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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 09:34 PM
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Phil Wicks Ultimate Mini Driving Academy This Weekend

Don't forget to sign up - see you all there!!!

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Old Jul 26, 2005 | 03:50 PM
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Great weekend!

For those that missed the Phil Wicks event at Autobahn you missed a good one. A large number of MINI's and a few Mini's sprinkled in. Cars from all over the Midwest and few from a bit farther. It was hot, but was so much fun.

Mark, it was great to finally meet you. All the Audi Club guys I have met have been good people, and tremendous drivers. I'm sure I'll see you at a future event.

Jim

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Old Jul 26, 2005 | 04:31 PM
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Indeed it sure was hot and definitely lots of fun too!

Was nice to meet you too Jim - if you want to check out some of our Audi track events we have several coming up - Blackhawk in August, Road America in September, and another Autobahn in October.

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Old Jul 27, 2005 | 11:07 AM
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Mark, thanks again for being my instructor at Autobahn on Saturday and for being so patient with me! It sure was an interesting experience, and, believe it or not, I was able to do a LOT better on Sunday...even with the extreme heat and a change in instructors midway thru the day!


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Old Jul 27, 2005 | 11:26 AM
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No problem Jeff - I was out in your group with another student on Sunday and noticed that you were driving a very clean line. Good work!!!
 
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Old Jul 27, 2005 | 02:43 PM
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Truth be said, I found the South course easier to drive, even with more turns. It just seemed more forgiving to me than the North course...although that Cobra guy might dispute that....
 
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Old Jul 27, 2005 | 02:47 PM
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Thanks for the nice comment! I had the only Cooper in the Intermediate group...looks as if I may have to break down and get an S so I can be more competitive, though. It really sucked being passed all day both days.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2005 | 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by welshmenwillnotyield
Thanks for the nice comment! I had the only Cooper in the Intermediate group...looks as if I may have to break down and get an S so I can be more competitive, though. It really sucked being passed all day both days.
I hear ya - it just interrupts your flow to have to be constantly moving off line to let people by, especially when you're trying to learn a brand new track.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2005 | 05:37 PM
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Here's a lap of the North Track that I shot on Saturday...

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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 10:41 PM
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Nice drive Mark

You instructors made driving both courses look easy. Thanks to Bob & Kyle for making the weekend sooooo enjoyable and a great bunch of lads you all were.

ian - nebraska mini
 
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