Rick Astley, MG3 member and author of 2 books concerning the electrical systems of Classic British cars, will give a presentation for MG3 Club members.
This year’s agenda will be:
Ignition Timing
- Why it’s important
- Factors affecting it
- Systems affecting it
- Optimizing timing
Relays
- How they can improve electrical performance
Fuses
- How they work
- How they can help fault diagnosis
Open Q&A Session
You are invited to the 2026 joint MG3 / Austin-Healey Spring Drive on Saturday, May 16th. We’ll be experiencing southern Waukesha County, Racine County and Northern Kenosha County through prairie, wooded, twisty, mostly smooth roads.
Highlights: Approximately a 50 mile, 90 minute drive with official “pit stop” – gas and rest stop – 30 minutes into drive. And there will be some open roads where we can give our British cars a chance to open up and roar just a bit.
Lunch: Michael’s on Eagle Lake, 3101 Eagle Lake Road, Kansasville, Wisconsin 53139. Separate checks available. We’ve stopped here before and found the food and the service to be top notch.
All MG3 and A-H Members in good standing with any British make and marques welcome!
Staging and Start Location: Dunkin’ 3500 S. Moorland Blvd. New Berlin, WI 53151. Southeast corner Moorland and Coffee Rd. Overflow staging directly behind Dunkin’ in Goodwill lot.
Arrival – 9:15 – 9:40 AM Plenty of donuts and coffee available!
Drivers Meeting – 9:45 AM meeting; sharing of map / route
Depart – 10 AM promptly
Pit Stop – 20 -30 minutes at approx. 10:30 for gas and restrooms
Arrive Michael’s – 12 Noon with lunch to follow
Return home at your leisure and by your own favorite route.
Rain Date: Saturday, May 30th
May’s Beer ‘n’ Banter will be the first of this year’s evening get-togethers, and will be held:
from 6:00 pm, April 18th at Water Street Brewery, 3191 Golf Rd, Delafield, WI 53018
Town ’n Country Drive is Saturday, 6 June. Gather at McDonalds, 191 W Layton Ave to leave the parking lot as a group at 9:45 AM, following a short crew briefing. Lake Drive is finally open after 2025 re-construction.
A midway stop is planned for 11:00 at the Grafton McDonalds, 606 Falls Road.
The 2nd leg leaves for the country leg into Washington Co’s rustic roads, to finish up Wayne’s Drive-In, 1331 Covered Bridge Rd, Cedarburg sometime after noon.
Watch for “GO, NO GO” email late Friday. If needed, rain date is 13 June.
Staged at the Gift of Wings kite store Saturday, starting at 11:00 AM, located at 1300 N Lincoln Memorial Dr in Milwaukee, 53202 (then follow Lagoon Dr).
The show wraps up around 5:00 PM, but participants are invited to attend the free outdoor movie later that evening. No entrance fee, no registration, come & go as you please. The store owner offers complimentary ice cream & popcorn to those wearing their MG3 name tags.
The new club grille badge ($35) and new 2” iron-on embroidered logo patch ($5) will be available on site.
Although not initiated by the MG3 Club, we have categorized it as a club event because we will be organizing our members into a group participation. This is a truly fun tour through the Village of Sussex where residents line the streets to cheer the cars parading by. It a great opportunity to show-off our cars and club! See details below.
Club members will meet at Armory Park (WS239N5664 Maple Avenue) between 4:45 and 5:05 PM and will then proceed as a group to the Peace Lutheran Church where a cruise though Sussex neighborhoods will begin promptly at 5:30 PM.
Streets will be blocked so the procession of all types of classic cars will not have to stop for traffic lights or stop signs. The cruise ends on Main Street at the Civic Center.
The event is free and offers live music, food, and restrooms at the Civic Center. Since this event attracts hundreds of classic cars enthusiasts it will be a great opportunity to display our MGs and promote the club.
Details still in planning.
Details still in planning
The Brew City Cruise Night cruise-in is a great place to hang out on Tuesday evenings May through September. We love all kinds of cars and the people who love them. Each week we have a featured car or club but everyone is always welcome, in fact you never know what you might see at one of our shows. Come on out to see your old friends and make some new ones! The show starts at 5:00 pm and runs until 8:00 pm.
More information at www.brewcitycruisenight.com
Food, Beverages, and Live Music
$35 Minimum Entry Fee (Tax Deductible)
Net Proceeds Benefit Mel’s Charities
GREETINGS CLASSIC CAR AND MOTORCYCLE ENTHUSIAST
We are building on three successful years with a fresh, curated collection of classic vehicles displayed along the shores of Lake Michigan.
SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE
Dennis Gage, host of the television and YouTube series ‘My Classic Car,’ will film with his production team during the event!
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MyClassicCarTV
ENTRY SUBMISSION – Deadline: July 13, 2026
To request an entry form, send exterior, interior, and engine photos, the vehicle year, make, model, and a brief vehicle history if available.
Email materials to Richard Suhar – [email protected]
The committee will review submissions and notify owners regarding invitation status.
SHOW FORMAT
This is an invitation-only event. Vehicles may not be entered for two consecutive years. Vehicles are displayed by class. We had 14 classes last year. Awards include First Place per class, Special Awards, and Best of Show. Judging is not strict concours scoring but is based on overall presentation, condition, history, rarity, special features, and display. Information boards are welcome. Tasteful modifications are acceptable.
VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers are essential to the success of the show. Contact Matt Staelens – [email protected]
Approved entrants will receive additional event details prior to the show.
We look forward to hosting you at the 2026 Coal Dock Park Concours Car Show!
Details still in planning.
When: Saturday October 11, 2025. Gather at Sawmill Inn parking lot for crew briefing, 9:45am, to leave promptly at 10:00am. Drive time approximately 1 1/2 hours. Rain date is the next Saturday.