The BritishV8 Pub

This summer's event is only about 60 days away. We have about 20 cars registered so far. Many people have indicated they were coming but have not filled out and sent in a completed "Registration" form. This information is needed in order to plan properly for this event. If you haven't done so, please do not delay longer. I know gas prices are high but this event only occurs once a year and everyone knows that this group is the greatest assembly of "car nuts" in existance, bar none.

We will have the "ROADMASTER" project for all to view, Bill Guzman is bringing his Supercharged V6, Dan Master's GT is coming, Brian Mc Cullough and several cars from the Minnesota area are intending to participate, so we should have a great time. Oh, and I forgot, David Tetlow is coming from the UK to get married and the V8 2008 is one of the events on his "honeymoon". This marriage thing is getting to be an annual item.

See you soon,
Paul and Mary

C'mon, guys, get those registrations in!

Having organized a couple of events myself, I can tell you that it is a HUGE help to get the registration - and entry fees - in early. Paul and Mary will be out a lot of pocket money up front to get this event going, and they have to make a lot of commitments based on expected turnout.

They're putting a lot of work into this, so let's all help them out by registering NOW!

In case you're wondering what Mary was doing, We were at Road America this past weekend and had an opportunity to ride along for a couple of laps in a 1949 Lester MG. What an exhilerating ride!

Paul, I am planning on coming up, but now my wife is starting to worry about me driving that far alone. (This was supposed to be a three guy trip, but two changed their plans) I'm still working on getting her approval. Can't bring the Midget anyway, but want to get up there and meet you guys. I'll let you know as soon as I can if I'll make it or not. Thanks to you and Mary for all your hard work, as Dan says it's a lot of work. Love the Lester MG, you're lucky to get a ride.

These are the CONFIRMED registrations to date:

1. Tony Andrews - 1979 MGB with Rover 3.9 V8
2. Jim, Edith, & Mathew Blackwood - "BADASS" MGB-GT w/ Buick 455 V8
3. Mike Budde - 1979 TVR with Ford V8
4. David Burstyn - 1977 MGB with Rover 3.5 V8
5. Steve Carrick - 19747 MGB with Ford 302 V8
6. Arthur Clark (without car)
7. Scott Costanzo - 1968 MGB with GM 3.2 V6
8. Graham Creswick - 1976 MGB with Ford 302 V8
9. Steve and Margaret DeGroat - 1970 MGB-GT with GM 3.1 V6
10. Bill Dudley (sans car) - MGB-GT V8 project
11. Carl Floyd - 1979 MGB with Buick 215 V8
12. Max & Emily Fulton - MGB
13. Bill and Jan Guzman - 1974 MGB with GM 3.4 V6
14. Marv Hagen - 1966 MGB with Buick 215 V8
15. Ken Hiebert & Katie Ermakovich - 1972 TR6 with GM LT1 5.7L V8
16. Martyn & Carol Harvey - 1980 MGB with Rover 3.5 V8
17. Rick and Jean Ingram - 1969 MGC (stock)
18. Curtis Jacobson - 1971 MGB-GT with Buick 215 V8
19. Leroy and Susan Joppa - Austin Healey 3000 with Chevy 454 V8
20. David and Karen Kirkman - 1980 MGB with Ford 302 V8
21. Ted and Judy Lathrop - 1976 TR6 with Chevy 350 V8
22. Harvey Leichti - 1971 MGB-GT with Rover 3.5 V8
23. Mike and Kay Maloney - 1974 MGB-GT with Rover 3.9 V8
24. Pete, Sue, Alex & Kenny Mantell - 1969 MGB with Ford 302 V8
25. Dan and Christa Masters - MGB-GT with Ford 302 V8
26. Brian & Jennifer McCullough - 1980 MGB with Chevy 3.4 V6
27. Jon & Jennifer McCullough - 1978 Porsche 924 with Chevy LS1 V8
28. Richard Moor - 1969 Avenger with Buick 3.8 V6
29. Jim Ohnstad - 1974 MGB-GT with GM 3.4 V6
30. Jack Renaud - 1980 MGB with Buick 215 V8
31. Dan Root - 1977 MGB with GM 3.4 V6
32. Joe and Debra Schafer - 1971 MGB with Ford 302 V8
33. Paul and Mary Schils - 1973 MGB-GT with Buick 215 V8
34. Terry Schulte - 1974 MGB-GT with Ford 302 V8
35. Kurt Schley and Sue Hunter - 1974 MGB with Olds 215 V8
36. Peter Smith - 1976 MGB with Rover 3.5 V8
37. Gary Stevenson & John Meyers - 1971 TR6
38. Kelly Stevenson (sans car) - 1978 MGB with Ford 302 V8
39. David and Teresa Tetlow - 1975 MGB with Rover 3.5 V8
40. Marc Weitzman (sans car) - 1979 MGB with Ford 302 V8
41. Richard Woodley (sans car) - MGB with Rover V8
42. Al and Patty Wulf - 1967 MGB with Buick 215 V8
43. Bruce Wyckoff - 1974.5 MGB with Buick 215 V8
44. Bill Young (sans car) - 1979 Midget with GM 2.8 V6

