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Official NAMGAR Events
GT-50
June 2-6 2025
Traverse City
By Dave Quinn
Many of you have heard the Michigan Rowdies are NAMGAR’s first chapter, formed in 1976. We have always been an MGA ‘only’ club; although several members share their garages with Magnets, T’s, B’s and C’s. The Chapter has several traditions. We try not to take ourselves too serious and always strive to make membership fun. Our prime focus is enjoying MGA ownership by driving them. When it comes to hosting national meets, it is time for us to do a little boasting.
GT-10
Hosting a GT every ten years began in 1985 in Plymouth. Registration was $20 and rooms $49 a night. Stories say nearly one hundred MGAs from seventeen states and two provinces were in the show. It was, we believe, the largest attended GT up to that time; however, we have no records to support it. Highlights included the Red Baron Rally and a caravan to the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village. Ladies have always played a major role in our activities and the “Ladies Color Tune” tech sessions were a highlight. We had a red London-style double deck bus to transport folks into downtown Plymouth to take in the sights.
GT-20
Ten years later GT-20 was held in Lansing. Starting the year before we began wearing t-shirts that read “The World’s Largest MGA Party”. We strived to keep cost down; registration was $30 and rooms $62. We had 200 register and 361 people attend. Things started off with a bang – thunderstorms, lightening, and lots of rain. It would continue throughout the event. When the hospitality room doors opened the party began. Five quarter-barrels of beer were consumed in the first four hours. Event highlights included a 1950’s “sock hop” dance complete with 1950’s style clothing and a hula-hoop contest. Elvis was there as a full-size standup cut-out. The one thing everyone who attended remembers is it rained so hard the day of the car show the storm drains in the parking lot all plugged up. Flooding had water nearly knee high for some of the 136 MGAs on the lot, which included a record setting 36 MGA coupes. Volunteers jumped in to push the MGs to high ground. MG gods took pity, and it stopped in time for car judging. We provided free baby-sitting for six children the night of the banquet. At the awards dinner only one Rowdie managed recognition. It reinforced two things. As a club we do not block vote and many of our cars, as nice as they are, are drivers – both good things in my book. Did the meet live up to the billing? The hospitality numbers said 10 quarter-barrels of beer, 15 liters of wine, 39 two-liter pop bottles and countless subs and snacks were consumed.
GT-30
The GT in 2005 was in Mackinaw City, in northern Michigan. We shifted the focus from Michigan’s automobile heritage to its lakeshore coastline and unspoiled north, all linked around the Mighty Mac, the world’s longest suspension bridge, five miles long. Our host hotel was $99 a night. It was undergoing some upgrades. We gambled some on our hotel selection to get the lowest rate possible popular area rate. In the end it got mixed reviews. Overflow hotels, which were needed, were nearby. Registration was $50. We had 187 registrations (372 people) with 102 first timers. Highlights included “high tea” with champagne at the Grand Hotel which was reached by a round-trip ferry. The car show was at a waterfront park with Lake Huron Bay as the backdrop. 164 MGAs were displayed with registrations from 34 states and 3 Canadian provinces. Fourteen MGAs drove over 1,000 miles, three over 2,000 miles. Other activities included the ‘tunnel of trees’ coastline drive (M-119). Trips to the Soo Locks entertained some, while the ring-ading clang of slot machines pulled others across the Bridge to a St. Ignace casino. In another first, we replaced the usual GT t-shirt with a button-down shirt with an embroidered logo; we sold 61 men’s and 29 women’s shirts.
