MINI JCW Team...
https://world-challenge.com/latest/s...a-race-series/
It may only be one MINI, but it is a MINI racing.
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Well, it isn’t the MINIs, but I had fun watching the first of the Michelin Pilot Cup BMW Endurance Challenge races at Daytona. Four hours of GT and TRC cars racing. It was nice to see LA Honda, using the old MINI numbers, take first and second (with Mat Pombo) in the TCR class. I could get into rooting for the Alfas as an underdog but I can also enjoy rooting for Mat and co-drivers.
https://youtu.be/GBd-M-QYfqQ
A bit of bump and grind in this racing and some clearly inexperienced driving in this in both the GT and TRC classes. But strong competition and competitive racing. Will be interesting to follow.
I was surprised to see the Hyundai Veloster racing in TRC as it is only a 3 door or are they counting the hatch as the 4th door?
Also, should I start a new thread to follow the old MINI team or leave it here?
https://youtu.be/GBd-M-QYfqQ
A bit of bump and grind in this racing and some clearly inexperienced driving in this in both the GT and TRC classes. But strong competition and competitive racing. Will be interesting to follow.
I was surprised to see the Hyundai Veloster racing in TRC as it is only a 3 door or are they counting the hatch as the 4th door?
Also, should I start a new thread to follow the old MINI team or leave it here?
Hmmmmm....
Didn’t even think to check the race date. Yes, started yesterday and through the weekend:
https://world-challenge.com/schedule/
Odd that the video I linked to was posted yesterday. But then it makes some sense, otherwise how would you get the pre-race video.
So, hopefully this was eye candy for when they upload the whole race weekend...
Didn’t even think to check the race date. Yes, started yesterday and through the weekend:
https://world-challenge.com/schedule/
Odd that the video I linked to was posted yesterday. But then it makes some sense, otherwise how would you get the pre-race video.
So, hopefully this was eye candy for when they upload the whole race weekend...
There are two races per race weekend. The first is today at 2:35.
I always have up to date information on miniracefan.com
I always have up to date information on miniracefan.com
Race start time has been pushed back, probably due to the wet conditions. Looks like it will be at 3:30 now.
http://miniracefan.com/2019/03/02/st...s-pushed-back/
http://miniracefan.com/2019/03/02/st...s-pushed-back/
You’re welcome!
I’ve been told that the times SRO lists for events are in CST. so I guess there was no delay in the start.
I wish they they would make this information clearer.
But it if you watched the race it went pretty well. I can’t wait for tomorrow’s race!
I’ve been told that the times SRO lists for events are in CST. so I guess there was no delay in the start.
I wish they they would make this information clearer.
But it if you watched the race it went pretty well. I can’t wait for tomorrow’s race!
Yes he did! But, being front wheel drive, he had little in the tires left at the end to stave off the mighty Miata who was ******* his tail. A BRZ won and those will be tough for the MINI to beat. We’ll see as the season progresses.
Say, does anyone know why only 2 MINIs; not the 3 that ran in IMSA?
Say, does anyone know why only 2 MINIs; not the 3 that ran in IMSA?
Their web page says 11:40 which is probably central time (12:40 east coast?)
I went to “tickets” then event schedule to get this...
http://www.circuitoftheamericas.com/world-challenge
I went to “tickets” then event schedule to get this...
http://www.circuitoftheamericas.com/world-challenge
So, from what I can tell, these races are streamed live, the schedule location is noted above. Dpcompt (above, https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ml#post4453922) has a great Fan page going. And if you miss a race, it is up on YouTube almost immediately.
For the second TC race, yesterday, it looks like it was a carbon copy of the first race. BRZ first, MINI second. I didn’t see the whole race, just the end results. Here is the YouTube link:
I’ll be watching later this week.
For the second TC race, yesterday, it looks like it was a carbon copy of the first race. BRZ first, MINI second. I didn’t see the whole race, just the end results. Here is the YouTube link:
I’ll be watching later this week.
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From: Lodi,CA
Why no other teams
I just do not understand BMW's lack of sponsorship for MINIs in racing or their wacky advertising ( i.e.the current TV add ).