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Old 04-19-2008 | 05:44 PM
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[Sat, Apr 26th] Capital Driving Club's autocross event, Bowie, MD

The Capital Driving Club autocrossing event will be held at Prince George Stadium, Bowie, Md. (Baysox Stadium). http://www.baysox.com/directions/

There have been 10+ MINIs registered that will go against the world on the day.

Please come and join us for a fun day. You don't have to race to be enjoy.

Hang out, talk cars and watch MINI being pushed to the limit is fun already.

For the one who's interested to have fun running (and is not a CDC member), they are opened for register now. There are some spots available.

For the first timer, here is the FAQ. this will answer most of your question.

Please have you name on the list if you're interested in joining us there (both run and/or as a spectator).

Participants

Looking forward to meet you there.
 

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Old 04-20-2008 | 09:34 AM
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Pictures from CDC autox event last year.



 
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Old 04-21-2008 | 12:06 PM
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Sorry I know I asked before, but how do I register for this or can I just show up? I got rained out of the SCCA event last weekend
 
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Old 04-21-2008 | 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by 2ndhandMINI
Sorry I know I asked before, but how do I register for this or can I just show up? I got rained out of the SCCA event last weekend

You can go to http://www.capitaldrivingclub.com/rs...php?eventid=31 and fill up the form. They will email the confirmation back to you shortly.

I think they still have some spaces left.

Looking forward to see you there.
 
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Old 04-21-2008 | 03:52 PM
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Saturday forecast: Awesome indeed.



Cloudy

High 67°F
Low 51°F

Precip: 20%

Wind: E at 7 mph
UV Index: 5 Moderate

Humidity: 65%



Mostly Cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s and lows in the low 50s.
 
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Old 04-21-2008 | 05:32 PM
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I'll show up and hang out. My car wont be ready to AutoX again until next year. Here's the last CDC event I ran:




Fun group of people and good courses! Totally worth the membership.
 
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Old 04-23-2008 | 04:54 PM
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I'll show up and hang out. My car wont be ready to AutoX again until next year. Here's the last CDC event I ran:



Fun group of people and good courses! Totally worth the membership.
Nice looking Miata indeed?

Looking forward to see you Saturday.
 
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I'm planning on going on Saturday to watch (as long as it doesn't rain).
 
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Old 04-23-2008 | 05:06 PM
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I'm planning on going on Saturday to watch (as long as it doesn't rain).
Awesome.

And no need to be there early, the action won't start until after 9 and most of us are in 2nd and 3rd heat.
 
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Old 04-24-2008 | 04:40 PM
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Laura you could probably do it, I did for the first time about a month ago. See you all on Saturday
 
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Old 04-24-2008 | 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by 2ndhandMINI
Sorry I know I asked before, but how do I register for this or can I just show up? I got rained out of the SCCA event last weekend
You can show up. Most of the time people don't show so you can take their space
 
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Old 04-24-2008 | 09:17 PM
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Laura you could probably do it, I did for the first time about a month ago. See you all on Saturday
+1, you will love it.


Christine had a blast last time at Towson Autox.
 
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Old 04-25-2008 | 06:11 AM
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Laura you could probably do it, I did for the first time about a month ago. See you all on Saturday
I want to watch first. I really want to drive, though, just not tomorrow!
 
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Old 04-25-2008 | 08:55 PM
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The wife makes a last minute call to join a fund raising yard sale at our kids' school tomorrow morning. I will have to help arranging the showcase in the morning before the autox.

I should be there before noon, and will join you all on the afternoon round.
 
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Old 04-26-2008 | 02:43 PM
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It was a lot of fun watching you all run the course. Makes me think that I might have to give it a try next time.

See ya, Brian
 
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Old 04-26-2008 | 03:19 PM
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It was a lot of fun watching you all run the course. Makes me think that I might have to give it a try next time.

See ya, Brian

Glad to meet you as well. Actually, really nice to meet all of you, MrEZ, Lastrega and GreenCactus.

I was there late but the organizer was kind enough to let me join the run. Big thanks to Ed, Ted and all CDC crews. You guys are awesome.

Laura and Brian, I'm looking forward to see both of you join the fun next time.
 

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Old 04-26-2008 | 06:01 PM
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Here are some of the pictures from today autox..............

MrEZ's on the move....





Lastrega attacked the turn ......





Who is this MINI belong to, we don't know. Rumor said, the MINI below held the fastest morning lab among all MINIs today.



Three wheels Neon.



I'm not sure of the model, I'd guest it's a Noble M12 GTO.

 

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Old 04-26-2008 | 06:16 PM
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I love the Noble, but that's like going deer hunting with an M16.
 
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Old 04-26-2008 | 06:35 PM
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Great pictures, Chris. I don't know about you guys that where today, buy I have a heck of a sun burn
 
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Old 04-26-2008 | 07:10 PM
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A lot of fans today !!! great to see you all and mtging Brian for the first time..


Any pictures of the blue Corvette.??? . that guy was great..

BTW ... how many cones did I kill during the last run???

The black MINI belongs to Jim H. pure stock - street tires and FAST ...
 

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I have a great farmers tan going on too. After hanging out with you all, I spent 1 1/2 hrs on 495 just before the Wilson Bridge. Some guy had a carbeque on the bridge and a whole bunch of us we standing around waiting for the traffic to move. At least I had some fun watching a few Mini racing around a parking lot.
 
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Old 04-26-2008 | 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr EZ
Great pictures, Chris. I don't know about you guys that where today, buy I have a heck of a sun burn
Thanks. Glad you like them.

I got sun burn as well.

By the way, here is the car that I always love, M coupe.

 
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Old 04-26-2008 | 07:18 PM
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I noticed that the next event is on the 10th in Frederick, MD. I think I will give it a try since you all were having a hell of a good time
 
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Old 04-26-2008 | 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by lastrega
A lot of fans today !!! great to see you all and mtging Brian for the first time..

BTW ... how many cones did I kill during the last run???

The black MINI belongs to Jim H. pure stock - street tires and FAST ...

How many cones? ........ You're on "candid camera".

 
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Old 04-26-2008 | 08:27 PM
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I might give the next one a shot with my Mini. Its going to be a totally different experience then the Miata so you should probably look away when times are posted.
 



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