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rich · Jan 16th, 2002, 08:23 PM

Passing thru Sydney airport this morning I was pleased to see a MINI Cooper on show, prepped for the Celebrity race at next month's GP in Melbourne

It's Red/White w/ black & white check striping on roof, doors & bonnet plus a small Aussie flag on roof. Wheels are white 17" S-Spokes. Looked

!

Sorry... No camera. Next time maybe

rich · Jan 18th, 2002, 02:49 AM

You can see the car at the homepage of official MINI Aus website:

https://mini.com.au/scripts/mini2.asp

Sweet

Garry · Jan 18th, 2002, 04:21 AM

Whar will happen to the MINI race cars after the race?

Celebrities are not often known for their driving skills...

An ad for the Melbourne Age:

"Pre-loved MINI, genuine 200 miles only, weekend use, chili red, sports exhaust, fire extinguisher, good condition but has suffered some parking damage, beat the dealer waiting lists. $39,990 firm."

eltel · Jan 19th, 2002, 04:40 AM

My OZ dealer told me on Friday that the Grand Prix Celebrity Challenge cars will be LHD (not RHD) Cooper Works models. That means that they will not be test driven post GP, nor sold on after the event, (except to racing teams perhaps?).

Has anyone taken up BMW/MINI's offer to the 3 day (AUS$2500) package at the GP? I was hoping that MINI orders would get in free, still I think that it is great that we got invited, as BMW reserves those invites to BMW owners, something that we are not! Therefore BMW Head Office consider us to be BMW owners, and that gives me a warm feeling, especially considering the 'faults' issues.

eltel

rich · Jan 20th, 2002, 04:24 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by eltel
Has anyone taken up BMW/MINI's offer to the 3 day (AUS$2500) package at the GP?

No, but if you fly Qantas & register online for the competition, you can get in as a wildcard to the celeb race as a prize

Quote:

Originally posted by eltel
? I was hoping that MINI orders would get in free

Yeah, right! Probably get in free if you put up the $$$ for a new 7 though... Someone's got to pretend it looks pretty

BTW I put this in the wrong Forum by mistake - Sorry people

Maybe a kindly Moderator could shift it to Cooper or GD

Garry · Jan 20th, 2002, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by eltel
My OZ dealer told me on Friday that the Grand Prix Celebrity Challenge cars will be LHD (not RHD) Cooper Works models. That means that they will not be test driven post GP, nor sold on after the event, (except to racing teams perhaps?).

Has anyone taken up BMW/MINI's offer to the 3 day (AUS$2500) package at the GP? I was hoping that MINI orders would get in free, still I think that it is great that we got invited, as BMW reserves those invites to BMW owners, something that we are not! Therefore BMW Head Office consider us to be BMW owners, and that gives me a warm feeling, especially considering the 'faults' issues.

eltel

Maybe they will be sold in the US? As racers?

My MINI is fault free and drives straight.

BTW, like your flag!

Cheers

eltel · Jan 20th, 2002, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Garry

BTW, like your flag!

Cheers

Gary, I was messing around with avitars and I like yours so much, that I thought I'd try it. I'll remove it if you ask.

I'm proud of our flag, it's great to see it on this site.

Regards, eltel

Garry · Jan 21st, 2002, 03:40 AM

Keep using it! I hope it becomes the banner/avatar for all Aussie members!

It sure is the lucky country, the MINIs are cheaper there due to the lower tax. Sigh.

My MINI cheers me up on rainy, wet, damp, dreary days like today...

Cheers!

eltel · Jan 21st, 2002, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Garry
Keep using it! I hope it becomes the banner/avatar for all Aussie members!

It sure is the lucky country, the MINIs are cheaper there due to the lower tax. Sigh.

My MINI cheers me up on rainy, wet, damp, dreary days like today...

Cheers!

Thanks Gary, I'll fly it proudly.

So glad that you're happy with your Cooper. We haven't even driven one yet, and may not do so for at least another month. The wait is absolutely killing us down here.

Regards, eltel

AndyW · Jan 30th, 2002, 01:48 PM

The Australian F1 site has a bit on the Celebrity Race here if anyone's interested.

