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rfinprc · Oct 7th, 2004, 11:14 PM

Updated details:

Everyone will be meeting at Land Rover between 9:30 and 10am.
Land Rover is directly opposite MINI, on route 1 north. There is a lot more space there.

If you don't want to do the rally, then you will still meet at Land Rover, but around 12:30pm - there will be a shuttle service to take you over to MINI.

Cars returning from the rally will park at MINI if space is available, or will be directed back over to Land Rover after passing through the "finish" checkpoint.

If you are coming to this event you must send an email to Martin Hansberry, General Manager at MINI Of Peabody, so that he has a head count and can plan appropriate support for the attendees and all the cars!
You can email Martin via MHansberry @ MINIPeabody.com

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The Road Rally will be similar to an SCCA Rally, with a course of approximately 2 hours. MoP will be providing a catered lunch and prizes for the Rally winners.

Here's a little more about the Rally format:

After gathering at Land Rover of Peabody, there will be a brief orientation meeting. At this point, each car gets a set of directions. A navigator is mandatory for this event. From the starting point, cars will leave at timed intervals (the interval will depend on the number of entries, but it will be something like 30-60 seconds).

In addition to telling you where to go, the directions will dictate things like average speed, and a few other goodies. The idea is that there's a perfect time to make the run, and the car closest to that time wins. There is a mid-point to the run for bathroom/refreshment breaks. The run ends somewhere at MoP.

The route includes lots of twisties, but remember, Steve, going too fast will surely mean losing.

[please "Sticky" this thread]

jcsinnh · Oct 8th, 2004, 08:18 AM

You can't have a first annual..what if everyone bakers it? Then it will never happen again, next year or ever.

Explain 'cause it sounds like fun...especially the prize part.

Cape Cod MINI · Oct 8th, 2004, 10:04 AM

An opportunity to harass Keith about his yellow Audi that smells like gasoline!

Too bad, but I retract my initial enthusiasm. Looks like I have to Baker this one.

jwardell · Oct 8th, 2004, 12:22 PM

Finally something organized involving MOP.

I'll plan on being there!

snid · Oct 8th, 2004, 12:52 PM

If there's a seperate division for vehicles with snow tires, I'm in.

GBMINI · Oct 8th, 2004, 01:02 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by jwardell

Finally something organized involving MOP.

Not the first time Josh ... you just missed all the others

jwardell · Oct 8th, 2004, 01:13 PM

I know

Do they only like to hold events during the winter? I thought for sure they would put that BBQ to use for us this summer!

jcsinnh · Oct 8th, 2004, 01:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by GBMINI

Not the first time Josh ... you just missed all the others

He's right and, well done, Ian. Spoken like a true loyal employee should.

dr remulac · Oct 8th, 2004, 04:19 PM

I'll volunteer my services in any way possible for this rally as long
as it doesn't conflict with IAN's annual "MINI MEANDER" event.(hint)

GBMINI · Oct 8th, 2004, 04:32 PM

I have not planned a MINI Meander this year - seems that Ivans/Richards plans may replace it.

Josh, there was once a MINI Peabody rally in May where it was warm

rfinprc · Oct 8th, 2004, 05:05 PM

I've added a description of the Rally to Post #1.

jwardell · Oct 8th, 2004, 08:33 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by GBMINI

Josh, there was once a MINI Peabody rally in May where it was warm

I know, I've seen your pics, that's where I got the idea.

And have wanted to every since! They just haven't had anything since I got my car. (And that's what I meant by finally)

However I've been known to grill in the winter...I don't think I have the space at my place to host something but maybe I'll just bring it up there and start servin' hot dogs on the MOP lot in a foot of snow.

pezboy · Oct 8th, 2004, 08:36 PM

Josh, I will be there!!

LordWinslow · Oct 8th, 2004, 09:14 PM

Rally sounds good, and since it is on a Sunday I can make it. (Work Saturdays now...)

Winslow

Cape Cod MINI · Oct 8th, 2004, 10:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by rfinprc

The route includes lots of twisties, but remember, Steve, going too fast will surely mean losing.

Why does everyone pick on me? I don't drive as fast as half of you out there! I'm the whipping boy of MINI runs!
BTW, here's a pic of my fantasy MINI.

LordWinslow · Oct 9th, 2004, 05:31 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Cape Cod MINI

Why does everyone pick on me? I don't drive as fast as half of you out there! I'm the whipping boy of MINI runs!
BTW, here's a pic of my fantasy MINI.

Your not that bad, I mean if you take into account how fast we got from Bar Harbor to Newport for MOT '04, then we would all be in trouble.

Winslow

yellowmininy · Oct 10th, 2004, 08:55 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by LordWinslow

Your not that bad, I mean if you take into account how fast we got from Bar Harbor to Newport for MOT '04, then we would all be in trouble.

