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faster,Tobias! · May 22nd, 2006, 02:05 AM

It's back! They started up two weeks ago, and I went out this past Friday for the slalom. The course this year is longer, slower and much more technical, but a blast nevertheless

. After getting 'lost' the first two runs (damn, there is a lot of cones out there!!) I finally figured it out, and with the invaluable help of my son from the passenger seat, progressively lowered my times each run. My best was 87 seconds, which I was happy given that the mean time was 90 and I started at 92, though the quickest of the evening was 82. The guy was like liquid through the cones

though I didn't note what he was driving other than it was Japanese.
There was a variety of cars out there including two Neons...oops, SRT 4's, and a Trans-Am of eighties vintage. If you want to see slow through the slalom you should have seen that T/A - his back-end hadn't finished coming through the one cone before his front-end was entering the next.
For $25, it is an evening of entertainment that can't be beat, and I strongly encourage other MINI drivers to come out and see what your car can really do - to boot, it gives you something to gauge your progress when there are other MINI's out and making time.
It can be a little intimidating if you haven't done it before, but you get over it quickly, and everyone down there seems to be helpful and encouraging. See you on Friday!!

AirGuitarChampion · May 22nd, 2006, 08:02 PM

Hey Tobias,

What time does it start on Friday?

xtremepsionic · May 22nd, 2006, 08:31 PM

You need a helmet too don't you?

faster,Tobias! · May 22nd, 2006, 09:48 PM

They start the tech inspections at 6.30pm, I believe, and yes, you need a helmet. They do rent them for $5, though I picked one up at Canadian Tire for $70 last year (who knows what heads the rentals have been on!)

RS3TURN · May 23rd, 2006, 12:24 AM

I've got 5 helmets. If anyone is heading down let me know and I'll show up with a few extras.

MRC2K6 · May 25th, 2006, 07:22 AM

So is anyone going on Friday? It's probably going to be raining, but you never know ...

I can't spend the time (too many last minute details for Sunday left to do) and my "slicks" would never pass inspection anyway.

But I wouldn't mind taking an hour off and coming out to watch. 2 years ago I went out and raced half a dozen times (I did the 1/4 mile as well), but last year I just went out and watched a few times and still enjoyed it. Fun to see all the different types of cars.

So if anyone's going ...

faster,Tobias! · May 25th, 2006, 09:14 AM

I'll be there.

SYZMTRS · May 25th, 2006, 04:13 PM

Weather permitting - I'll be there.
I do not own my own helmet - so if there is an extra rolling around, all the better.
Cheers.

Ferroequine · May 25th, 2006, 04:25 PM

So where do we go to watch?

faster,Tobias! · May 25th, 2006, 05:45 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MiniVee

So where do we go to watch?

Same place the cars go - bear right at the entrance to Race City. I do believe it is $5 for spectators.

Agentnelson · May 25th, 2006, 07:29 PM

Wow this sounds amazing. I hope the weather is good. I am going to try and make it. Anything special we need besides a helmet? My dirt bike helmet has a huge visor on it so it might look funny

Anyone ever spin out of control

RS3TURN · May 25th, 2006, 08:37 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Agentnelson

Wow this sounds amazing. I hope the weather is good. I am going to try and make it. Anything special we need besides a helmet? My dirt bike helmet has a huge visor on it so it might look funny

Anyone ever spin out of control

I've seen some spin outs in the past, but there have been very few incidents.

Also if anyone is interested the Rocky Mountain Rally is also this weekend.

http://www.bishop.ab.ca/CSCC/rocky/2006/spectate.htm

MINI Artist · May 25th, 2006, 09:03 PM

Cool If the weather holds I may have to bring my camera!
T

faster,Tobias! · May 25th, 2006, 11:25 PM

Though you can auto X in the rain the 'I can only go in a straight line' drag strip folks can't race, so they'll shut it all down.

zerofighter · May 26th, 2006, 08:10 AM

Speaking of AutoX, anyone know when there might be a lapping day on the full track?

