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pbraun · Sep 2nd, 2003, 08:15 PM

anyone up for a time trial at Lime Rock????
Not many cars, no speed limit, in fact, you have to go as fast as you can - that's fun!

NEMINI · Sep 2nd, 2003, 08:17 PM

when? how much? and where do I get a helmet?

GMINI · Sep 2nd, 2003, 08:26 PM

I'm borrowing a helmet from a BMW instructor in the office behind mine. I should get some instruction, though.

pbraun · Sep 2nd, 2003, 10:20 PM

I haven't done it in a while, but check out www.ctautoevents.com
The limerock.com webssite has links to various clubs holding events there, also.
Probably would be a Tuesday, Friday, Saturday....
I want to go sometime!

pbraun · Sep 2nd, 2003, 11:01 PM

OK - Lime Rock, club schedules.....lists various dates for events: Sept 12-13, sept 18, sept 25, nov 7, nov 8, nov 14-15,nov 5, and nov 17-18.
When does anyone wanna go? Maybe worth starting a new thread, eh?

GMINI · Sep 2nd, 2003, 11:30 PM

Do you feel like starting a thread? You're the one with the experience Mister Braun. What kind of costs are we talikg about. Would there be instructionals? I bet some people would like to know if you can rent helmets somewhere. You'd have no trouble filling up an event. The colder the better, I'd say. Just took a ton of country roads, the MINI loved the brisk air.

I'l start a thread if you really don't want to..

Hey!!! Thanks a ton to you and the rest of the MINI of New Fairfield bunch that brought us to the awesome event!

NEMINI · Sep 2nd, 2003, 11:50 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by GMINI

Do you feel like starting a thread?

or Mr. Moderator GMINI can split off this conversation into a new thread

GMINI · Sep 3rd, 2003, 01:24 AM

Good idea Gene. Now what do we call a bunch of MINIs tearing up the track at Limerock whenever they can? LimeMINIs? Gotta be something better than that. LimeMINI Leprochauns? liMINIrock?

NEMINI · Sep 3rd, 2003, 01:44 AM

li-MINI-rock I like it

Cape Cod MINI · Sep 3rd, 2003, 11:34 AM

This sounds like you would need to have experience on a track.(?) Personally, I would be fearful of tearing it up on a track with a bunch of first timers. Myself included.
Is this just a drive day or would it include instruction and track time?
Agree w/ G that colder weather brings new life to our cars.

GMINI · Sep 3rd, 2003, 11:53 AM

I know two instructors in my vicinity. What does that mean? Can't we scare up some learnin before all the newbies (MSI) slam into each other? CCM's got a point. Kinda risky even for a race track given two or three loose nuts.

Cape Cod MINI · Sep 3rd, 2003, 03:35 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by GMINI

I know two instructors in my vicinity. What does that mean? Can't we scare up some learnin before all the newbies (MSI) slam into each other? CCM's got a point. Kinda risky even for a race track given two or three loose nuts.

So is this Lime Rock on MINI track day? I think I see G, JuanCarlosdeSecco, and pbraun in that mess:

Tonymini · Sep 3rd, 2003, 06:04 PM

If you Guys are doing track time count me in.
But I ain't racing against anyone but myself and the
Clock

GMINI · Sep 3rd, 2003, 07:53 PM

Timed - another good idea.

pbraun · Sep 3rd, 2003, 08:40 PM

Yeah, most of these groups have instructors for novices, as well as special and strict rules regarding driving on the track with the "group" (such as no passing in corners, only on the front straight....etc....safety issue things like that), practice before the solo track timed runs.
For the timed runs, it is only 2 cars on the track at a time, and they time the release of the second car half way through the first one's lap, so neither ever see one another.
You practice with the group, then have the track to yourself for a timed run.

ice · Sep 3rd, 2003, 10:39 PM

I know I've earned myself a spot in the "Who the F is Ice Hall of Fame" but I do have a MINI and I would love to participate. I have had some track experience and some proffessional high speed driving instruction but I would like to have more instruction before hitting a track with other cars.

GMINI · Sep 4th, 2003, 12:01 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by pbraun

Yeah, most of these groups have instructors for novices, as well as special and strict rules regarding driving on the track with the "group" (such as no passing in corners, only on the front straight....etc....safety issue things like that), practice before the solo track timed runs.
For the timed runs, it is only 2 cars on the track at a time, and they time the release of the second car half way through the first one's lap, so neither ever see one another.
You practice with the group, then have the track to yourself for a timed run.

