MG Live! - Page 3

**Tim Falce** · 8 Jun 2010, 12:13 (Ref:2706658)

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Originally Posted by skentellytubby

Some of the behaviour around the garages was a bit out of order, my trailer got moved in the way of another garage over night which meant I got a mouthful from the occupants - who then proceeded to move it overnight in front of someone else! All a bit rude and ignorant, which is a shame.

I think some of the guys racing the later MGs take it a bit too seriously. Its a hobby, grow up.

Other than than, most people were very friendly.

Exactly my point in post #2

pauln · 8 Jun 2010, 12:48 (Ref:2706677)

It was a real pleasure marshalling for you folks on Saturday. Big grids, firm but fair racing and some lovely cars - plus the bbq is much appreciated. Shame I had family commitments on Sunday and couldn't make it back.

Derwent Motorsp · 8 Jun 2010, 15:12 (Ref:2706758)

There was an 18 year old with a Z racer in our garage who was seriously arrogant. He had a big truck and two cars parked outside, then put up a tent and then laid out tables etc in the only access to the garage. When I drove back in on Saturday morning I could not get parked anywhere near the garage so I suggested he could move his road cars to the central car park and his answer was that he had three paddock passes so was entitled to those passes. I pointed out that there were 9 other race cars all with passes but only one car to park etc but he would not budge.
A kid with a severe case of "rich Daddy". Not typical of the usual MG folk.

terence · 8 Jun 2010, 16:07 (Ref:2706793)

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Originally Posted by skentellytubby

Really enjoyed it, great weather, the racing was competitive but fair. That track is a bit of a beast!

Some of the behaviour around the garages was a bit out of order, my trailer got moved in the way of another garage over night which meant I got a mouthful from the occupants - who then proceeded to move it overnight in front of someone else! All a bit rude and ignorant, which is a shame.

I think some of the guys racing the later MGs take it a bit too seriously. Its a hobby, grow up.

Other than than, most people were very friendly.

So they proved me to be right in my earlier post Simon,they will never change!

Brian A · 8 Jun 2010, 16:30 (Ref:2706806)

I reckon I did the smart thing by staying in the outer paddock and turning up on Thursday evening. I had no problems but there were a lot of people in the wrong place and once they'd unloaded, only a vigilant and determined organising club is going to be able to do anything about it. A lot of our guys finished up camped out in the general car park behind the cafe.

skentellytubby · 9 Jun 2010, 09:15 (Ref:2707148)

In fairness to the organisers, they did keep on via the tanoy about bad parking and good manners. Its just that some folk decided to ignore it! As you say Brian, the organisers can only do so much, and I think it was a only minority that left their manners at home.

I wouldnt chose a garage again though!

midgetman · 9 Jun 2010, 14:05 (Ref:2707286)

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Originally Posted by skentellytubby

In fairness to the organisers, they did keep on via the tanoy about bad parking and good manners. Its just that some folk decided to ignore it!

You forget Ken, these people think that rules don't apply to them only the others. They'll hear the tannoy but think it's not for them, someone else must be blocking people in and isn't it terrible.

I thought there were an awful lot of trailers in the paddock when they were supposed to be in the trailer park

MGDavid · 9 Jun 2010, 15:34 (Ref:2707407)

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Originally Posted by midgetman

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I thought there were an awful lot of trailers in the paddock when they were supposed to be in the trailer park

ah but by the time I arrived at 14.00 Friday, the 'trailer park' was full of tents and motorhomes

skentellytubby · 9 Jun 2010, 19:19 (Ref:2707657)

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Originally Posted by midgetman

I thought there were an awful lot of trailers in the paddock when they were supposed to be in the trailer park

Well exactly, I wanted to dump the trailer off somewhere secure and drive my car into the garage and not cause any hassle....but there didnt seem to be anywhere!

Sorry I missed you this weekend, I didnt even get to any of the shops!!

