GRAND PRIX FESTIVAL WATKINS GLEN NY 9/6/2013 MINI FEATURED MARK

buzz · Member

GRAND PRIX FESTIVAL WATKINS GLEN NY 9/6/2013 MINI FEATURED MARK

Ghost41893 · Member

do we get to drive around the track?

csnfoto · Member

Whose going to this?

67Morris · Member

I go every year. We usually camp by Seneca lodge. I was gonna bring my classic mini this year, but my plans have changed and the car is being sold. Anyway, it's a great event that everyone should try to attend.

I think we should be able to drive around the track between races.

csnfoto · Member

what year is your classic MINI any fotos?

67Morris · Member

1967... Here are some pics: http://s927.beta.photobucket.com/user/leon18_2010/library/Mini%20for%20sale

TheHossSauce · Member

MINI of Rochester will be the premier sponsor for the event!

csnfoto · Member

As of today, 4/25/13 there are 76 MINIs registered for the Marque!

Noble · Member

Is it to late to register ?

csnfoto · Member

Not to late and there are 77 MINIs registered.

-- Edited by csnfoto on Thursday 25th of April 2013 09:57:57 PM

csnfoto · Member

There are 89 MINIs signed up for this event! I met the person that had the #1 registration spot last week he is from Carlisle MINI in Pennsylvania!

yellowmininy · Obsessed (Taking the long-cut)

I got an email from Watkins Glen International today that they are offering a $35 weekend admission package, parade laps for Minis on Saturday, 9/7 staging starting around 4:30 pm, laps at 5:15 with a photoshoot at 7 pm. Is there any interest for this? :)

Mitch · Motorer

Sounds like a lot of fun! Do you know if the $35 is per car or per person? I am interested in the photo shoot and mini parade laps. My ability to do this will depend some on my unknown clinical schedule for school.

Stoney · Member

Greetings from Erie. We ordered our tickets in mid June at $45.00 a person. Tickets arrived last Friday. Driving up with another Erie Mini Friday afternoon. Staying in Painted Post. biggrin biggrin biggrin biggrin biggrin biggrin biggrin biggrin Do we qualify for anything else? blankstare

-- Edited by Stoney on Tuesday 20th of August 2013 05:20:40 PM

yellowmininy · Obsessed (Taking the long-cut)

The WGI offer says discounted weekend admission, infield access and parade laps for Minis on Saturday evening. I emailed the events coordinator to see if you'd need to be registered to participate in the parade laps (either through WGI or Mini of Rochester- not sure if these registrations are the same or through each organization). I'll let you know what I find out!

If I can go, it will probably be a short visit Saturday afternoon, just long enough to see a few Minis, and to finally take the blue Countryman over the railroad tracks! biggrin biggrin biggrin

Stoney · Member

Was at the Glen from about 3:30 Friday afternoon until 4:00 Saturday afternoon. Had a tremendous time, no surprise, and, believe it or not. GREAT WEATHER. Maybe only five drops of rain. Did not see anybody I knew but on Saturday did see a Mini with a New York "BAGPIPER" license plate.

There was a Mini tent in the town of Watkins Glen. Tried to enter Friday afternoon. Was challenged. Stated I owned a Mini for several years and presented my keys. I guess it was by invitation only. Hmmm!

Some pictures may follow.

DriverJohn · Newbie (Taking the short-cut)

For anyone interested in seeing what this event was all about, watch the video I took with a GoPro from the roof of my MINI! It was a BLAST. Obviously there was more to the weekend than just a couple laps for us MINIacs, but hey, this was my highlight!!!

Enjoy!

www.youtube.com/watch

-- Edited by DriverJohn on Monday 9th of September 2013 01:02:02 PM