The end of MG in Le Mans

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The end of MG in Le Mans

Post by MGsteveT » Fri Nov 07, 2008 8:39 am

RML are switching to a Mazda power unit for 2009 which finally means the end for MG in the Le Mans series.

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Re: The end of MG in Le Mans

Post by colintf » Fri Nov 07, 2008 2:15 pm

shame - but it had a good innings!

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Re: The end of MG in Le Mans

Post by Kasper » Fri Nov 07, 2008 10:13 pm

As development goes on, it is to be expected. I think no one of us is pleased with loosing the MG brand on the Le Mans Track but the reason is clear. It is good to hear they are sorry to to loose a part of UK heritage.

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Re: The end of MG in Le Mans

Post by colintf » Sat Nov 08, 2008 6:26 pm

so the last modern MG drive the full Le Mans circuit was probably me in the 260 at Classic Le Mans back in July then - but that's got a rebadged Ford lump!

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