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John Summerville · May 18th, 2003, 03:18 AM

There will be a Mini club trip from Richmond, Virginia to Virginia International Raceway, near Danville, for the Gold Cup Historic Car Races and car show on Saturday, June 7, 2003. There will be 8 races that day, featuring everything from Minis to formula cars, Corvettes and Ferraris, on the 3.27 mile road course. The Gold Cup car show will be held at the same time. The course is beautiful, and it should be an exciting and relaxing day. Bring your folding chairs and picnic lunches. We will leave from the Richmond area about 7:30 AM, stop at my house in Crewe, about 60 miles away, for buffet breakfast, and continue to VIR, arriving before noon for the car show and the races, that begin at about 1 PM and go until after 5 PM. Please RSVP so we will know how many people to expect and will prepare enough breakfast for everyone. I will forward further information, including a race schedule, upon receipt of your RSVP. Check out the website www.virclub.com to view photos of the track and information about the races. This event is open to anyone from Virginia or anywhere else who wants to come. Feel free to join us there is you wish to travel separately.
John Summerville
804-560-0686
804-330-2150 (w)

AprilWhine · May 18th, 2003, 05:49 AM

Hi John, this sounds like a very good outing. Please add two to the list, both Jim and me.

Where is the meeting spot in Richmond?

sdmidget · May 18th, 2003, 05:58 AM

Hmmmm.....

Vintage races at Watkins Glen (NY) the same weekend!

what to do???

chiph · May 18th, 2003, 06:26 AM

John -
I'll be seeing you at VIR, but won't be caravanning with you (I'm coming from Raleigh).

Chip H.

John Summerville · May 18th, 2003, 07:48 AM

I believe the Mini group from Flow Mini is going to this event. They are planning on meeting us there. Don't know if you are going with them or by yourself, but I believe they also have a breakfast planned. They will probably have many more Minis than we do.
John

MINIMiller · May 18th, 2003, 11:10 AM

John,
Please count 2 more, Carolyn and Jonathan Miller. We will join the caravan in Richmond and enjoy your hospitality as well

mininc · May 18th, 2003, 11:13 PM

Does anyone have information about the group going to VIR from Flow MINI?

Is anyone going from the Charlotte area?

Thanks, sounds like a great event.

VAmini · May 19th, 2003, 02:25 AM

Just got some free tickets for this event, so I'll be meeting you all at VIR (coming from the west).

As far as the Flow MINI group, I haven't heard anything about them. They did have a rally last weekend that ended at VIR for some races, so perhaps that is causing some confusion...

AprilWhine · May 19th, 2003, 03:04 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by obehave
Aprilwhine, is there any way to link this into the Mid-Atlantic as well just so it get s good coverage?

I can post it to the Yahoo group.

AprilWhine · May 19th, 2003, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by obehave
Oh yea! That's even better.

Done!

I've also added it to the MINI2 events calendar.

MINIMiller · Jun 3rd, 2003, 08:27 PM

It has been very quiet around this thread. Can we get a roll call?

Jonathan & Carolyn (MM&MP) will be attending

AprilWhine · Jun 3rd, 2003, 09:20 PM

I'm not going to be able to attend this after all. The fuzzy one and I are in the process of changing homes. Sorry, we'll miss all of you!

MoonPie · Jun 3rd, 2003, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by obehave
I just checked and this appears to be about a 4.5 hour drive from the Peninsula. That's longer than I'd hoped.
Anybody know for sure?
Thanks

Oh come on now, don't start acting "old" now!

this is going to be fun, AW, sorry you and fuzzy one arent' going to make it.

sdmidget · Jun 3rd, 2003, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by obehave
I just checked and this appears to be about a 4.5 hour drive from the Peninsula. That's longer than I'd hoped.
Anybody know for sure?
Thanks

Is that 4.5 hours Mapquest time or 4.5 hours Cooper S time??

