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THE NORTH AMERICAN MGB REGISTER The MGB Driver is the oMcial publication of the Nnrth American MGB Register, a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining ond expanding inferest jn Bnlaln's most popular sporls I :he Editor's \~ew car-the MG8. The opinions expressed within are those ofthe individuul aurhors ond renders are womed that they onemlrt any mechonjcal or other modifications described herein, entirely at their own risk. t was in the 1920s that Cecil Kimber Membership in the North American MGB Register is open to ull, wllh no restrictions. first was inspired to modify produc- Owiiership of on MG is not a condition of membcrship. NAMGBR Regional Chapters will be A pleased lo welcoine you to their events. Membership dues are S25.00 per year. ' tion Morris's, and then shortly after for membership details or further inlormotion write to: that he was inspired to compete with NORTH AMERICAN MGB REGISTER them and prove what those modifica- P.O. Box MGB lions were worth. The plucky Little Akin, 1L 62805 sporting versions of production cars soon acquired reputation being Or call the toll-lrce hotllne: 800-NAMGBR-1 a for Or visit our website at: http://www.namybr.oryInomgbr/ competitive on the track, in the hill- climbs, on the endurance trials, and OFFICERS ,OF THE NAMGBR in the record books. CHAIRMAN: Ron Tugwell CONVENTION/ lake h Ann Snyder That competitive spirit still exists from MG/RoverJs new management. P.O. Box 2406 I ACM 505 E. North Avenue today ar many levels. From club gim- Rumors of MGIRover returning to 3 Oe Amoral Road COORDINATORS: Luke Bluff, It 60044 mick rallies, to racing against the LeMans with a car to be co-developed Carrnel Valley. CA 93924 (847) 295-2753 (831) 659.2449 clock autocrossing, to wheel-to-wheel with Lola. And even coming to our ., - I tugwrll~oJix.nercorncorn ( TECHNICAL Bob h.lason track racing, there are all kinds of shores and dusting off EX255 to 5 Leslie Court MGs competing today, and in this return to Bonneville to challenge the VICE-CHAIRMAN: Kcit11 Holdswonh Fairhope, AL 36532 issue we look at just some of the now 40-year-old all-time MG speed of 7305 Woodbine Avc.. Suite 250 Whm writing (334) 928-5366 Morkhurn, Ontario 11, a :c<f111ico1 ways that drivers test the mettle of 254.91 mph. Cunodo L3R 3V7 urlviwr, /)leap Rob Ounicls (engines, etc) CN. Cc~rItIIrI their metal. So put on your Nomex and settle (905) 889-4028 to (5 18) 372-4566 include .o days of MGs in back into you^ easy chair.. I keithh l@globa!serve.net .\lt~ri~l~#~<l,xli. The competing . ucl(lr<,wu,d Glen Towcry frontline motor racing events aren't enveloyt- for (302) 734-1243 SECRETARY: D 7.irnrnerrna1-1 necessarily gone for good. There have 81 1 5. DePeyster Street lllvir rvply-,) Kent. OH 44240 been exciting rumon floating over (330) 678-9394 fax: (3301 678-8568 SERVICE Ierome Rosenherger enmg&%nel.com RECOMMENDATION 306 E. Plum Street COORDINATOR: Bcnlon, I1 62812-2315 TREASURER: Eric Kent (6181 439-6464 (phonc!hx) 2552 YZ Avenue PI- fox 9 om lo Y l~nonly SchoolcruH. MI 49087 (616) 679-5997 MEMBERSHIP David Deutsch [email protected] COORDINATOR: 81 Mew& Avenue East Meadow, NY 11554 COORDINAT0,RSOF TlHE NAMGBR (800) NAMCBR-1 I rngrnon@optunlin~.net EDITOR Kim Tonry MCR Drivet: 4904 Puffer Rood REGALIA Bill Hoyes Downers Cirove. IL 60515 COORDINATOR Quarters 0-2, Antrim Drive (630) 968-4347 Mechaniabt~rg.PA 17055 NAh.ICBRE~aol.corn (717) 691-9899 ADVERTISING: JomcsT. Brucato WEBSITE Wayne Kt~be Page 13 Rallying the MOB 3790 Max Place 11203 COOROINATOR: 3105 Glory Lone -ton Beoch, !X 34136 Plano, TX 75025 John Sprinzel (561) 752-4157 (972) 518-1984 NAhfGBRadvertCoGhol.com wkub~aug~~stmail.com PUBLICITY Richard Liddick CONCOURS Rtck 1ngrm-n COORDINATOR: 5237 Wen Arm Road COORDINATOR: P.O. Box 588 Glen Arm, kfD 21057 St. loseph. U 61873 (41Ol 8 1 7-6862 (217) 469-2007 Page 22 Race Preparing a [email protected] [email protected] B-Series Engine FOR REGISTRAR INFORMATION, PLEASE SEE PAGE 51 William Spoh,n The North American MGB Register is affiliated to the MG Car Club of Englond. The h4G Cur Club was founded in 1930 and ir the original, bctory supported, ond approved orgonlzation for all h.Ib, with the Ui~lbHeadquarters situurd In Abingdoo-on-Thames close by the blfihplaceof all MC;s. Plus:: Letters, Technical Talk, Where to '0 and much more! 