Merlot and friends.

It was back to our favourite track at Woodbridge Airfield on Saturday 31 May.

The day saw a return to the wheel of Merlot fan Katie Pyle and Chris Gage of sponsors Cambridge Area Training.

The Merlot was not the only MX-5 Owners Club track car on the circuit today as making its second appearance at Woodbridge was the Reds Motorsport Roadster of Steve Hider and the white Roadster of Martin making its first ever proper track appearance.

Project Merlot goes to the seaside!

Following the MX-5 Owners Club Spring Rally Team Merlot spent a few days in the West Country. The Merlot got the rare opportunity to visit the beach and make sand castles!



And not forgetting a memorable drive through Cheddar Gorge.

Sprint to the line at Haynes.

Sunday 18 May saw Project Merlot at the MX-5 Owners Club Spring Rally at the Haynes Motor Museum in Somerset. Hyanes best kept secret is the sprint track and this was made available to the Owners Club for the day. The Merlot was to be seen throughout the day on the track making it a most memorable rally for two more Club members who had their first drive in the car. New boys James Huggins and Ady Neill took to the wheel along with the regular Merlot crew of Martin, Robbie and Jon.

It was panic stations however with minutes to go before the first session as a helpful soul in the crowd spotted that a couple of the Merlot's tyres were on the wrong way around. In an effort worthy of the best F1 pit crew the wheels were soon swapped and the car took to the track with moments to spare.