Rough Luck Racing was named so after the car known as “Rough Luck”.

It was bought as a category C write off over 18 years ago by Jon Norris an MG enthusiast. Jon has owned, repaired and serviced MG’s and Rovers for many years. He began transforming the car which he named “Rough Luck” after its previous hard life.

'Rough Luck' - Jon's highly modified MGF
‘Rough Luck’ – The Car

Jon’s background has been varied covering all types of motor engineering and electronics. The cars he has created have always had a theme, to be something different.



His cars have featured in magazines such as MG Enthusiast and Classic Car Mart. The features have focused on both sides of Jon’s talents, from the keeping and restoration of totally original modern classics to the totally modified road going track day car

Claire's MGTF and the trusty Rough Luck Racing van at MG's in the Park in Oxfordshire

MGF’s and TF’s have been at the forefront of the last 18 years for Jon, gaining the respect of the communities and the members of the forums and websites who own these cars.

Jon can often be found offering his technical advice for free at shows and on websites and forums, just to help keep these cars on the road.