Apparently the cast of Neighbours, Home & Away, Clive James, Dame Edna, Kylie & Jason, Rolf Harris and Skippy are all taking part

Andy

smiffy · Jan 30th, 2002, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by TVRman
The Australian F1 site has a bit on the Celebrity Race here if anyone's interested.

Apparently the cast of Neighbours, Home & Away, Clive James, Dame Edna, Kylie & Jason, Rolf Harris and Skippy are all taking part

Andy

What about STEFAN DENNIS(aka Paul on Neighbours)

Silver Surfer · Feb 12th, 2002, 01:47 PM

my dealer told me about this race a couple of weeks ago

and guess what

all the car's are scrapped after the race

crushed !!!!!!!!!!!!

as they are not road legal and the dealer thinks that some of them might be rejects mabey some of the forums members
cars

This is what he told me how true it is i do not know

Racer · Feb 12th, 2002, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Silver Surfer
my dealer told me about this race a couple of weeks ago

and guess what

all the car's are scrapped after the race

crushed !!!!!!!!!!!!

as they are not road legal and the dealer thinks that some of them might be rejects mabey some of the forums members
cars

This is what he told me how true it is i do not know

I shouldn't think JCW will thank your dealer for suggesting that ! - As far as I know they are fairly similar to JCW Club Sport

TVRMans actually seen one before they were shipped at JCW - they may be crushing them but they certainly weren't rejects !

As for being road legal - well that depends on if your in Aus or UK

Jan 16th, 2002, 08:23 PM	#1
rich MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 10:12 PM Posts: 1,586 Offline	Race MINI in Oz Passing thru Sydney airport this morning I was pleased to see a MINI Cooper on show, prepped for the Celebrity race at next month's GP in Melbourne It's Red/White w/ black & white check striping on roof, doors & bonnet plus a small Aussie flag on roof. Wheels are white 17" S-Spokes. Looked ! Sorry... No camera. Next time maybe

Jan 18th, 2002, 04:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
Garry MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bristol, UK Local Time: 12:12 PM Posts: 213 Offline	Second Hand Race Cars? Whar will happen to the MINI race cars after the race? Celebrities are not often known for their driving skills... An ad for the Melbourne Age: "Pre-loved MINI, genuine 200 miles only, weekend use, chili red, sports exhaust, fire extinguisher, good condition but has suffered some parking damage, beat the dealer waiting lists. $39,990 firm." Cooper Delivered 11 Jan 02 - Chili red with white roof, sunroof, chili, 17" wheels, trip, ASC, radio boost & CD stack, alarm, climate control

Jan 20th, 2002, 10:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
Garry MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bristol, UK Local Time: 12:12 PM Posts: 213 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by eltel My OZ dealer told me on Friday that the Grand Prix Celebrity Challenge cars will be LHD (not RHD) Cooper Works models. That means that they will not be test driven post GP, nor sold on after the event, (except to racing teams perhaps?). Has anyone taken up BMW/MINI's offer to the 3 day (AUS$2500) package at the GP? I was hoping that MINI orders would get in free, still I think that it is great that we got invited, as BMW reserves those invites to BMW owners, something that we are not! Therefore BMW Head Office consider us to be BMW owners, and that gives me a warm feeling, especially considering the 'faults' issues. eltel Maybe they will be sold in the US? As racers? My MINI is fault free and drives straight. BTW, like your flag! Cheers Cooper Delivered 11 Jan 02 - Chili red with white roof, sunroof, chili, 17" wheels, trip, ASC, radio boost & CD stack, alarm, climate control

Jan 21st, 2002, 03:40 AM	#8 (permalink)
Garry MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bristol, UK Local Time: 12:12 PM Posts: 213 Offline	Keep using it! I hope it becomes the banner/avatar for all Aussie members! It sure is the lucky country, the MINIs are cheaper there due to the lower tax. Sigh. My MINI cheers me up on rainy, wet, damp, dreary days like today... Cheers! Cooper Delivered 11 Jan 02 - Chili red with white roof, sunroof, chili, 17" wheels, trip, ASC, radio boost & CD stack, alarm, climate control

Jan 30th, 2002, 04:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 12:12 PM Posts: 5,778 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by TVRman The Australian F1 site has a bit on the Celebrity Race here if anyone's interested. Apparently the cast of Neighbours, Home & Away, Clive James, Dame Edna, Kylie & Jason, Rolf Harris and Skippy are all taking part Andy What about STEFAN DENNIS(aka Paul on Neighbours) S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