Winslow

That, I can confirm. I think that's where I first (and last) hit the 100 mph mark!

I posted a link to this thread in the MINIUSA OL for a Boston Mini owner looking for something to do!

Actual Size · Oct 10th, 2004, 09:59 AM

It's on our calendar. MAMA will be glad to provide assistance if needed. I've got a great stopwatch which can do multiple lap times and calculate MPH based on the length of the course.

jcsinnh · Oct 10th, 2004, 10:41 AM

Just remember that there are some of us with no clue as to what rallying is all about. This might be the perfect way to learn about these fun events in an uncomplicated way.

MaxaMini · Oct 10th, 2004, 11:38 AM

Anyone in need of a navigator? GMINI? Che?

As I have often been spoken of in the same breath as Hrach, I must ask, why is he caged?

Oct 8th, 2004, 08:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
jcsinnh MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: fools & tools proof Local Time: 09:25 PM Posts: 4,856 Offline	You can't have a first annual..what if everyone bakers it? Then it will never happen again, next year or ever. Explain 'cause it sounds like fun...especially the prize part. Lawdy, Lawdy, the Cross I bear.

Oct 8th, 2004, 10:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
Cape Cod MINI Exposing the Beast Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cape Cod, MA Local Time: 10:25 PM Posts: 5,354 Offline	An opportunity to harass Keith about his yellow Audi that smells like gasoline! Too bad, but I retract my initial enthusiasm. Looks like I have to Baker this one. Missing my buddies Dan and Ed but glad I have two angel buddies, And on a quest to Right Secco's Wrongs Last edited by Cape Cod MINI : Oct 12th, 2004 at 10:54 AM.

Oct 8th, 2004, 12:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
jwardell MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Newton, MA Local Time: 10:25 PM Posts: 5,427 Offline	Finally something organized involving MOP. I'll plan on being there! http://www.jwardell.com/mini/

Oct 8th, 2004, 12:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
snid brown is back Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Burlington, VT Local Time: 10:25 PM Posts: 4,216 Offline	If there's a seperate division for vehicles with snow tires, I'm in. jtross \| snid \| jason - bloggage (including videos)

Oct 8th, 2004, 01:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
GBMINI MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Gloucester, MA, USA Local Time: 10:25 PM Posts: 7,559 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by jwardell Finally something organized involving MOP. Not the first time Josh ... you just missed all the others Ian C. Gloucester, MA, USA (UK expat) driving GPMINI and Convertible GBMINI#6

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Oct 7th, 2004, 11:14 PM	#1
rfinprc wherever you go... Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cambridge, MA Local Time: 10:25 PM Posts: 1,546 Offline	First Annual MINI Road Rally -- November 14 Updated details: Everyone will be meeting at Land Rover between 9:30 and 10am. Land Rover is directly opposite MINI, on route 1 north. There is a lot more space there. If you don't want to do the rally, then you will still meet at Land Rover, but around 12:30pm - there will be a shuttle service to take you over to MINI. Cars returning from the rally will park at MINI if space is available, or will be directed back over to Land Rover after passing through the "finish" checkpoint. If you are coming to this event you must send an email to Martin Hansberry, General Manager at MINI Of Peabody, so that he has a head count and can plan appropriate support for the attendees and all the cars! You can email Martin via MHansberry @ MINIPeabody.com ****************************** The Road Rally will be similar to an SCCA Rally, with a course of approximately 2 hours. MoP will be providing a catered lunch and prizes for the Rally winners. Here's a little more about the Rally format: After gathering at Land Rover of Peabody, there will be a brief orientation meeting. At this point, each car gets a set of directions. A navigator is mandatory for this event.** From the starting point, cars will leave at timed intervals (the interval will depend on the number of entries, but it will be something like 30-60 seconds). In addition to telling you where to go, the directions will dictate things like average speed, and a few other goodies. The idea is that there's a perfect time to make the run, and the car closest to that time wins. There is a mid-point to the run for bathroom/refreshment breaks. The run ends somewhere at MoP. The route includes lots of twisties, but remember, Steve, going too fast will surely mean losing. [please "Sticky" this thread] Last edited by rfinprc : Nov 11th, 2004 at 04:06 PM.

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Oct 8th, 2004, 01:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
jwardell MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Newton, MA Local Time: 10:25 PM Posts: 5,427 Offline	I know Do they only like to hold events during the winter? I thought for sure they would put that BBQ to use for us this summer! http://www.jwardell.com/mini/

Oct 8th, 2004, 01:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
jcsinnh MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: fools & tools proof Local Time: 09:25 PM Posts: 4,856 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by GBMINI Not the first time Josh ... you just missed all the others He's right and, well done, Ian. Spoken like a true loyal employee should. Lawdy, Lawdy, the Cross I bear.