John Summerville · Jun 3rd, 2003, 11:36 PM

Hope we still have some attendees for this event. Should be nice - possible rain, but more like occasional showers rather than continuous rain of last Saturday.
The track is about 2.5 hours from Richmond, but it is a straight shot at 60 mph down 360. I guess that might be 3.5 hours or so from Norfolk area.
Meeting spot in the Barnes and Noble parking lot in south Richmond, across from Chesterfield Towne Center. If coming from out of town, take the Powhite Expressway across the river, through the toll booth, third exit is route 60 (Midlothian Turnpike). Take that west a couple miles to Chesterfield Towne Center at the corner of Courthouse/Huguenot Road (Courthouse to the left, Huguenot to the right). Turn right at the light, one block to the Barnes and Noble, across from Hooters.
7:30 AM Saturday, June 7, just to be clear.
I will distribute maps, schedules, etc. at that point. Send a note or call me at 804-560-0686 if you haven't already confirmed in case you are late, so we won't leave without you.
I will be there either with an electric blue Mini S, or a silver Maserati Bora if the wife takes the Mini separately. Be sure to order your tickets early at www.virclub.com to save $5 (only $15 per person that way). Should have a nice breakfast prepared about an hour away, directly on the way. See you there. I've got room at my house in Crewe for two couples if you are coming from far away and need someplace to stay on Saturday night on the way back. The house is undergoing renovation and I hope you don't mind scaffolding (on the outside only).
Send a message if you need any more information.
John

MINIMiller · Jun 4th, 2003, 03:58 AM

Bora !!! I'll ride down with you

VAmini · Jun 4th, 2003, 05:19 AM

I'm still planning on meeting you all at VIR.

John, do you have an ETA for getting to the racetrack? I don't really have a schedule of events and am not sure what time things will get started there...

MoonPie · Jun 4th, 2003, 05:57 AM

Okay, making MMiller get up uber early Wed - Fri for work so we can head down to our favorite haunt in Richmond for dindin.

Can't wait to see the races, thanks for setting this up John S.

Obehave, glad you can make it after all!

chiph · Jun 5th, 2003, 03:24 AM

Weather.com says 30% chance of rain, so I'll take those odds. See you all there -- Dad will be riding with me, and I might have a couple of friends come along in a 5-series.

I don't know if we can get group parking, but how about we meet at the picnic barn (just up the hill from the south paddock) at 11am-ish? Or is that too early?

Chip H.

chiph · Jun 5th, 2003, 03:26 AM

Oh, don't forget to buy your tickets for the lunch-time track tour before 11 -- they're $25, and go towards the Children's Miracle Network charity.

I've done this before, and it's pretty easy - speeds of about 85-90mph on the straights, slower through the curves (much slower around the oak tree!). You're behind a pace car, and there's no passing, so it's very safe (and lots of fun!).

Chip H.

May 18th, 2003, 03:18 AM	#1
John Summerville MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2003 Location: Midlothian, Virginia Local Time: 09:42 PM Posts: 8 Offline	Historic Races at Virginia Intl Raceway, June 7 There will be a Mini club trip from Richmond, Virginia to Virginia International Raceway, near Danville, for the Gold Cup Historic Car Races and car show on Saturday, June 7, 2003. There will be 8 races that day, featuring everything from Minis to formula cars, Corvettes and Ferraris, on the 3.27 mile road course. The Gold Cup car show will be held at the same time. The course is beautiful, and it should be an exciting and relaxing day. Bring your folding chairs and picnic lunches. We will leave from the Richmond area about 7:30 AM, stop at my house in Crewe, about 60 miles away, for buffet breakfast, and continue to VIR, arriving before noon for the car show and the races, that begin at about 1 PM and go until after 5 PM. Please RSVP so we will know how many people to expect and will prepare enough breakfast for everyone. I will forward further information, including a race schedule, upon receipt of your RSVP. Check out the website www.virclub.com to view photos of the track and information about the races. This event is open to anyone from Virginia or anywhere else who wants to come. Feel free to join us there is you wish to travel separately. John Summerville 804-560-0686 804-330-2150 (w)

May 18th, 2003, 05:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Black Hills S Dakota Local Time: 08:42 PM Posts: 16,791 Offline	Hi John, this sounds like a very good outing. Please add two to the list, both Jim and me. Where is the meeting spot in Richmond? Global Moderator

