Chicagoland MG Club: Driveline June 2019
 

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Those of you who know me may find this hard to believe, but I’m in hot water at home. No, not soaking in the hot tub, or even getting my hands into warm dishwater, but more akin to being in the dog house. And I don’t even have a dog. Last week I went on a fishing trip with my buddy George, leaving Deb at home alone. Normally she would be thankful for the solitude but unfortunately she had laryngitis at the time. But in my defense, how was I supposed to know? She didn’t say anything. Had I been aware of the situation I would have stayed home and served her hot tea with honey. And enjoy the peace and quiet.

But at least while I was up in Wisconsin, where we have a VCR, I had the opportunity to review some VHS tapes that have been in in the club’s library for quite some time. Three tapes produced by Shell Oil on the history of motor racing between the wars and a fourth on production MGs.

  History of Motor Racing 1920-1929. VHS, B&W, 37 mins.
Vintage race footage with “current” narration. Indy, LeMans, Brooklands, Land speed records.
  History of Motor Racing 1930-1934. VHS, B&W, 29 mins.
SAA. Highlights include Nuvalari driving a Magnette.
  History of Motor Racing 1935-1939. VHS, B&W, 33 mins.
SAA. Highlights include a ‘Lap of the Nurburgring‘.
  Great Marques-MG. VHS, color, 59 mins. 1987
British documentary reviewing production MGs from ‘OL # 1’ thru B-V8s, showing fine examples of running MGs. Close up of mechanicals, and an interview with F. Wilson McComb. Plus a bonus 2fer, an extra 37 mins. of History 1920-1929 as above.

~~ Bill Mennell


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There are two more National events taking place in July you may want to Consider going to: AMGCRA, Friday – Mon. July 5th – 8th – Kalamazoo, MI
NAMGAR. Wed-Sun. July 10th-14th – Dubuque, IA

I would also like to mention this “other driving event” that Dave Bralich “Cowboy” and Dino Perez promote every year. Mark your calendar for the Road America Vintage Racing for MGs – Elkhart Lake, WI Thursday – Sunday July 18th – 21st. They both always rave about this event!! Dave will be talking about this event in our next club meeting on June 17th. Even more of a reason to come to a meeting!!!!! J

WOW…The summer is flying – here I am talking about what’s ahead in August……. Save the dates for the following:

Sunday August 4th – Peds in the Weeds
Saturday, August 10th – Miata Autocross III
Thursday, August 15th – Westmont Crusin’ Night
Sunday, August 18th – Tally Ho Rally

OK!!!!! Thattt’sssss AALLLLL FOOLKKKS!!!!
ENJOY the Summer Solstice and Happy Father’s Day!!!!!!

~~ Jamie Schafer

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