2nd Sunday June event

[Mr. Magoo]

I know we have been looking for things to do on the Second Sunday. Well, I have one for June. I plan on going to VIR that day for the Gold Cup Historic Car series. I have been twice and it is one of the big events at VIR.

They will have all kinds of older sports cars racing (usually 5-10 laps) in differenct classes. The paddack area is open and the drivers love to talk to spectators. Usually several classic minis racing.

For those who want to drive on the track, without racing, they have a drive during "quiet hour". This is from 11-noon. On that you can drive the track at decent speeds. The cost is a small donation to a charity.

I will have more detail as we get closer, but just wanted to advise so people can make plans. Plans would be to leave Greensboro about 9:00 AM and return by about 4:OO

See post #7 for departure details. Those going are:

Red Ryder (2)
Minianni (2)
Twister (2 poss)
Moorefield (2)
Salemgym (2)
GoldFinch2 (2+)
CooperSKart (2 1/2)
Wheelie (1).
Mhairman (2)

[TWISTER]

Sounds like a great day to me!

[simplygriff]

Well that sounds pretty cool...
-G

[Mr. Magoo]

Just a reminder regarding the 2nd Sunday in June, drive to VIR.

http://www.vir-goldcup.com/

This year they are featuring the Cars of Germany. They plan is to leave Greensboro (location to be determined) promptly at 9:00 and leave VIR around 4:00. For those who have been to VIR, I plan to gather at turn 4. That will put us right at the track and give a good view of the racing. Of course you can go to any other place on the track or into the paddock area to the cars "up close and personal". You can bring food or eat there. They have fast food at a reasonable price.

Additionally, during the 11-12 hour you can usually drive the track for a $25 charitable donation. (Drive the track and let Uncle Sam pay for it).

More info as we get closer to the date.
(BTW, that is not Father's Day)

[TWISTER]

I'll meet you guys in Greensboro for the drive up

[Mr. Magoo]

We will leave from the BIG LOTS parking lot (US29 and Cone Blvd) at 9:00, Sunday morning, June 11th. To get to the parking lot, coming north on US29, take the first Cone Blvd. exit to the right. Go east about a 1/4 mile. There is a big parking lot on the left. Be there before 9:00.

Steve, you said Saturday you would be coming from King and would meet us on 29 around Reidsville. Let me know where.

I just found out that MC2 magazine is going to be there. Perhaps they will feature us in a group photo.

[simplygriff]

Just to clarify cause I don't think the actual date is in this thread, this is on Sunday June 11, 2006 correct?

I'm still not sure if I'll make it cause I'm planning on going to pir8 97's maintenance day in Greenville the day before... That's a lot of mini stuff for one weekend. :D
-G

[minianni]

I'll probably go with you from Greensboro. It really isn't that much different time wise and I'd rather go with a bunch of minis :D.

Yes Griff, that is Sunday June 11th.

Steve (mr.minianni)

[Mr. Magoo]

Just to clarify cause I don't think the actual date is in this thread, this is on Sunday June 11, 2006 correct?

I'm still not sure if I'll make it cause I'm planning on going to pir8 97's maintenance day in Greenville the day before... That's a lot of mini stuff for one weekend. :D
-G
Yes, it is on Sunday. Maybe you can get modded on Saturday and then run the track at VIR.

[Mr. Magoo]

Just saw this posted on NAM, by MINI Cindy of MC2 magazine. Looks like something interesting on Saturday vs. Sunday. Any thoughts?
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Come See MINI vs Mini Part I at the Gold Cup!

Yo!

It's and epic battle, new vs. old (hell new vs. new and old vs. old as well). And no big fish stories because the referee will be TraqMate Data Aqusition Systems!

When : Saturday after the final regularly scheduled session
Where : VIR, Gold Cup Weekend
Why : Cause it ought to be a hoot!

Three variously prepared new MINIs vs three variously prepared classic Minis. Find out who is fastest overall as well as through the turns, who pulls the best G-loads, who has the most agressive braking zone, and who really does flat foot it where no one has berfore. Come root for your favorite make, model, year and driver trackside then stop by at the finish, see the downloads and check out how they really compare!

