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MG MGA - Test your mettle whilst testing your metal

Hey everybody. The Missouri Enthusiast (formerly Endurance) Rally is coming up April 19-20. It always seems like MGAs are under-represented at this event and I don't know why, considering that our cars are so much better than MGBs, midgets, and TR6s. Usually there are one or two MGAs, and last year there were none.

If you think you or your car can't handle 700 miles of driving (or 400 for the mini-rally), you're wrong. You can do it and so can your car. It's a great time and there is such a feeling of adventure and accomplishment that goes along with it. If you need a little more convincing, I put together some memorable moments: http://picasaweb.google.com/mark.michalak/RallyMontage0207
You can watch the slideshow, or just view the thumbnails (I suggest viewing in large mode).

Here are some words from the Rallymaster:

"As in years past, the MER is about driving our classic British vehicles with their antiquated systems (none of that electronic controlled, computer assisted mumbo-jumbo for us!) over some great roads while trying to test your navigation skills using only paper maps (no laptops or GPS for us either!). Any British vehicle built before 1982 (with no modern engine swaps or modern engine systems) is welcome. This is all Old School at its best!

Also again this year will be a full-version and a mini-version of the rally. I expect both the full rally and the mini rally to be fewer miles than previous years, but with additional stops making navigation more of challenge. Well only be in Missouri this year so youll only need your Missouri maps.

For those of you who dont know, the rally works this way in the morning of the event you will drive a set course to determine any offset of your odometer. After the check run, youll be given a list of locations that you must go to (you pick the order and the route to take to all the stops). The team who can successfully navigate the stops while covering the least number of miles wins. This is not a timed or speed event. All competitors must seal their license in an envelope and if opened or if a ticket is given; the team is disqualified for unsafe driving. Teams must obey all traffic laws and drive in a safe, prudent manner."


I can send event rules and registration forms to anyone who is interested. I challenge you to test both your mettle and your metal!

Cheers,
Mark

Mark J Michalak

Hi Mark could not agree more about the MGAs. As an ex professional mechanic who has worked in New York-London-- New Zealand -Australia ,I can only agree with the comment I read somewhere, that the A is the best thing to ever to come out of Abbidon. Rubust and well made. When properly sorted by someone who knows what they are doing they will go anywhere [ without over heating ] Mine is an early 1500cc and pulls a 3.9 diff , a lovely car Regards Sean
S Sherry

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