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Silverstone - A Must Do Circuit!
5th February 2015
Super Silverstone
The excitement of being able to drive at Silverstone starts to build weeks before
Steve Brand continues with his account of a day at Silverstone GP circuit - I will let him tell his story!
Words Steve Brand; Photo coutesy of Xtreme Sports Photography
The sound of ‘The Chain’…
Just as you turn off the A43 there is a short stretch of
road leading up to the entrance, turn left and observe the sign ‘WELCOME TO
SILVERSTONE’- The home of the British Grand Prix.
Through the security barrier and over the bridge, it’s then
I start to imagine the distinctive voice of Murray Walker saying …“And - There
- Goes - Nigel - Mansell…” at the same time the sound of Fleetwood Mac
reverberates in my head, Yes, It’s ‘The Chain’ the theme synonymous with
Formula 1…
I feel honoured to be able to drive on one of the best motor
racing circuits in the world, here is my ‘whistle stop’ account of the day!
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The Season Opens!
1st January 2015
Glorious Goodwood!
Photos courtesy Ken Carrington, Track Snaps
No sooner are Christmas & the New Year over than another season is upon us. You might be thinking now about your plans for the 2015 season. So, to whet your appetite, we deceided to remind you of our last visit to Goodwood circuit in October 2014. We had a glorious day both in terms of the track day as well as the unseasonally balmy autumn weather. Just take a look at these pics to remind yourself!
Goodwood is a fantastic circuit for both a first-time track day and for experienced track drivers alike. So come along at the end of February, we have often
had great weather for this event and we guarantee that you will have a great day irrespective of the cimactic conditions. Book via our dedicated event page HERE.
If you can\'t wait for the end of February, we also have a day courtesy of our good friends at Lotus on Track. this is at Bedford Autodrome on the 2.3 mile SEN circuit. For all of you who ask about open pit lane events, then this one is for you as it is OPL and therefore suitable for those of you with experience of a few track days. Booking is via a dedicated link to the LoT website from our event page HERE. At the time of writing, there are just 16 places left.

Goodwood is a fantastic circuit for both a first-time track day and for experienced track drivers alike. So come along at the end of February, we have often

If you can\'t wait for the end of February, we also have a day courtesy of our good friends at Lotus on Track. this is at Bedford Autodrome on the 2.3 mile SEN circuit. For all of you who ask about open pit lane events, then this one is for you as it is OPL and therefore suitable for those of you with experience of a few track days. Booking is via a dedicated link to the LoT website from our event page HERE. At the time of writing, there are just 16 places left.

One More Ticked off the Track-Day Bucket List!
1st November 2014
One More Ticked off the Track-Day Bucket List!
In case you missed the MGoT article in the October Safety Fast! here it is again.
Words by Steve Brand & Stu Dickens
Photos by
Derek
Partridge www.inmotionimages.co.uk
Steve writes: The day finally arrived, the day many had been
waiting for, the day MGs on Track visited Brands Hatch Grand Prix Circuit! Judging
by the smiles on the drivers faces after going out on this superb track, you
would have thought it was a free day at the local brewery…
There was a
full array of MGs, spread out over the full 2.5 mile GP circuit and when back
in the pits, every driver appeared to be holding an exciting conversation on
the ‘new found’ GP track. I think it will certainly be a circuit to visit again
in 2015.
Stu\'s account: It was a tough decision booking this Lotus on Track
invitation day, double the price of a typical MGoT track-day and also midweek.
I fought off the temptation to book for weeks and was only expecting to see a
few diehards prepared to splash the cash, but once it was clear we would have
more than a good showing of MG’s and would have a virtually full session I just
could not resist it.
It was great
to see our president and founder, Dave Livingstone on track, having travelled
some 300 miles to be there along with one of our other founder members Stu
Dickens. Stu now tells us about the circuit he has waited so long to try…!

The morning
started bright, the forecast was ominous though, a dry morning but wet
afternoon, still we were hopeful for a few dry sessions to feel our way around
the unfamiliar GP section, I can
honestly say for the first time in ages I was feeling a ‘little nervous’(well
butterflies at least!)
Sign on went
smoothly, the cars prepped for the first session, a show of hands at the
briefing identified those of us who hadn’t driven the GP circuit, it was the
majority which made me feel a little easier, we would all be learning together.
And so at
09:20 our first session began, as per usual behind the safety car for the first
3 laps to make sure we all had a feeling for the circuit before the wild horses
were unleashed. First impressions at this steady pace was good, it was a long
way around with lots of new challenges (corners) to get right. The safety car
peeled in and we were released, picking up speed along the Brabham straight and
diving into Paddock Hill Bend (one of the bends on my ‘dream’ circuit if I
could make one), through the compression and up to Druids which is heavy on the
wheel with the power steering off, then back on the juice to the Graham Hill
left hander and onto Cooper.
Now remember to turn LEFT at Surtees! This is a real tricky corner for the lower
power (Sub 200hp MG’s), you need to keep your momentum up and carry speed onto
the climb and straight going down to Pilgrims Drop but there is little run off
on the right of Surtees and it would be so easy to overcook it here. Picking up
speed you pass under the famous bridge down Hawthorn Hill and into the very
fast Hawthorn Bend, braking hard for Westfield and then winding the power back
on to negotiate Dingle Dell and the approach to a blind adverse camber Dingle
Dell corner. A short spurt and down to 2nd for Stirlings bend and then the
hammer down and you’re back onto the Indy circuit at Clearways and into the
Clarke Curve before winding it up for the Brabham straight again.
What a
circuit! Brands Hatch GP is right up there with the best. If you get the chance you
really must drive this amazing GP circuit
The Value of Instruction!
16th September 2014
The Value of Instruction!
If you have not yet joined MGoT at one of our track days and are still wondering if it is for you, then this letter from one of our first timers at Castle Combe last week shows the absolute value of an instruction session.Adrian writes to one of our intsructors on the day.
Words by Adrian Fryer
Dear Ben
My name is Adrian Fryer and you gave me instruction at the recent MGOT day at
Castle Combe (Blue MG TF car number 13). It was my first time at one of these events and I like to thank you for the excellent tuition and advice you gave me, it really did make the day so much better knowing what I should be doing instead of following other drivers and assuming that they are taking the right lines.
Your instruction to me was very clear and precise which allowed me to take in what you were saying and apply it to driving correctly around the track.
I have attached a photo which suggests I must have been your star pupil for the day because you seem to be loving what I doing so much you decided to blow me a kiss !
Once again thank you and I will have no hesitation recommending you to other novice and experienced drivers, hopefully when I do another track day I will be fortunate enough to have you as my instructor again, I will certainly make a request for you when I apply.
My name is Adrian Fryer and you gave me instruction at the recent MGOT day at

Your instruction to me was very clear and precise which allowed me to take in what you were saying and apply it to driving correctly around the track.
I have attached a photo which suggests I must have been your star pupil for the day because you seem to be loving what I doing so much you decided to blow me a kiss !
Once again thank you and I will have no hesitation recommending you to other novice and experienced drivers, hopefully when I do another track day I will be fortunate enough to have you as my instructor again, I will certainly make a request for you when I apply.
All the very best.
Regards
Adrian
Many thanks for taking the time to write to us, Adrian & thanks for letting us publish your letter. Love the picture & hope to see you again soon!
MG90 - Another Great Weekend for MGoT
26th June 2014
MG90 - Another Great Weekend for MGoT

Thank you to everyone that came and spoke with us over the weekend, it was great to see you all.

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