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Jack07734


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This comes as a total suprise to me.

MINI says their cars handle like a gokart. Here is you chance to test that by driving your MINI on a gokart track.

If you really want to have some fun with your MINI and see how well it handles I recommend attending this event.


GVC Chapter Driving Event
Autocross at BIMP - MINI Day!
Saturday, Sep 06, 2008
8:00am - 4:00pm

Location
BIMP
3490 Harloff Rd
Batavia, NY 14020
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Event Registrar
Andy Blake
Autocross at BIMP - MINI Day!
Saturday, September 06, 2008 - 8:00am - 4:00pm


Our sixth event will be held at the Batavia International Motorsports Park (BIMP)

BIMP is a go-kart track that features elevation changes and eight turns with varying amounts of banking and curbing. It provides a more interactive experience than the typical autocross in a parking lot. We still use cones to keep cars on course but not very many since the rule is that if two wheels go off the pavement then the car is off course and the run doesnt count.

Come help us celebrate Towne Automotive Group's MINI-DAY - if you drive a MINI to the event, your event entry fee will be waived! Such a deal!

Directions to BIMP can be found at the BIMP web site

More details can be found by clicking at the link below.
http://www.gvc-bmwcca.org/events/eventview.aspx?EventID=36

smile.png Happy Motoring,
Jack


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Bummer!!

Already have a commitment that day.

Maybe I can weasel out of it. On the other hand, my MINI will probably be about a week or two old by that point. Will I really want to run it at the track with so little experience / miles on it? weirdface

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damn, i wish i could be getting my mini sooner!!! i cant wait to attend these events, especially since i will make guess and say, there is no events happening during winter time.....is that a true statement??

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You can allways come on down watch and introduce your self.

Jack

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its on a saturday, im already working that day :( . i do plan on coming to something soon and meeting everyone.

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Sept 6th just happens to be my birthday AND....I need to get a new set of tires soon so.....I think I may have to leave substantial rubber on the track!!!


WooHoo!!!!


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I missed this last year and kicked myself for it. Setting the calendar on the iPhone right now! smile.gif

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I don't think I will be bringing Winnie. Maybe the wife will let me drive Bruto.

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I am 99% positive ill be there. Is there anyone from Syr/Geneva area going.If so let me know and we could meet up somewhere.Or from Rochester we could meet you on the way ?thks CJ

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Myself and my father are planning on attending. We will be there representing the non-s model!

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Still sounds like fun (especially now that I actually have a MINI and it IS FUN!) but I still have the previous commitment. Hmmm,...responsibility or fun....responsibility or fun???

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For those of you who are going, what time are you planning to arrive?

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I believe registration opens at 8 .I m leaving exit 40 on I90 around 6:30 and heading west.Anybody from Rochester give me a time and i could meet ya at any toll booth im easy i have all day. THks CJnod.gif

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It looks like the weather will be nice.

For those that have never attended an autocross before here are a few tips.

Bring sunscreen, a cooler with lots to drink a lawn chair and pack a lunch.
There is a concession stand there how ever they are a bit slow.
If you have special dietary needs it is best to bring it with you.

You will be asked to course work so bring a pair of shoes that will be comfortable to stand in on uneven grass.

If you have a SNELL 95 rated helmet bring it along. Motorcycle and DOT rated helmets are not allowed. Loaner helmets are available.

Clean out your car. Remove all loose items from the interior and boot.
Check you fluids and tire pressure and fuel.

Bring something to put numbers on your car (blue painters tape, dry erase marker, white shoe polish.).

See you on Sunday.

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Jack


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Just finished taking loose items out, vacuuming, inside/outside detail in time for it to rain. So Oblio is under his cover awaiting play time tomorrow...

Can't wait to see you all there!

Anyone leaving or going through Fredonia let me know if you want to caravan out. I'll be checking this and pms.

I plan on getting there at 8:00 so I will leave Fredonia around 6:30.

-- Edited by Mitch at 18:05, 2008-09-05

-- Edited by Mitch at 18:09, 2008-09-05

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looks like rain to me =(

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Does rain stop the event from happening or do we just have to be more cautious?

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Jack07734


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The event is on Sunday not Saturday.

Jack

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What your saying if it rains it will be on Sunday or did they cancel it already and make it for sunday????  Ill check this thread in the mornin before i leave. CJweirdface

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Wait what!??!!?

The website says sat. the 6th and your description says sat. so... it is Sunday? I don't want to miss it or drive out a day early.



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Jack07734 wrote:

GVC Chapter Driving Event
Autocross at BIMP - MINI Day!
Saturday, Sep 06, 2008
8:00am - 4:00pm

More details can be found by clicking at the link below.
http://www.gvc-bmwcca.org/events/eventview.aspx?EventID=36

smile.png Happy Motoring,
Jack

I think you're OK Mitch. Check the link from Jack's first post, unless there's been a change that isn't posted.


-- Edited by tedscar at 21:43, 2008-09-05

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So I am going tomorrow at 6:30am unless I hear different, if you are reading this and I am being dumb or missed some info, call me five-ate-five 455-9o0nine Thanks in advance, I will return the favor in beers, martinits, wine lemonade, fancy stale bottled water from some place I never heard of, what ever your preferred relaxation liquid is.

-- Edited by Mitch at 23:41, 2008-09-05

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Mitch.
       Im still going. If theres nobody there will make a run down to Letchworth or someplace. I have a mini and anyplace is a good place to be.CJbiggrin

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Sorry I'm an idiot.
The MINI day was on Saturday.

Jack

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I really wanted to go but....I'm a lazy twit.........but since it's my Birthday, I can not do whatever...... just because!!!  biggrin

But,

On the other hand, my tires are old, my brakes have 38,000 on them and I have a lil "clunk" which sounds like a CV joint that needs to be looked at soon.

I really had a great time last year but common sense with a shot of sloth is the way I roll.....baby!

Almost time to mount the Blizzacks.......cry


Go Bills,

Dave




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Charva wrote:

Almost time to mount the Blizzacks.......cry


NO, NO, say it ain't so!

I predict a beautiful fall with lots of fine Motoring days! (At least I hope so 'cuz I just got my MINI and I want to partake of some MINI adventures!




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Dumpnrun wrote:

I have a mini and anyplace is a good place to be.CJbiggrin


Though I've only had tedscar a week, I can certainly understand and agree with your logic, CJ. What a blast!



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Its ok Jack minor details will forgive ya.Iwould have gone both days anyway.So i went to mini day it was great. I met some new friends talk to alot of mini and non mini people. I took my Willoughby out on the track and had some fun i was the slowest time because Willoughby said not to beat me yet im still brand new and if you bring me home broke your wife will have your head on a platter.Other than that my daughter and i had a great time.
She took lots of pics and ill try to post them later.We also met Mitch and his parents they were great people.Looking forward to meeting some more of you at Letchworth.seeya CJ

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Hope this was a great time. Sounds like it from Dnr's description. I was really bummed not to be able to make it. I thought it would be a really great chance to get used to the feel of tedscar in some fun but challenging situations. Hope they repeat the event next year!

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Hey Everyone!!

It's lilcoopr aka Christina with the black and pink MINI from Toronto, Canada! I was able to meet a bunch of you on Saturday and I had a BLAST on the track! Thanks, Jack, for everything that day!! And thanks to the organizers for a great event!

The daughter of dumpnrun with the laser blue/silver Clubman was taking pictures (I'm sorry, I don't remember her name!). I'm just wondering where/when they'll be posted as I'm super excited to see what my MINI looks like zooming around :)


-- Edited by lilcoopr at 09:39, 2008-09-09

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