Randy,

The victory doesn't necessarily go to the fastest. Just survive man!

Can't wait to see you guys kick ***!

Cheers.

 

are they having problems? no times listed for this morning's practice!

 

Just one of the many cheering for the MINI # 197

 

live timing only shows the top 99 cars overall. anyone know if they are taking the flag?

 

I'm beginning to think something bad happened. According to the live scoring timer they aren't on the track and the race is underway.



Scratch that now I see them. Need to view the timer in html to see them though.

 

yep, I've got them as well. under yellow right now. 33rd in class.

 

they are on track but 10-15 seconds off the ST pace right now. Hopefully they will be more competive on the shorter tracks.

Still good to see MINI being represeted!

 

I've got him 34th in class now but dropping almost 10 seconds a lap off of the next car infront of him He's way off even his practice/qualifing laps.

 

they must have not found/fixed the power issue he mentioned after qualifying.

too bad.

 

Wow!!! Where have I been, I just found this thread. THAT MINI LOOKS SWEEEEET!!!! Very nice and I'm glad someone is carring the Mini torch after it was just about dropped. I know Miller Motorsports Park is on your schedule and you can add one more track to your list with local helpers. I would love to help you guys out in any way I can.

 

I'm thinking your right. Well there is always next time.

 

Driver change, now Mark's driving.Go,go go!

 

Ya, mon..........Go Mark, go!! ! Then, Go, Randy, GO !

 

Remember that thread??????????

This is it, boys and girls!!!!!!!!!!

You go, Mark and Randy, and ALL !!!!!!!!!!

Many out here are fans!

 

Moved up to 27th!

 

Hey the guys have moved up 38 positions over all. If this was Nascar they'd be in the top 10

 

They're still running, and they're not last. This is good.

 

Checkered Flag! Looks like they came in...

67th overall
29th in Class ST

Way to go guys!!!!!

 

YEAH ! Nice finish on the first race! Lots of data gathered, I am sure, and lots of knowledge about the new car! Look out, VIR! and Lime Rock!

Who built that car, anyway?

 

Here's a great shot from yesterdays practice/qualifying

 

Here is the deal.

That power loss from yesterday's last practice was actually something broken in the engine. They put in the engine from Randy's spec Mini (spare car)to make the race. Obviously it was down on power thus the slow lap times. However, they did finish without any other hiccups. It was a very tall order to show up at Daytona without having turned a wheel on the car and it was a very valiant effort. Fact that they finished is fantastic. I think they are pleasently surprised themselves to have finished. They'll get it right I am sure.
I am sure we'll hear the full story from Randy and Mark.

Ali

 

Right! Like I said : "Nice FINISH ! "

Great job, guys! from all around!

 

Good job on the finish. That track is always difficult. Totally a top speed track for a quick lap time as over 2/3 of the lap are on the oval. Also the air down there does weird things to engines making the tuning setup difficult.

 

Way to go guys! A lot of traffic out there, glad you survived OK.

 

Congrats guys. Had to be a very tough day after what I would think was a long night with an engine change.
Now that things are sorted out your next event will be much much better.