On this week's podcast we speak to Chris Lewis who has an amazingly original MG Magnette, that used to be owned by his Father.

On this week's podcast we speak to MG Zed racer, Tylor Ballard. Based in Abingdon Tylor's day job is working on MGs and at the weekend competing as a front runner in the MG Trophy Championship in his ZR170.

On this week's podcast we speak to the current interim-General Manager of the MG Car Club Roy Locock. Roy drove his MG Midget on an epic around the world adventure covering 39,000 miles. He then took Bridget the Midget to Australia and faced flooding in the Northern Territories and an engine rebuild part way through his journey! This is a story that proves the MG Midget is a lot more hardy than many give it credit for and shows just what you can do with your mighty MG with a bit of inspiration! Plus we bring you the latest news on MG Car Club events, including the Triumph and MG Weekend.

Bob Ridgard was one of motor racing's innovators. A driver himself, racing MGs and even a Chevrolet Camaro, he moved to the UK from South Africa in the late - 60s and began developing seats for club racers. His seats went on to be used by the likes of Stirling Moss and works teams like the BMC / BL operation in Abingdon. They were inextricably linked to the development of driver safety in motorsport through the decades. Bob sadly passed away, but now his business is in new hands and joining us at the Triumph and MG Weekend. We meet the new lady at the helm, Sam Browne - a pretty handy racing driver in her own right. 

This week look into a technical subject that will not only be of great interest to MGF owners, but also offers a fascinating insight into the story behind the Hydrolastic and Hydragas suspension systems developed by BL throughout the 1970s. We talk to Ian, from Hydragas and Hydrolastic Service Ltd about how he invented a way to repair these suspension systems to ensure the cars equipped with this now historic technology can be repaired and kept on the road. In this podcast he talks us through how the repair process is carried out, offers some tips on what to look for for MGF owners and also gives us his feedback on his new MG!

Julia Dorsett joins Wayne Scott on this week's MG Car Club Podcast to share her fascinating story of being inspired by her Father's passion for cars to pursue a career in model making. That career saw her work on many TV productions and familiar adverts for big brands before starting her new venture providing her MG Magnette to events, weddings and other special occasions. Julia is a massive MG fan having owned an MG Metro and MGF before her stunning two - tone Magnette came into her life. 

Julia is now a welcome ambassador for the classic car world encouraging other young women to enter the community and take their first steps into classic car ownership. 

Steve Denton is one of th growing community of classic car content creators on YouTube. Now, new generations of classic car fans are sharing their passion via YouTube channels, posting regular video content that takes their followers through classic car ownership experiences - the good and the challenging!

Steve has created a following of YouTube fans who eagerly tune in to follow his various mechanical projects on his MGB which he guides the audience through with a view to sharing some essential hits and tips along the way. Some of those projects have included fitting a Sebring body kit and a new, twin - pipe exhaust to his MGB. In this podcast we discuss the classic car world and end out more about Steve, his MGB, his love for classics and what motivates him to share his cars with the world of YouTube.

Plus, we remember the fantastic motorsport personality that was John Sprinzel.

Rich March is one of the UK's leading experts and master trainers on the subject and skill of car detailing. He founded UK Detailing back in 2004 and now runs training courses for both the trade and enthusiasts alike.  He also undertakes client work from his workshop in the idyllic Cotswolds including many MGs and also produces the detailing trade magazine ProDetailer. 

Rich has an infectious enthusiasm for all things detailing and car valeting and in this masterclass, recorded especially for the MG Car Club Podcast, Rich walks you through how to get that professional polished look on your own MG. Step by step he walks us through what you need to know, whether your motivation is simple cleaning and preservation, or full Concours beauty. 

Mark Baulch joins us from the paddock at Oulton Park to describe the atmosphere and racing action on the first day that spectators have been allowed to return. 

Plus, Equipe are guests of the MGCC at our rounds this year and so we catch up with Richard Woolmer, who would usually be driving an Elva, to talk about his racing career, preparing cars for customers of his family business Woolmer Classic Engineering and how to encourage younger drivers into historic racing. 

Jeff Coope is Managing Director of the British Motor Museum at Gaydon and returns in this podcast for the second part of his conversation with Wayne. In this episode hear about the specific MG exhibits that the museum has on offer, what the future vision for the British Motor Museum at Gaydon is plus so much more. 

We also get an update on the amount raised through our activities on Drive - it Day 2021and news of the latest award to be scooped by MG Motor for the MG5 EV. 

Jeff Coope is Managing Director of the British Motor Museum at Gaydon but, prior to his position safeguarding some key artefacts from British Motoring Heritage, he also worked for MG Rover on the development of the K-series engine! In part 1 of our conversation, we get the background on how the museum is funded, how they have adapted to COVID and a teaser of some of the exciting exhibits you can see.

Pete Barrett from Cherished Vehicle Insurance Services, the insurance partners of the MG Car Club answers all of your questions on insurance. From fully comprehensive cover whilst travelling abroad to modern classics and whether you are insured if parked with the roof down. We collected your questions over the past few months since Pete last joined us and we work our way through them to bring invaluable insights to simplify the complex subject of classic car insurance.

Plus, a reminder of Drive it Day and a look at the Shanghai Motor Show.

Ian Beningfield reports from the paddock at the opening round of the MGCC Speed Championship. Ian has been busy working on his MG Midget ready for the opening round of the MG Car Club's Speed Championship at Curborough. In this episode, Ian takes us behind the scenes with live interviews in the paddock with his fellow competitors. This podcast is a real insight into just how friendly. welcoming and accessible this part of the MGCC's motorsport offering really is. The MG Car Club Speed Championship, for sprints and hillclimbs, proudly enters its 33rd season in 2021.

This week, Wayne chats to Shaun Nelson from the MG Car Club Young Members Register about how he lives with an MGB whilst studying for a PhD at University and his take on where the future for the MG movement lies and what the Young Members Register are planning for the future. Shaun also has some teasers for the fun expected at the Triumph and MG weekend this coming August!

In the 20th anniversary year of the launch of MG Zeds, John Thompson form the MG Car Club’s Zed Register joins Wayne for a chat about why he loves the model so much , their importance in the history of the MG brand and how the Zed Register plans to mark the 20th anniversary with a big celebration this coming August.

On this episode, we are joined by Motoring Historian Graham Robson, who knew Peter Browning from their many interviews, chats and seminars together. Graham joins us to remember the extraordinary life and career of Peter Browning and to explain his massive impact and achievement in the success of BMC products as a result of his success in motor sport. 

On this episode, we look ahead and preview the circuits and fixtures for the upcoming season of the MG Car Club race championship with Competitions Secretary for the MGCC, Mark Baulch and Ian Waterhouse who provides our track side race commentary throughout the year.

We also cover tips on how to get involved with the race championship and how to watch the coverage online.

Plus, we take a moment to remember Murray Walker - the voice of motorsport - who recently passed away

On this week’ podcast we talk about how the newer MGs , like the Zeds, are now finding their feet as classic cars and are encouraging new generations into the MG brand who are now discovering the history of the marque and its older models.

One such enthusiast started with an MG ZR only to end up with a brand new MG3 and a job working within the Kimber House team on the day to day running of the MG Car Club! In this episode we meet her and chat MGs, daily cars, MG alternatives and err moving house!