Absolutely, bring the Misfire, I mean Crossfire with you!ylwjkt wrote:I'm trying to get someone to work for me that day....
Are "others" welcome?
October 24th - Heartland Park Touring Club - anyone?
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I sure want to go
With the confidence of having done it some, and not feeling sick and jumpy because of lots of medicine, I think it'd be a lot more fun.
I have to check the schedule, however, to make sure I can make it.
Geoff
I have to check the schedule, however, to make sure I can make it.
Geoff
03 PS/Bl MCS - Alta CAI - Alta 15% pulley - Denso Irdiums - Kingsborne wires - Screamin' Deamon Coil - Yellow Konis - H-Sport Springs - H-Sport rear swaybar - H-Sport adjustable rear control arms - M7 Front strut brace - Sold
06 Subaru WRX
06 Subaru WRX
Yeah, I got my registration paid and my helmet was delivered today!! I am ready, let's go!
If you are interested, I found my helmet online for only $72.90 delivered, and it is Snell M2005 rated! I Ordered it Sunday and it was delivered today via UPS from Indiana.
www.motodirect.com
If you are interested, I found my helmet online for only $72.90 delivered, and it is Snell M2005 rated! I Ordered it Sunday and it was delivered today via UPS from Indiana.
www.motodirect.com
~Laurie~
2022 Midnight Black Metalic MINI Cooper SE “Electric Boogie”
2005 Chili Red MCS "Kevin"
2016 Blazing Red Metallic 4 door MCS
RIP 2013 Blazing Red Metallic Justa Countryman
First MINI 2005 Black Eye Purple MCS
2022 Midnight Black Metalic MINI Cooper SE “Electric Boogie”
2005 Chili Red MCS "Kevin"
2016 Blazing Red Metallic 4 door MCS
RIP 2013 Blazing Red Metallic Justa Countryman
First MINI 2005 Black Eye Purple MCS
I would have loved that one to match the MINI, if it wasn't a scooter helmet!Minidave wrote:
I actually got this one
and it is quite nice for the price. I wanted to make sure it was M2005 rated so it would be good for several years. Plus, when will I ever use it again, so why pay lots of $$.
~Laurie~
2022 Midnight Black Metalic MINI Cooper SE “Electric Boogie”
2005 Chili Red MCS "Kevin"
2016 Blazing Red Metallic 4 door MCS
RIP 2013 Blazing Red Metallic Justa Countryman
First MINI 2005 Black Eye Purple MCS
2022 Midnight Black Metalic MINI Cooper SE “Electric Boogie”
2005 Chili Red MCS "Kevin"
2016 Blazing Red Metallic 4 door MCS
RIP 2013 Blazing Red Metallic Justa Countryman
First MINI 2005 Black Eye Purple MCS
Good deal!
Nice helmet.....what brand is it?
Edit: I found it..........
MADE BY EXL SPORTS. EXL IS AN AMERICAN COMPANY THAT SPECIALIZES IN MOTORSPORTS HELMETS AND ACCESSORIES
I'm surprised you didn't get one of these tho.......
Or this pink one.............
That's a good link, I'll have to save it for future reference.......Cheap Helmets
Nice helmet.....what brand is it?
Edit: I found it..........
MADE BY EXL SPORTS. EXL IS AN AMERICAN COMPANY THAT SPECIALIZES IN MOTORSPORTS HELMETS AND ACCESSORIES
I'm surprised you didn't get one of these tho.......
Or this pink one.............
That's a good link, I'll have to save it for future reference.......Cheap Helmets
Hi! My name's Dave!
'09 LB/LB Clubman S - "Max"
89 Mini "Racing Green"
94 SPi Project (The Hot Rod)
'09 LB/LB Clubman S - "Max"
89 Mini "Racing Green"
94 SPi Project (The Hot Rod)
The logistics of bringing the other car may keep it at home, but we'll see.dimini wrote:Paid my fees today. count me in for intermediate class.
Hey Petek, please get your planets and ducks in a row so you can make it! Bring the big boy, doesn't have to be a MINI.
I'm off next week to Run & Gun in St. Louis. Three days of track time with cars much, much faster than I am in mine!
Actually after trying the helmet on and wearing it for awhile, I wish I would have gotten that one instead. I feel my vision is extremely impaired in the full face helmet. I guess it will just take some getting used to. Right?Minidave wrote:
Hey I know, maybe I can have Todd install some pink flames on my helmet so you know I'm a girl.
~Laurie~
2022 Midnight Black Metalic MINI Cooper SE “Electric Boogie”
2005 Chili Red MCS "Kevin"
2016 Blazing Red Metallic 4 door MCS
RIP 2013 Blazing Red Metallic Justa Countryman
First MINI 2005 Black Eye Purple MCS
2022 Midnight Black Metalic MINI Cooper SE “Electric Boogie”
2005 Chili Red MCS "Kevin"
2016 Blazing Red Metallic 4 door MCS
RIP 2013 Blazing Red Metallic Justa Countryman
First MINI 2005 Black Eye Purple MCS
Most of the people who drive in closed cars like the MINI prefer an open faced helmet, but mine is very similar to yours and I don't find it to be a problem. PeteK also wears one and he takes his face shield completely off, I'll do the same next time. It either unclips or unscrews at the corners, so it's easy to do.
