From the driver’s seat… topless talk.
February 2026
2025 has come to an end and a new year is already disappearing into history. I thought we could all reflect on the club year that was.
MG wise, I certainly haven’t used my MG’s anywhere as much as I’d like to. Maybe we’ll get them out more often, time and the weather will tell. The club does it’s best to provide you with ample opportunities every month. If you can see a need, please let me know.
All of us will have lost loved ones and friends over the past 12 months. I won’t try and list the members that have passed away as I’m bound to miss someone. Let’s just take a moment to reflect on those that we will miss.
Throughout 2025 there have been some great events across Australia that our club members have represented MG Car Club Hunter Region at. “The National Meeting” that was in Albury/ Wodonga and the “Biannual Pre-War rally” that was held in Ballarat are just two. Our annual “Concours’“ was mediocre but the “Euro Day” was spectacular. We had lots of social events on each month and there were several race meetings as well as Hillclimbs that members got to over the year. Also there were plenty of events we didn’t get to but were on offer.
2026 will see more nationally and locally memorable events on our calendar for you all to get to. You are only limited by your enthusiasm.
Personally, I was hoping to make 2026 my retirement year but alas, it won’t be happening. At least I enjoy going to work but it does get harder every shift. I’m sounding more and more like a female tennis professional every time I do things. That ultimately means my rotating shifts will of course get in the way of getting out in the MGs way too much.
My race Midget is now the project of necessity (not choice). It’s in my shed awaiting work to com-mence. I want to do a major tidy up before I start making another mess. The engine and gearbox have to come out with the gearbox to be updated with a 5 speed conversion. The diff pinion was also demolished so needs replacing… and that’s all before I even start looking for problems.
Let’s hope Monty (the B) and Bella (Bev’s Midget) keep on proving the consistency of British en-gineering and just keep on going like they always have.
2026 is coming at us like a freight train. There’s no stopping it. It is better to have memories than dreams so, let’s get out there and make some great memories and make 2026 the best year of our lives.
Steve Jones
President