From the driver’s seat… topless talk.
August 2026
Not much… and lots happening in club at the moment. At the end of the club and financial year, the club is still in a good position financially and we have reasonable numbers. Our club nights are well attended, and I believe we have an excellent name in the community.
The election of committee positions will happen at our August club night. A strong club is reflected in the committee. We’d love to see some new blood to keep the club fresh and progressive for its members. Please get your nominations in asap.
In the shed.
A year or so back, I bought a metal lathe… because I could. I haven’t actually used one in, um, 50 odd years. 1st form at high school was probably the last time anyone was silly enough to let me loose on one. I can’t believe how good it makes you feel turning solid pieces of metal into swarf. Even better, try machining plastic. Wow! I’m not very good at using the lathe but I’m having fun. I have actually, successfully, made a few MG things that I can’t buy. So, it’s a win-win!
The shed is fairly quiet now as I’ve hit a standstill waiting for the engine for the TF. It was running again (on a test stand) and the bottom end sound effects were not nice. I wait again.
I got the race Midget out of the trailer the other day and the clutch is locked. I’ve tried a few tricks to get it to release to no avail. I’ll do some more investigating before trying it out in some pits somewhere. Either way, the workshop is full at the moment, and I can’t be bothered moving all the cars around to get it in there. The TF is the current project. One at a time please.
I don’t have any race meetings I’m planning on, so who knows what the next 12 months holds. Monty and Bella are still running nicely, and both are a pleasure to drive. I just have to get enthused.
Steve Jones
President