I think Pink flames would be fun, and cool!
I think Pink flames would be fun, and cool!
Hi! My name's Dave!
'09 LB/LB Clubman S - "Max"
89 Mini "Racing Green"
94 SPi Project (The Hot Rod)
'09 LB/LB Clubman S - "Max"
89 Mini "Racing Green"
94 SPi Project (The Hot Rod)
Laurie - I like your helmet. You did a good job. Don't let MiniDave fool you, his is just like the pink one with a spike on time - AKA Hogen's Heroes syle.
PeteK - You can bring the mini, but you are still going to have the same exhaust note on the video when you pass me whether you're in the Mini or the cobra.
I'm just excited to it again. I think HPT has the right idea with this. Great track, good instructors, nice price = lot's of fun!
PeteK - You can bring the mini, but you are still going to have the same exhaust note on the video when you pass me whether you're in the Mini or the cobra.
I'm just excited to it again. I think HPT has the right idea with this. Great track, good instructors, nice price = lot's of fun!
Laurie,Laurie wrote: Actually after trying the helmet on and wearing it for awhile, I wish I would have gotten that one instead. I feel my vision is extremely impaired in the full face helmet. I guess it will just take some getting used to. Right?
Hey I know, maybe I can have Todd install some pink flames on my helmet so you know I'm a girl.
The first time I drove with my full-face helmet I felt the same thing... my vision seemed to be limited. After 5 minutes or so I completely changed my mind and have no problem with the helmet.
I think what is going on is the helmet, while not restricting the vision, places something "new" in the field of vision. Since we're not used to seeing the "new" stuff in our field of vision we tend to fixate on it. With a little bit of time we forget the "new" stuff and simply get back to seeing what we need to see.
For example, my entire life I never had to wear glasses. A few years ago my eyes aged enough that I now have to wear reading glasses. When I first started to wear reading glasses the frames of the glasses really distracted me. Now I don't even notice them.
For me, the added safety of a full-face helmet is attractive. If all I ever ran on the track was an enclosed car I might consider a non-full face helmet because an open-face helmet would be cooler. (This is why I remove the visor... to bring air into the full-face when I'm in the MINI.)
Just my two cents, your mileage may vary, contents may settle during shipment.
PeteK posted this link for last month's event, it's a really good guide to performance driving, I recommend everyone read it. I know I've reviewed it each time I go to the track and always find some nugget that helps me..........it's a PDF so make sure you have the latest free version of Adobe on your computer..............
High Performance Driving Manual
High Performance Driving Manual
Hi! My name's Dave!
'09 LB/LB Clubman S - "Max"
89 Mini "Racing Green"
94 SPi Project (The Hot Rod)
'09 LB/LB Clubman S - "Max"
89 Mini "Racing Green"
94 SPi Project (The Hot Rod)
Sigh...
Well, no trip in October for me. The boss is out that week, and so it's left up to little old me to take care of the clients and as a result I can't take a half day.
The drawback of being in a small group and being the only real person in the company who can do my job.
The drawback of being in a small group and being the only real person in the company who can do my job.
03 PS/Bl MCS - Alta CAI - Alta 15% pulley - Denso Irdiums - Kingsborne wires - Screamin' Deamon Coil - Yellow Konis - H-Sport Springs - H-Sport rear swaybar - H-Sport adjustable rear control arms - M7 Front strut brace - Sold
06 Subaru WRX
06 Subaru WRX
I have already removed the plastic face shield, so that may help. Maybe I will just spend the next few weeks wearing it around the house and watching tv. Hey, do think I would get looks if I wore it for my drive to and from work everyday?petek wrote: Laurie,
The first time I drove with my full-face helmet I felt the same thing... my vision seemed to be limited. After 5 minutes or so I completely changed my mind and have no problem with the helmet.
I think what is going on is the helmet, while not restricting the vision, places something "new" in the field of vision. Since we're not used to seeing the "new" stuff in our field of vision we tend to fixate on it. With a little bit of time we forget the "new" stuff and simply get back to seeing what we need to see.
~Laurie~
2022 Midnight Black Metalic MINI Cooper SE “Electric Boogie”
2005 Chili Red MCS "Kevin"
2016 Blazing Red Metallic 4 door MCS
RIP 2013 Blazing Red Metallic Justa Countryman
First MINI 2005 Black Eye Purple MCS
2022 Midnight Black Metalic MINI Cooper SE “Electric Boogie”
2005 Chili Red MCS "Kevin"
2016 Blazing Red Metallic 4 door MCS
RIP 2013 Blazing Red Metallic Justa Countryman
First MINI 2005 Black Eye Purple MCS
Hey Kathy, where is your post saying you are all paid up and ready to go? You better not leave me hangin' here. I don't want to be the only girl. I wouldn't want to show up all these boys by myself!
