What did your MINI do for YOU today?
#426
#428
Betty made me smile, hop around, and dance like a fool after I drove her from the dealership.
And then made me laugh and whoop in triumph when I smoked a new Camero on the way home. Thing was driven by a teeny bopper/hipster who tried to muscle his way in front of me, coming waay too dangerously close. Betty and I simply whipped around him and went about our day. Thought that was the end of it but apparently not. Teeny Hipster pulled up alongside me at the next light and revved his engine. I didn't rev mine. I did, however, say "goodbye" as the light turned green.
And then made me laugh and whoop in triumph when I smoked a new Camero on the way home. Thing was driven by a teeny bopper/hipster who tried to muscle his way in front of me, coming waay too dangerously close. Betty and I simply whipped around him and went about our day. Thought that was the end of it but apparently not. Teeny Hipster pulled up alongside me at the next light and revved his engine. I didn't rev mine. I did, however, say "goodbye" as the light turned green.
#430
Betty made me smile, hop around, and dance like a fool after I drove her from the dealership.
And then made me laugh and whoop in triumph when I smoked a new Camero on the way home. Thing was driven by a teeny bopper/hipster who tried to muscle his way in front of me, coming waay too dangerously close. Betty and I simply whipped around him and went about our day. Thought that was the end of it but apparently not. Teeny Hipster pulled up alongside me at the next light and revved his engine. I didn't rev mine. I did, however, say "goodbye" as the light turned green.
And then made me laugh and whoop in triumph when I smoked a new Camero on the way home. Thing was driven by a teeny bopper/hipster who tried to muscle his way in front of me, coming waay too dangerously close. Betty and I simply whipped around him and went about our day. Thought that was the end of it but apparently not. Teeny Hipster pulled up alongside me at the next light and revved his engine. I didn't rev mine. I did, however, say "goodbye" as the light turned green.
#431
#432
She put the BIGGEST on my face today, spent the day with 4 other MINIs and a Subbie (don't flame me...he was cool!!)...AND we got to do this...
I even kept up pretty well with our affectionately known MINIac "Stickers"...care to guess why??
So few pics., but so many memories!!
Had the Molly Girl up to 93mph, at least the last I looked, tried to remember to keep my eyes on the track, but oh man was it FUN!!
Thanks to HOD and Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA for offering us the opportunity to come out and enjoy this amazing track!!
I even kept up pretty well with our affectionately known MINIac "Stickers"...care to guess why??
So few pics., but so many memories!!
Had the Molly Girl up to 93mph, at least the last I looked, tried to remember to keep my eyes on the track, but oh man was it FUN!!
Thanks to HOD and Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA for offering us the opportunity to come out and enjoy this amazing track!!
Last edited by RJKimbell; 04-02-2012 at 02:13 PM.
#434
Giggles this track is "under construction" literraly...the only real things there are the Tower and Track!!
Here's a link...
http://www.ridgemotorsportspark.com/
Here's a link...
http://www.ridgemotorsportspark.com/
#435
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Giggles this track is "under construction" literraly...the only real things there are the Tower and Track!!
Here's a link...
http://www.ridgemotorsportspark.com/
Here's a link...
http://www.ridgemotorsportspark.com/
Looks like a fun track....did you get to do the full track?
#437
Yes Eddie07S we did...and then some, they let just us MINIacs go out again after everyone else had packed it in!! I was the 1st one to pit though after this last round.
#440
RJ, was this your first track experience? I'm kinda getting the itch to do this, but am a bit intimidated. Willing to give it a shot, though. My club runs have taught me a lot about this wonderful little car, but feel I could probably benefit from some track experience!
Pretty sure MOTD will teach me a LOT!!!
Pretty sure MOTD will teach me a LOT!!!
#441
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RJ, was this your first track experience? I'm kinda getting the itch to do this, but am a bit intimidated. Willing to give it a shot, though. My club runs have taught me a lot about this wonderful little car, but feel I could probably benefit from some track experience!
Pretty sure MOTD will teach me a LOT!!!
Pretty sure MOTD will teach me a LOT!!!
The best way to learn is with instruction. The BMW CCA sponsors HPDEs (High Performance Drive Education otherwise known as "Track Days) as do many other groups. For your first time out (and likely many more times) you have an in-car instructor as well as class room instruction. This is a great way to learn to drive your car to the limits. But, be fair warned, that the track is unforgiving (I know from experience on that one) and you should get track insurance if your regular insurance won't cover you.
