Chicagoland MG Club: Driveline October 2019
Past Event

33nd Annual British Car Festival
Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

September 8, 2019 marked the 33 annual British Car Festival. This year’s event, held at Harper College in Palatine, had a total registration of 373. There were 88 registered MGs of various classes. In addition to the registrants, there were approximately 950 quests who attended.

This year’s event featured a sampling of climate conditions imported from the British Isles. In addition to the cars and typical British weather, the day was filled with various vendors including Bangers and Mash (American style). The entertainment of the day, were the Irish Dancers accompanied by a bag piper.

Our club did very well in the People’s Choice judging. Congratulation to this year’s recipients, which for the MG class included:

 MG Vintage
 1949 MG TC             Tom Moore
 1935 PA Airline Coupe  Emmanuel Louchios

 MG TD
 1950 TD                Raymond Harris
 1953 TD                Pat Morse

 MG TF
 1954 TF                Jerry Cihak

 MGA
 1958 MGA               Michael Folker
 1960 MGA               Gary Picard

 MGB Chrome Bumpers
 1967 MGB               Denise & Pete Ballard
 1973 MGB               Philip Wydra
 1970 MGB               James Brennan
 MGB Rubber Bumper
 1980 MGB           Steve Chiarito, Sr.
 1979 MGB           Dean Hickeblooper
 1978 MGB           James Compton

 MG GT
 1974 MGB GT        Jeremy Kinsey
 1969 MGB GT        Doug G. Clark

 MG Other
 1958 Magnette      Carole Olson

 MG Midget
 1972 Midget        Patrick Killean
 1979 1979 Midget   Eric Britton


A word of thanks to those who helped with traffic control. This is a great opportunity to help out on the day of the show and a great place to see the different marques as they enter the field. A special word of thanks to Dave and John for their contributions throughout the year.

Going forward, the British Car Union is continuously looking for opportunities to improve the event’s experience. Also, as club, we are looking for ways of improving. We are aware that in order to keep the day fresh there is a need to offer new experiences. Please feel free to email me any of your suggestions at mayoarch@comcast.net.

Looking forward to seeing you throughout the year and at next year’s Festival.


Respectfully submitted,
Darryl Mayo – MG Rep.

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