As far as I am concerned the only thing that spoiled a wonderful event was the decision of Simmonds to hold a trade fair off site. Given the symbiosis that exists between the companies that chose to attend the trade fair and the MMC, I feel they should have supported the main event. Clearly they didn't feel any such obligation, despite the fact they presumably earn a good living riding on the back of MMC. There could be no clearer a two fingered salute than holding the trade fair. Shame on them.
I have only heard one side of this particular story so do not intend commenting on the whys and wherefores. However, much as I admire Steve Simmonds work, I am also disappointed that he saw fit to host a separate event. I did not attend it, nor did most of the Americans that we mixed with over the weekend, even though another Morgan DG was actively promoting it.
I was particularly impressed by the enthusiasm and number of overseas owners who had made the effort to attend, especially the Aussies and Kiwis who had brought their cars as well. They certainly make the Brits who stayed away because they thought the admission price was a bit steep look feeble. I'm sure when they hear what they missed they will regret their parsimony.
I couldn't agree more uvk33n, I was particularly disappointed to see so few UK Aero's present. C'est la vie, I think that they missed out on a very positive experience.