GT-40
The Bavarian Inn Lodge in Frankenmuth was the site of our next GT. The area ranks as Michigan’s highest number of tourists. We were able to keep registration to $60 but the room with tax was $128. Entering the grounds you crossed over a covered wooden bridge above the Cass River. We had 172 registrations (347 people) with 159 cars. They purchased 103 polo shirts, 108 t-shirts, and 114 logo pins. An outstanding performance by Etcetera on opening night set the mood for a great week. Downtown food offerings included two of the oldest family-owned restaurants in the US, dating back to 1856 and 1888 – Zanders and the Bavarian Inn. Known for chicken dinners, combined they serve nearly two million dinners each year. Other sites of interest included Bronner’s Christmas store and a Military/Space Museum. The Bavarian Inn Lodge was perfect for a car show on grass along the Cass River. Pretzel and strudel cooking classes, good tech sessions, gimmick rallye, Bavarian Belle paddle boat rides, great weather, great raffle items, 50/50 raffle, brewery visit, and a neat tourist town just walking distance over the wooden bridge all made for an outstanding GT. A Rowdies highlight was Bruce Nichols, one of the club founders, receiving the Mac Spears award 39 years after establishing the club’s tone and motto “People First!”
GT-50
Our GT is heading to northern Michigan for a second time. The Great Wolfe Lodge in Traverse City will be the host hotel. Save the dates of June 2-6, 2025. It’s just around the corner . . . stay tuned for more announcements. Reservations should be available around the first of the year.
June 2-6, 2025
GT-50
Michigan Rowdies GT-50 hosting Committee attends the Great Wolf Lodge in Traverse City MI to review the facility and surrounding areas of the future site for GT-50 . We also had a tour of the car show field and sites for events being planned.
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April 24-27, 2025
GOF South
June 1, 2025
The CT MG Club’s BRITISH BY THE SEA GATHERING 2025
Harkness Memorial State Park
Waterford, CT
Marque of the Year MGA
We are happy to announce the 37th annual CT MG Club’s British By The Sea Gathering to be held on June 1st 2025 at Harkness Memorial State Park in Waterford CT on the North shore of Long Island Sound. BBTS is a popular vote, fun event, with etched glass mugs being presented as awards. For 2025, we will have 32+ Classes of British Vehicles, displayed on our 4+ acre field. We want to encourage ALL British car, truck, and motorcycle owners and enthusiasts to attend and have an enjoyable me. Whether your vehicle is in pristine condition, or a daily driver, sparkling paint and chrome or with “Barn Fresh” patina, it deserves to be part of the event and on the display field.
For 2025, our MARQUE OF THE YEAR will be MGA. They will be prominently displayed in the front rows of our display field.
Come down and enjoy the day mingling with other LBC owners, talk about cars, have a picnic, a glass of wine, and also take in all that the 240 acre Harkness Memorial State Park has to offer, such as the beach, tours of the Mansion “Eolia”, and the Gardens. The CT MG Club donates a large amount of our proceeds from BBTS to the Park to purchase plants for the West Gardens, helping to restore the “Eolia” Gardens to their original grandeur as designed by Beatrix Farrand in 1919. In addition, we provide “people power” over a few weekends in the Spring to plant them.
We have selected a variety of quality food vendors to attend in order to satisfy any appetite, from coffee and pastry, hot dogs and hamburgers, lobster rolls, deli sandwiches and wood red brick oven pizzas, to Ice Cream for dessert. You can also bring a picnic to enjoy and share “out of the boot” of your car.
The expansive lawn areas offer ample room for the display vehicles, vendors, spectator parking and a spacious area for trailer parking.
Google BRITISH BY THE SEA 2014 YOUTUBE for an aerial video. Visit www.CTMGCLUB.COM and Click on the BRITISH BY THE SEA tab for more information, pictures of past events, aerial Drone video, and registration form.
We hope to see you all on Sunday June 1st 2025.
Please contact us if you need further information,
Steve an’ Annie Wincze
860-693-4249
MGTD52@comcast.net
June 6, 2025
73rd Annual Rallye
Glenwood Springs, CO
The MG Car Club, Rocky Mountain Centre’s Rallye Glenwood Springs is the longest continuously held rally in the USA. All sports car enthusiasts and their cars are invited.
