Mini Racing Day - MINI Cooper Forum

IgorTheHunchback · #1 (**permalink**) Nov 29th, 2002, 04:00 AM

Igor saw this and thought it looked fun

http://www.memorisethis.com/microsit...75&microId=211

Igor

craigb · #2 (**permalink**) Nov 29th, 2002, 02:28 PM

Looks fun but VERY expensive. Mind you I wouldn't let someone thrash my MINI round the track for double that!

uua · #3 (**permalink**) Nov 29th, 2002, 11:29 PM

Where are they getting the mini that goes 0-60 in five seconds? JCW claims 6 secs with all the mods. Liar liar....

Bilbo Baggins · #4 (**permalink**) Nov 30th, 2002, 12:33 AM

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Originally posted by uua
Where are they getting the mini that goes 0-60 in five seconds? JCW claims 6 secs with all the mods. Liar liar....

Yeah, I noticed that also. Very optimistic. Or is it wishful thinking?

Grinder · #5 (**permalink**) Nov 30th, 2002, 12:36 AM

Maybe they strapped a rocket to the back....ohhhh, good idea! Wire in a nice little JATO in the boot

Racer · #6 (**permalink**) Nov 30th, 2002, 12:46 AM

Remember JCW car et al have constraints of interiors / normal batteries treaded tyres etc etc etc .. As I have said many times before here even a midly tuned race car will be considerably faster than it's 'racer boy' road equivalent

I have no doubts you could get a stripped out slick shod S to 60 in five

CHD · #7 (**permalink**) Nov 30th, 2002, 03:45 AM

I'm thinking that going direct might be cheaper

Racer · #8 (**permalink**) Nov 30th, 2002, 04:55 AM

A general test day at most UK circuits wihtout instruction is on average £125 BUT you require a race licience to participate - With instruction is about £350 for a day but that is more like 4 or 5 20 minute sessions as oppossed to a couple

For those without race liciences there are two routes

1) Trackdays which again are about £125 with £20 per hour tuition
2) Obtain a race licience (you don't have to use it for racing about £125 for an ARDS course then you can paritcipate in any test anywhere

Of course all these option use your own car - If you want to drive someone elses you'll look at £500 p.d + for a days testing / trackday

You pays your money you takes your choice

Last alertanitive - find a friendly MINI2 member with a race prepped car and make an offer!?!?

dcfkan · #9 (**permalink**) Nov 30th, 2002, 08:41 AM

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Originally posted by Racer
Last alertanitive - find a friendly MINI2 member with a race prepped car and make an offer!?!?

You (or AndyW) taking bookings?

There had been mutterings of a MINI only track day next year, so keep an eye on MINI2 for any developments

DK

Racer · #10 (**permalink**) Nov 30th, 2002, 10:13 AM

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Originally posted by dcfkan

You (or AndyW) taking bookings?

There had been mutterings of a MINI only track day next year, so keep an eye on MINI2 for any developments

DK

DK - For the right money and person I'm happy to rent the car with me as Chaperon for the day

did I really say that!!

dcfkan · #11 (**permalink**) Nov 30th, 2002, 10:16 AM

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Originally posted by Racer
DK - For the right money and person I'm happy to rent the car with me as Chaperon for the day did I really say that!!

I guess you'll get more this way than to sell your body!

DK

Oh dear, I am in one of those silly mood again - better run before someone beats the c**p out of me!