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Old Feb 2, 2005 | 08:45 AM
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Nuzzo No Longer a MINI Team?
They're selling stuff including their 2 MCS's.

Switching to a new marque.

http://www.nuzzomotorsports.com/
 
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Old Feb 2, 2005 | 06:32 PM
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thats a complete disapointment. It was also sad not to see them at Barber. Is anyone else in America racing MINIs in a major series?
 
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Old Feb 2, 2005 | 09:05 PM
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Ouch.

Gosh, I hope Tony can explain to us... Not that he needs to, but... Checking on MINI2 now...
 
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Old Feb 3, 2005 | 09:53 AM
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I suspect that given how much more competitive the Cup Series is now, that Tony is looking for some factory help that was not there with BMW. Or maybe he figured he had developed the MCS as far as the rules would allow.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2005 | 10:03 AM
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I followed the team on the web site and tried to watch when ever they showed any races on the tube.

Wish you all the best Tony whatever you end up going with. You made us MINI owners proud, at least this one.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2005 | 10:18 AM
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Looks like he's selling eveything so maybe he's just getting out of racing for awhile?
 
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Old Feb 3, 2005 | 10:28 AM
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Don't think so 'cause he talks about a new marque.....

Will still have to root for Nuzzo, even if he's no longer a MINI team.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2005 | 10:31 AM
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hmmmm...I wonder why he doesn't keep the truck and tractor if he's going to continue racing.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2005 | 11:36 AM
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Maybe they're getting new equipment?

Woof, $65K for a MINI race car? You can almost buy a PTG-built M3 for that kind of money...
 
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Old Feb 3, 2005 | 11:39 AM
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Again, I suppose so but from a financial standpoint, if it isn't broken why upgrade it. The truck doesn't win the races..the race cars do. :smile:
 
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Old Feb 3, 2005 | 12:05 PM
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He sells everything time to time, but not the cars so I have to think he’s switching.

I bought I set of wheels from him he used to set up his MINIs with a couple years ago. One very nice guy.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2005 | 02:30 PM
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I didn't read anything about a new "marque" anywhere? Did I miss it?
 
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Old Feb 3, 2005 | 02:37 PM
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Awwww...this is sad news for me. YuccaPatrol and I had the pleasure of hanging out in the paddock with Tony Nuzzo and his team at the inaugural opening races at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, AL, in '03! What a great bunch of guys!

All the best to the Nuzzo people!


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Old Feb 4, 2005 | 09:48 AM
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The new marque announcement is in the ticker.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2005 | 11:37 AM
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Yup, it sure is...

Maybe, someone will campaign a Mini in the speedvision world challenge.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2005 | 11:51 AM
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Yup, it sure is...

Maybe, someone will campaign a Mini in the speedvision world challenge.
I know where someone with deep pockets can pick a couple great MINIs up.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2005 | 12:08 PM
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I heard they were going to race the new SMART cars! :smile:
 
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