RS3TURN · May 26th, 2006, 03:06 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by zerofighter

Speaking of AutoX, anyone know when there might be a lapping day on the full track?

This Saturday/Sunday....

Agentnelson · May 26th, 2006, 06:03 PM

So what's the chances with this weather tonight?

SYZMTRS · May 26th, 2006, 07:25 PM

According to the weather forecast - which is generally unreliable in the town - tonight is suppost to be cloudy with a high of 4 degrees and a dew point of 3 degrees. If that's the case it may be doable but the chances of them shutting down the event early is a possibility. I just need to save a little extra rubber for the MINI Run on Sunday!
Cheers.

Agentnelson · May 26th, 2006, 08:10 PM

So when do we make the call to go or not lol.

Ferroequine · May 26th, 2006, 11:48 PM

So looking outside, I'd guess we're hooped for tonight then?

May 22nd, 2006, 02:05 AM	#1
faster,Tobias! Fanatically Enthiusiastic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta Local Time: 01:48 PM Posts: 1,165 Offline	Race City 'Secret Street' - Calgary It's back! They started up two weeks ago, and I went out this past Friday for the slalom. The course this year is longer, slower and much more technical, but a blast nevertheless . After getting 'lost' the first two runs (damn, there is a lot of cones out there!!) I finally figured it out, and with the invaluable help of my son from the passenger seat, progressively lowered my times each run. My best was 87 seconds, which I was happy given that the mean time was 90 and I started at 92, though the quickest of the evening was 82. The guy was like liquid through the cones though I didn't note what he was driving other than it was Japanese. There was a variety of cars out there including two Neons...oops, SRT 4's, and a Trans-Am of eighties vintage. If you want to see slow through the slalom you should have seen that T/A - his back-end hadn't finished coming through the one cone before his front-end was entering the next. For $25, it is an evening of entertainment that can't be beat, and I strongly encourage other MINI drivers to come out and see what your car can really do - to boot, it gives you something to gauge your progress when there are other MINI's out and making time. It can be a little intimidating if you haven't done it before, but you get over it quickly, and everyone down there seems to be helpful and encouraging. See you on Friday!!

May 25th, 2006, 07:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
MRC2K6 drive drive drive ... Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Calgary Local Time: 02:48 PM Posts: 351 Offline	So is anyone going on Friday? It's probably going to be raining, but you never know ... I can't spend the time (too many last minute details for Sunday left to do) and my "slicks" would never pass inspection anyway. But I wouldn't mind taking an hour off and coming out to watch. 2 years ago I went out and raced half a dozen times (I did the 1/4 mile as well), but last year I just went out and watched a few times and still enjoyed it. Fun to see all the different types of cars. So if anyone's going ... Driving is Everything ... Anything else is just waiting around ...

May 25th, 2006, 04:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
Ferroequine Formerly known as MiniVee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Calgary Local Time: 01:48 PM Posts: 1,320 Offline	So where do we go to watch? www.MINICalgary.com

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Ferroequine Formerly known as MiniVee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Calgary Local Time: 01:48 PM Posts: 1,320 Offline	So looking outside, I'd guess we're hooped for tonight then? www.MINICalgary.com

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May 22nd, 2006, 08:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
AirGuitarChampion The Chuggernaught Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Calgary, AB Local Time: 02:48 PM Posts: 96 Offline	Hey Tobias, What time does it start on Friday?

May 22nd, 2006, 08:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
xtremepsionic Vroom! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta Local Time: 01:48 PM Posts: 1,036 Offline	You need a helmet too don't you?

May 22nd, 2006, 09:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
faster,Tobias! Fanatically Enthiusiastic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta Local Time: 01:48 PM Posts: 1,165 Offline	They start the tech inspections at 6.30pm, I believe, and yes, you need a helmet. They do rent them for $5, though I picked one up at Canadian Tire for $70 last year (who knows what heads the rentals have been on!)

