ooo..I live about 30 min away..I have to see what my schedual is like(I think my classes might be over by then) Just uhh..I was following an evo one time when he went into turn ten too early, hit the dirt lost it went back across the track and totalled..if you could avoid doing that but yea let me know like what times and stuff you might need it..I might be down for this...

 

They had a website update this week in preparation for next year.
Start here >>> www.minidriving.com/

We were at Carolina Motorsports Park this past Sunday and the weather was perfect. The leaves were gorgeous.........blurred as I went round.


I hope we do as well at Laguna. Can't waitgrin:

 

Just like grandma, eh. Hahahahahahahahhah....uh..NO!

Bring your own.

 

Bad day I don't get to go, unless I quit my job. Had something come up on that day that I can't get out of.

I think I can get most of my money back.

Hope you all have a great day.

 

Hi,

I sent you a PM, let me know ASAP if you could.... I need to make arrangements for a rental car ....

Phil... AKA ...RED RAGE = RED FURY

 

first i was in, then i was out, NOW I'M IN and i'm instructing! Woo hoo! i'm flying into san jose and renting a cooper S convertible!

now, all i need is a place to sleep... anyone got an extra bed or room that they want to split?

 

Mike,

I waited and you got the last MINI Cooper S they had !!!!

Oh well, I may end up in a regular Cooper :impatient

I NEED a MINI S for Laguna Seca !!!!!!!!

 

there's got to be other's for rent out there. i really wanted a hardtop instead of a convertible but they were all out!

 

has anyone looked into LA rental and driving up? isn't it 5 hours on the 101? and 8 or so on the 1? what a great drive! my wife and i did it in a sebring convertible about 5 years ago. could have only been better if it were in the MINI!

 

Count me in! I'll be instructing so all you novices look out. Just made my hotel reservations but had to settle for the AAA discount. I'll be flying in Monday night so I need to find a MINI to rent as well. Heard Specialty is out of MINI's, so anyone knew where I can get a ride? I have heard rumors that enterprise had some coopers, but not sure. Anyone have a Cooper S they'd like to lone out? I also might have an extra room, not sure yet but I'll let you know Mike. I'll be wearing out my thumbs playing Gran Turismo 4 until the 14th .

 

I am watching some in car video from some classic Mini drivers.......daily.

It will be good to see you again Matthew. Drive your car out. I may need to borrow a few parts off of it. They're the right color.

 

What are you talking about, that's speed damage Caspuur has, makes her go faster! Wish I could drive out there though, I mean I put 1800 miles on Snowball II last weekend for a 1 day event, so what's 4000 for a 2 day. If only those pesky classes would go away...

 

Yeah but that Cobra blue color slows him down. A friend who races a classic told me now that Casper had character and experience I just needed to throw a roll cage in him and go racing. I'm looking for mongoose stickers to put on the dents, or at least a cobra with a circle and slash. Don't have time to get him fixed until we get back from CA. Just glad to have found a replacement wheel and tire.

 

I just talked to Phil. He is looking for a few more instructor types to help out. You can contact him by his web site. Also the Mini Concourse has been cancelled due to lack of participation. If you would like to drive on the track at lunch it is covered in the 25 dollar per car entry fee. The fee covers insurance costs. Its 25 dollars per car no matter how many are in it. No helmet required. See ya there Larry.

 

$25 per car no limit passengers? hmm...

 

.....so, how many people can you fit in a MINI?

 

Hi,

What is the deal now for lunch time laps? I haven't signed up for anything yet. Does this mean the parade laps at $85 are no longer in the works? Do you have to be signed up for the driving school or race in order to do lunch time laps? I REALLY want to drive on the track, but can't afford the higher cost of the class or the race this close to the holidays.

Thanks

 

I believe there is a 25$ fee to watch-participate and enter the track for the day

Sounds like that will also get you out there for LAPS at LUNCH, you just have to follow the LEADER

 

Thats right I was told $25 entry fee at the gate per car includes some lunch time non race laps. There is no limit on how many people are in your car when you come through the gate.

 

this sucks...

due to circumstances beyond my control i now cannot go to laguna seca. i am really bummed.

i had an MCSc rented and everything... if anyone still needs to rent one, here's the phone number to call:

415-701-1600

 

can't wait, first time on the track for me. gonna be all smiles....


c u all there!

 

Come One, Come ALL ... we NEED 100 MINIS !!!! On the Track at NOON

Wed Dec 14th Laguna Seca

 

Oh, man. So sorry Mike. I was looking forward to seeing you out there. I hate "circumstances beyond control".

 

Just posted my "in-car video" from Laguna Seca from March 2005 over on road racing forum: post #44
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...t=56116&page=2

It was a real cold day and low grip.
I confess - I turned my seat warmers on.
Windows were down and man it was cold!

 

Nice. I just can't wait.
Counting down now, leaving Tennessee on the 9th.