MG Car Club of South Australia fairies or gnomes . We certainly stood out in the crowd as we entered singing a song to the tune of English Country Garden . The meal was a buffet and the caterers had some difficulty keeping up the supply of food . Eventually everyone was well fed . Medals were handed out to the Concours winners and place getters and then the discussion started along the lines of “ Why didn ’ t I win ?” or “ What were the judges thinking ?” For one South Australian the reason for not getting a medal was obvious , he had a large crack in his windscreen . “ Without it Neil Williams would have gained higher honours in his class .”
Easter Monday – Motorkhana
Monday was motorkhana day . The event was held at the Penguin Sports precinct , a short drive down the Bass Highway from Ulverstone . The site was not ideal , two courses were far from flat and there was limited clearance between some flags and the concrete kerbing . The Tasmanians assured us that this was the best site available in the region . Three courses were used , Multiple Loop , Modified Historic Slalom and Pine Tree . As far as Motorkhana courses go they are relatively simple but this did not prevent a large number of wrong direction penalties . There were also many flags hit , with appropriate penalties added when the flag falling was due to the cars . Mother nature came a distant last in the competition as fierce winds kept blowing the flags over . The noise of cars racing around flags attracted a large crowd of locals who enjoyed watching the antics . All entrants who started managed to complete six runs , rather unusual at a National Meeting Motorkhana .
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Arguably this was the most successful competition event for the South Australians . There were a number of first placings and a surprised look on Karen Stephenson ’ s face as her name was read out as a minor place getter at the Presentation Dinner .
SA MOTORKHANA RESULTS Name Car Type Place
WES BRAY 1964 MG 1100 1 JASON EDWARDS 1952 MG TD 1 TIM EDMONDS
MURRAY STEPHENSON
KAREN STEPHENSON
1974 MGBGT V8
1960 MGA 1 600
1960 MGA 1600
Easter Monday – Kimber Run
The Kimber Run was a relaxed , noncompetitive social drive provided for people who did not wish to subject their cars to the stresses of driving in a Motorkhana . The run started in Ulverstone and concluded at Cradle Mountain for lunch . Along the way cars stopped in Sheffield where there was an opportunity to admire a large number of murals . There were a number of alternate routes suggested for the return drive , the recommended one being through Wilmot and Forth . Following a decision at the 2017 Delegates Meeting , each car which went on the run was awarded one point towards the Wratten Trophy for their club . Thank you to the South Australians on the run as you allowed us to get 9 points , equivalent to a first place in the Motorkhana .
Easter Monday – Presentation Dinner After the Motorkhana and Kimber Run it
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