Sponsored in part by MC2, your favorite North American MINI/MIni Magazine

[TWISTER]

I plan on following you up on one of those 2 days

[minianni]

Either day is ok by me. Maybe both :D

Do they do the charitable drive of the track on both days?

[Mr. Magoo]

After talking with several people, including one that will be racing that weekend, it appears Sunday is the best. That is when the final races will be held and it will not conflict with the drive to VJG camp on Saturday. I have heard from several that plan on going.

Please let me know the number, so I can contact VIR about a group discount. I'll also post those on the first post.

[minianni]

Yep 2 for minianni

[TWISTER]

Poss 2 maybe 3 for us

[SALEMGYM]

Sign me up.
SALEMGYM + 1

[Mr. Magoo]

Sign me up.
SALEMGYM + 1

Done! Who else?

[Mr. Magoo]

PM me your cell number.

[agh19]

I hope to go up (from Raleigh) on Saturday and see the new vs. old contest that Cindy describes, which sound like a hoot. Besides, I'm already otherwise committed for Sunday. Never been to VIR and plan to start spectating at turn 4/5 but will move around. Look for the 05 BRG cabrio with "ZERO SPF" license plate and white bonnet stripes. I'll be wearing my THMMC t-shirt.

Best,
Alan

[TWISTER]

I have attached details for the Sunday races, including a list of cars currently registered. I have also sent an email asking for a discount for admission at the gate. Regular admission is $20 at the gate, but I am hoping that they will give us the advanced price of $15, or better.

We are leaving from Carolina Circle Mall at 9:00. That is at US 29 and Cone Blvd. We will meet at the McDonalds or close by.

http://www.virclub.com/vir/downloads/06_goldcup/schedule.pdf
http://www.virclub.com/vir/downloads/06_goldcup/entry.pdf

[CooperSKart]

Count me & wife & 3 YO son in too. Just joined THMMC & just got our CR/W S ~ 3-weeks ago & this sounds like a hoot.

[Mr. Magoo]

Count me & wife & 3 YO son in too. Just joined THMMC & just got our CR/W S ~ 3-weeks ago & this sounds like a hoot.
I assume you are going to meet us there? Rather than drive from Raleigh to Greensboro?

[TWISTER]

I think he mentioned meeting us in GSO in his email.

[Mr. Magoo]

I think he mentioned meeting us in GSO in his email.

OK, Greensboro it is .

[Mr. Magoo]

Damn those people are hard to deal with, but at least we are not paying "retail". The best they would give us, after the advanced ticket sales ended, was 10% off. While that is not great at least we got something. Therefore admission will be $18/. Still the best price for a day worth of racing. (We could go to NASCAR and pay $90-$150+) We will all arrive together and go to the "will call" desk.

See everyone on Sunday.

[Mr. Magoo]

As a reminder for those who may not have been to VIR before, there are several things that you may want to bring.

Food and drink are allowed (although they frown upon glass containers) although food and drink is available as a very reasonable price

A yard chair (we will have a couple of canopies)
Hat and suntan lotion
FRS radio, if you want to contact your spouse as they wander off
FM radio, if you want to listen to the announcers
Camera

[TWISTER]

Shea and I will meet you at Big Lots. We are bringing chairs and canopy, etc. I doubt we will get any track time because FLOW did not bring a group up there. You can ask, but it's doubtful at this point. Fingers crossed!

[Mr. Magoo]

I have listed you on the first posting. Need a "wake-up" call?

[CooperSKart]

OK, we'll see everyone at Big Lots at 9:00 am. BTW for those with kiddies I did a bit of checking & it appears VIR doesn't charge for kids 12 & under .

[Mr. Magoo]

(I belong to a kayak club, and after every paddle someone writes a trip report. Well, here is my version of that idea for the Tar Heel MINI Motoring Club.)

We met in Greensboro Sunday morning, and while waiting Twister Girl got to live her fantasy. At 15, with her new learner's permit, she want to drive a MINI. Not being able to drive "stick", has limited her options. She has driven Magoo at the Dragon, but today was her big opportunity. Apparently, an orange convertible, is her main dream.

While waiting she had the opportunity to make several laps around a vacant parking lot (top down), and fulfill some of that dream. Next step is convincing Twister that she "needs" a MINI.