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Jan 18th, 2002, 02:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
rich MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 10:12 PM Posts: 1,586 Offline	You can see the car at the homepage of official MINI Aus website: https://mini.com.au/scripts/mini2.asp Sweet

Jan 19th, 2002, 04:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
eltel MINIstry of Fun Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Eastern Suburbs, Mel Local Time: 10:12 PM Posts: 1,593 Offline	My OZ dealer told me on Friday that the Grand Prix Celebrity Challenge cars will be LHD (not RHD) Cooper Works models. That means that they will not be test driven post GP, nor sold on after the event, (except to racing teams perhaps?). Has anyone taken up BMW/MINI's offer to the 3 day (AUS$2500) package at the GP? I was hoping that MINI orders would get in free, still I think that it is great that we got invited, as BMW reserves those invites to BMW owners, something that we are not! Therefore BMW Head Office consider us to be BMW owners, and that gives me a warm feeling, especially considering the 'faults' issues. eltel

Jan 20th, 2002, 04:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
rich MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 10:12 PM Posts: 1,586 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by eltel Has anyone taken up BMW/MINI's offer to the 3 day (AUS$2500) package at the GP? No, but if you fly Qantas & register online for the competition, you can get in as a wildcard to the celeb race as a prize Quote: Originally posted by eltel ? I was hoping that MINI orders would get in free Yeah, right! Probably get in free if you put up the $$$ for a new 7 though... Someone's got to pretend it looks pretty BTW I put this in the wrong Forum by mistake - Sorry people Maybe a kindly Moderator could shift it to Cooper or GD

Jan 20th, 2002, 01:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
eltel MINIstry of Fun Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Eastern Suburbs, Mel Local Time: 10:12 PM Posts: 1,593 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Garry BTW, like your flag! Cheers Gary, I was messing around with avitars and I like yours so much, that I thought I'd try it. I'll remove it if you ask. I'm proud of our flag, it's great to see it on this site. Regards, eltel

Jan 21st, 2002, 01:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
eltel MINIstry of Fun Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Eastern Suburbs, Mel Local Time: 10:12 PM Posts: 1,593 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Garry Keep using it! I hope it becomes the banner/avatar for all Aussie members! It sure is the lucky country, the MINIs are cheaper there due to the lower tax. Sigh. My MINI cheers me up on rainy, wet, damp, dreary days like today... Cheers! Thanks Gary, I'll fly it proudly. So glad that you're happy with your Cooper. We haven't even driven one yet, and may not do so for at least another month. The wait is absolutely killing us down here. Regards, eltel

Jan 30th, 2002, 01:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
AndyW Ex-Mini2 Racer & Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Surrey Local Time: 12:12 PM Posts: 568 Offline	The Australian F1 site has a bit on the Celebrity Race here if anyone's interested. Apparently the cast of Neighbours, Home & Away, Clive James, Dame Edna, Kylie & Jason, Rolf Harris and Skippy are all taking part Andy

Feb 12th, 2002, 01:47 PM	#12 (permalink)
Silver Surfer MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: rustington west sussex Local Time: 12:12 PM Posts: 198 Offline	my dealer told me about this race a couple of weeks ago and guess what all the car's are scrapped after the race crushed !!!!!!!!!!!! as they are not road legal and the dealer thinks that some of them might be rejects mabey some of the forums members cars This is what he told me how true it is i do not know

Feb 12th, 2002, 03:29 PM	#13 (permalink)
Racer Sponsor,Moderator & Racer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Kent Local Time: 01:12 PM Posts: 1,373 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Silver Surfer my dealer told me about this race a couple of weeks ago and guess what all the car's are scrapped after the race crushed !!!!!!!!!!!! as they are not road legal and the dealer thinks that some of them might be rejects mabey some of the forums members cars This is what he told me how true it is i do not know I shouldn't think JCW will thank your dealer for suggesting that ! - As far as I know they are fairly similar to JCW Club Sport TVRMans actually seen one before they were shipped at JCW - they may be crushing them but they certainly weren't rejects ! As for being road legal - well that depends on if your in Aus or UK JCW Club Sport Kawasaki Green / White Unofficial John Cooper Challenge Site

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