It is always a challenge to start something new… you never know how things will turn out. Well, this year the MG clubs of Chicago – Chicagoland MG Club and the Vintage MG Car Club of Chicago – held their first Awards Banquet to recognize the most active members participating in various categories and to show appreciation to the organizers of the driving events. It was quite a turnout. Sixty members attended the event held at the Moretti’s in Mt. Prospect.

After an ITALIAN BUFFET with the main dishes of Penne Pasta with Marinara Sauce, Chicken Romano, and Sliced Italian Beef (with all the fixin’s) a sneak-peek of the new club website was presented by Tim Schafer and Paul Pickley.

Despite the COVID restrictions, it was a VERY SUCCESSFUL YEAR. The participation was up more than expected. I think everyone was just ready to get out again to see each other and get in our MGs and DRIVE.

Here is the statistics for the past year: We had a total of 10 Driving events – five Tours & five Rallies – in addition to three Other MG Sponsored events. Two National Registry Car Events were attended by a contingent of members. In total , 136 participants booked 176 entries driving 132 MG cars. Although we did not have any Autocrosses - which ranks the highest points earned and usually determines the winner of the Victoria British Trophy - there were enough Rally events to keep the scores upfor some fierce competition!

Dean Hickenlooper Jim Vondran

2021 DRIVING EVENTS AWARDS

	Special Recognition go out to two individuals
*	“Mr. Good Wrench” A Man who loves to build and re-build his MG’s, always offering a helping hand, leader of the “traveling Mechanics” - Dean Hickenlooper
*	Jim Vondran - through his ongoing Kindness and dedication, organizing and hosting the Car Care Safety Clinic for Seniors twice a year,
Navigator of the Year Award – Jean Heasley (not pictured)

Doug Clark

Phil & Sandy Wydra

Dean & Kerry Hickenlooper

Moss Motors Trophy – Overall Club Championship and
The Victoria British Trophy – Competition Championship
  Honorable Mention for 4th Pl. participation - Doug Clark
  Placing 3rd for both the Moss Motor & Victoria British - Dean & Kerry Hickenlooper
  Placing 2nd for both the Moss Motor & Victoria British - Phil & Sandy Wydra
  Placing 1st for both the Moss Motor & Victoria British Trophies —The 2022 GRAND
    CHAMPIONS - Bill Kalafut & Jean Heasley (not pictured)

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