And we'll have radios in case we can't see the smoke ahead when something horrible and compltely unlikely happens.

This sounds GREAT!!!!!!!

MudBud · Sep 4th, 2003, 01:58 AM

I just got practice at Daytona a month ago driving in the Richard Petty Experience. I think I can handle the track at the Li-MINI-Rock!!! HAHA

MEmini · Sep 6th, 2003, 07:47 PM

Hi ! Was just wondering what to do for driving excitement this fall---miss you all !!!!

Count me in--what spec helmet? Was wondering if we could get a drivers' school like the one in NC on Sept.20 that costs around $250----all MINIs--there's a thread posted somewhere....

jcsinnh · Sep 7th, 2003, 09:41 AM

I'm with Diane - where can we find helmet specs, availabilities?

Sep 2nd, 2003, 08:15 PM	#1
pbraun Summer Splasher Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: in or near my MINI Local Time: 10:43 PM Posts: 661 Offline	Track Time at Limerock. REAL time. Sign In HERE. anyone up for a time trial at Lime Rock???? Not many cars, no speed limit, in fact, you have to go as fast as you can - that's fun! Ride on: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4l65QGCGzY BLOG: http://peterbraunblog.wordpress.com

Sep 2nd, 2003, 08:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
NEMINI NEMINI.org Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 09:43 PM Posts: 7,911 Offline	when? how much? and where do I get a helmet? NEMINI.org, NEMINI.us, NEMINI.info, NYMINI.org

Sep 2nd, 2003, 08:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
GMINI MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western Connecticut Local Time: 10:43 PM Posts: 7,175 Online	I'm borrowing a helmet from a BMW instructor in the office behind mine. I should get some instruction, though. NY/NE Mod

Sep 2nd, 2003, 10:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
pbraun Summer Splasher Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: in or near my MINI Local Time: 10:43 PM Posts: 661 Offline	I haven't done it in a while, but check out www.ctautoevents.com The limerock.com webssite has links to various clubs holding events there, also. Probably would be a Tuesday, Friday, Saturday.... I want to go sometime! Ride on: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4l65QGCGzY BLOG: http://peterbraunblog.wordpress.com

Sep 2nd, 2003, 11:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
pbraun Summer Splasher Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: in or near my MINI Local Time: 10:43 PM Posts: 661 Offline	OK - Lime Rock, club schedules.....lists various dates for events: Sept 12-13, sept 18, sept 25, nov 7, nov 8, nov 14-15,nov 5, and nov 17-18. When does anyone wanna go? Maybe worth starting a new thread, eh? Ride on: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4l65QGCGzY BLOG: http://peterbraunblog.wordpress.com

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Sep 2nd, 2003, 11:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
GMINI MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western Connecticut Local Time: 10:43 PM Posts: 7,175 Online	Do you feel like starting a thread? You're the one with the experience Mister Braun. What kind of costs are we talikg about. Would there be instructionals? I bet some people would like to know if you can rent helmets somewhere. You'd have no trouble filling up an event. The colder the better, I'd say. Just took a ton of country roads, the MINI loved the brisk air. I'l start a thread if you really don't want to.. Hey!!! Thanks a ton to you and the rest of the MINI of New Fairfield bunch that brought us to the awesome event! NY/NE Mod

Sep 2nd, 2003, 11:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
NEMINI NEMINI.org Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 09:43 PM Posts: 7,911 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by GMINI Do you feel like starting a thread? or Mr. Moderator GMINI can split off this conversation into a new thread NEMINI.org, NEMINI.us, NEMINI.info, NYMINI.org

Sep 3rd, 2003, 01:24 AM	#8 (permalink)
GMINI MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western Connecticut Local Time: 10:43 PM Posts: 7,175 Online	Good idea Gene. Now what do we call a bunch of MINIs tearing up the track at Limerock whenever they can? LimeMINIs? Gotta be something better than that. LimeMINI Leprochauns? liMINIrock? NY/NE Mod

Sep 3rd, 2003, 01:44 AM	#9 (permalink)
NEMINI NEMINI.org Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 09:43 PM Posts: 7,911 Offline	li-MINI-rock I like it NEMINI.org, NEMINI.us, NEMINI.info, NYMINI.org

Sep 3rd, 2003, 11:34 AM	#10 (permalink)
Cape Cod MINI Exposing the Beast Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cape Cod, MA Local Time: 10:43 PM Posts: 5,344 Offline	This sounds like you would need to have experience on a track.(?) Personally, I would be fearful of tearing it up on a track with a bunch of first timers. Myself included. Is this just a drive day or would it include instruction and track time? Agree w/ G that colder weather brings new life to our cars. Missing my buddies Dan and Ed but glad I have two angel buddies, And on a quest to Right Secco's Wrongs

