MIDLAND CONCOURS 16 June 2002

At the Bass Museum, Horninglow Street, Burton on Trent

The venue for this years Midland Concours was the Bass Museum. An ideal setting, it brings together a unique collection of artifacts and memorabilia, tracing the history of the brewing industry, it's overseas trade and the family of William Bass. It offers extensive displays and exhibits including historic vehicles and a pub with most excellent beer - well it would have to, wouldn't it?

The day turned out warm and sunny and the event attracted a good entry. If you weren't too busy polishing, it was an ideal opportunity to socialise and catch up with old friends.

A big thanks to those taking part, to the judges and to Mell for adding up all the marks.

Classes:

Austin Healey 100	Austin Healey Sprite MKI
Austin Healey 100-6, 3000 BN7 & BT7	Austin Healey Sprite MKII-MKIV
Austin Healey 3000 BJ7 & BJ8	Modified Sprite
Austin Healey Modified	Jensen Healey
Masters (all last years class winners)	Novice entry to Healey Concours for first time
Lucas Electrical (Best all round electrics on a Healey)

The results were as follows;-

100 Class

1st Ron Walker WNK125
2nd Ian Crawford MUJ739
3rd Ian Clark RSJ288

3000Mk11A Mk111

1st Peter Dodson PDD187
2nd Edward Castle KKD73D
3rd David Plews 868CJW

Modified Sprite

1st Jim Clark LCB654
2nd Alan Twitchett 80VMU
3rd Bob Kemp WXM

Masters

1st Phil Wright ACK176A
2nd Paul Hemming 854GNW
3rd Craig Polly LXC406H

Lucas Electric

Craig Polly LXC406H

Novice

David Plews 868CJW

Overall

Phil Wright ACK176A

Photos by John Bowman and "yours truly".

The Bass Museum

Waiting for the AA to turn up!

Here come the Judges; Keith & Mike

Bob Kemp, 3rd. Modified Sprite Class (WXM ) I think Bob is squeezing Mikes hand.

Peter Dodson, 1st. 3000 BJ7/BJ8 Class (PDD 187)

Phil Wright, 1st. Masters Class & Overall (ACK 176A)

Ian Crawford, 2nd 100 Class (MUJ739)

Ron Walker, 1st. 100 Class (WNK 125)

David Plews, Novice award and 3rd. 3000 BJ7/BJ8 Class (868 CJW)

Edward Castle, 2nd. 3000 BJ7/BJ8 Class (KKD 73D)

Alan Twitchett, 2nd. Modified Sprite Class (80 VMU)

Jim Clarke, 1st. Modified Sprite Class (LBC 654)

Paul Hemming, 2nd. Masters Class (854 GNW)

Craig Polly, 3rd. Masters Class and Lucas Electric award (LXC 406H)

Brian Wheeler's pick up truck

Sophie the navigator.

Paul Hemmings working hard!!

Phil Wright on his way to another win.

Ron Walker with everything under control

Sprite owners having a sprightly moment