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4th Gear
Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Itasca, IL
This is my 2nd time chiming in on this. Not trying to change a mind just relaying another personal experience....Last nite I was driving the back roads of Cambridge/Orion. I was feeling very ballzee. I pushed my MINI to a new personal best 120mph for just a bit and had to slow down for a suggested curve 40mph...I took it at 75mph no problem.
2nd Gear
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Cedar County, Iowa
Had the you-know-what scared out of me Sunday afternoon...on I-80 westbound, snowy-rainy mix, semi passed me and cut back right in front of me---dang near hit me. I know he saw me, I had the lights on. I think he was just trying to scare me...and it worked!!
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Coordinator :: Eastern Iowa MINIs
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Decorah, IA
1st Gear
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 36
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From: Eastern Iowa
We finally have the schedule for the Iowa Region SCCA Solo events.
April 15 - Hawkeye Tech. Transportation Center - Waterloo Pre-Register
May 20 - Hawkeye Downs Speedway - Cedar Rapids Pre-Register
June 3 - Oskaloosa Airport - Oskaloosa Pre-Register
June 24 - Hawkeye Tech. Transportation Center (Iowa Challenge 1 - Iowa) - Waterloo Pre-Register
July 8 - Oskaloosa Airport (Iowa Challenge 2 - DMVR) - Oskaloosa
July 15 - Hawkeye Downs Speedway - Cedar Rapids Pre-Register
July 22 - Army Aviation Support Facility (Iowa Challenge 3 - GRR) - Mt. Joy
August 19 - Hawkeye Tech. Transportation Center - Waterloo Pre-Register
September 30 - Oskaloosa Airport - Oskaloosa Pre-Register
October 7 - Marshalltown Pre-Register
October 28 - Hawkeye Tech. Transportation Center - Waterloo Pre-Register
The Hawkeye Tech site in Waterloo new and should be a great site for Autocross.
See http://iowaregionscca.org for more info.
Hope to see everyone on the drive in April!
April 15 - Hawkeye Tech. Transportation Center - Waterloo Pre-Register
May 20 - Hawkeye Downs Speedway - Cedar Rapids Pre-Register
June 3 - Oskaloosa Airport - Oskaloosa Pre-Register
June 24 - Hawkeye Tech. Transportation Center (Iowa Challenge 1 - Iowa) - Waterloo Pre-Register
July 8 - Oskaloosa Airport (Iowa Challenge 2 - DMVR) - Oskaloosa
July 15 - Hawkeye Downs Speedway - Cedar Rapids Pre-Register
July 22 - Army Aviation Support Facility (Iowa Challenge 3 - GRR) - Mt. Joy
August 19 - Hawkeye Tech. Transportation Center - Waterloo Pre-Register
September 30 - Oskaloosa Airport - Oskaloosa Pre-Register
October 7 - Marshalltown Pre-Register
October 28 - Hawkeye Tech. Transportation Center - Waterloo Pre-Register
The Hawkeye Tech site in Waterloo new and should be a great site for Autocross.
See http://iowaregionscca.org for more info.
Hope to see everyone on the drive in April!
2nd Gear
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Cedar Rapids, IA, NW side
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Coordinator :: Eastern Iowa MINIs
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Decorah, IA
I am positively giddy. I was out today doing a bit more pre-running of roads for the April drive and discovered that MN-43 between Mabel and Rushford has been resurfaced at some point during the past 18 months. That means that my two favorite segments of twisties in the area will be on the menu for this year's Skirmish... 
...and it's a beautiful day, which helps too.
...and it's a beautiful day, which helps too.
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Coordinator :: Eastern Iowa MINIs
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Decorah, IA
Perhaps, but doing the advance reconnaissance on four wheels is much more fun. 
6th Gear
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Coralville, Iowa
No doubt but I was thinking of thinking of tracking deer, pedestrians, tractors, and public safety on Game Day
but I was thinking of thinking of tracking deer, pedestrians, tractors, and public safety on Game Day
5th Gear
Joined: Jun 2003
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From: Marion, IA
I am positively giddy. I was out today doing a bit more pre-running of roads for the April drive and discovered that MN-43 between Mabel and Rushford has been resurfaced at some point during the past 18 months. That means that my two favorite segments of twisties in the area will be on the menu for this year's Skirmish...
...and it's a beautiful day, which helps too.
...and it's a beautiful day, which helps too.
Yeah! Can't wait! One of the highlights of the motoring season
4th Gear
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Eastern Iowa
Woohoo! Ordered my summer tires today. Gozer will match REDMINI. Taking my wheels to be powder coated tomorrow. Am sticking with the classic white. Can't wait to put the summer shoes on Oil change is planned for Sunday. Looking forward to the super spring cleaning. This weather is really getting me antsy!
Taking my wheels to be powder coated tomorrow. Am sticking with the classic white. Can't wait to put the summer shoes on Oil change is planned for Sunday. Looking forward to the super spring cleaning. This weather is really getting me antsy!
5th Gear
Joined: Jun 2003
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From: Marion, IA
Woohoo! Ordered my summer tires today. Gozer will match REDMINI. Taking my wheels to be powder coated tomorrow. Am sticking with the classic white. Can't wait to put the summer shoes on Oil change is planned for Sunday. Looking forward to the super spring cleaning. This weather is really getting me antsy!
Taking my wheels to be powder coated tomorrow. Am sticking with the classic white. Can't wait to put the summer shoes on Oil change is planned for Sunday. Looking forward to the super spring cleaning. This weather is really getting me antsy!
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Coordinator :: Eastern Iowa MINIs
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Decorah, IA
Woohoo! Ordered my summer tires today. Gozer will match REDMINI. Taking my wheels to be powder coated tomorrow. Am sticking with the classic white. Can't wait to put the summer shoes on Oil change is planned for Sunday. Looking forward to the super spring cleaning. This weather is really getting me antsy!
Taking my wheels to be powder coated tomorrow. Am sticking with the classic white. Can't wait to put the summer shoes on Oil change is planned for Sunday. Looking forward to the super spring cleaning. This weather is really getting me antsy!
Those Conti's are nice tires.
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Coordinator :: Eastern Iowa MINIs
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Decorah, IA
Maybe. Not sure. Don't want to change 'em prematurely and jinx the nice string of weather we've been enjoying...
