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NHRef · Oct 2nd, 2007, 03:31 AM

Yes, the last one of the season is (all too rapidly) approaching . . .

Friday October 26th, 2007 through Sunday October 28th, 2007 - 7:00am
Held at NHIS
Cost: $190/$355/$495 for 1/2/3 days

http://www.whitemtn-bmwclub.org/hpd_school.html

To wet your whistle, here's a video from inside my MINI at Watkins Glen last week:

YouTube - Play On at Watkins Glen

One of the faster laps, but still room for improvement!

Starts with pit out, fades to one and a half laps (overtaking a Corvette and then a Lotus Elise) before taking the checkered flag and fading to the ride into the paddock area.

The first day and most of the second I was in run group 2. I was "promoted" to run group 1 (not solo) for the last run on the second day. Damn, those cars were fast! I hit 112 mph at the end of the back straight in fourth gear while the others in run group 1 were hitting 120, 130 easy!

Boy, NHIS will seem short and tight compared to the Glen . . .

Actual Size · Oct 2nd, 2007, 12:26 PM

Nice work on the rumble strips in the inner loop.

NHRef · Oct 2nd, 2007, 02:47 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Actual Size (original)

Nice work on the rumble strips in the inner loop.

I was amazed to realize I'd gone through "the bus stop" at 70 mph! Can you imagine how much faster I'd go if I could heel-and-toe while downshifting for the turns?

You were technically correct, Rick - it rained at the Glen! Fortunately, it was Wednesday night so only the first run on Thursday still had damp spots. Otherwise those concrete patches would have been really exciting!

I forgot to mention the Spec stage two clutch and the Fidenza lighted flywheel in the credits. (Probably due to the great difficulty I had with a local mechanic doing the install . . . Tried to put that out of my mind!

) Altogether, the new parts cut out about 25 lbs. compared to stock and increased the noise level dramatically.

Theo · Oct 3rd, 2007, 02:14 PM

Sadly, I won't be able to attend that weekend.

I kept the track tires on just for the event and now I can't go. Oh well, I guess that means I will need to do ALL the events scheduled once school gets out! I'll miss everyone!

Theo

LePew · Oct 3rd, 2007, 03:16 PM

I'll be at NHIS Saturday the 27th and all day Sunday the 28th, assuming the tires hold out

Pete, great time at The Glen last week. The Seneca Lodge is quite the place, isn't it? Racing history literally oozing from the walls and the ceiling. After two days at The Glen (and 8pm Thruway mall traffic around Albany

) my front brakes are now toasted. You were definitely faster (at least on the first day), especially up through the esses and in the boot. Keeping the foot down most of the way did the trick for sure. I never did master the "rim shot" along the boot, as well as you. I have footage from most of my runs, but will be this next weekend before I can edit it all down.

yellowmininy · Oct 3rd, 2007, 04:28 PM

The owner of Seneca Lodge has a Mini (EB/B), but no one I know has gotten him to wave back.

Bonnie Blue · Oct 3rd, 2007, 08:20 PM

You gotta love those manly hands on the steering wheel in the video! But I was puzzled why you don't wear gloves. Is it because you want to feel the road more?

snid · Oct 3rd, 2007, 11:09 PM

I wish I could have been at the Glen. And I wish I could fo to NHIS.

I may head down for the ADSS on October 20, but that's as close as I'm going to get, at least until next Spring.

NHRef · Oct 4th, 2007, 04:33 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Bonnie Blue (original)

You gotta love those manly hands on the steering wheel in the video! But I was puzzled why you don't wear gloves. Is it because you want to feel the road more?

It's so cute women will notice . . .

Theo · Oct 4th, 2007, 04:37 PM

Get a room, you two!

Theo

Oct 2nd, 2007, 03:31 AM	#1
NHRef Play On! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Hampshire Local Time: 09:43 AM Posts: 875 Offline	High Perfomance Driving School - NHIS Yes, the last one of the season is (all too rapidly) approaching . . . Friday October 26th, 2007 through Sunday October 28th, 2007 - 7:00am Held at NHIS Cost: $190/$355/$495 for 1/2/3 days http://www.whitemtn-bmwclub.org/hpd_school.html To wet your whistle, here's a video from inside my MINI at Watkins Glen last week: YouTube - Play On at Watkins Glen One of the faster laps, but still room for improvement! Starts with pit out, fades to one and a half laps (overtaking a Corvette and then a Lotus Elise) before taking the checkered flag and fading to the ride into the paddock area. The first day and most of the second I was in run group 2. I was "promoted" to run group 1 (not solo) for the last run on the second day. Damn, those cars were fast! I hit 112 mph at the end of the back straight in fourth gear while the others in run group 1 were hitting 120, 130 easy! Boy, NHIS will seem short and tight compared to the Glen . . . http://cooperpedia-swicki.eurekster.com A swicki harnesses the power of community. No ads, just search results that are relevant to you. Last edited by NHRef : Oct 2nd, 2007 at 02:48 PM.

