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RllyDrvrIX


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You got it and no, no helmets is what I understand.

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Gonna sit this one out, gang, but have a great time. Be careful out there!

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I've gotta work on Saturday.  I really hate missing going with you guys.  I may go down on Sunday.



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Correct Dale, no helmets required.



-- Edited by jrbond007 on Tuesday 29th of March 2011 08:27:27 PM

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and 55 isn't the top speed ;)



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True, the pace vehicles seem to go a little faster with the clubs.

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jrbond007 wrote:

True, the pace vehicles seem to go a little faster with the clubs.


Huge grin!

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I'd like to say hello!

I just purchased my first MINI about 3 weeks ago and would love to meet some other MINI owners. It's an '06 MCS. I'm still learning about it but it looks like the previous owner did put a few mods on it. It's a very understated looking dark silver (no stripes and all parts the same color) and I am having a blast driving this car. I no longer mind when my wife says she forgot something at the store and I need to go there again.

I live in Webster and would like to join you for this event if I may. My wife and daughter would be coming with me. Is the track run sedate enough for a co-pilot and back seat passenger? I have zero track experience.

Just wish I knew how much fun these cars were years ago.

Joe A



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Joe, you'll be fine with two co-pilots. The laps are "paced" at 55 mph, and if that's how fast you truly want to go, then stay behind the pace car or at the end of the group. If you want to go a little faster, my trick is to get in the middle, let the group in front of you gain some ground, and then GUN IT!!!

Oh, and welcome to the club!  We live in Walworth, just south of Webster.



-- Edited by PepperMINI on Friday 1st of April 2011 12:00:35 PM

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Welcome Joe!

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Joe, welcome!  2 years ago I took my wife son & daughter to opening day.  They were all fine.  Last year it was just me an my son.  He loves it.



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Joe, I to just joined and bought a MCS Eclipse gray last week, absolutely amazing car, mine has flat black wheels.

We"ll cya at the track

 

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Welcome Joe!

Oh and I may have to back out of this trip. The engineers found a few things wrong with our project at UB, so I may not have a free Saturday for a while. So put me down as a maybe now please.

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Thanks for the greetings and encouragement folks!

Rob, please put me down for 1 run and include my family of 3 for the Rooster.

Looking forward to meeting you all,

Joe A.



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UPDATE: We're leaning towards a yes, but I have to get the snows off and an oil change (on top of my crazy work schedule and taking care of my horsie) before then...ARG!

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I'm in! I plan on meeting you all at the Lancaster CC and motoring from there. Now, where do I pay/sign up? I am planning in the two sets, free third.



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You pay @ the entrance gate when we get there.

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Awesome.

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motoron7423 wrote:

Awesome.


motoron7423, welcome!

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Dale how did you get your mini avatar?

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motoron7423 wrote:

Dale how did you get your mini avatar?

 you have an email.

 



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This year may be my last to Drive the Glen in our MINI.

 As some people know I boondock in the Ca deseert winters in an RV ( I'm arthritic)(w/ no water/electricity)). There I got the 4x4 bug and I've found 4-wheeling - so cool in the desert areas. So I'm going to try and sell our '05 MCS w/~20,000 miles(<3000/year) no winters/ hardly any rain (top down 95% of time)/garaged / brand new tires (Toyo's) & loaded w/ options (not navigation).

  Selling for a better off-road Jeep Wrangler (2012)($34K). Anyone interested in our Sweet MINI call:

585- 347-4288 Tom and Janis Edelman

1140 Wall Rd Webster 14580

Mini Color: Metalic Gray ( $400+ upgrade), all Leather heated seats ( $1700) +++

New Mini Price like ours is: ~ $36,000

'05 Retail Just over $30K + paid $600 over retail

Trade In: ~ $15,800 -(this way I will not have to pay taxes on diference from Jeeps cost)

Asking: $19,500 for a very nice Mini Cooper



-- Edited by Tom E on Thursday 7th of April 2011 08:21:39 AM

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It is a blast!

 

Unfortunately, we will not be able to make it this year no

 

On the other hand, I will be launching rockets all day with a bunch of young scientist types, so I will be having great fun! smile

But I really will miss Opening Day. cry

 

-Dan & Katrina

 

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As long as the weather is good we'll see you at the track. Is anyone coming from the Corning/HHDS/Elmira area?  We won't be able to do the Rooster, I have to work in the afternoon/evening.



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I am a new member and just purchased my first conv mini from Towne Mini (great dealer by the way) and lovin it.  I/We will be coming to the opening day at Watkins Glen and are coming from Williamsville, NY.  So we will leave weeeee early in the AM to make it there to ride around the track.  It looks like we will want to do 2 trips around the track.  My husband and I are in discussing on who gets to go first!  I may have to flip him for it.  We are way too excited.  



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mmora818  run=3 and Rooster=3 biggrin



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mmora818 wrote:

mmora818  run=3 and Rooster=3 biggrin


A group of us are leaving from Lancaster Country Club and caravanning. Join us! See a few posts back for the time (I forget)...

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Thx.  We are actually leaving on Fri night and staying at a near by KOA - making a whole weekend trip out of it and hope to bring home lots of wine while we are at it.

 



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So sorry we cannot make this event. We will be at a funeral in Pennsylvania. disbelief

Best of luck to all who run it!

-Tara

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Okay, long-range weather is not our friend at the moment.

Is this a rain-or-shine event?

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