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February 2026 SafetyFast! available now

28th January 2026

February is already upon us, and for those of you still braving the winter months with your MGs across the UK, I hope you managed to get out and enjoy some driving over the New Year period, despite the inevitable mix of snow and rain in the UK. It’s always encouraging to see so many members making the most of the Club events, whether that’s attending local gatherings or taking part in one of the many national events organised by our Centres, Registers and Branches, held around the country.

Here’s a preview of what you can find in your February Safety Fast!

MG FEST ’26
MG Fest ’26 arrives at Brands Hatch with thrilling racing, Club displays, record-breaking parade laps, historic demonstrations, and a celebration of MG’s motorsport heritage, community spirit, and festival a tmosphere unique

MORE THAN JUST A BUDGET HATCH
Colin Grant explains how the humble MG3 exceeded expectations, becoming a practical, affordable, and genuinely fun daily driver, with ownership insights, upgrades, and essential buying advice for prospective enthusiasts
everywhere.

HOW THE MG METRO SAVED THE OCTAGON
A fascinating look at how the MG Metro revived the octagon, attracted new buyers, redefined sporting hatchbacks, and helped secure MG’s future after Abingdon’s closure, blending history, design, and performance.

CECIL KIMBER’S DESK ORNAMENTS
Ian Ailes explores the fascinating stories behind Cecil Kimber’s desk ornaments, tracing rare Tigress mascots and a Magic Midget lighter, uncovering myths, provenance, and surprising links within early MG history

MORE THAN A SHOOT-OUT
A report from the annual MG Midget Register’s Rolling Road Day at Aldon Automotive, blending social atmosphere with serious tuning, standout
power fi gures, expert insights, and surprises from classic MGs and  unexpected engine combinations

COCKSHOOT CUP: LOOKING BACK, RACING AHEAD
Paul Goodman reviews the Cockshoot Cup’s 2025 season, celebrating champions, close racing, and class battles, while previewing an expanded 2026 calendar with new venues, returning drivers, and affordable MG3 entries

Members can read Safety Fast! online.

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