RAF Marham Track Day Weekend - April 2008

[Perdu]

Tell you what! That stub stack makes for a blarry noisy car

My ears are still rattling even today

I'm very glad Mike is OK and I'm sure a bit of attention to the windows and slight body work scratch repairs with T cut will sort out the car

Great to meet up again yesterday and good news for Rache today, the Marathon site gives her time as 4.17.08 which is terrific. Congratulate the lady from me please Toby

She told us on Saturday she thought 4.30 so a load of extra praise from someone who can just about raise a hobble...

Mark, you and the guys at Marham have my undying thanks and admiration, a great, great day out and thanks too for Friday night too

Again?

Why yes sir I do believe I shall.

[garyfrogeye]

Just thought I'd add my pitiful efforts of photography
In order left to right are;
MG Marks MGA, Mike's soon to rolled MG Midget, Perdu's MG Midget, Dan's Japanise 4wd fast thingy, Bob.T's MG Midget and my frogeye. Out of shot are Toby's Porsche Boxter and Ant's (Bob T Jnr) 350BHP Audi thing.Actually that's it on the far right.

[Bob T]

Just to reflect everything that has already been said and add my tupenneth...

Apologies for keeping everyone stuck at the bar boozin on Friday night waiting for my arrival (like you needed an excuse).

Much thanks to Mark for organising, the guys at Marham for their efforts and for the company and comeraderie that was shared.
And my car got me home safely this time!

Good to hear that Mike is OK if a bit bruised and shaken. Very lucky escape and the car is very much repairable so a reasonably good outcome.

Put me down for August pls Mark. 

Like others have said, congrats to Rach for her efforts in the event today and returning an excellent time. I tried spotting her on the TV but no joy. Should've been wearing a loud hat 

http://www.tooke.org.uk/showits/IMAG0065.jpg

My version of the same lineup as per Gary's description.

[Mikemg]

Thanks for all of your good wishes re rollover. I very much appreciated you guys who put my bits and pieces in the car and covered it up.Thanks very much
The wife was not much pleased as it is her car.Nothing that won't polish out, hoping to pick it up this week and start the polising out of all scratches and dents.
It also gives me the time to sort out the suspension(it needs it more than ever now)
Once again thanks for all your good wishes and especially Mark who delivered me home

[Perdu]

Mike, glad you're still with us 

Suspension, when you are in the mood I can not recommend the Frontline Spridget kit highly enough. That and rear polybushes with low rear springs would really begin to do justice to what is, was and will be a very wicked Midget.

Hope we see more of you, keep well.

Bill

[mgmark]

Thanks for all of your good wishes re rollover. I very much appreciated you guys who put my bits and pieces in the car and covered it up.Thanks very much
The wife was not much pleased as it is her car.Nothing that won't polish out, hoping to pick it up this week and start the polising out of all scratches and dents.
It also gives me the time to sort out the suspension(it needs it more than ever now)
Once again thanks for all your good wishes and especially Mark who delivered me home

Mike - no worries, we're just all glad you're on the mend.  And we look forward to hearing more about the reaction when you do get the Midget home, seeing as your missus hasn't actually seen the car yet......

MG Mark

[TobyAnscombe]

Indeed - that will probably hurt more than the roll...

Cant wait to get my CD of the photos from the day; rumor has it that the whole thing was caught on film

Glad to hear that all is well - we'll get it back on the road for the next one!

[mgmark]

Indeed - that will probably hurt more than the roll...

Cant wait to get my CD of the photos from the day; rumor has it that the whole thing was caught on film

Rumour is fact.....I understand from an authoritative source (i.e. the photographer) that it was indeed caught on film as a series of stills.....    or  , depending on whether it's the rest of us or Mike himself! 

MG Mark

[Bob T]

Good to hear from you Mike and glad you're not too bashed about (unless the missus really was that upset).
The big question now is whether you've the courage to show the series of CD pics to the missus 

BTW I've got a pile of Midget odds and sods in the garage. No windscreen (Bill's got that bit) but almost a whole stripped down 1500 car. So if there's anything you might need from it gimme a call and I'll see what I can do. Might be able to find a tatty but solid hood frame if you're in need.

[Mikemg]

Thanks for the offer of bits, I have now got the car home and its not too bad. I am not quite up to starting repairs yet but will get down to it asap. Damn strong these Midgets  !!!!!!!
The boss lady was not to upset but said she will kill me if i do it again (roll)

[mgmark]

Mike,

Glad all is well, that you have recovered the car, and as we all thought, it's not major damage.  That your missus is being very understanding is to her great credit    Have you told Uncle Malcolm yet  and had the rip taken out of you mercilessly by him, or is that going to be Saturday morning's delight?  If it is then I'll come down and provide moral support watch.......

Mark

(Uncle Malcolm is the slightly eccentric Mr Beer who runs Beer's garage in Houghton just down the road from M ike and me - an MG specialist of note and MG racer of long standing, and not to be trifled with.  If Mike's missus has let him off the hook relatively easily, Malcolm will not be quite so polite......)

[Mikemg]

Malcolm has the car and will advise on repair. He has not taken the p, as yet . He has been there himself and so has been very understanding, he is a trifle peed as he has help me get it to the state it was.
Race car is taking preference as testing is friday and race is sunday at Brands and I think it's a double header. So barring mishaps on sunday should be able to start on strip down next weekend.

Mike