Sep 3rd, 2003, 11:53 AM	#11 (permalink)
GMINI MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western Connecticut Local Time: 10:43 PM Posts: 7,175 Online	I know two instructors in my vicinity. What does that mean? Can't we scare up some learnin before all the newbies (MSI) slam into each other? CCM's got a point. Kinda risky even for a race track given two or three loose nuts. NY/NE Mod

Sep 3rd, 2003, 03:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
Cape Cod MINI Exposing the Beast Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cape Cod, MA Local Time: 10:43 PM Posts: 5,344 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by GMINI I know two instructors in my vicinity. What does that mean? Can't we scare up some learnin before all the newbies (MSI) slam into each other? CCM's got a point. Kinda risky even for a race track given two or three loose nuts. So is this Lime Rock on MINI track day? I think I see G, JuanCarlosdeSecco, and pbraun in that mess: Missing my buddies Dan and Ed but glad I have two angel buddies, And on a quest to Right Secco's Wrongs

Sep 3rd, 2003, 06:04 PM	#13 (permalink)
Tonymini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New Jersey Local Time: 10:43 PM Posts: 185 Offline	If you Guys are doing track time count me in. But I ain't racing against anyone but myself and the Clock Tony

Sep 3rd, 2003, 07:53 PM	#14 (permalink)
GMINI MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western Connecticut Local Time: 10:43 PM Posts: 7,175 Online	Timed - another good idea. NY/NE Mod

Sep 3rd, 2003, 08:40 PM	#15 (permalink)
pbraun Summer Splasher Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: in or near my MINI Local Time: 10:43 PM Posts: 661 Offline	Yeah, most of these groups have instructors for novices, as well as special and strict rules regarding driving on the track with the "group" (such as no passing in corners, only on the front straight....etc....safety issue things like that), practice before the solo track timed runs. For the timed runs, it is only 2 cars on the track at a time, and they time the release of the second car half way through the first one's lap, so neither ever see one another. You practice with the group, then have the track to yourself for a timed run. Ride on: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4l65QGCGzY BLOG: http://peterbraunblog.wordpress.com

Sep 3rd, 2003, 10:39 PM	#16 (permalink)
ice MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2003 Location: Connecticut Local Time: 02:43 AM Posts: 933 Offline	I know I've earned myself a spot in the "Who the F is Ice Hall of Fame" but I do have a MINI and I would love to participate. I have had some track experience and some proffessional high speed driving instruction but I would like to have more instruction before hitting a track with other cars.

Sep 4th, 2003, 12:01 AM	#17 (permalink)
GMINI MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western Connecticut Local Time: 10:43 PM Posts: 7,175 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by pbraun Yeah, most of these groups have instructors for novices, as well as special and strict rules regarding driving on the track with the "group" (such as no passing in corners, only on the front straight....etc....safety issue things like that), practice before the solo track timed runs. For the timed runs, it is only 2 cars on the track at a time, and they time the release of the second car half way through the first one's lap, so neither ever see one another. You practice with the group, then have the track to yourself for a timed run. And we'll have radios in case we can't see the smoke ahead when something horrible and compltely unlikely happens. This sounds GREAT!!!!!!! NY/NE Mod

Sep 4th, 2003, 01:58 AM	#18 (permalink)
MudBud Expect Anything Else? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Kittery Point, Maine Local Time: 09:43 PM Posts: 281 Offline	Sounds good I just got practice at Daytona a month ago driving in the Richard Petty Experience. I think I can handle the track at the Li-MINI-Rock!!! HAHA 2003 DS/DS MCS

Sep 6th, 2003, 07:47 PM	#19 (permalink)
MEmini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Maine Local Time: 10:43 PM Posts: 566 Offline	Hi ! Was just wondering what to do for driving excitement this fall---miss you all !!!! Count me in--what spec helmet? Was wondering if we could get a drivers' school like the one in NC on Sept.20 that costs around $250----all MINIs--there's a thread posted somewhere....

Sep 7th, 2003, 09:41 AM	#20 (permalink)
jcsinnh MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: fools & tools proof Local Time: 09:43 PM Posts: 4,856 Offline	I'm with Diane - where can we find helmet specs, availabilities? Lawdy, Lawdy, the Cross I bear.

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