May 23rd, 2006, 12:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
RS3TURN Shizzak ma blizzak? Join Date: Nov 2005 Local Time: 01:48 PM Posts: 415 Offline	I've got 5 helmets. If anyone is heading down let me know and I'll show up with a few extras.

May 25th, 2006, 09:14 AM	#7 (permalink)
faster,Tobias! Fanatically Enthiusiastic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta Local Time: 01:48 PM Posts: 1,165 Offline	I'll be there.

May 25th, 2006, 04:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
SYZMTRS Sean Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Calgary Local Time: 02:48 PM Posts: 59 Offline	Weather permitting - I'll be there. I do not own my own helmet - so if there is an extra rolling around, all the better. Cheers.

May 25th, 2006, 05:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
faster,Tobias! Fanatically Enthiusiastic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta Local Time: 01:48 PM Posts: 1,165 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MiniVee So where do we go to watch? Same place the cars go - bear right at the entrance to Race City. I do believe it is $5 for spectators.

May 25th, 2006, 07:29 PM	#11 (permalink)
Agentnelson JCW Convertable Join Date: May 2006 Location: Calgary Local Time: 02:48 PM Posts: 37 Offline	Wow this sounds amazing. I hope the weather is good. I am going to try and make it. Anything special we need besides a helmet? My dirt bike helmet has a huge visor on it so it might look funny Anyone ever spin out of control

May 25th, 2006, 08:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
RS3TURN Shizzak ma blizzak? Join Date: Nov 2005 Local Time: 01:48 PM Posts: 415 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Agentnelson Wow this sounds amazing. I hope the weather is good. I am going to try and make it. Anything special we need besides a helmet? My dirt bike helmet has a huge visor on it so it might look funny Anyone ever spin out of control I've seen some spin outs in the past, but there have been very few incidents. Also if anyone is interested the Rocky Mountain Rally is also this weekend. http://www.bishop.ab.ca/CSCC/rocky/2006/spectate.htm

May 25th, 2006, 09:03 PM	#13 (permalink)
MINI Artist MINI watercolour Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Calgary Alberta Local Time: 02:48 PM Posts: 256 Offline	Cool If the weather holds I may have to bring my camera! T

May 25th, 2006, 11:25 PM	#14 (permalink)
faster,Tobias! Fanatically Enthiusiastic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta Local Time: 01:48 PM Posts: 1,165 Offline	Though you can auto X in the rain the 'I can only go in a straight line' drag strip folks can't race, so they'll shut it all down.

May 26th, 2006, 08:10 AM	#15 (permalink)
zerofighter MINI no more Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Calgary, AB canada Local Time: 01:48 PM Posts: 129 Offline	Speaking of AutoX, anyone know when there might be a lapping day on the full track?

May 26th, 2006, 03:06 PM	#16 (permalink)
RS3TURN Shizzak ma blizzak? Join Date: Nov 2005 Local Time: 01:48 PM Posts: 415 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by zerofighter Speaking of AutoX, anyone know when there might be a lapping day on the full track? This Saturday/Sunday....

May 26th, 2006, 06:03 PM	#17 (permalink)
Agentnelson JCW Convertable Join Date: May 2006 Location: Calgary Local Time: 02:48 PM Posts: 37 Offline	So what's the chances with this weather tonight?

May 26th, 2006, 07:25 PM	#18 (permalink)
SYZMTRS Sean Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Calgary Local Time: 02:48 PM Posts: 59 Offline	According to the weather forecast - which is generally unreliable in the town - tonight is suppost to be cloudy with a high of 4 degrees and a dew point of 3 degrees. If that's the case it may be doable but the chances of them shutting down the event early is a possibility. I just need to save a little extra rubber for the MINI Run on Sunday! Cheers.

May 26th, 2006, 08:10 PM	#19 (permalink)
Agentnelson JCW Convertable Join Date: May 2006 Location: Calgary Local Time: 02:48 PM Posts: 37 Offline	So when do we make the call to go or not lol.

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