Helmet for Sale

http://www.redwoodempiremini.com/mbb...osts=1&start=1

 

TO ALL:

On Sunday the car show will begin at 1PM, but you can arrive as late as 2:30PM. Judging will start at 3PM and awards and prizes will follow at 4PM. You don't have to be registered for MINI Thunder to attend the car show. You don't have to be staying at Colusa Casino to be in the car show. There is NO entry fee for the car show. You DO have to have a MINI/Mini Cooper to be in the car show

For Monday 2/15 Thunderhill gates will open at 7:00AM, mandatory drivers meeting at 8:00AM, and first Minis on track at 8:30AM. We will start with the advanced group as the beginners will egt some additional classroom instruction before going out on course.

Again those that wish to come out and spectate at Thunderhill can do so for Free. Time permitting you will get a chance to either take parade laps or ride along with an instructor. You will not need to have a helmet.

 

And we will be bringing a few spare parts for anyone that might have troubles during the event. No cost for fellow drivers.

 

MINI Thunder Update

Good News:

Colusa Casino has reduced the price for our hotel & romantic dinner package from $215 to $170. This will include the hotel room for 2, romantic dinner for 2, & champagne and roses. So if you have already registered be sure that is what you pay. The menu will be posted shortly.

If you have not registered yet, be sure to mention MINI Thunder and ask for the $170 rate.

If you are coming for the car show it is free. If you are staying elsewhere, but would like to joins us for the romantic dinner & fun, the cost is $50 per couple.

The Colusa Casino is providing spaces for 50 Minis for our car show and will be offering prizes so make sure you get a spot by getting there early. Our show starts at 1PM and we will accept participants up to 2:30PM, judging at 3:00PM and awards & prizes at 4PM.

Also note that a complimentary continental breakfast is offered at the track from 7-9AM for those registered for the event.

 

Quick question. Any rules against beginners having an in car camera to record videos while driving on track? Have a GoPro camera mounted on a Cruisecam mount on the driver's headrest. Just need to know if it'll be okay, or else I might as well leave it at home.

 

In car cameras are fine as long as they are fix mounted. GoPro is great. Must be head rest or suction mounted. No bailing wire, chewing gum, or duct taper mounts

Dave Mani will also be offering to set up camera system in your car, take about 1 1/2 hours of video and edit, add music, and sound and provide you with a DVD. He only has 7 sets, so its the first 7. The charge for this is $60.00 and needs to be cash or check.

Please pre-reserve this if you want it by sending Eric Diamond an email:
diamond@thunderhill.com

 

Attached please find the track dat schedule for MINI Thunder

 

Couple more updates:

Colusa Casino is providing prizes for the 5 car show catagorey winners. We will have 5 catagories. Each winner will get one free future nights stay at the casino resort hotel. That's a total of 5
As mentioned above the casino will be furnishing the car show contestants complimentary sodas and water during the show. I believe that casino patrons will be asked to fill out ballots to elect the winners. I understand the ballots will be given out to patrons & they will get free gaming chips when they turn them in.

In addition we will be having a "Boot & Bonnet" show, not for the Minis but for the owners. To qualify you must be wearing boots and a hat of somekind for the car show. This is open to both men & women. Pictures will be taken and a vote will be taken during lunch @ Thunderhill on Monday. The winner will be determined by the loudest applause. So wear your boots and a "funky" hat and you may win! The winner of the contest will get a free night at the Hotel Fusion on Union Square in San Francisco CA

We have set up a beautiful backroads run from the casino to Thunderhill. Its approximately 75 miles and will take about 2 1/2 hours. This is offered to those that don't wish to put their Minis on track. If the run begines at 9:00AM you will be arriving at 11:30AM at Thunderhill for lunch, games, parade laps and awards.

The Thunderhill staff are arranging a "Newlywed Game". All I know is that you need to be a couple to compete. They will select the contestants and you will be asked "Newlywed" questions. That's ALL I know for now. This well also be held during lunch. The winner will also get one free night's stay at the Hotel Fusion on Union Square in San Francisco.

We have enough interest in the "In-Car" videos being offered by Dave Mani so he will be there. Please make sure you email Eric Diamond if you would like to take advantage of this service. I am attaching a flier.

 

FYI Just heard from Rob Cerno that the rooms for the Colusa Casino are sold out for MINI Thunder, so you will need to find a room elsewhere. I suggest Willows as it is near the track and has plenty of hotels. If you are looking for rooms. Holiday Inn Express, Baymount, Travel Lodge. You can call Michelle @ 530-934-8900 530-934-8900 and she can book you for anyone of these. Make sure you tell them you are with MINI Thunder and going to a Thunderhill event. They do offer discounts!

 

Here are some hotels to try:

Baymont Inns and Suites
baymontinn.com -

 

Here are some hotels to try:

Baymont Inns and Suites
baymontinn.com -

 

A nice hi-res video of T-Hill to get your juices flowing. I recommend 720p, full screen and headphones.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSpXwDMGsFs

 

This Classic Mini Vintage car will be at the event for sure. This video was done last fall at Thunder Hill Vintage Race.

 

Hey Norm and the rest of the REME people..

Thanks for the great event. Was worried it was gonna be raining that day myself but it turned out to be a great day. Probably the most memorable experience I had was definitely the coaches demo rides. They did have some nice rides out there but really wanted to get into a MINI to see what it could do in the hands of an experienced driver. Glad I did cause I thought I was gonna puke with how many G's this guy seemed to pull in a bone stock S with cheap ling long tires. Turns out to be his daily driver that he bought used and he regularly races spec miatas. Great exp overall.

 

Defenders of Speed would like to send out a special thanks to Norm, REME, and the Thunderhill staff for putting on a wonderful event.

Everything was well organized and super-fun. If you hold this event again next year, please let us know.

Thanks to everyone that stopped by our booth!

-Clint

 

Here are a few MINI Thunder videos....many more to come!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cH0ZENPLTkU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsNSp3N8ORU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1NXXD28kVU

MINI Thunder II - next year - Feb 20, 2011 Thunderhill Raceway Park

 

Here is another Kool Video by Niello MINI...enjoy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTy-u7LiUOE