R56 Cooper S, stock (including tires).



And here, MINI is passing an M3

 

Yea man what a hoot. Looks like loads of fun. Guess I will have to take my JCW Coupe out there at least once next year. Gotta see how that baby will handle that track. It should be a load of fun.

Nice driving. Did the M repass you in the straights?

 

Come join us, there are usually 2-4 MINI drivers in BMWCCA and PCA track days.

M3 driver was a newbie, he didn't pass me later.

 

I'm the second from left (with red mirrors).



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Nice. That makes it even sweeter. Is there a web site or a schedule? I would assume you need to join the club? Any info would be great.

I drove my 2005 GTO at PIR right after I got it in 2005. It was a BMW track day as well. My boss is in the club. This looks like a much faster track. I was only able to his 125 MPH in the goat. A really GOOD driver could have done better.

I would like to try the Coupe at least once. That would be a lot of fun. Assuming I can get a helmet on in one. That may be a challenge.

Regards,

Pat

 

I believe you need to be a car club member. Porsche (PCA) or BMW (BMWCCA) or Alfa or Corvette etc. PCA requires you to own a Porsche... BMWCCA doesn't. I believe it is $48/year. You also get free monthly journal, discounts here and there, and if you buy a BMW, some cashback ($500-$1500 depending on model).

Then, you can register at motorsportreg.com

The next (and last for this year) event is on Sep 29th with PCA. These events cost ~$200.

 

Gosh, I replied but now my post needs to be approved... Why this happens?

 

huh? thats weird?

 

Yeah... and it doesn't happen all the time.. kinda random.. Is it because I don't have too many posts yet?

 

I don't think so. I think it is a glitch. Does not make sense to me. I have never had that happen to me even when I was new.

Not sure.

 

Multiple posts within a short period of time (especially ones that include URLs) get tagged automatically as potential spam. It's a system filter thing.

All approved. Carry on.

 

Hey, thanks for the clarification!

 

Thanks for the information. I won't be able to participate this year but by next year the Coupe should be all broken in and ready to go. And I'll know if I can get a helmet on my head.

Thanks again for the information.

Regards,

Pat