~Laurie~
2022 Midnight Black Metalic MINI Cooper SE “Electric Boogie”
2005 Chili Red MCS "Kevin"
2016 Blazing Red Metallic 4 door MCS
RIP 2013 Blazing Red Metallic Justa Countryman
First MINI 2005 Black Eye Purple MCS
2022 Midnight Black Metalic MINI Cooper SE “Electric Boogie”
2005 Chili Red MCS "Kevin"
2016 Blazing Red Metallic 4 door MCS
RIP 2013 Blazing Red Metallic Justa Countryman
First MINI 2005 Black Eye Purple MCS
Huh, I guess you will just have to come down with some 24 hour bug late in the afternoon on the 23rd then.
~Laurie~
2022 Midnight Black Metalic MINI Cooper SE “Electric Boogie”
2005 Chili Red MCS "Kevin"
2016 Blazing Red Metallic 4 door MCS
RIP 2013 Blazing Red Metallic Justa Countryman
First MINI 2005 Black Eye Purple MCS
2022 Midnight Black Metalic MINI Cooper SE “Electric Boogie”
2005 Chili Red MCS "Kevin"
2016 Blazing Red Metallic 4 door MCS
RIP 2013 Blazing Red Metallic Justa Countryman
First MINI 2005 Black Eye Purple MCS
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I'd share in the estrogen representation but they are scared of drop-tops at the track. If you want track time with a couple other MiniChix, you'll find us at the Speedway Wednesday, turning left from 12 to 4. There are still spots available for $275.Laurie wrote:I don't want to be the only girl. I wouldn't want to show up all these boys by myself!
Johnna
Johnna--BMPR CR '05 Chili Red JustaCVT, JCW Sound Kit #D344, JCW BBK, aFe cai, M7 Under Strut System, strut tower plates, Sparkly wheel arches, a little chrome. Garage-sharing w/ '12 Goodwood MCS #372, '06 MCS "Jack" and MiniX4's classic, Moxie.
If you've never worn a helmet before it would be a great idea to wear it around the house or driving if for no other reason than to get used to the extra weight on your head. There are exercises (shrugs) that you can do to strengthen the neck muscles so that wearing a helmet isn't as tiring. Then again, we're not pulling 2 or 3 g's on the track so you shouldn't suffer from tired neck muscles!Laurie wrote:I have already removed the plastic face shield, so that may help. Maybe I will just spend the next few weeks wearing it around the house and watching tv. Hey, do think I would get looks if I wore it for my drive to and from work everyday?petek wrote: Laurie,
The first time I drove with my full-face helmet I felt the same thing... my vision seemed to be limited. After 5 minutes or so I completely changed my mind and have no problem with the helmet.
I think what is going on is the helmet, while not restricting the vision, places something "new" in the field of vision. Since we're not used to seeing the "new" stuff in our field of vision we tend to fixate on it. With a little bit of time we forget the "new" stuff and simply get back to seeing what we need to see.
I know a fellow who used to wear his helmet while driving in his roadster between Topeka and KC because the helmet would keep his head warm when the temperature dropped below 40.
I should probably start another post but why when you can use bold, right?
For those of you who have new helmets and would like to try them out, may I suggest a trip to Saddler's in Olathe (Indoor go-cart). This is the best way I know of to get a bit of racing in and to try out the new helmet.
It's just as fun in old helmets.
How about Sunday afternoon - about 1pm?
For those of you who have new helmets and would like to try them out, may I suggest a trip to Saddler's in Olathe (Indoor go-cart). This is the best way I know of to get a bit of racing in and to try out the new helmet.
It's just as fun in old helmets.
How about Sunday afternoon - about 1pm?
Alex, are you gonna have your camera mounted on board at HPT on the 24th?
I can't go to Sadlers, I'm leaving for a 2 week trip on Monday, sorry.....but I think a grassroots gathering of MINIacs at Sadler's would be a hoot! Maybe later in the year then?
Oh, and I saw a guy driving a Cobra west on K-10 the other morning, wearing his open face helmet - which stuck up about 8" higher than the windshield header!
I can't go to Sadlers, I'm leaving for a 2 week trip on Monday, sorry.....but I think a grassroots gathering of MINIacs at Sadler's would be a hoot! Maybe later in the year then?
Oh, and I saw a guy driving a Cobra west on K-10 the other morning, wearing his open face helmet - which stuck up about 8" higher than the windshield header!
Hi! My name's Dave!
'09 LB/LB Clubman S - "Max"
89 Mini "Racing Green"
94 SPi Project (The Hot Rod)
'09 LB/LB Clubman S - "Max"
89 Mini "Racing Green"
94 SPi Project (The Hot Rod)