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next month on this charming event for such a great cause!!!
PLEASE remember to mark your calendars and come out on August 16th for the annualWestmont Crusin’ Night hosted by Bill Kalafut amp; Jean Heasley. Bill & Jean will be hosting a great spread of food at their place of business in town. Their famous walking Rally will once again be open for all MG participants. There will be prizes for the Walking Rally and for the people’s choice for their favorite MG car! Remember to RSVP to Bill at bill@khrenovations.com or TEXT to: 630-816-4585 for parking spaces and food.
Another reminder to attend and participate in the annual Tally Ho Rally, organized and hosted by Carl Vogel. This event takes on Sunday, August 19th in South Barrington.
Time is FLYING!!!!! Here are the upcoming September events!!
The last and final Auto cross, (Miata IV) of the season is held on Saturday, September 1st, again at Boomers Stadium. Try to get out once last time to show your expertise (after having 3 chances to work on your driving techniques)!!
The 32nd Annual British Car Festival is on Sunday, September 9th. This is a FABULOUS event that is organized by the British Car Union. There are representatives from 20 different Chicagoland British car clubs. A GRAND People’s choice award will be presented for those who participate in the competition. You will need to register your MG before August 22nd ($20 fee) or $25.00 after and the day of the event. For more information, visit the website at www.britishcarunion.com.
It is CRITICAL you make hotel reservations and RSVP to Russ & Amy Mehaffey (847-877-1925) who are organizing and hosting this event. If you want to have a FANTASTIC time on the NOTORIOUS Wine Cheese & Beer Tour PLEASE SIGN UP NOW!! Remarkable routes, Great stops, memorable gatherings and just a GRAND TIME!!! All the details have been posted in the past drivelines as well as in this issue!
Please note, I made an error in my last month’s issue on the All aboard 2 Tou event. The official date is September 22nd, NOT August 11th. This is another great drive through back
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country roads to the acclaimed Illinois Railway Museum, once again organized and hosted by Jim Compton & Bob Dorley. If you did not make it last year, please try to come out this year! It is well worth the ride!!!!
One last note: TO ALL ORGANZIERS AND HOSTS when writing up your articles to promote your event, please remember to not only send a copy to Driveline Editor
Victor L’Heureux — Editor@ChicagolandMGClub.com, but also to:
Barney Gaylord - webmaster@chicagolandmgclub.com and
Vintage Viewpoint editor Greg Hoeft,
editor@vintagemgchicago.com and
VMGCC Web Master, Brian Dubin
briandubin@vintagemgchicago.com
Your events will then be advertised by both of the Chicago MG clubs.
Also – for all Hosts and organizers of events, please try to remember to ask for a volunteer to do a write up for your event for the Driveline!!!
ONE VERY LAST IMPORTANT NOTE: THE STANDINGS (Scores for the 1st - nine events) (Race for the Moss Motors and Victoria Cup) ANOTHER TIGHT RACE!!!!!!
There are a dozen more events to attend to get your scores up!!!!! SO PLESE PARTICIPATE TO AS MANY AS POSSIBLE – FOR THE COMPETITION, BUT MOST IMPORTANT – FOR THE FUN!!!!!!!!
1st place – Tim & Jamie Schafer (only ½ point over Dean & Kerry Hickenlooper)
2nd Place – Dean & Kerry Hickenlooper (2 ½ points over Phil Wydra)
3rd Place – Phil & Sandy Wydra (1 point over Bill Kalafut and Jean Heasley)
4th Place - Bill Kalafut & Jean Heasley (1 point over Steve Sparks)
5th Place - Steve Sparks & Jody Simmons
Safe travels and “MGreetings”
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