At 9:00 +/- we left with 7 MINI's on our hour drive to VIR. Upon arrival at VIR, we bought our tickets and staked out our place at turn 4. Immediately, we decided that we should avail ourselves of the opportunity to donate $20 to the local fire department. (Actually, that was for a ticket to drive on the track. Heck, we would have given to the Save the Snail club, for the same opportunity). Six MINI's, lined up at the start. Twister Girl continued her ride in orange MINI; this time as a co-pilot. She apparently was trying to catch bugs, because she rode with her hands in the air (ala roller coaster).

After twenty minutes we returned to the MINI "tent" area, and immediately gathered, with testosterone overflowing, sharing how fast each went and where. While wives, that did not ride just watched and shook their heads in disbelief, we settled down to an afternoon of the "professionals" racing. Occasional trips to the paddock area, to view the true race car was an opportunity to see what made their's go faster, on the track, than ours.

With our tents and 9-10 MINI's (we picked up some when we arrived), we had many people coming by to look and talk. MINI-Cindy (see page 20, volume3 of MC2 magazine), joined us as did THMM club member Butch MacKenzie. Butch won his race in his MGB. He started from the front and never had his lead taken away. Congratulations, Butch.

At about 4:00 the tents were packed and everyone went in different directions for home, culminating a great day, of sun, fun, fellowship, and racing.

To those that did not attend, you missed a great time and perhaps next time. To those that did, thanks to everyone. I think everyone had a great time... I know I did... and Twister Girl.

[TWISTER]

I had a blast with everyone! Thanks for making this event happen Steve. I'll post picts later today in the gallery.

[minianni]

I too, want thank Steve for putting this event together. I had a blast. Twister Girl also took some great pics while co-piloting. I will try to get them up on the gallery soon.

Minianni was sad that she didn't get to go. She also doesn't quite understand how when I'm alone in the mini I travel the speed limit but when she's with me it's kind of spirited. I don't think I'll be driver much in the near future :( :o

Oh and I got caught in the storm in Stokesdale on the way home. Luckily the hail was small and short lasting no damage done.

I also want welcome Mark aka the hairman to our club and to Matt, Carla, and Ethan. I hope I remembered your names correctly, I'm lousy with names. I know I got Ethan's right.

mr.minianni (Steve)

[TWISTER]

Pictures have been posted in the Gallery
http://www.tarheelminis.org/gallery/browseimages.php?c=15

[TWISTER]

TOW-MEHDER on the TRAK
http://www.tarheelminis.org/gallery/files/1/DRB0762.jpg

MORE LIKE THIS IN THE GALLERY

[Mr. Magoo]

TOW-MEHDER on the TRAK
http://www.tarheelminis.org/gallery/files/1/DRB0762.jpg

MORE LIKE THIS IN THE GALLERY

Any you thought only PIXAR could make things look fast !!!!

[minianni]

Excellent pic... Who'd ya have to pay to get that shot! Man your going like the wind.

[Mr. Magoo]

Some "twisted" photographer, I guess!!! Speaking of "twisted" photo, many may have missed Magoo in the first race.

[CooperSKart]

Giving those Porsches & CanAm cars a run - although for some reason I don't seem to recall that part... hmmm :rolleyes: (they don't call MINIs 'giant killers' for nothing)! We had a great time & it was good to meet everyone! I think Ethan enjoyed himself too (in between his slightly fussy moments). We're looking forward to doing more events in the future.

[Mr. Magoo]

He was fine, although I sense that he does not like ice cream "cones".

[twstrgrl]

I really like this picture. it makes it look like you're flying or something. who took it?

[Mr. Magoo]

The "twisted" photographer

[TWISTER]

I didn't! It was the genteman from Greensbore that had the really nice camera. He also joined the club Sunday evening.

Dan Routh is his name. He took all the close up shots that I posted in the gallery.

[minianni]

that's wild. Now you just need some more shots of the orange cabrio, Right Shea? :D

[twstrgrl]

that's wild. Now you just need some more shots of the orange cabrio, Right Shea? :D

hahaha yes... definitely!!! :)

[Mr. Magoo]

You guys must have blinked!

Yeah!! And it's "justacooper", right?