I would suggest that MOTD is not the place to "push it"; just go and have fun on it...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K16Yn...layer_embedded
#442
Giggles, this is the group that will be holding HPDE Classes on this course thoughout the year...http://www.hookedondriving.com/
They travel all over so check their schedule, they might be coming to a Track near you!!
They travel all over so check their schedule, they might be coming to a Track near you!!
#443
RJ, was this your first track experience? I'm kinda getting the itch to do this, but am a bit intimidated. Willing to give it a shot, though. My club runs have taught me a lot about this wonderful little car, but feel I could probably benefit from some track experience!
Pretty sure MOTD will teach me a LOT!!!
Pretty sure MOTD will teach me a LOT!!!
#444
#446
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Giggles and others -
Not to lose track of the subject of this thread, but here are another couple of groups in your area (mid Atlantic):
https://www.trackdaze.com/
http://www.delvalbmwcca.org/schools.php
I also do autocross with SCCA (Sport Car Club of America), very fun also. SCCA, like BMW CCA sponsors HPDEs and will be a little less expensive than the commercial outfits. Remember, at a minimum you will need a helmet (motorcycle will do), brake fluid flush and some track capable brake pads on the front (maybe not the first day out, but not a bad idea).
Point being...Minis are a lot of fun in a lot of situations and, as this thread is about, will leave you well rewarded.
Not to lose track of the subject of this thread, but here are another couple of groups in your area (mid Atlantic):
https://www.trackdaze.com/
http://www.delvalbmwcca.org/schools.php
I also do autocross with SCCA (Sport Car Club of America), very fun also. SCCA, like BMW CCA sponsors HPDEs and will be a little less expensive than the commercial outfits. Remember, at a minimum you will need a helmet (motorcycle will do), brake fluid flush and some track capable brake pads on the front (maybe not the first day out, but not a bad idea).
Point being...Minis are a lot of fun in a lot of situations and, as this thread is about, will leave you well rewarded.
#447
Giggles and others -
Not to lose track of the subject of this thread, but here are another couple of groups in your area (mid Atlantic):
https://www.trackdaze.com/
http://www.delvalbmwcca.org/schools.php
I also do autocross with SCCA (Sport Car Club of America), very fun also. SCCA, like BMW CCA sponsors HPDEs and will be a little less expensive than the commercial outfits. Remember, at a minimum you will need a helmet (motorcycle will do), brake fluid flush and some track capable brake pads on the front (maybe not the first day out, but not a bad idea).
Point being...Minis are a lot of fun in a lot of situations and, as this thread is about, will leave you well rewarded.
Not to lose track of the subject of this thread, but here are another couple of groups in your area (mid Atlantic):
https://www.trackdaze.com/
http://www.delvalbmwcca.org/schools.php
I also do autocross with SCCA (Sport Car Club of America), very fun also. SCCA, like BMW CCA sponsors HPDEs and will be a little less expensive than the commercial outfits. Remember, at a minimum you will need a helmet (motorcycle will do), brake fluid flush and some track capable brake pads on the front (maybe not the first day out, but not a bad idea).
Point being...Minis are a lot of fun in a lot of situations and, as this thread is about, will leave you well rewarded.
#448
I miss my Holly so much :'( This was back on March 1st, but the first time I drove her in 6 months (was on my midtour, currently finishing up my one year deployment in Korea) was right after my now ex-wife told me she was leaving me. It was a 4 hour drive back to my parents, and at first it was terrible (Well, life in general sucked for the whole trip and beyond lol), but just driving Holly through the twisties and such on the way to the interstate helped calm me down and keep my mind off of it a LOT even with messed up tires, grinding brakes, hadn't been washed since I left, no hood scoop... She was a mess :( but still made me feel so much better just by being a darn fun drive I'm gonna have some presents for her in September when I get back home ^_^
#449
I miss my Holly so much :'( This was back on March 1st, but the first time I drove her in 6 months (was on my midtour, currently finishing up my one year deployment in Korea) was right after my now ex-wife told me she was leaving me. It was a 4 hour drive back to my parents, and at first it was terrible (Well, life in general sucked for the whole trip and beyond lol), but just driving Holly through the twisties and such on the way to the interstate helped calm me down and keep my mind off of it a LOT even with messed up tires, grinding brakes, hadn't been washed since I left, no hood scoop... She was a mess :( but still made me feel so much better just by being a darn fun drive I'm gonna have some presents for her in September when I get back home ^_^
Vet myself but thanks for your service as well.
Things can only get better. They did for me.
#450
Thanks man Here's hoping, at least I got to keep the car! It's the only thing I got lol, but only material possession between us I cared about.