Yes it is true, I had absolutely NOTHING to do today......

I found this video on youtube and it is two Mini S cars running on Nuerburgring track. I am sure that both needed brakes after this ten minute run!

I wonder if driving like this is too hard on the car.....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DlBQYBQA84

 

That would be so much fun, we need to close some roads so we can do that

As to the brakes, follow behind Dan or I, you won't see the brake lights hardly ever come on

Mark

 

Brakes?
What are those?

Jim

 

I hear ya on the brakes thing!

Those two Mini Coopers were the fastest thing on the track! Did you see all the motorcycles and car they passed?

 

Rex, it is all about the driver, but motoring a MINI makes it SO much easier/fun

Mark

 

I know Hwy 94 going out toward Defiance, Mo. like the back of my hand. I love driving out that way to Terry & Kathy's for a cold beer. If nobody is in front of me...........

 

You need to be able to keep up to have someone in front of you

Mark

 

One day we will be on a ride and we shall see who has the most "crazy" in their blood stream!

 

"Crazy" eh. We're not allowed to talk about motoring in a "crazy" fashion, but we can talk about motoring in a "spirited" fashion.

Mark

 

You Missouri people have some GREAT roads. South of Sullivan, for example I don't suppose you would lend them to Iowa . . . .

 

You two need to get on the track. The next track day is in June (maybe earlier).

 

Can the MINI take that treatment? Of course. Many of us take our MINIs to the track and get 4-5 20 minute sessions. The MINI in stock form can handle it just fine. Add a few modifications and it is a great track car. Like Mike said, there will be plenty of opportunities next summer to get out to the track, so come out and try it to see for yourself how great your little car really is.

 

The run you had in Jefferson county was great but it is also where I grew up so I knew the roads... No brakes needed except for the stop signs.

 

The track is fine (been there done that) but not all of us need to think we are Indy 500 drivers Besides, I like to see the scenery

Lois

 

That may be true Lois. But, some of us like the safety and experience that the track gives us to really see what our cars can do. It sounds like it would be perfect for Markyour husband and Rex.

 

I did several track days including Phil Wicks where I learned many safety tips & how to handle my MINI quite well. The only thing I encountered "out on the track" was a lot of testosterone It kind of soured me, as a woman, about tracking my MINI. Now if things have changed, perhaps you are right. Besides, I got an S now so I wouldn't go so slow

Lois

 

Well, I can't speak for Phil Wicks' events currently but can understand your concern The BMW and PCA clubs are much more focused, there's a lot more instruction and the issues that concerned you about your previous experience is much more the exception than the rule.

At both of these clubs novice and first timers are never on the track by themselves and instructors are able to reel in students who aren't using their brains.

If you were interested before and were soured by your experience, you may want to give it another shot. But if you don't, that's cool too. It's not for everyone.

 

Just for the record, those have got to be some modified MINIs - they barely have any body roll in the corners, and they are zipping right up to 130-140 mph or so, visible on the speedo.

 

Rex and I are playing with each other, no chest thumping going on I'm even willing to share my popcorn with him

Mark

 

I know if I can manage to chase a crack-head down on a rain soaked highway in the middle of the night at 125 MPH in a piece of crap Ford Crown Vic, I can make some good time in a Mini!

Just give me a couple practice runs and then get the **** out of the way!

I am a trained professional!

 

Little car? You kidding me? It is HUGE! Or so it seems when you are sitting inside it!

 

OH! You are right, I don't think I could get into an oval track.....

I love the country roads! Twisties and the straight-aways!

 

Mark,

I am all over ebay on a daily basis. I am certain that I will find a pop corn popper that is perfect and adaptable to the MINI!

That would be a great "mod" for you!

 

Perhaps BMW & PCA would consider a "Women Only" day. I bet they would get a lot of takers. I'm not trying to be a sexist or anything but there are a lot of MINIs "powered by estrogen" out there with drivers who are quite good

Lois

I'm having some popcorn with Mark (my husband) & Rex (my new found buddy)

 

Someone here on NAM cooks brats on their turbo-charger. I'm sure I could figure out a way to pop corn on it, and have it come out the scoop

Mark