'BThe MCO I)rl'er lwiscopyri<nhr1W2Ir): I<lcvrl [nrgvr and tlsed under licenzby rhr Nonh &ncn<an k.l<.tl Ue'+tel' Ur>OuIlr~d7~~IIW mnstilules infringerncru. MGB !3iiIVER-July/August 2000 3 Charrman s chat -rum the Secrera., -I s 1 write this, there are just a I finally got caught up on few days left before I leave for yard work. All the flowers A my annual driving trip to are in and up to their ears tn another North American MGB mulch. I am only running about two Register convention. months behind. Not bad considering This year I will be leaving a week I've squandered most of the summer earlier than normal so I mav also Dar- on MG-related recreation. ticipate in the earti ti and L~~ Now I can spend some much Regional" meet in St. [oseph, Missouri needed maintenance time on my car. on the way out to Cleveland. I have I have a lot of little things that I need read about this event for years and I am to do and just haven't seemed to find looking forward to attending this year. the European continent or those in the time. Figuring that if I start now it I have been quite busy getting the Australia that cover their continent will be in pretty good shape to drive to The important thing is that you use it. LE ready for this trip across country. cope with these situations. St. Paul next year. Ask the officers of your local club to Lots of inspection of critical areas and 1 have also noticed recently, that Speaking of time-this is the time get involved. replacing parts that could be a problem our major parts suppliers are using of year that we start thinking about As 1 said, the AGM involves a on the road (especially in the middle of the initials "NA" (Not Available) in the Annual General Meeting. This meeting where we discuss the plight of nowhere) got me reflecting on how sim- their catalogs for certain parts more year it is being held in Chicago, the Register, but if done properly it ple ir seemed to take a long motoring than they used to. It does not give one Illinois and is being hosted by the can be an adventure. Past AGMs in trip when I was much younger. a warm, cozy feeling to realize that Chicagoland MG Club. It is open to Las Vegas, New Orleans, and I never gave much thought then, some parts are no longer available all members and you are encouraged Philadelphia have spawned some other than filling up the tank and through "normal" channels. This is to be there. Sure we have a few hours amazing tales of taking the town by checking the oil and coolant levels, where our advertisers in the MGB of "work" to do but we temper ir with stom. No car show, just as much tom- about just taking off for my destination Driver are a wonderful resource for a couple of days of merriment. foolery as one can handle. with no consideration that I could have parts we need, new or used, to keep We will be giving out the awards Bob and I have decided to take car trouble along the way. Ah, the our cars on the road. for Club of the Year, Newsletter of the Amtrak's Lakeshore Limited from ignorance and enthusiasm of youth! As of this writing, 1 have nothing Year, Enthusiast of the Year, and Clevetand to Chicago (pray for us) on Based on experience learned on new to add about next year's joint MC Good Samaritan. If you know of any- the Wednesday preceding the AGM the trip to Indy '96 and the Vancouver Registers convention in St. Paul, one who should be nominated for any and park our suitcases while we convention last year, I am progres- Minnesota. We (the combined of these awards please contact one of explore the city. sively adding more spare parts and Register's executive officers and the the officers and tell us about them. Do The AGM actually takes place at tools to take with me {just in case) Minnesota MG Group) will have a rele- not be shy in this respect or area. With the Ramada Plaza Hotel O'Hare, 6600 every time I take another long trip. phone conference call on the evening only four officers, we can only be in so N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont, Part of this is realizing that the before the convention in Cleveland. 1'11 many places at a time and we need Illinois 60018 near the airport on car is now twenty years old and has let you know more how things are pro- you to help us out. Did someone in October 28, 2000 from 12 noon to almost 200,000 miles on it. It will be gressing after the "Telecon-meeting" your club go above and beyond to 5:00 p.m. Accommodations are $95 over that figure by the time I return has been completed.

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