Subject: MG/Lola in Hillclimb
From "Kelvin Palmer"
Date Mon, 26 Aug 2002 092621 -0500
The following was clipped from the MG - UK bulletin boards (under MGB General). This guy went to watch (and photographed) the MG/Lola LeMans car at a hillclimb event over there.
Two examples of MGs that have run at Le Mans
Only 35 years between them
From: Michael Watkins, Sutton Coldfield UK,
mgmpw@blueyonder.co.uk
Hi guys,
I’m taking the liberty of wondering if you guys from the US of A would like to have a look at the pictures I’ve managed to take of the MG Le Mans cars. I’m pleased with the pics of a round of pit-stops at Le Mans, but I’m still quite thrilled at the snaps I took at Shelsley Walsh last weekend.
Let me explain. Firstly, I guess many of you don’t bother with the MG Car Company board, (too many idiots there, aren’t there?)so may not have seen my post.
Secondly, I just thought it was great that MG Rover took an EX257 to Shelsley Walsh, (car no. 26 at Le Mans) to show the car to real enthusiasts, and I want to give them as much publicity as I can in my own small way.
Thirdly, a further explanation; Shelsley Walsh is a hillclimb. It’s a short ribbon of tarmac that threads up a side of the Teme valley, in Worcestershire. It is a beautiful spot, and to go there and to be able to watch some motorsport is always a great pleasure. It’s also just about as far removed from the rigours of Les 24 Heures du Mans as it’s possible to be. Except when it comes down to speed, I suppose. All over the world, they’re all trying to go as fast as they can!
Shelsley always has a relaxed atmosphere in the paddock. There are never any restrictions to access, and so to have been able to stand right next to, or lean right over on, and look and take pictures was fantastic. The car also makes a hell of a noise!
Thing was, I had no idea the car was going to be there. I’d just gone along to lend a hand to a mate who was driving in the Shelsley Specials class. (Don’t ask, it’s weird)
I’ve posted the pics on picture site I run for my local club, at
http//groups.msn.com/0501SSMGOC
These are of the MGs only.
Should you wish to see more of the cars of the weekend, (and don’t worry, I know there’s little more boring than someone else’s pictures)they’re at
http//groups.msn.com/ActiveClassics
Whilst at that site, feel free to post your pictures of your days out, or adventures with your cars. Don’t bother too much with static shots of MGBs, but I’d like to see some great American scenery, or shots of your club outings.
Kind regards,
Mike