May 18th, 2003, 05:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
sdmidget MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Lancaster, PA (USA) Local Time: 09:42 PM Posts: 931 Offline	Hmmmm..... Vintage races at Watkins Glen (NY) the same weekend! what to do??? 2002 BRG/W [BRidGet] traded in on 2005 Jet Black/White/White Cooper [?name?] 2005 #1 wrecked by SUV on 6/03/05 2005 Jet Black/White/White Cooper (2005 #2) [?name?] picked up on 6/24/05

May 18th, 2003, 06:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
chiph Spectator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC Local Time: 10:42 PM Posts: 1,574 Offline	John - I'll be seeing you at VIR, but won't be caravanning with you (I'm coming from Raleigh). Chip H. ex-MINI Cooper S owner and all around good-guy

May 18th, 2003, 11:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
MINIMiller Sham's apprentice Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Northern Virginia Local Time: 10:42 PM Posts: 741 Offline	John, Please count 2 more, Carolyn and Jonathan Miller. We will join the caravan in Richmond and enjoy your hospitality as well Picked up 12 July 2002. 69,000 rev happy miles Autocrossing in G Stock this year!!!

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May 18th, 2003, 07:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
John Summerville MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2003 Location: Midlothian, Virginia Local Time: 09:42 PM Posts: 8 Offline	I believe the Mini group from Flow Mini is going to this event. They are planning on meeting us there. Don't know if you are going with them or by yourself, but I believe they also have a breakfast planned. They will probably have many more Minis than we do. John

May 18th, 2003, 11:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
mininc MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Charlotte, NC Local Time: 10:42 PM Posts: 167 Offline	Does anyone have information about the group going to VIR from Flow MINI? Is anyone going from the Charlotte area? Thanks, sounds like a great event.

May 19th, 2003, 02:25 AM	#8 (permalink)
VAmini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: virginia Local Time: 09:42 PM Posts: 120 Offline	Just got some free tickets for this event, so I'll be meeting you all at VIR (coming from the west). As far as the Flow MINI group, I haven't heard anything about them. They did have a rally last weekend that ended at VIR for some races, so perhaps that is causing some confusion... '03 Cooper PS/B with sport, premium packages, xenons, CVT, red leather interior

May 19th, 2003, 03:04 AM	#9 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Black Hills S Dakota Local Time: 08:42 PM Posts: 16,791 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by obehave Aprilwhine, is there any way to link this into the Mid-Atlantic as well just so it get s good coverage? I can post it to the Yahoo group. Global Moderator

May 19th, 2003, 07:26 AM	#10 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Black Hills S Dakota Local Time: 08:42 PM Posts: 16,791 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by obehave Oh yea! That's even better. Done! I've also added it to the MINI2 events calendar. Global Moderator

Jun 3rd, 2003, 08:27 PM	#11 (permalink)
MINIMiller Sham's apprentice Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Northern Virginia Local Time: 10:42 PM Posts: 741 Offline	Bump It has been very quiet around this thread. Can we get a roll call? Jonathan & Carolyn (MM&MP) will be attending Picked up 12 July 2002. 69,000 rev happy miles Autocrossing in G Stock this year!!!

Jun 3rd, 2003, 09:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Black Hills S Dakota Local Time: 08:42 PM Posts: 16,791 Offline	I'm not going to be able to attend this after all. The fuzzy one and I are in the process of changing homes. Sorry, we'll miss all of you! Global Moderator

Jun 3rd, 2003, 10:13 PM	#13 (permalink)
MoonPie RedUn's Manicurist ;-þ Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northern VA Local Time: 10:42 PM Posts: 16,147 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by obehave I just checked and this appears to be about a 4.5 hour drive from the Peninsula. That's longer than I'd hoped. Anybody know for sure? Thanks Oh come on now, don't start acting "old" now! this is going to be fun, AW, sorry you and fuzzy one arent' going to make it.

