Trophy Race 2; Christopher Bray. MG ZR 190.
Race 13. MGCC Ecurie GTS. Race 2; Robi Bernberg. TVR Grantura Mk111 1800.
Race 14. MGCC Drayton Manor Park MG Metro Cup Race 2; Jack Ashton. Rover Metro GTi.
Race 15. MGCC Lackford Engineering Midget & Sprite Challenge Race 2; Pippa Cow. MG Midget.
Race 16. MGCC Peter Best Insurance Challenge Race 2; Clive Jones. MGB Roadster.
Race 16. MGCC Motoring Classics Thoroughbred Sportscars Championship Race 2; Ian Prior. MGB GT V8
Race 18. Historic Intermarque; John Hilbery. Lotus Elite S2, with MGCC Iconic 50's Sports Cars; Jonathan Harker. MG A.
DRIVER OF THE DAY (Sunday); Christopher Bray.