Spring Tune-up
Saturday April 17, 2021, 12noon-4PM

Now is the winter of our discontent, made glorious summer by these sons of Abingdon! Not quite the way The Bard said it in Richard III, but then he didn’t know much about MGs. But it means the same thing, winter is on the wane and summer is neigh. Just my way of bringing a little culture to the unwashed masses. You know the type, Triumph owners and people who put ketchup on hot dogs. Just kidding about the TR folks, we love all LBCs and their owners. But as for the ketchup, well that’s a different story, they just don’t have any class. When it comes to class, some of us have it and some of us don’t. And Deb says I’m just full of it. Or is she talking about something else?

After the annus horribilis (no, that’s not naughty) of 2020 it should be enjoyable to get together with some of our MG friends. And perhaps even get some bugs worked out of your car. We will follow the same format as in years past, just remember to bring your own oil and filters. At this time it does not appear that we will head to a local afterwards. More info can be found in last month’s Driveline.

Speaking of last month’s driveline, let me apologize to Punxsutawney Phil, for questioning his forecasting skills. That little rodent is a much better weather prognosticator than I. Just after I wrote last month’s piece the season changed and the weather turned glorious. But that’s what they say about February, in like a lion and out like a lamb. Or is that March?

Don’s Auto Ade (Goodyear) 2s781 RT 59 Warrenville, IL 60555 630 668 3711

~~ Bill Mennell

MG Club of St Louis
Missouri Endurance Rally

"A RIVER RUNS TROUGH IT”
Saturday, April 24, 2021 7:00am – 6:00pm

The MG Club of St. Louis presents the 2021 Missouri Endurance Rallye As in the past, the Chicagoland MG Club has an entry or two trying to take home the trophy! Steve Skegg was awarded 2nd place in 2019, and placing 1st in 2015 with his daughter, Rose. Maybe you would try your luck at his fun activity this year?

  This event is open to all British cars manufactured during or before 1981, therefore you can only use navigational aids available from the period. Would recommend maps or Gazetteers for several states, as you can never be certain where the Rallye Master will send you. NO SMART PHONES, GPS or other electronic navigation devices allowed!

WHEN:   Saturday, April 24, 2021. Arrive 7am, Driver’s meeting 7:15am, Mileage check at 7:30 and first car out at 8am.

WHERE: Meeting location is Steak-n-Shake (Chesterfield valley) 17312 Chesterfield Airport Rd, Chesterfield, MO 63005

GOAL:   Reach each location and take a photo of the landmark or “fill in the blank”. The goal is to return with the lowest mileage of the participating group within the timeframe given by the Rallye Master.

COST:   $10 per car, be paid via credit card on the St. Louis MG Club website https://www.stlouismgclub.com/buy-stuff/

CONTACT INFO:  Rallye Master-Tom Hurlbert thurlbert@hotmail.com