Oct 2nd, 2007, 12:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
Actual Size Twi§ted Roads Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Big MAMA's House Local Time: 09:43 AM Posts: 5,687 Offline	Nice work on the rumble strips in the inner loop. www.mini-mama.org

Oct 2nd, 2007, 02:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
NHRef Play On! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Hampshire Local Time: 09:43 AM Posts: 875 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Actual Size (original) Nice work on the rumble strips in the inner loop. I was amazed to realize I'd gone through "the bus stop" at 70 mph! Can you imagine how much faster I'd go if I could heel-and-toe while downshifting for the turns? You were technically correct, Rick - it rained at the Glen! Fortunately, it was Wednesday night so only the first run on Thursday still had damp spots. Otherwise those concrete patches would have been really exciting! I forgot to mention the Spec stage two clutch and the Fidenza lighted flywheel in the credits. (Probably due to the great difficulty I had with a local mechanic doing the install . . . Tried to put that out of my mind! ) Altogether, the new parts cut out about 25 lbs. compared to stock and increased the noise level dramatically. http://cooperpedia-swicki.eurekster.com A swicki harnesses the power of community. No ads, just search results that are relevant to you.

Oct 3rd, 2007, 02:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
Theo Resident Panpsychist Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Denial, Egypt Local Time: 09:43 AM Posts: 2,346 Online	Sadly, I won't be able to attend that weekend. I kept the track tires on just for the event and now I can't go. Oh well, I guess that means I will need to do ALL the events scheduled once school gets out! I'll miss everyone! Theo "The nice thing about Alzheimer's is you get to hide your own Easter eggs." - John McCain

Oct 3rd, 2007, 11:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
snid brown is back Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Burlington, VT Local Time: 09:43 AM Posts: 4,216 Offline	I wish I could have been at the Glen. And I wish I could fo to NHIS. I may head down for the ADSS on October 20, but that's as close as I'm going to get, at least until next Spring. jtross \| snid \| jason - bloggage (including videos)

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Oct 3rd, 2007, 03:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
LePew earning some stripes Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NH Local Time: 09:43 AM Posts: 587 Offline	I'll be at NHIS Saturday the 27th and all day Sunday the 28th, assuming the tires hold out Pete, great time at The Glen last week. The Seneca Lodge is quite the place, isn't it? Racing history literally oozing from the walls and the ceiling. After two days at The Glen (and 8pm Thruway mall traffic around Albany ) my front brakes are now toasted. You were definitely faster (at least on the first day), especially up through the esses and in the boot. Keeping the foot down most of the way did the trick for sure. I never did master the "rim shot" along the boot, as well as you. I have footage from most of my runs, but will be this next weekend before I can edit it all down.

Oct 3rd, 2007, 04:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
yellowmininy QQJ's Social Secretary Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Upstate NY Local Time: 08:43 AM Posts: 6,958 Offline	The owner of Seneca Lodge has a Mini (EB/B), but no one I know has gotten him to wave back.

Oct 3rd, 2007, 08:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
Bonnie Blue MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2005 Local Time: 09:43 AM Posts: 467 Offline	You gotta love those manly hands on the steering wheel in the video! But I was puzzled why you don't wear gloves. Is it because you want to feel the road more?

Oct 4th, 2007, 04:33 AM	#9 (permalink)
NHRef Play On! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Hampshire Local Time: 09:43 AM Posts: 875 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Bonnie Blue (original) You gotta love those manly hands on the steering wheel in the video! But I was puzzled why you don't wear gloves. Is it because you want to feel the road more? It's so cute women will notice . . . http://cooperpedia-swicki.eurekster.com A swicki harnesses the power of community. No ads, just search results that are relevant to you.

Oct 4th, 2007, 04:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
Theo Resident Panpsychist Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Denial, Egypt Local Time: 09:43 AM Posts: 2,346 Online	Get a room, you two! Theo "The nice thing about Alzheimer's is you get to hide your own Easter eggs." - John McCain

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