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Old Jul 6, 2016 | 09:29 PM
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Don't forget this is the busy part of the season guys. The next race is this Saturday at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.

I put together a TBT post for last season's race if you're interested. http://miniracefan.com/2016/07/07/tb...ort-park-race/
 
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Old Jul 7, 2016 | 08:38 AM
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I have! Last year I went to PBIR. It was my first track day and I loved it. I actually wrote about it here: https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...track-day.html
And I posted on that one. Glad you had a good time!
 
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Old Jul 7, 2016 | 08:09 PM
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Those guys take some really good shots. Once in a while they get a great one. Glad you liked it.

A couple of notes about that shot. I am flat out at this point; foot to the floor and accelerating from there to the braking zone at the bus stop (actually acceleration starts with the exit of T1). The car has the stock sports suspension springs. Standing still there is about 1-1/5" of wheel gap to the fender. You can see how that gap has closed up with the g loads.
Just came from a Chin Motorsports day at the the Glen--their Red (Advanced Solo) group allows passing anywhere on the track with a point. Really cool going up the Esses and through the Bus Stop side-by-side....really keeps you on your toes! The grip of the new pavement is amazing.

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Old Jul 7, 2016 | 08:17 PM
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http://tracktimephotos.com/large/201...I_RED_6483.jpg

Quite uphill, I'd say
 
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Old Jul 8, 2016 | 01:01 AM
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Very nice! I was able to see #37 in person at SEMA. You're lucky that you'll be able to see them in action.
What wheel are those? Would love to have them! Anyone know?
 
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Old Jul 8, 2016 | 05:32 AM
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What wheel are those? Would love to have them! Anyone know?
I know those are Fikse wheels, which they don't run anymore. But I'm not sure which ones. Looks like on of these:

FM/10





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Old Jul 8, 2016 | 07:42 AM
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Ethan Low in car #37 was the fastest MINI and 3rd overall in practice 1 for Mosport. It was raining, which we know is good for the MINIs. Full practice results: http://miniracefan.com/2016/07/08/ca...-low-top-mini/
 
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Old Jul 8, 2016 | 11:28 AM
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Good to see that the cars are all back together.....I stopped into the dealership here in Buffalo earlier this week for a couple oil filters and was shocked to see the LAP Motorsports trailer parked outside....went in the shop and there were all the cars being torn apart and serviced. One of the dealer techs (who crewed with the team at the Glen) said one of the motors had an overheating issue....
 
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Old Jul 8, 2016 | 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by gbuff1
Good to see that the cars are all back together.....I stopped into the dealership here in Buffalo earlier this week for a couple oil filters and was shocked to see the LAP Motorsports trailer parked outside....went in the shop and there were all the cars being torn apart and serviced. One of the dealer techs (who pitted with the team at the Glen) said one of the motors had an overheating issue....
Cool insight! That must have been the #37. They had a radiator issue at Watkins Glen. Thankfully your dealership was on the way to Mosport.
 
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Old Jul 8, 2016 | 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by TrueEddie
Ethan Low in car #37 was the fastest MINI and 3rd overall in practice 1 for Mosport. It was raining, which we know is good for the MINIs. Full practice results: http://miniracefan.com/2016/07/08/ca...-low-top-mini/
Wow, 1:42.xxx in the rain...my PB lap there in my stock Justa on streets is 1:46.41 and I was in the 1:47s there last week, but that was all in the dry so that's motoring!

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Old Jul 8, 2016 | 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by gbuff1
Wow, 1:42.xxx in the rain...my PB lap there in my stock Justa on streets is 1:46.41 and I was in the 1:47s there last week, but that was all in the dry so that's motoring!

