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R50/53 new winter Olympic event!

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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 12:28 AM
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new winter Olympic event!

MINI jumping

http://www.funmansion.com/html/Mini-...-Ski-Jump.html
 
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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 12:34 AM
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That is awesome!! Very cool!
 
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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 10:26 AM
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dang, at least they couldve put a chutte or something to slow it down a little before the crashing stop.

hehehe.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 03:05 PM
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Finally! The firewall didn't kick in and block it this time...that looked like waya too much fun! Mick
 
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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 08:44 PM
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I think we have been here before!!
Ski Jumping with a MINI!!
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Mini ski jump video
 
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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 08:51 PM
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I don't know of too many cars that would retain so much poise under the circumstances. I have seen Minis do some absolutely insane things in the heat of racing and they just keep going as if nothing's happened.
 
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