Derwent Motorsp · 11 Jun 2010, 18:01 (Ref:2709360)

I think it is worthwhile emailing Dave Saunders with your comments, he is happy to hear how things can be improved.
Quite a lot of events now do not allow trainers in the paddock at all.
Interesting that the Silverstone Classic has 800 cars entered, that's twice as many as MG Live! so how will they cope. Certainly only competing cars in the paddock.

Mike Bell · 11 Jun 2010, 18:22 (Ref:2709375)

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Originally Posted by Derwent Motorsp

Quite a lot of events now do not allow trainers in the paddock at all.

Good to have a dress code

Classic last year- trailers all on National straight, Motorhomes at Farm, strict limit on support vehicles- and it was still busy!

Derwent Motorsp · 13 Jun 2010, 09:58 (Ref:2710826)

I blame the red wine! However you do see quite a number of scruffy folk at events these days!
Must say I did wonder about H&S when I saw a lad bang his knee when trying to negotiate round all the trailers.

gary396 · 13 Jun 2010, 19:13 (Ref:2711359)

Apart from garage and paddock issues the racing was actually quite entertaining so I thought I'd post a few photos:

White flag man · 13 Jun 2010, 19:17 (Ref:2711361)

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Originally Posted by Derwent Motorsp

I think it is worthwhile emailing Dave Saunders with your comments, he is happy to hear how things can be improved.
Quite a lot of events now do not allow trainers in the paddock at all.
Interesting that the Silverstone Classic has 800 cars entered, that's twice as many as MG Live! so how will they cope. Certainly only competing cars in the paddock.

Leave it!
We all know it's a misprint!

gary396 · 13 Jun 2010, 19:18 (Ref:2711363)

Think I can only add 6 photos per post so this one and a couple of more to follow.

gary396 · 13 Jun 2010, 19:22 (Ref:2711370)

Few more:

gary396 · 13 Jun 2010, 19:32 (Ref:2711386)

Final few - hope no one minds a couple of dozen photos being posted (resisted the temptation to post all 700+). Gary

midgetman · 13 Jun 2010, 21:07 (Ref:2711471)

Gary, you must have been practically next to me when you took the pic of Tom's rolled Midget! Small world.....good to see him jump out OK wasn't it?

morninggents · 13 Jun 2010, 22:42 (Ref:2711530)

Great shot of the gulf-liveried Spridget taking violent evasive action to miss the three spinning saloons. Hooligans!

gary396 · 14 Jun 2010, 07:21 (Ref:2711690)

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Originally Posted by midgetman

Gary, you must have been practically next to me when you took the pic of Tom's rolled Midget! Small world.....good to see him jump out OK wasn't it?

I'd just walked up into the stand and was about to sit down when he rolled so I was too late to take a shot of the actual roll - but I was just pleased he walked away from it.

**John Turner** · 14 Jun 2010, 11:57 (Ref:2711827)

Gary, these are great shots. Post as many as you like! I do!

jellison · 15 Jun 2010, 11:06 (Ref:2712496)

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Originally Posted by John Turner

Gary, these are great shots. Post as many as you like! I do!

Gary - tell me you have some of the Thoroughbreds Race. Got a picassa / flickr / Photobucket gallery of them?

Jelly

gary396 · 15 Jun 2010, 17:57 (Ref:2712695)

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Originally Posted by jellison

Gary - tell me you have some of the Thoroughbreds Race. Got a picassa / flickr / Photobucket gallery of them?

Jelly

Sorry Jelly - I had to leave about 3.30pm on the Sunday to get back 'up north' and I think the Thoroughbreds was a bit later than that. I'll keep an eye out for you at any future meetings where our paths cross this season. Gary

jellison · 16 Jun 2010, 06:48 (Ref:2712984)

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Originally Posted by gary396

Sorry Jelly - I had to leave about 3.30pm on the Sunday to get back 'up north' and I think the Thoroughbreds was a bit later than that. I'll keep an eye out for you at any future meetings where our paths cross this season. Gary

Cheers Gary - Iwas the best "Race" by all account - endless place swapping the whole race in the front group of 7 cars.

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