The premier MG event for the Upper Midwest
GOF Central 2022 has Concluded
The Minnesota MG T Register was proud to host this year’s GOF in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
The Gathering of the Faithful (GOF) is a term coined in the mid-1960’s. The intention of a GOF was then, and remains to this day, a gathering to bring together experienced and novice MG owners and enthusiasts to share technical and parts know-how. The fellowship of like-minded car owners and the sharing of information is the reason for a GOF. This is the 41st GOF for the Central region. The first was held in 1979 in Rochester, Minnesota and was hosted by our club, the Minnesota MG T Register.
MGs were present from the six clubs that represent the Central organization. All models of MGs were present. In addition to the Central Region MG clubs, the GOF Central was the National Meet for the North American MMM Register. The Midgets, Magnas and Magnettes that comprise the MMM grouping represent the majority of the pre-war (WWII) MGs. Some of the cars in attendance were 90 years old and still running.
Also helping us this year were members of our Minnesota “sister” MG club, the Minnesota MG Group (MMGG).
We chose La Crosse because it was more centrally located and made it easier for the other MG clubs and the MMM people to attend. La Crosse is an old river city located in the Southwestern Wisconsin Bluff Country with many scenic, small valleys and wonderful sports car roads. People not from the area were impressed with the diversity of the countryside that was untouched by the glaciers of the last Ice Age.
As you can see from the list of events below, there were a variety of things to do and see at the GOF. Everyone had a great time and had only good things to say about the setting, the events and the GOF itself. Please look at the pictures in the photo gallery to see some of what transpired during the four days in La Crosse.
I would like to thank all of the people who worked on putting together this GOF and especially Mother Nature for not raining on any of our outdoor events. There were too many people helping to list all of them here, but I want to give a big "shout out" to Barb Belongia, the GOF Registrar and Treasurer, Paul Lyon, the President of MMGG, and Lew Palmer & Jack Schneider for coordinating with the MMM Register.
Safety Fast,
Tim Crain, Chairman
Thank You to our Club Sponsors
Activities
Schedule
Monday, July 11
12:00-5:00 p.m. | Registration open | Lobby
12:00-5:00 p.m. | Hospitality open, Photo & Craft, Silent Auction | Wisconsin Room 1 & 2
12:00-5:00 p.m. | Car Wash open | Parking Lot
5:00-7:30 p.m. | First Timer's Show & Reception - All are welcome | Front Street & Hotel Restaurant
Tuesday, July 12
All day | Car Wash open | Parking lot
9:00-11:00 a.m. | Tech Session Steve Blomberg | Wisconsin Room 3
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. | Vendor Sales | Wisconsin Room Lobby
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. | Registration and Hospitality open, Photo & Craft, Silent Auction | Wisconsin Room 1 & 2
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. | Lunch on your own
12:30-4:00 p.m. | Swap Meet | Balloom Lobby
1:00-4:00 p.m. | Ladies Event: Sip & Paint | All Glazed Up, 313 Pearl Street
2:00-4:00 p.m. | Tech Session Lew Palmer | Wisconsin Room 3
5:00-7:00 p.m. | MMM Member Dinner & Meeting | 4 Sisters Wine & Tapas, 100 Harborview Plaza
5:00-7:00 p.m. | All others dinner on your own
7:15 p.m. | LaCrosse Queen River Boat Ride | Riverside Park, north end
Wednesday, July 13
ALL day | Car Wash | Parking Lot
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | Car Show | Pettibone Park, Barron Island, 700 N. Pettibone Dr.
12:00-2:00 p.m. | Lunch on your own
1:00-5:00 p.m. | Hospitality open, Photo & Craft, Silent Auction | Wisconsin Room 1 &2
1:30-4:00 p.m. | Funkhana | Parking Lot, 711 3rd Street N.
4:00-5:30 p.m. | Beer Tasting | Turtle Stack Brewery, 125 2nd Street S.
5:30-7:00 p.m. | Dinner on your own
7:00-10:00 p.m. | Live Auction | Ballroom
Thursday, July 14
9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. | Self guided tours; lunch on your own
9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. | Norskadalen Drive with lunch
1:00-2:00 p.m. | Valve Cover Clinic | Ballroom Lobby
2:00-4:00 p.m. | Valve Cover Races | Ballroom Lobby
2:00-4:00 p.m. | Hospitality open, Photo & Craft | Wisconsin Room 1 &2
2:00-4:00 p.m. | Steering Committee Meeting | Restaurant
5:00-9:00 p.m. | Awards Banquet | Ballroom
Friday, July 15
8:00-9:30 a.m. | Winner's Circle | Hotel parking lot
Accomodations
The Radisson Hotel LaCrosse is situated along the beautiful Mississippi River and is close to downtown restaurants, charming shops, and nightlife. It offers free Wi-Fi, a restaurant/bar, heated indoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, and 24-hour business center.

Radisson Hotel LaCrosse
200 Second Street
LaCrosse, WI 54601
Important Facts
- We have reserved a block of 55 rooms at discounted rates (shown below).
- These rates are guaranteed for the available block of rooms through June 11, 2022.
- You will need an event code to get the discounted rate for your room reservation.
- Once you have completed and paid for your GOF registration, you will receive information about how to book your room.
- Please do not contact the hotel until you receive the code. It must be used at the time you make the reservation.
Room Rates
- Single King Bed (City view), $119.00 + tax per night
- Double Queen (River view), $129.00 + tax per night
- Special early arrival Sunday night only, either style room, $99.00 + tax
- Room rates may be offered three days prior to July 11 and three days after July 15 as space is available
Online Registration
If you complete your GOF registration online, you will be sent a link and promo code via email. Please wait until we send the code to you! You must use the code when making your reservation to get the discount. Please be patient, this step is not an automated system. You will receive an email with the hotel code within 48 hours.
Mail In Registration
After you mail your GOF registration and check, contact Barb Belongia, Registration Chairman, at 715-781-0360 and she will get you the reservation phone numbers and promo code. Please wait until we give you the code! You must use the code when making your reservation to get the discount. Please be patient, this step is not an automated system. You will receive a phone call with the hotel code within 48 hours.
Requests for special room arrangements must be made at the time of booking. Reservations must be guaranteed by one night’s deposit on a major credit card. Guests will be required to present a valid credit card at check-in for any incidental charges that may be incurred during the stay. Check-in is after 3pm, check-out is by 12pm. Guests arriving prior to 3pm will be accommodated as rooms become available. Failure to cancel a reservation by 3pm the day before arrival will result in a forfeiture of the room’s deposit; a charge of one night’s rate and tax applied to the guaranteed method of payment.

Rules & Information
Valve Cover Races
- There will be two classes of racers: “Standard” and “Outlaw."
- Standard will be cars weighing 12 pounds or less.
- Outlaw will be cars over 12 pounds with a maximum weight of 30 pounds.
- A valve cover from any British car may be used provided if conforms to the dimensions listed.
- All cars will be inspected before the races to ensure compliance with the racer dimension listed.
- Minor car adjustment and/or repairs made be made in the “Pit” area.
- There will be awards for a Winner and a Runner-up in each class.
Contact

Minnesota
MG-T Register
Tim Crain
Minnesota MG-T Register Chairman
and GOF Chairman
952-210-2230
[email protected]
Barb Belongia
GOF Registration Chair
715-781-0360
[email protected]

North American
MMM MG Register
Jack Kahler
North American MMM Register Chairman
303-204-5517
[email protected]
Alan Magnuson
North American MMM Register Events Chair [email protected]