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Hi Mark
I’ve been most remiss in not communicating recently, and in particular not thanking you from this side of
the pond for all the hard work that you put over the years to both maintain the Newsletter and to take it forward
to fresh heights. Chris sure has a job following both you and Greg. The Newsletter is without doubt a
fundamental part of the superb success of MGVR in the US. Sincere congratulations, long may the Marque
of Friendship prosper.
On matters other I was particularly interested in the article on coatings , has anybody tried these out on T
series road engines in particular on the cam or followers? Most will be aware of the high failure rate of cam
lobes which certainly affects engines that are not revved to hard.....yes I know that lets out most of your
group!!. We have over the years carried all sorts of experiments to try and reduce failure which can occur
within as few as 1000 miles, full synthetic oil maintained clean has as good as a result as any,
but still problems occur. Some T,s in the US do very high mileage compared with Europe, has anybody any
comments??
Ron Gammons
Managing Director
Brown and Gammons Ltd
...I was very pleased, flattered and surprised to receive the "Master of speed Deception" award. Bill was a
good and longtime friend, knowing he and Allison at our GOF south long before our vintage racing days in
the late 70's. I shall wear the mantle of the "Master well and with honor. Received my personal trophy, not
a copy but a nice piece of marble with helmet, wheel and checkered flag and a nice personal note from
Ford, ( He started SVRA). You probably heard, Allison received the news and approved, she passed away
several weeks later. Saw the copy in Moss Motoring, and the TSO. THANKS again, Hope I'm included in
the Selection next time. Please pass on to Carl George …
Will (Bowden)
Our congratulations to Will Bowden from all his fellow racers at HSR and SVRA!
On behalf of HSR and SVRA, we also want to express our sincere thanks to all the MG racers who participated
in last fall's event at the and recently at the Mitty. Both were outstanding events and we want all
your fellow MG racers to know that it has been a distinct pleasure for us and the fans to see the mighty Octagon
so well represented. You have a great bunch of racers. Thanks again! ......
Best Regards,
Howard Turner (HSR, SVRA)
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