Oct 8th, 2004, 04:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
dr remulac MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: massachusetts Local Time: 10:25 PM Posts: 160 Offline	I'll volunteer my services in any way possible for this rally as long as it doesn't conflict with IAN's annual "MINI MEANDER" event.(hint) dr remulac

Oct 8th, 2004, 04:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
GBMINI MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Gloucester, MA, USA Local Time: 10:25 PM Posts: 7,559 Offline	I have not planned a MINI Meander this year - seems that Ivans/Richards plans may replace it. Josh, there was once a MINI Peabody rally in May where it was warm Ian C. Gloucester, MA, USA (UK expat) driving GPMINI and Convertible GBMINI#6 Last edited by GBMINI : Oct 8th, 2004 at 06:27 PM.

Oct 8th, 2004, 05:05 PM	#11 (permalink)
rfinprc wherever you go... Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cambridge, MA Local Time: 10:25 PM Posts: 1,546 Offline	I've added a description of the Rally to Post #1.

Oct 8th, 2004, 08:33 PM	#12 (permalink)
jwardell MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Newton, MA Local Time: 10:25 PM Posts: 5,427 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by GBMINI Josh, there was once a MINI Peabody rally in May where it was warm I know, I've seen your pics, that's where I got the idea. And have wanted to every since! They just haven't had anything since I got my car. (And that's what I meant by finally) However I've been known to grill in the winter...I don't think I have the space at my place to host something but maybe I'll just bring it up there and start servin' hot dogs on the MOP lot in a foot of snow. http://www.jwardell.com/mini/

Oct 8th, 2004, 08:36 PM	#13 (permalink)
pezboy heh...lame Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Boston, MA Local Time: 10:25 PM Posts: 2,335 Offline	Josh, I will be there!! "Just keep heading into the wind. Don't let anything blow you over." Ed Smith / MaxaMini 6/14/05

Oct 8th, 2004, 09:14 PM	#14 (permalink)
LordWinslow Back... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Londonderry, NH Local Time: 09:25 PM Posts: 1,416 Offline	Rally sounds good, and since it is on a Sunday I can make it. (Work Saturdays now...) Winslow This space for Rent

Oct 8th, 2004, 10:23 PM	#15 (permalink)
Cape Cod MINI Exposing the Beast Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cape Cod, MA Local Time: 10:25 PM Posts: 5,354 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by rfinprc The route includes lots of twisties, but remember, Steve, going too fast will surely mean losing. Why does everyone pick on me? I don't drive as fast as half of you out there! I'm the whipping boy of MINI runs! BTW, here's a pic of my fantasy MINI. Missing my buddies Dan and Ed but glad I have two angel buddies, And on a quest to Right Secco's Wrongs

Oct 9th, 2004, 05:31 PM	#16 (permalink)
LordWinslow Back... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Londonderry, NH Local Time: 09:25 PM Posts: 1,416 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Cape Cod MINI Why does everyone pick on me? I don't drive as fast as half of you out there! I'm the whipping boy of MINI runs! BTW, here's a pic of my fantasy MINI. Your not that bad, I mean if you take into account how fast we got from Bar Harbor to Newport for MOT '04, then we would all be in trouble. Winslow This space for Rent

Oct 10th, 2004, 08:55 AM	#17 (permalink)
yellowmininy QQJ's Social Secretary Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Upstate NY Local Time: 09:25 PM Posts: 7,001 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by LordWinslow Your not that bad, I mean if you take into account how fast we got from Bar Harbor to Newport for MOT '04, then we would all be in trouble. Winslow That, I can confirm. I think that's where I first (and last) hit the 100 mph mark! I posted a link to this thread in the MINIUSA OL for a Boston Mini owner looking for something to do!

Oct 10th, 2004, 09:59 AM	#18 (permalink)
Actual Size Twi§ted Roads Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Big MAMA's House Local Time: 10:25 PM Posts: 5,734 Offline	It's on our calendar. MAMA will be glad to provide assistance if needed. I've got a great stopwatch which can do multiple lap times and calculate MPH based on the length of the course. www.mini-mama.org

Oct 10th, 2004, 10:41 AM	#19 (permalink)
jcsinnh MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: fools & tools proof Local Time: 09:25 PM Posts: 4,856 Offline	Just remember that there are some of us with no clue as to what rallying is all about. This might be the perfect way to learn about these fun events in an uncomplicated way. Lawdy, Lawdy, the Cross I bear.

Oct 10th, 2004, 11:38 AM	#20 (permalink)
MaxaMini Privileged & Gifted Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Area 51 Local Time: 10:25 PM Posts: 8,138 Offline	Anyone in need of a navigator? GMINI? Che? As I have often been spoken of in the same breath as Hrach, I must ask, why is he caged?

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