Jun 3rd, 2003, 11:17 PM	#14 (permalink)
sdmidget MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Lancaster, PA (USA) Local Time: 09:42 PM Posts: 931 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by obehave I just checked and this appears to be about a 4.5 hour drive from the Peninsula. That's longer than I'd hoped. Anybody know for sure? Thanks Is that 4.5 hours Mapquest time or 4.5 hours Cooper S time?? 2002 BRG/W [BRidGet] traded in on 2005 Jet Black/White/White Cooper [?name?] 2005 #1 wrecked by SUV on 6/03/05 2005 Jet Black/White/White Cooper (2005 #2) [?name?] picked up on 6/24/05

Jun 3rd, 2003, 11:36 PM	#15 (permalink)
John Summerville MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2003 Location: Midlothian, Virginia Local Time: 09:42 PM Posts: 8 Offline	VIR trip June 7 (Saturday) Hope we still have some attendees for this event. Should be nice - possible rain, but more like occasional showers rather than continuous rain of last Saturday. The track is about 2.5 hours from Richmond, but it is a straight shot at 60 mph down 360. I guess that might be 3.5 hours or so from Norfolk area. Meeting spot in the Barnes and Noble parking lot in south Richmond, across from Chesterfield Towne Center. If coming from out of town, take the Powhite Expressway across the river, through the toll booth, third exit is route 60 (Midlothian Turnpike). Take that west a couple miles to Chesterfield Towne Center at the corner of Courthouse/Huguenot Road (Courthouse to the left, Huguenot to the right). Turn right at the light, one block to the Barnes and Noble, across from Hooters. 7:30 AM Saturday, June 7, just to be clear. I will distribute maps, schedules, etc. at that point. Send a note or call me at 804-560-0686 if you haven't already confirmed in case you are late, so we won't leave without you. I will be there either with an electric blue Mini S, or a silver Maserati Bora if the wife takes the Mini separately. Be sure to order your tickets early at www.virclub.com to save $5 (only $15 per person that way). Should have a nice breakfast prepared about an hour away, directly on the way. See you there. I've got room at my house in Crewe for two couples if you are coming from far away and need someplace to stay on Saturday night on the way back. The house is undergoing renovation and I hope you don't mind scaffolding (on the outside only). Send a message if you need any more information. John

Jun 4th, 2003, 03:58 AM	#16 (permalink)
MINIMiller Sham's apprentice Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Northern Virginia Local Time: 10:42 PM Posts: 741 Offline	Bora !!! I'll ride down with you Picked up 12 July 2002. 69,000 rev happy miles Autocrossing in G Stock this year!!!

Jun 4th, 2003, 05:19 AM	#17 (permalink)
VAmini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: virginia Local Time: 09:42 PM Posts: 120 Offline	I'm still planning on meeting you all at VIR. John, do you have an ETA for getting to the racetrack? I don't really have a schedule of events and am not sure what time things will get started there... '03 Cooper PS/B with sport, premium packages, xenons, CVT, red leather interior

Jun 4th, 2003, 05:57 AM	#18 (permalink)
MoonPie RedUn's Manicurist ;-þ Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northern VA Local Time: 10:42 PM Posts: 16,147 Offline	Okay, making MMiller get up uber early Wed - Fri for work so we can head down to our favorite haunt in Richmond for dindin. Can't wait to see the races, thanks for setting this up John S. Obehave, glad you can make it after all! Last edited by MoonPie : Jun 4th, 2003 at 06:09 AM.

Jun 5th, 2003, 03:24 AM	#19 (permalink)
chiph Spectator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC Local Time: 10:42 PM Posts: 1,574 Offline	Weather.com says 30% chance of rain, so I'll take those odds. See you all there -- Dad will be riding with me, and I might have a couple of friends come along in a 5-series. I don't know if we can get group parking, but how about we meet at the picnic barn (just up the hill from the south paddock) at 11am-ish? Or is that too early? Chip H. ex-MINI Cooper S owner and all around good-guy

Jun 5th, 2003, 03:26 AM	#20 (permalink)
chiph Spectator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC Local Time: 10:42 PM Posts: 1,574 Offline	Oh, don't forget to buy your tickets for the lunch-time track tour before 11 -- they're $25, and go towards the Children's Miracle Network charity. I've done this before, and it's pretty easy - speeds of about 85-90mph on the straights, slower through the curves (much slower around the oak tree!). You're behind a pace car, and there's no passing, so it's very safe (and lots of fun!). Chip H. ex-MINI Cooper S owner and all around good-guy

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