MG Midget Birth of a Racecar - VERSION 2 the 2023 Sprint Car (Episode 73)

Capturing the journey of a MG Midget 1275 RWA from restoration project to participation in the 2022 MG Car Club speed series. This is MG Midget, the birth of a Racecar exploring the highs and lows of classic car restoration and bringing the car upto specification for sprinting, hill climbs and trackdays
Today we reveal version 2 - the 2023 car

[@NatsWorkshop]

Loving the revised version Martin. That engine is impressive the way it revs up. I must pick your brain when it comes to mine

[@mgmidget-thebirthofaraceca4349]

Happy to Nathan. stay in touch

[@thomastice3475]

Looks great! Loving the new version

[@mgmidget-thebirthofaraceca4349]

Thanks Thomas, thanks for watching

[@simeonorive145]

I was lucky to drive a mates nut and bolt restored midget was an absolute blast over 110Kph no complaints. I grew up with a Dad that had midgets, TRs was a beautiful experience to drive one as was from factory. What a great "platform" to make a custom from. Would love one with a 20b rotary and maybe some forced induction.

[@mgmidget-thebirthofaraceca4349]

Great input. My dad had an MGB. Maybe that’ll be next - I quite fancy a hot GT Thanks for watching.

[@Gizzmo77]

Stile Cop the fast way!

[@mgmidget-thebirthofaraceca4349]

Oh yes!

[@edkay272]

Where did you buy the anti tramp bars please I don't see them listed on front line site. I've got the flat springs and panhard rod on already

[@mgmidget-thebirthofaraceca4349]

Moss sell them aswell as other classic parts suppliers. Don’t think they are listed on the frontline site any more

[@emmajacobs5575]

Is something catching, on that bumpy road test? On mine with the lower profile trackday tyres on (same 175/60R13 A539s as you), the front of the anti tramp bars can hit the road on bumps or in compressions. Probably not an issue on smooth track tarmac, but something to watch out for.
The car’s looking good for the forthcoming season, though!

[@mgmidget-thebirthofaraceca4349]

Emma, this has to be the most well observed comment I’ve ever had. You are exactly right and happened to be on that exact bit of video. Well spotted. The roads on Cannock chase weren’t the best but I’m sure it’ll be just fine on the tracks. As a first run out the snagging list was long!!! Thanks for watching and all your great comments as always 👍

[@MH-wg6bz]

I like the catch can, my Midget is not a racer, but I think it could benefit from a catch can

[@mgmidget-thebirthofaraceca4349]

It’s an easy fit and if you look on a popular auction website they are very reasonable. Thank for watching

[@thatpenguinlord]

How you reducing your crankcase pressure?