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COOPERation · Feb 23rd, 2002, 12:46 PM

Is anyone out there planning to attend the GP weekend in Melbourne, Australia?

PLEASE TAKE PHOTOS OF THE MINI SUPPORT RACE !!!

I think we'll all appreciate finally seeing a track full of multicolored MINIS banging fenders down under.

Oh, and there's also an F1 event that weekend also.

smiffy · Feb 23rd, 2002, 02:23 PM

Will the Cooper Challenge be shown before the start of the GP

eltel · Feb 24th, 2002, 05:24 AM

I'll be at the track on Saturday mainly to do some photography, but will be home on Sunday to watch the GP on TV.

The Celebrity race is usually telecast on the Sunday, however there are plenty of ad breaks through the five lap event. In fact, last year, Channel 9 only focussed on their own celebrities and completely avoided everyone else, even the leader! I bet that even if JC was driving, they'd still stick with Suzie Wilks at position 21, and who would blame them?

I intend to get very close to the MINI Celebrity compound and get some snaps, along with some photos of the MINI qualifying session on the Saturday.

Paul, if you carry any weight here, could you get BMW/MINI to give me a press pass please. I guarantee that you will get some photos then.

Regards, ElTel

smiffy · Feb 24th, 2002, 09:57 AM

Its alright for some

We've gotta get up in the early hours to watch the GP

BruceK · Feb 24th, 2002, 01:08 PM

So what's the latest on the status of the race MINIs following the GP? It would really be a shame to crush them.
They'd look great sitting in MINI showrooms. And since they're not Oz spec and will never be street legal, shouldn't they continue their lives as race cars?

eltel · Feb 24th, 2002, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by smiffy
Its alright for some
We've gotta get up in the early hours to watch the GP

Well for those in this part of the world, there are only two that occur during our waking hours. All other GPs are telecast between midnight and 4am.

I usually sit up/get up to watch them because if I tape it to watch later, then it's too difficult to avoid hearing the result on the radio/TV and that spoils it altogether.

rich · Feb 25th, 2002, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by BruceK
So what's the latest on the status of the race MINIs following the GP? It would really be a shame to crush them.
They'd look great sitting in MINI showrooms. And since they're not Oz spec and will never be street legal, shouldn't they continue their lives as race cars?

I'm guessing they will be either shipped back to UK or on to another promotional doo-daa

Rosey · Feb 27th, 2002, 08:46 PM

Hey guys,

If you jump on the site below you'll find pics, clips, interviews and updates on the MINI Coopers at the Melbourne Grand Prix. Hope it helps...

http://www.grandprix.com.au/cars/index.asp

Rosey

BruceK · Feb 27th, 2002, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rosey
Hey guys,

If you jump on the site below you'll find pics, clips, interviews and updates on the MINI Coopers at the Melbourne Grand Prix. Hope it helps...

http://www.grandprix.com.au/cars/index.asp

Rosey

Thanks for the link. I didn't realize the race MINIs were LHD - adding a bit more of a challenge for the Oz celebs?

And I didn't know Mike Cooper was one of the racers. (the only name I recognized among all of the Austrailian celebrities.)

Basil · Mar 1st, 2002, 04:58 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rosey
Hey guys,

If you jump on the site below you'll find pics, clips, interviews and updates on the MINI Coopers at the Melbourne Grand Prix. Hope it helps...

http://www.grandprix.com.au/cars/index.asp

Rosey

Yes thanks Rosie. And the video footage of the practice days is well worth the download time. Great to see the works cars being haranged around a track..........

Feb 23rd, 2002, 12:46 PM	#1
COOPERation MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2001 Local Time: 12:02 AM Posts: 1,400 Offline	Countdown to Aussie GP Is anyone out there planning to attend the GP weekend in Melbourne, Australia? PLEASE TAKE PHOTOS OF THE MINI SUPPORT RACE !!! I think we'll all appreciate finally seeing a track full of multicolored MINIS banging fenders down under. Oh, and there's also an F1 event that weekend also.

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smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 04:02 AM Posts: 5,778 Offline	Will the Cooper Challenge be shown before the start of the GP S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

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smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 04:02 AM Posts: 5,778 Offline	Its alright for some We've gotta get up in the early hours to watch the GP S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

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BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 10:02 PM Posts: 3,759 Offline	So what's the latest on the status of the race MINIs following the GP? It would really be a shame to crush them. They'd look great sitting in MINI showrooms. And since they're not Oz spec and will never be street legal, shouldn't they continue their lives as race cars? + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

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BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 10:02 PM Posts: 3,759 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Rosey Hey guys, If you jump on the site below you'll find pics, clips, interviews and updates on the MINI Coopers at the Melbourne Grand Prix. Hope it helps... http://www.grandprix.com.au/cars/index.asp Rosey Thanks for the link. I didn't realize the race MINIs were LHD - adding a bit more of a challenge for the Oz celebs? And I didn't know Mike Cooper was one of the racers. (the only name I recognized among all of the Austrailian celebrities.) + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

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Feb 24th, 2002, 05:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
eltel MINIstry of Fun Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Eastern Suburbs, Mel Local Time: 02:02 PM Posts: 1,593 Offline	I'll be at the track on Saturday mainly to do some photography, but will be home on Sunday to watch the GP on TV. The Celebrity race is usually telecast on the Sunday, however there are plenty of ad breaks through the five lap event. In fact, last year, Channel 9 only focussed on their own celebrities and completely avoided everyone else, even the leader! I bet that even if JC was driving, they'd still stick with Suzie Wilks at position 21, and who would blame them? I intend to get very close to the MINI Celebrity compound and get some snaps, along with some photos of the MINI qualifying session on the Saturday. Paul, if you carry any weight here, could you get BMW/MINI to give me a press pass please. I guarantee that you will get some photos then. Regards, ElTel

Feb 24th, 2002, 02:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
eltel MINIstry of Fun Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Eastern Suburbs, Mel Local Time: 02:02 PM Posts: 1,593 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by smiffy Its alright for some We've gotta get up in the early hours to watch the GP Well for those in this part of the world, there are only two that occur during our waking hours. All other GPs are telecast between midnight and 4am. I usually sit up/get up to watch them because if I tape it to watch later, then it's too difficult to avoid hearing the result on the radio/TV and that spoils it altogether.

Feb 25th, 2002, 01:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
rich MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 02:02 PM Posts: 1,586 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by BruceK So what's the latest on the status of the race MINIs following the GP? It would really be a shame to crush them. They'd look great sitting in MINI showrooms. And since they're not Oz spec and will never be street legal, shouldn't they continue their lives as race cars? I'm guessing they will be either shipped back to UK or on to another promotional doo-daa

Feb 27th, 2002, 08:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
Rosey MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 02:02 PM Posts: 6 Offline	Hey guys, If you jump on the site below you'll find pics, clips, interviews and updates on the MINI Coopers at the Melbourne Grand Prix. Hope it helps... http://www.grandprix.com.au/cars/index.asp Rosey

Mar 1st, 2002, 04:58 AM	#10 (permalink)
Basil MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 02:02 PM Posts: 5,956 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Rosey Hey guys, If you jump on the site below you'll find pics, clips, interviews and updates on the MINI Coopers at the Melbourne Grand Prix. Hope it helps... http://www.grandprix.com.au/cars/index.asp Rosey Yes thanks Rosie. And the video footage of the practice days is well worth the download time. Great to see the works cars being haranged around a track..........

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