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R50/53 Solo II Autocross @ The Tire Rack: PICS!

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Old Oct 19, 2003 | 06:17 PM
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Fantastic day for racing! The MCS's were takin' over!!! Well, most of us were really just learning... and having fun!!!

Highly recommend Solo II Autocross for every MINI driver!

A big thanks to everyone... MINI owners are THE BEST!!!

For more pics go to: geocities.com/southbendmini

God speed.


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Old Oct 20, 2003 | 01:43 AM
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Awesome!! We Hawaii motorers have 7 more days till ours
 
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Old Oct 20, 2003 | 02:41 AM
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Hey CooperBeagle

That looks so much fun and I wish I can be there.

Also the pic came out great.
 
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Old Oct 20, 2003 | 03:47 PM
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A note to anyone who has NOT yet tried this: Ya just gotta!!! It is very safe, what you love about driving the MINI is exactly what this is all about, and you spend the day with some really cool people!

This was my first time and it was a blast! After the first run, my legs were wobbly from ther adrenilen rush.

These autocross people like to say that this makes you a better driver on the road, and I'm sure it is true. Even if you know you're not going to get the racing bug, you really should try this out.

God speed.


 
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Old Oct 21, 2003 | 07:57 AM
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This was the BEST!! I had a blast even if I was technically racing against some WRX's (cuz of my intake). I was able to improve my lap times by 2-3 Seconds each run.

As as mentioned before, make the MINI faster by improving the driver.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2003 | 09:30 AM
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The Solo II Nationals looked like a MINI-convention when the H-stock cars were on track. When the bulk of a field is dominated by one type of car, it's pretty indicative that the car is ultra-competitive :smile:

I will second anyone who says you've got to give autoX a try, even if you don't own a MINI, it's too much fun not to give it a go at least once. Frankly, I think part of driver's ed should be an autoX...

Those of you who are already hooked, we've got coverage of the nationals and the information about the Yokohama MINI-S we ran in the Dec. issue of GRM.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2003 | 10:53 AM
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CopperBeagle,
Thanks to you and your son for posting pics. That driver of the #59 car sure was a handsome fella.

Thanks,
MINIFINN


 
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