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I'll be there. Also, anyone going to the Eric Carlsson evening on Wednesday night? See/contact
From: Zenya Heap <zen@a-pc.net>
Dear Sirs,
I would be grateful if you would be so kind to invite your members to the below evening, in case it's of interest. Also attached is a flyer, if you prefer.
Many thanks for your help.
Kind regards,
Zenya
Dear All,
I am glad to confirm we have the pleasure of welcoming Erik Carlsson to speak at the Oxford Motor Club April club evening. Stuart Turner will accompany him, who partnered Erik on his first RAC Rally win, and who later tried (unsuccessfully!) to get Erik to drive Minis when he was running the BMC Competitions Department.
Erik Carlsson is otherwise known as Mr Saab because of his successful career as a rally driver and public relations work for the company. He has much experience in rallying and has many interesting stories to tell of his exploits. Erik Carlsson is someone for whom the word legend might have been invented. A Saab driver from the 1950s until he retired in 1967 and a company spokesman for the next thirty years, Erik is the most famous of all the Saab rally drivers.
It is often said that he invented the rally technique of 'left foot braking' and when asked why he seemed to take his Saab fearlessly over brows without lifting off, Erik replied, "Well, road must go somewhere." He cemented his reputation for all time with two Monte Carlo Rally wins, three RAC Rally wins and countless other successes.
The meeting has been arranged for Wednesday 3rd April 2013, from 8pm for an 8.30pm start at the Oxfordshire Inn (OX5 3DX), in the Blenheim Room. Everyone is welcome, so please invite along all your friends and associates. The greater the audience, the better!! We'll look forward to your company for the evening.
Many thanks,
Zenya Heap
Oxford Motor Club
From: Zenya Heap <zen@a-pc.net>
Dear Sirs,
I would be grateful if you would be so kind to invite your members to the below evening, in case it's of interest. Also attached is a flyer, if you prefer.
Many thanks for your help.
Kind regards,
Zenya
Dear All,
I am glad to confirm we have the pleasure of welcoming Erik Carlsson to speak at the Oxford Motor Club April club evening. Stuart Turner will accompany him, who partnered Erik on his first RAC Rally win, and who later tried (unsuccessfully!) to get Erik to drive Minis when he was running the BMC Competitions Department.
Erik Carlsson is otherwise known as Mr Saab because of his successful career as a rally driver and public relations work for the company. He has much experience in rallying and has many interesting stories to tell of his exploits. Erik Carlsson is someone for whom the word legend might have been invented. A Saab driver from the 1950s until he retired in 1967 and a company spokesman for the next thirty years, Erik is the most famous of all the Saab rally drivers.
It is often said that he invented the rally technique of 'left foot braking' and when asked why he seemed to take his Saab fearlessly over brows without lifting off, Erik replied, "Well, road must go somewhere." He cemented his reputation for all time with two Monte Carlo Rally wins, three RAC Rally wins and countless other successes.
The meeting has been arranged for Wednesday 3rd April 2013, from 8pm for an 8.30pm start at the Oxfordshire Inn (OX5 3DX), in the Blenheim Room. Everyone is welcome, so please invite along all your friends and associates. The greater the audience, the better!! We'll look forward to your company for the evening.
Many thanks,
Zenya Heap
Oxford Motor Club
MG Era
Sunday, April 7, 2013
MGs of all ages are welcome at this annual event.
This year, as well as action on Test Hill and a Concours d’Elegance, the cavalcade will take place on the Mercedes-Benz World circuit. Places on the cavalcade are limited to 60 and it will be first come, first served on the day, but we are aiming for a spread of vehicles from pre-War to modern Rovers. Please register for your place on the cavalcade on arrival at the Museum in Clubhouse Visitor Services with attendance at the briefing at 12 o’clock essential.
The programme for the day is as follows:
0930 Gates open
1200 Briefing for Cavalcade on Mercedes-Benz Circuit (60 places only – book on the day)
1310-50 Cavalcade on Mercedes-Benz World circuit
1430 Concours d’Elegance Prize Presentation
1500 Test Hill Briefing
1530 Test Hill in action
1700 Event and Museum closes
Parking for MGs only on the Museum site - access through the Campbell Gate off Brooklands Road (the B374). Visitor parking will be in The Heights off Wellington Way or in our usual car park at Mercedes-Benz World.
Contact: Brooklands Museum events@brooklandsmuseum.com 01932 857381
www.brooklandsmuseum.com/index.php?/events/details...
Sunday, April 7, 2013
MGs of all ages are welcome at this annual event.
This year, as well as action on Test Hill and a Concours d’Elegance, the cavalcade will take place on the Mercedes-Benz World circuit. Places on the cavalcade are limited to 60 and it will be first come, first served on the day, but we are aiming for a spread of vehicles from pre-War to modern Rovers. Please register for your place on the cavalcade on arrival at the Museum in Clubhouse Visitor Services with attendance at the briefing at 12 o’clock essential.
The programme for the day is as follows:
0930 Gates open
1200 Briefing for Cavalcade on Mercedes-Benz Circuit (60 places only – book on the day)
1310-50 Cavalcade on Mercedes-Benz World circuit
1430 Concours d’Elegance Prize Presentation
1500 Test Hill Briefing
1530 Test Hill in action
1700 Event and Museum closes
Parking for MGs only on the Museum site - access through the Campbell Gate off Brooklands Road (the B374). Visitor parking will be in The Heights off Wellington Way or in our usual car park at Mercedes-Benz World.
Contact: Brooklands Museum events@brooklandsmuseum.com 01932 857381
www.brooklandsmuseum.com/index.php?/events/details...
Edited by AndyG-ZTT on Friday 29th March 14:18
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