[s4matt]

I am delighted to announce car T12 Mini Cooper S
With Matthew Freeburn driving
and Matthew Twyble navigating

Has Blitzed the field in the touring class of the East Coast Classic
which finished last night.

RESULTS

1. Ferrari F355 Berlinetta(modified and very good driver)
2. Mini Cooper S (Standard and nervous navigator)
3. Ferrari 550 Marinello
3= Bmw M3

What a great 5 days of driving and socialising

Approx 40 seconds between the top 5 places after 1800??kms

Rear tyres on Eastern Creek melted after 5 laps
Need to know what to replace them with. Suggestions Please
and it wont be the runflats

I even got to drive a Ferrari(Back from the Pub).
If I win Lotto the mini will definantly remain my wifes car
What a machine.What a noise!!!!!!!!

1 destroyed ALFA written off & 2 other minor accidents
The mini earnt HUGE respect from the other driversand in most stages
it was 1- 3 seconds off the pace
Mental Note (need works kit)

1 old mini in the event quite quick and modified

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Seeing a mid engined Renault 5 Turbo Rally car in full flight( he one the classics division by a long way)

Enjoying John Goss company in a new JAGUAR
I can now say Ive beaten a 2 times Bathurst winner

Getting a lesson from Tony Quinns V.I.P. petfoods porsche on how to drive( he one the event overall) followed by 2 Evo 6s and WRX? andNissan GTR and then a very fast Datsun 240Z 1973 model.

LOWLIGHTS

The alfa being written off No injuries however

NO OTHER MINIS TO COMPETE WITH.

Before you say next year
think about the NSW Dutton Rally next month
It is designed for driver and co driver
I will probably enter my recently aqquired
1993 Lancia Delta Integale Evo 1
If I can work out how to lower my seat as I am too tall with helmet to fit.

I have hundeds of Photos of the event which if I can work out how to post
here after I catch up on work I will do
See you on the September Dive Day

Matthew Freeburn

[robbo mcs]

Hi,

Congratulations! Absolutely awesome result.

I was following the results on the internet, and was amazed by the performance of the mini.

What is the difference between the "touring" category and the "modern" category. Two Evos in the modern category were driven by guys from the BMW club (Martin Higgins and Keith Wannop) and both did extremely well. Other people I know in a Lotus (Williamson/Ready) and Porsche (Searly/Greaves) didn't seem to be doing so well, but I haven't seen the final results.

In your class is it a full on timed race, or are there points for navigation, regularity etc?

I would appreciate any tips, and would love to enter one of these events. Where and when is the Dutton rally? I was also thinking of the trading post grand prix rally.

Once again, congratulations, and thanks for spanking some supercars and earning our car the respect it deserves

Robbo

[swamos]

HAHAHAHAHA Thats bloody great

We can assure you that the works kit will help you beat all the ferrari's

Great report, and congratulations

[kenhenry]

Quote: Originally Posted by swamos

HAHAHAHAHA Thats bloody great

We can assure you that the works kit will help you beat all the ferrari's

Great report, and congratulations

Yes, we know by experience that the works kit will, depending on the driver and the surprise factor, definitely take out a 355 Spyder.

I just wonder if the surprise factor will last the whole 1800km.

Congratulations.

[eltel]

Excellent result. Congratulations.

Go MINI.

[FLiPSiDE]

thats AWESOME!

congrats dude

Tim told us about the Lancia.. i want a looksee pleeeeeese

[Mike Clarke]

Great result Matt, well done.
Looking forward to the pics.

[IML337]

This is as much a testament to the capabilities of the Cooper S as it is to your driving skills, Matt. Congratulations on a superb effort

Whats the difference between the "touring" and "modern" classes?

Tim

[s4matt]

Quote: Originally Posted by IML337

This is as much a testament to the capabilities of the Cooper S as it is to your driving skills, Matt. Congratulations on a superb effort

Whats the difference between the "touring" and "modern" classes?

Tim

Touring is for standard cars
Competition is full roll cage fire suit FAI rules
ie lots of money
Target times are set in touring to reduce speed in dangerous sections
But basically you drive as fast as you can without killing yourself on closed bitumen roads ie Targa Tasmania style
YIPEE
MF

[warped]

Absolutely fantastic result well done Matt!!! Like Tim said, having the right car is pointless unless you have someone to drive it appropriately Obviously I pity the navigator

If 5 days of driving like a maniac only cost you a set of rear tyres I'm extremely impressed

[CanberraCooperS]

Well done guys.. i am highly impressed.
I have raced my mini as well and know what it is capable of.
In my mind i still cant find a car for the price that has the outright handling and performance of the MCS.

Can be quiet embarrasing for all these "so called Sports cars" owners to see a 45k brand new car whipping there butts...

Again well done and hope to see some pics.

[CanberraCooperS]

if you are a Autospeed member they have a good write up on street legal grooved slicks... have a look
http://www.autospeed.com/cms/A_1883/article.html

if your not a member call dunlop they have a new range of grooved slick that are dot rated for street usage

[Smurfn]

Excellent result. I am sure you enjoyed the race, but the drive in the Ferrari must have been fun too, did you get to test it's limits?

[AussieMini]

Love the fact you beat a Ferrari! Great work!

[Mini2v]

Matt, Well done to both of you, i followed your progress via the result sheets posted on the East Coast website and was mightily impressed with your performances in each special stage, very inspiring. As others have posted, its takes a great car and agreat driver, well done.

What was it like around Mt Panorama?

Vic

[cityclinic]

Sensational result Matt. I was checking the results with an old stager, Blair Hayden who campaigns a very quick Jag in the Targa. Blair passes his regards and looks forward to a chat when we meet at his pub (Lord Nelson) for breakfast before the Sept Drive.

For those who follow the Targa, Blair is having a lunch for some of the Targa competitors at the Nelson next Sunday (Sept 14). All motoring enthusiasts are welcome. Contact The Lord Nelson on 92514044 to book a seat.

[nal633]

Outstanding!!..Matt. What a great result & must have been huge FUN for you. Thanks for flying the MINI flag.

Hope to catch up with you & pics @Sept drive.