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Old Jun 23, 2006 | 05:04 PM
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2006 Nelson Ledges MINI Rally

Just received in the mail today
my notice and invite to the rally

SUNDAY JULY 23 FROM 11:00 TO 6:00 PM
AT NELSON LEDGES NATIONAL PARK AND RACE TRACK
10342 STATE ROUTE 305 GARRETTSVILLE OHIO 44231

IT WILL HOPEFULLY BE A BEAUTIFUL SUMMER DAY

HOW MANY OF MY CABRIO BROTHERS AND SISTERS PLAN ON ATTENDING THE EVENT??
 
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 09:27 AM
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Count my wife and I in on the celebration. I RSVP's this morning. I wasn't allowed to say we'd go on the track though. She forbid me from doing that.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 07:06 AM
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Wife and I will be there.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 10:30 AM
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I haven't heard about this... what is it, exactly?
 
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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 11:53 AM
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i didnt know about this, and i usually get all the nelson ledges emails. hrm. ill be there for sure! not a vert tho.

my mini has been tracked on that course, and it enjoyed it a lot.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 11:58 AM
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oh yeah thom, i am from mentor btw.. my mom manages the pickle bills down there in grand river.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 01:25 PM
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oh yeah thom, i am from mentor btw.. my mom manages the pickle bills down there in grand river.
Nice Place. I haven't been there since it "floated away", as I'm not one to eat seafood.
 
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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 07:19 PM
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what is it you say???

Actually i am not really all that sure what it is.....sorry to say

The mailer i received said this was the 4th time, this will be my first time going.
i am sure it is just an excuse to get Mini owners to gather in one location.
for Mini stuff, games,giveaways, and a chance to race on the track..
I would have to say to get fulll details i would advise contacting the MINI dealership in MENTOR, OHIO.

Oh and it was not just for cabrio owners, that was just my twist on the event because i have the cabrio. My guess is they sent the mailer out to people who purchased from their dealership
I would have to guess it is put on by Classic MINI
 
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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by MY2ndMINI
Actually i am not really all that sure what it is.....sorry to say

The mailer i received said this was the 4th time, this will be my first time going.
i am sure it is just an excuse to get Mini owners to gather in one location.
for Mini stuff, games,giveaways, and a chance to race on the track..
I would have to say to get fulll details i would advise contacting the MINI dealership in MENTOR, OHIO.

Oh and it was not just for cabrio owners, that was just my twist on the event because i have the cabrio. My guess is they sent the mailer out to people who purchased from their dealership
I would have to guess it is put on by Classic MINI
Yep, that's correct, sent to Classic MINI customers. Last year was a rally/drive through the back country. A couple hundred + MINI's snakin' through the countryside was a fine sight. Me? I'll be on the track!

...Les
 
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Old Jul 9, 2006 | 04:39 PM
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just a follow up, just received my invitation about a week ago. RSVP'd within 1 minute of reading it, should be bringing me and the lady. she seems to like the auto-x well see how she like zipping around the track!!

just a note for all you that havent been to nelson yet. bring an extra pair of shoes if you are going to be racing. it "can" be a muddy track if it has rained. it isnt like mid ohio, etc.

also it is a fast and rough track, so make sure your fillings are secured !

see everyone there! my car is in my sig, so if you see me make sure you say hello i wont bite.

scott
 
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Old Jul 9, 2006 | 08:35 PM
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Uhhhh. An extra pair of shoes might be an understatement. Bring some handi-wipes as well. The "facilities" are still pretty primative (or at least they were last year). I did hear that they've been doing a lot of work to the track and facilities over the past few years.
 
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Old Jul 16, 2006 | 06:30 AM
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With all that negative talk about the track makes me not want to risk driving on it... and speaking of that has anyone heard back from Classic ... When i called and said i would like to race , they said we will call you back in a "few" days to let me know what time i would be racing ....Here we are over a month later and no call....
 
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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 06:38 AM
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The rally was a blast!!! Good job Classic.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 09:40 AM
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Wow...I might go just to visit you guys but from the description of the track, I think I'll spare both me and Msfitoy...
 
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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 03:44 PM
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Nelson is a very nice track to run on. Lots of fun!!! No the facilities aren't as nice as Mid-Ohio, but who cares? Well not me. It's the track you drive on not the facilities. Now saying you need to have your fillings secure is a bit of a stretch. It isn't that rough. If you come, you will have fun. A free day at the track, doesn't get better than that. Thanks Classic.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Crashton
Nelson is a very nice track to run on. Lots of fun!!! No the facilities aren't as nice as Mid-Ohio, but who cares? Well not me. It's the track you drive on not the facilities. Now saying you need to have your fillings secure is a bit of a stretch. It isn't that rough. If you come, you will have fun. A free day at the track, doesn't get better than that. Thanks Classic.
Not THAT rough you say??? Ahahahahhahhahaaaaaaa...Chuck, Chuck, Chuck...that's cuz YOU have padding in places Sid only dreams of having it.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by welshmenwillnotyield
Not THAT rough you say??? Ahahahahhahhahaaaaaaa...Chuck, Chuck, Chuck...that's cuz YOU have padding in places Sid only dreams of having it.
You must mean my sidewalls eh? All I have to say is if gravity ever fails, I'm not floatin away & neither are you my friend. I'm starting a new club. DGM, wanna join?Dimensionally Gifted Motorers.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 05:31 PM
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Sign me up, Buddy!
 
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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 07:47 PM
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You guys are worring me...but I'm gonna try and come up if not just to meet up with you guys...
 
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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 08:07 PM
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You DO realize you are posting in a year old thread, right, Sid? However, there IS a gathering at Nelson this weekend, on Aug. 5.

It's a fast track, bumpy as hell, patched all over, and has some strange restrooms to say the least. But, it's fun, if you don't take the varying conditions or yourself too seriously. NO SHADE, so bring a tent or an umbrella. Dirt/gravel roads to the paddock area, and the same in and around it.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2007 | 06:40 AM
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Originally Posted by welshmenwillnotyield
You DO realize you are posting in a year old thread, right, Sid? However, there IS a gathering at Nelson this weekend, on Aug. 5.

It's a fast track, bumpy as hell, patched all over, and has some strange restrooms to say the least. But, it's fun, if you don't take the varying conditions or yourself too seriously. NO SHADE, so bring a tent or an umbrella. Dirt/gravel roads to the paddock area, and the same in and around it.
Yes LOL...that's why I posted to see who's going...considering how hot its going to be this weekend, I don't think the conditions are going to be much fun...
 
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Old Jul 31, 2007 | 06:49 AM
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Is that bridge STILL standing over the main straight? LOL ...
 
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Old Jul 31, 2007 | 07:47 AM
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It is STILL there, or at least it was about this time last month and looks like a disaster just itching to happen.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2007 | 01:46 PM
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but I'm gonna try and come up
MSFITOY is going up south
 
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 03:49 AM
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i guess i should start the 2007 rally thread


Originally Posted by welshmenwillnotyield
You DO realize you are posting in a year old thread, right, Sid? However, there IS a gathering at Nelson this weekend, on Aug. 5.

It's a fast track, bumpy as hell, patched all over, and has some strange restrooms to say the least. But, it's fun, if you don't take the varying conditions or yourself too seriously. NO SHADE, so bring a tent or an umbrella. Dirt/gravel roads to the paddock area, and the same in and around it.
 
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