Your Final Bulletin Ahead of the 2024 MG Centenary National Meeting

With all venues, events, food and beverages, fun and entertainment lined up, the 2024 MG Centenary National Meeting is looking to be a fantastic ride.

With registrations pouring in, NSW is looking forward to welcoming MG owners and enthusiasts from all over the country to Tamworth to help celebrate the Centenary. Did Cecil Kimber ever imagine that the MG brand would become so beloved and enduring when he built six MG Super Sports Morris (what are known as the Raworth cars) back in 1923?

MG is a very special marque which has developed a very dedicated and close knit family around the globe. Celebrating 100 Years in 2023 – 2024, join the celebrations and the fun.

No registered yet? Follow the link to register now: https://mgnatmeet2024.com.au/registration/

Tamworth is Waiting!

Friday 29 March

Registration and Scrutineering – Tamworth Regional Entertainment and Conference Centre (TRECC), Greg Norman Drive, Hillvue: 9.00 am – 2.00 pm

Registration and scrutineering will take place at TRECC which is located approximately 6 km south of the Tamworth CBD in the suburb of Hillvue.

Registration will take place in the foyer area of TRECC. Sydney Club members will be on hand to direct and help should you have any queries. Everyone must register before proceeding to scrutineering.

Following registration you are asked to proceed to scrutineering which will take place at the rear of the TRECC building. Please follow the signs to scrutineering and line up as directed.

Concours and all competition cars, including cars in the discovery run, will be checked for class eligibility and scrutineered in accordance with the regulations for their specific events.

Social entrants’ cars, including Kimber Run cars, do not need to be scrutineered. Cars on trailers may be scrutineered on their trailer, depending on access to the car.

Noggin ‘n Natter – Dungowan Station, 803 Ogunbil Road, Dungowan

Dungowan is a 30 minute drive from Tamworth. Buses are available to take people to and from the event. Buses may be booked during the online registration process: $14 return.

The traditional rocker cover racing event will take place during the Noggin ‘n’ Natter.

This year racers will also be judges for how they are presented. There will be three awards:

• The Best Look Alike Old No.1
• The Best Look Alike any MG model
• The People’s Choice Award for the racer the majority of people thought the best presented

Saturday 30 March

Concours d’ Elegance – Cross Park, Gipps Street Tamworth – 8.00 am – 3.30 pm

The park is located within a close walking distance of the town centre. Food and coffee facilities will be available at Cross Park.

• 8:00am Gates open to participants
• 9:00am Cars in place
• 9:30am Judges briefing
• 9:45am Judging commences
• 12:15am Judging completed
• 1:00pm Class finalists announced
• 1:30pm Class finalists to be in place
• 2:00pm Outright judging begins
• 3:00pm Outright judging completed
• 3:30pm Event close

Please ensure your National Meeting competitor number is placed on your windscreen.

All vehicles are to be driven into the judging area. Trailer parking and unloading is provided within Cross Park adjacent to the vehicle display area.

Your vehicle is to be parked unlocked with the bonnet and boot lid raised, and the hood erected with side curtains in place. All personal gear should be removed. The vehicle is to be left with the handbrake on and not in gear.

A car will not be judged unless a completed judging entry form, handed out on arrival, is prominently displayed under the windscreen wiper or on the driver’s seat. The vehicle must display the car/competitor label received at scrutineering/registration.

A Country Ball – a little something different! Mecure Hotel – Kent Street, Tamworth

Break out the leather, fringing, denim and plaid! Do you own an akubra? This is the time to dust it off and give it an airing. Are you ready to line dance? Or, dress for the ball and break out the tuxedo jacket and team it with jeans, very chic!

A fun and casual night with old-style country fare, including a pig on a spit, and plenty of time to catch up with MG members from across the continent.

Concours placings will be announced and awards presented, the only formal part of the evening.

Sit back, relax and have fun!

Sunday 31 March

Motorkhana – Gunnedah Regional Airport

See February bulletin for full details

Kimber Run

Setting off from the Mercure Hotel in Tamworth, the run takes drivers along scenic country roads to Nundle and Hanging Rock. The run is approximately 79km or 49 miles in length.

Along the way we have organised a stop at Chaffey Dam Reserve so you can take photos of your cars in front of a scenic setting. At the conclusion of the run, you can explore Nundle and get a bite to eat at one of the historic eateries.

Nundle offers you the opportunity to check out the historic shops such as the woollen mill, have some lunch and then, if you wish to be adventurous, head on up to Hanging Rock before returning to Tamworth.

Monday 1 April

Lap Dash – Oakburn Raceway, Oakburn Park Motorsport Complex 1428 Oxley Highway, Wallamore – enter via Bowlers Lane

On arrival: cars on trailers to be unloaded and trailers MOVED to separate trailer parking! Vehicle speed is to be limited to a maximum of 15 kph.

Group B: Class N MGB Rubber Bumper to Class ZZ (excluding Rolling Chassis Class)
Group A: Class A Pre-war Touring MGs to Class M (MGB BL and later)

Scrutineering:
Group B – 07:30am
Group A – 11:00am

Drivers’ briefing and sign on: 
8:15am GROUP B
12:00pm GROUP A:

A rolling start will apply to this event. Each vehicle will complete three (3) consecutive laps, with laps being timed by an electronic beam at the Start/Finish Line.

The aggregate time of the three laps will be the recorded time per run (rewarding 3 clean consistent lap times). A minimum of two (2) runs of three (3) laps will be completed by each driver.

Drivers must wear: Approved helmets and apparel, in accordance with Schedule D of the Motorsport Australia Manual.

Refreshments are available at the canteen at the clubhouse on site, run by Tamworth Sporting Car Club. A coffee van will also be on site.

Discovery Run – Mecure Hotel to Oakburn Park Motorsport Complex

See February bulletin for full details

Presentation Dinner – Tamworth Town Hall 7.30 pm – 11.30 pm

Celebrating the centenary of MG. As MG was launched in 1923 and we are celebrating this event in an art deco building, the Sydney club is encouraging everyone to come dressed accordingly. The 1920s is famous for flappers with fringes and beading and elegantly dressed gentlemen. Join the fun and dress up for this very special celebration of the MG Marque.

A three course meal will be served while we are entertained by a string quartet from the Tamworth Conservatorium of Music.

Sporting Rules and regulations to note:

1) Wooden steering wheels:

Motorkhana: Wooden wheels are permitted
Lap Dash (speed event): Wooden wheels are NOT permitted (unless this wooden wheel was an original equipment component of the car when new, and NOT as an after-market option).

2) Seat belts:

Motorkhana minimum: A single lap belt for all vehicles including specials (lap sash belt is recommended)

Lap dash speed event:

• Registered Vehicle – minimum: Lap sash seat belt
• All other vehicles – Minimum: 3 point harness (4 point and above are recommended)
• Logbooked race cars – Minimum: 3 point harness and must have a frontal head restraint (FHR) (4 point and above are recommended).

Register now at https://mgnatmeet2024.com.au/registration/. See you in Tamworth!