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Track dried up for second practice, they got to 1:34
http://miniracefan.com/2016/07/08/ca...ice-2-results/
 
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Old Jul 8, 2016 | 11:41 AM
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Yeah, the 37 was on a lift with the engine out and the entire front end off.....I took a good look The cars do use the full undertray when they run--I thought they would have taken it off. Front suspension looked pretty trick--KWs with adj levers for compression and rebound. They also had a stock JCW w/tuning kit there that they were using for lapping.
 
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Old Jul 8, 2016 | 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by TrueEddie
Track dried up for second practice, they got to 1:34
http://miniracefan.com/2016/07/08/ca...ice-2-results/
Wow, good for them--that's smokin'. That's about what a Corvette or 911 would run there in the lapping days I go to--my friend in his Viper does 1:30s so that's really good. Now if the cars could just not break.....
 
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Old Jul 8, 2016 | 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by gbuff1
Yeah, the 37 was on a lift with the engine out and the entire front end off.....I took a good look The cars do use the full undertray when they run--I thought they would have taken it off. Front suspension looked pretty trick--KWs with adj levers for compression and rebound. They also had a stock JCW w/tuning kit there that they were using for lapping.
That's cool that you got to get a good look at them. I know a lot of people on this forum are interested in what the team runs.
 
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Old Jul 8, 2016 | 02:48 PM
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Qualifying is over and Two MINIs will start in the top 10! This is a good followup to last weeks great qualifying effort. It seems like they are getting more competitive every week.

Full qualifying results: http://miniracefan.com/2016/07/08/ca...fying-results/
 
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Old Jul 8, 2016 | 07:57 PM
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How can we watch the race? Don't tell me, wait for the rerun!
 
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Old Jul 8, 2016 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by TrueEddie
I know those are Fikse wheels, which they don't run anymore. But I'm not sure which ones. Looks like on of these:

FM/10





Profil 10


These look great for sure, but they WILL NOT clear the JCW Brembos...btdt! Very pricey too! I spoke with the manufacturer last year about these.
 
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Old Jul 8, 2016 | 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by 02fanatic
How can we watch the race? Don't tell me, wait for the rerun!
It will be streamed live on IMSA.tv or on the IMSA app at 12:25 pm EST tomorrow (July 9th). If you can't watch it live then you will have to wait for the FS1 broadcast July 17th at noon EST.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2016 | 06:15 AM
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Originally Posted by TrueEddie
It will be streamed live on IMSA.tv or on the IMSA app at 12:25 pm EST tomorrow (July 9th). If you can't watch it live then you will have to wait for the FS1 broadcast July 17th at noon EST.
Can you post a link?
 
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Old Jul 9, 2016 | 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Eddie07S
Can you post a link?
Just go to IMSA.tv, the stream should be featured on the home page.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2016 | 12:16 PM
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#73 finishes in 4th! So close to a podium finish. Full race recap and results: http://miniracefan.com/2016/07/09/ra...torsport-park/
 
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Old Jul 9, 2016 | 12:20 PM
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Wow, great race!

And a respectable finish. Between the brakes and the slight power boost they seem to be competitive now. It will be fun to see them at Lime Rock at the end of the month.

Thanks for the link. I guess I had forgotten that they broadcast the races. We had a lot of fun watching
 
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Old Jul 9, 2016 | 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Eddie07S
Wow, great race!

And a respectable finish. Between the brakes and the slight power boost they seem to be competitive now. It will be fun to see them at Lime Rock at the end of the month.

Thanks for the link. I guess I had forgotten that they broadcast the races. We had a lot of fun watching
NP. It was definitely an exciting race. Lots of coverage of the MINIs this time, which is what happens when you are running at the front
 
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Old Jul 9, 2016 | 02:13 PM
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Great news! I will have to watch the replay now...oh well. Ticks me off they show IMSA races on Fox1 but blow off the Conti Tire Series!
 
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Old Jul 9, 2016 | 02:22 PM
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Yeah FS1 sucks. I figured they would show the series with the Mini. But I was just wasting my time. Can't stream it because whee I live the only "high speed" internet I can get is satellite.
 
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