Note: engine sizes listed above are nominal only. Actual displacements may vary.

Note: I'll use the "edit" feature to update this list as I get more confirmations.



Edited 12 time(s). Last edit at 07/11/2008 11:48AM by Moderator.

Curtis, the historical progression for # 7 is as follows...3.8 V6, 4.3 V6, and the current iteration is 3.9 Rover V8...lets hope it stays that way:-)
Mike



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/23/2008 06:15PM by RMO 699F.

Cool! I've updated the list to add that info plus displacements for the other cars. (I hope they're accurate...)

Mike, you owe me at least one "How It Was Done" write-up on that car! A longer article telling the story of its four engine history would probably be very interesting. How about a sending in a How It Was Done on the orange roadster too?

OK...my registration is in. Jean and I look forward to seeing you all soon!

Okay, I've just updated the list (above in this thread) to show all 29 currently confirmed registrations. Keep them coming!

Also, here's a list of alternate motels:

Holiday Inn Harborview (1.83 miles away, at 135 E Grand Ave., Port Washington, WI) - 262-284-9461
Driftwood Motel (2.12 miles away, at 3415 Green Bay Rd., Port Washington, WI) - 262-284-4413
Americinn Motel (6.60 miles away, at 120 Lakeview Dr., Belgium, WI) - 262-285-3566
Baymont Inn & Suites (9.52 miles away, at 1415 Port Washington Rd., Grafton, WI) - 262-387-1180

The registration list has some notable omissions. Regular attendees: eg Steve Carrick, Martyn Harvey, Mike Moor (although Mike is likely recovering from the Fast Cars Winter gathering) and a host of folks that have posted affirmative intentions on this forum- the meet would just not be the same without you.
Come on guys...where else can you get free pizza and beer. (and see a bunch of neat cars too!)

Mikel's head is probably STILL hurting from the party in January!

Take him some Cap'n Morgan's, that should help ease the pain.

Now that it's a virtual certainty that the BADASS MGB Roadmaster will be there, I'll do the paperwork. Sorry for procrastinating, I should have head more faith.

Jim

Jim...you need to be there, with or without the BADASS.

So, I sat down with the orthopedist the other day and he showed me the M.R.I. results, and particularly the scan that shows how my herniated disc is impinging on the nerves next to it... no wonder I've been having so much back pain! It will heal, with time and with physical therapy, but he advised me against taking any long car trips in the next eight weeks or so. Ummm...

I guess I'll just wait and see. Maybe I'll be lucky and make a remarkable recovery just-in-time.

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Curtis,
Sorry to hear about the malady. Hope you can make the British V8 show.

Steve

I'll be sending my regristration in on Monday, see ya there

Steve

Count me in. Sent my registration today.

I have decided to forgo running in my 11th straight Crazy 8s road race, home of the World's Fastest 8K (Men & Women's world records) to head to Wisconsin.

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Registration is in the mail today. Count me in for all events & an XL t-shirt. I'll be there even if my MG isn't.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 06/27/2008 12:05PM by MGBV8.

I've updated the list a couple more times... (see above)

Keep them coming!

My registration went in the mail today. Just me and the valve cover racer this year, the Midget gets to stay home and get a rest.