MG Car Club
A message from the Horton Family
Following the passing of John Horton last week, this message from the Horton Family has been passed to the MG Car Club:
Dear All.
We have been overwhelmed as a family by all the cards, tributes, support and practical help that we have received at this very difficult time.
John’s funeral will be held in private but there will be a memorial service so that everyone will have an opportunity to celebrate his life.
The memorial service will be held at Sutton Coldfield Baptist Church, Trinity Hill, Sutton Coldfield B72 1TA (http://www.scbc.org.uk/) on Wednesday 16th March at 2.30pm.
There is limited parking at the church but there is ample public parking close by in Sutton Coldfield town centre. The parking fees are reasonable at the Victoria Road and the Gracechurch Centre (multi-story) car parks.
Refreshments will be served in the Church Hall after the service.
John Horton
With great sadness the family of John Horton have informed the MG Car Club that John passed away peacefully this morning.
The thoughts of everyone in the MG Car Club are with John’s family at this difficult time.
For further updates please visit www.dsdigital.co.uk/john-horton
MGCC at Race Retro 2016
The MG Car Club is pleased to announce that it will be once again be present at the Race Retro show at Stoneleigh Park this weekend, starting from tomorrow, Friday 26th February until Sunday 28th February.
Just like previous years, the Club will be promoting its seven race championships at the show. Alongside the various race co-ordinators will be MG Cockshoot Cup driver David Coulthard’s MGF Cup car, which will definitely be turning heads in Hall 2 on stand C10.
With a commitment to low-cost entry fees, the MG Car Club gives potential drivers the opportunity of racing across the UK at iconic circuits that include Silverstone Historic GP and Oulton Park in MG Metros, MG ZRs, MG Midgets, and MGBs. In addition, all competitors can achieve race entry discounts by competing in all championship rounds.
For as little as £6,000, a 16-21 year old can compete in a full season with the Club, and follow in the footsteps of stars like Jack Goff – a former MG Trophy driver now racing an MG6 in the BTCC. This includes the price of a car, race preparation, and half price entry fees.
With an amazing history, mentoring from Championship co-ordinators, alongside brilliant paddock atmosphere and camaraderie, MG Car Club racing offers a unique package for drivers looking to kick-start their career in motorsport.
Tickets for the show can be bought at the gate, with prices at £26 for adults and £7 for children. For more information about the event, click HERE to be redirected to the Race Retro website. We shall look forward to seeing you there!
John Horton
Competitors and members will be very concerned to learn that John Horton, the Clubs genial compere of race prize giving’s recently collapsed while out walking and is currently in intensive care in hospital. Family only visitors at present. We will keep members advised via the Clubs website, in the meantime our thoughts and best wishes are with John for a speedy and complete recovery.
MG Trophy Round 1 – Donington
