MG Car Club
John Horton
With great sadness the family of John Horton have informed the MG Car Club that John passed away peacefully this morning.
The thoughts of everyone in the MG Car Club are with John’s family at this difficult time.
For further updates please visit www.dsdigital.co.uk/john-horton
MGCC at Race Retro 2016
The MG Car Club is pleased to announce that it will be once again be present at the Race Retro show at Stoneleigh Park this weekend, starting from tomorrow, Friday 26th February until Sunday 28th February.
Just like previous years, the Club will be promoting its seven race championships at the show. Alongside the various race co-ordinators will be MG Cockshoot Cup driver David Coulthard’s MGF Cup car, which will definitely be turning heads in Hall 2 on stand C10.
With a commitment to low-cost entry fees, the MG Car Club gives potential drivers the opportunity of racing across the UK at iconic circuits that include Silverstone Historic GP and Oulton Park in MG Metros, MG ZRs, MG Midgets, and MGBs. In addition, all competitors can achieve race entry discounts by competing in all championship rounds.
For as little as £6,000, a 16-21 year old can compete in a full season with the Club, and follow in the footsteps of stars like Jack Goff – a former MG Trophy driver now racing an MG6 in the BTCC. This includes the price of a car, race preparation, and half price entry fees.
With an amazing history, mentoring from Championship co-ordinators, alongside brilliant paddock atmosphere and camaraderie, MG Car Club racing offers a unique package for drivers looking to kick-start their career in motorsport.
Tickets for the show can be bought at the gate, with prices at £26 for adults and £7 for children. For more information about the event, click HERE to be redirected to the Race Retro website. We shall look forward to seeing you there!
John Horton
Competitors and members will be very concerned to learn that John Horton, the Clubs genial compere of race prize giving’s recently collapsed while out walking and is currently in intensive care in hospital. Family only visitors at present. We will keep members advised via the Clubs website, in the meantime our thoughts and best wishes are with John for a speedy and complete recovery.
MG Trophy Round 1 – Donington
Trophy budget class looking good for 2016
John Gil’s 2015 Championship winning MG ZR 160 at Castle Combe. Photo – Dickon Siddall.
The 2016 MGCC MG Trophy Championship Class C ZR 160 entries are already up on the previous year with over 2 months to go before the first race meeting.
Trophy co-ordinator Pete Macwaters said “I think having John Gil’s championship winning ZR 160 on the stand at the Autosport show has highlighted that although cars fron this class won’t win races outright it is possible to win the championship.”
“We have purposely targeted novices and ex karters with discounted registration fees and half price race entries, and with race ready cars available for as little as £3,000 it’s a no brainer” said Macwaters. “The MG Car Club are racing on all the top UK circuits once again including the Silverstone GP circuit, the Trophy will also venture north to do two rounds at Knockhill at the end of July” concluded Macwaters.
The MG Trophy will have double headers at Mallory Park, Brands Hatch, Donington, Silverstone GP, Oulton Park, Knockhill and Snetterton in 2016. For more information, contact Pete Macwaters on 01280 821442.