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A picture-perfect Sunday set the stage for an unforgettable driving event at the Angleton MSR Track 1 racetrack, where eleven MG enthusiasts gathered for a day of camaraderie, curves, and classic car excitement. Members came from near and far—some logging just 20 miles round trip, others nearly 140—but it was the two miles of racetrack that really got the engines (and heart rates) revving.

Though billed as “parade laps,” these sessions were anything but a casual cruise. The sharp corners and quick pace delivered plenty of adrenaline, proving once again that MGs were built for more than leisurely Sunday drives.

Adding a dash of drama to the day’s stories was the revelation that event organizer Pete Sandy had rolled his racer just two days earlier during a track session. Thanks to a solid roll-bar, Pete walked away unscathed—but the same couldn't be said for his car, which took a beating. Pete was tight-lipped about how long he hung upside-down, but we’re glad to report he was in good spirits on Sunday.

Leading the pack in style was David Griffith, serving as our enthusiastic pace car driver in his beautifully supercharged 1948 MG TC—a true crowd-pleaser both on and off the track.    

Events like this capture the spirit of MG ownership: the thrill of driving, the joy of community, and the simple pleasure of putting these cars to the test. As we know, our cars are meant to go “Safety Fast”—and this day proved just that.

Participants:
Lee Drum, Mike Woodward, Clay Ownby, Rick Colwell, Ken Evesson, Pete Sandy, Derek Shelton (and grandson), Bill Sysman, Bob Crow, David Griffith, and Dwight Dawson.

  Pete Sandy with Lee Drum