June 17-20, 2025
Idaho British Car Club
Summer Tour
The Idaho British Car Club (IBCC) is delighted to announce its Summer Tour to Redmond, Oregon, scheduled for June 17-20, 2025. This event promises to be a memorable journey filled with scenic drives, camaraderie, and an impressive display of classic British restorations and daily drivers. Enthusiasts will gather to showcase their vehicles, exchange stories, and enjoy the breathtaking landscapes of the Pacific Northwest.
Participants will embark on a journey that begins in Idaho and other points, traversing picturesque routes that highlight the region’s natural beauty before arriving in the charming town of Redmond. The tour will include various activities such as organized drives, a car show, and social gatherings, providing ample opportunities for members to connect and celebrate their shared passion for British cars. First car registration for $45, register a second car for $10.
Registration closes on June 15th at midnight. There is a $20 late fee for registration after June 1st!
If you have any questions about the Summer Tour ’25 registration form, please Rick Mills an email to rlzksteam@gmail.com.
July 14, 2025
13th Annual Rallye for a Cure!
Hello, Rallye-Goers!
We are looking forward to seeing you on Saturday, June 14th for our 13th Annual Rallye for a Cure! We will begin at New Country BMW in Hartford for our start, and this year, we will culminate at Palmer Motorsports Track for lunch, parade laps, and an awards ceremony!
Please register by going to the Rallye For A Cure website, and clicking on the big, red “REGISTER” button. You will notice that the registration and payment pages look different than in previous years. We were able to use a platform from Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) which will make the process much easier! You may register, pay for your entry, and make a donation— all on the same site!
Two things to note:
This year, Palmer Motorsports is requesting $30 per car for parade laps. In the past, we were able to offer the laps free because they were donated by the group that had the track for the day, but this year, as of now, no other group has the track on June 14th, so we will have the track to ourselves! You will have the option to choose “laps” or “no laps” on the registration page, and will be given opportunity to pay for them on the payment page.
After you submit your registration, you will be brought to the “Admission” page. After each selection, click on “Add to Cart.” The page will then refresh and bring you right back to that same page for your next choice. The items will accumulate in your cart until you click on “proceed to checkout,” where you can pay for all the options and make a donation, if you would like.
Please let us know if you have any questions about this new process!
See you on June 14th!
Sept 13-14, 2025
42nd Annual Colorado All English Motoring Conclave
Arvada, CO
All British enthusiasts are invited to the 42nd Annual Colorado All English Motoring Conclave (400+ race cars, street cars, motorcycles, double decker bus).
October 12, 2025
Britfest
Horseshoe Lake Park
Roxbury Township Recreation and Municipal Complex
72 Eyland Avenue
Succasunna, NJ 07876
Britfest is a car show featuring British sports cars, motorcycles, and other vehicles. It will be held on Sunday, October 12, 2025 at Horseshoe Lake Park, Roxbury Township Recreation and Municipal Complex, 72 Eyland Avenue, Succasunna, NJ 07876 from 9am to 3pm. Preregistration before 9/1/2025- $25. Registration forms are on the club’s website (https://www.mgccnj.org). After 9/1/2025 and at the gate -$30. Spectator admission- $3, children under a age of 12 FREE. All British Marques are welcome. This show, very popular with British car and motorcycle enthusiasts, attracts up to 250 vehicles annually. Voting 9am-12noon. Prizes awarded at 2pm. Dash plaques to the first 100 registered cars. Each year the club selects a celebrated marque. This year we will be celebrating Lotus. There will be a DJ. Food available for purchase. The show is on grass, not pavement. Vendors must preregister. The rain date. is Sunday, October 19,2025. Register online at https://britfest.cheddaarup.com by credit card. Checks for preregistration can be sent to Charles Tregidgo, 12-68 Fourth Street, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410. Contact Charles Tregidgo for sponsorship opportunities.
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