Social Run. To clarify a misconception, no actual running is required. A social, or road run is a scenic drive between two or more points of interest purely for the fun of it. Sometimes lunch is involved (Sunday Lunch Run), sometimes there is a final objective (Road Run to Shelsley Walsh Festival ) and sometimes the run is just a good excuse to enjoy your MG amongst like minded people in beautiful countryside (Wye Valley Social Run or Dorset Social Run).
Navigational Scatter. A navigational scatter, or naviscat, is a bit like a social run except you have to make up your own route. A navigator is most definitely required - crews are provided with a series of map references that they plot (draw) onto a map. They then have to decide the route to visit as many of those points as possible, picking up clues on the way. Some think of it as a glorified treasure hunt. Why not enter the Cheddar Valley Naviscat ?
Gymkhana. A gymkhana is 'sort of' along the lines of the horsey kind, but obviously there are some detail differences. The event usually consists of a number of 'tests' set out in a field that involve driving around cones while sometimes doing something else besides. Passengers are normally required to help with the 'something else besides'. Gymkhanas are popular, so there are several - near Bath in June, at Pucklechuch (north Bristol) in July and in the Chew Valley during August. All you need to enter is your MG and a club Membership card.
Autotests. If it were possible for a gymkhana to have a big brother, then it would be an Autotest. Normally held on tarmac (in a large car-park) autotests are a bit faster, a bit trickier and a bit more competitive than gymkhanas. The principles are the same, although timing is more precise and marshals are more conscientious when it comes to reporting errors and omissions! Our California Cup Autotests are held at MGCC Silverstone Weekend and the Patchway Autotests are in Bristol.
Production car trial (PCT). This is an event that I have never really understood. A twisty course is laid out, up a steep hill in a field. The objective is to get as far up the hill as you can - the further you get, the fewer points you get. Repeat this for a couple more courses on the same site and the driver with the fewest points is the winner. Passengers are very handy as ballast (apparently). We have two PCT's on the calendar - the Mendip Production Car Trial during August and the Kimber Production Car Trial in October.
Classic Trial. A Classic Trial is much the same as Production Car Trial, except that the twisty courses are on different sites linked by road sections. Our Kimber Classic Trial takes place in April sets the standard. There is a need for MOTs and suitable insurance.
Concours. A chance for all those with immaculate cars to line up and have the prettiest/most original judged. Also a good social event as the venues are usually well chosen.
Weekend. An amalgam of Concours, Gymkhana, Social Run and Dinner. Unhurried relaxation.
Sprint. A run, timed to 1/100th of a second over a measured course. RAC/MSA special licences required as well as crash helmets and protective clothing. Check out the MGCC Speed Championship website for more details.
Hill Climb. As a Sprint but uphill!