Hello fellow enthusiasts, I'm Gary.

Glad to be here. Already enjoying this Mini community in a BIG way.

Sorry, couldn't help myself.

Here's my GP story...

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...7-post218.html

I look fwd to getting to know my new car and what it means to be a part of the Mini following.

I "get it."

 

Welcome and your going to love the GP. Enjoy it plenty!

Even though your a Buckeye, we can still be friends(Wolverine), we don't have to be enemies til November

 

Welcome and happy motoring! You talk about having a MINI GP, but unless you post pictures it isn't so!

 

Thanks for the welcome, guys.

Pictures to come!

Rob, you may not hear it from many Buckeyes, but loads of respect for "that team up North!" (Haha) I suffered through the John Cooper years (no pun, but ironic) as a student and fan so the last decade has been much enjoyed, but I'm sure the pendulum will again swing the other way, soon.

 

Finally heading back home to take delivery of GP 0151.

Here's the photo update I received of car's prep.

 

Hi Gary. I was at MAG on Tuesday getting my oil change and got a chance to check out your car while they were finishing up detailing it. There is a group of us in Columbus that get together every third Saturday. I'll send you a PM about how to find us if you are interested.

 

Nice...........Saw one today in Mini of Knoxville showroom. Also, they are seriously 'building' one for the Dragon Run in TN in May.......and it will be for sale if anybody is interested.

You will love your Mini........so far, I am thrilled with mine after two weeks.

 

Cool. Yeah, I'm interested. Oh wait looks like I got a new PM.

 

It's been a couple years since I've road the the dragon's tail.

I remember at least on of my "Wake the Dragon" trips coincided with the Mini gathering down there. Like the S2k bunch, the Minis travel well and are well-represented. I recall a pull off area next to a helipad that had more than 50 minis (mostly classics) and not was identical to another. I was impressed and amazed.

 

Some photos from today's first drive along the Sciota river.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...0&ref=gnr-next

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...age-77050.html

 

Here ya go!

http://www.bullsballs.com/

 

congratulations! looks great

 

Thanks Meetch!

I'm diggin the new ride.

I've been calling it the GT3 RS of Minis.

 

Nice GP 2 and congrats

 

Welcome and congrats on your great looking MINI.

 

Mr Clean 614 -

Do you have a picture with the sticker installed on top with the number?

Thanks

 

This will be my 1st Mini function tho I personally hate the Dragon.....always have. Still going to go just not across the Dragon........I see enough of curvy mountain TN roads as it is ....

 

I enjoy MOTD, but not so much the Dragon. I drive in on it and out on my way home, but generally drive other roads in the area while I'm down there. If the Skyway wasn't so far down and off I-75, Id come in and leave that way, but, gas is just too expensive these days to warrant that anymore.

 

Nice...I do like that GP. GP 48 was at the dealership when I bought mine 2 weeks ago. Wish I had the extra $$

 

Thanks for all of the responses!

For the second week in a row, I'm at Mid Ohio over the weekend this time racing with NASA which means attending the WTD event is a "no go" this time around. :(

I look fwd to the next driving event.