KC BMW Flat Out - HPT June 8-10

Minidave · Post by **Minidave** » Sat Jun 02, 2012 11:55 pm

Yes, spectators are free, and you can wander around the track to find good vantage points to watch.

One of the best tho is at the top of the stands on the inside of the track, up near the corner, you can see almost the whole track from there!

JRutherford · Post by **JRutherford** » Mon Jun 04, 2012 11:37 am

Spectating is free - as is the car show if you'd like to show off your MINI!

Minidave · Post by **Minidave** » Mon Jun 04, 2012 1:18 pm

It's this weekend, everybody getting excited?

Counterfit_Mini · Post by **Counterfit_Mini** » Tue Jun 05, 2012 2:10 am

I'm excited.

Gonna give my donation of $10 to do some parade laps before doing the Autocross school.

JRutherford · Post by **JRutherford** » Tue Jun 05, 2012 9:21 am

Definitely! Should be a great time!

Post by **IowaM1N1** » Thu Jun 07, 2012 9:29 pm

I'm planning on heading over Sunday morning for the car show and to check out the event.

Anyone else going to spectate?

JRutherford · Post by **JRutherford** » Fri Jun 08, 2012 9:22 am

Awesome! Looking forward to meeting you all! Again, no charge to get in, park or spectate any of the events. AND...the car show is totally free to participate in. If you plan to participate in the show Sunday, please register for free here http://www.register.flatoutclassic.com TODAY! This will allow our organizing team to plan accordingly.

See you this weekend!

Counterfit_Mini · Post by **Counterfit_Mini** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 10:37 pm

I had a lot of fun in the autocross class today.

My best time was 50 seconds which I don't consider too bad since the instructor got 46 seconds. Also did three parade laps and I have to say that is that fastest parade I've ever been in....

JRutherford · Post by **JRutherford** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 8:33 am

Counterfit_Mini wrote:I had a lot of fun in the autocross class today. My best time was 50 seconds which I don't consider too bad since the instructor got 46 seconds. Also did three parade laps and I have to say that is that fastest parade I've ever been in....

Good deal - thanks again for coming out!

Post by **IowaM1N1** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 11:27 am

Came over looking for a car show around noon, got to do parade laps at 12:30pm instead!

Now I understand why some of our members spend entire Wednesdays out at HPT. Just running around that track in 2nd & 3rd gear was an absolute blast.

I purposely slowed down on the southbound straight to give me some space from the cars in front, then worked the esses at the south end and catch the BMWs. Then I'd slow some more to let the cars in front get out ahead, then catch them all by the time we got to the end of the northbound straight.

...and I was in Judy's R50. With the A/C on. With a 22mph wind out of the south (with gusts to 30mph, according to NWS).

A huge thank you to the event coordinators!

Hoping that someone out there took some photos of the parade lap -- would love to get some photos of our green/white MINI on the track.

Minidave · Post by **Minidave** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 12:21 pm

OK, then......which touring laps day do you want to sign up for?

I wish we could get more MINI owners to give it a try, almost anyone who's done it says it's the most fun they can have with clothes on, and you do learn a lot about your car and it's driving dynamics. Then if you really want your eyes opened, have an experienced driver take you around the track in your car - you'll be amazed at what our little MINIs can do!

Hagar46 · Post by **Hagar46** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 6:52 pm

What Minidave said!

boxer · Post by **boxer** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 9:36 pm

Wondering who is going to HPT this Wednesday for Touring laps?

Zack · Post by **Zack** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 9:38 pm

boxer wrote:Wondering who is going to HPT this Wednesday for Touring laps?

How much are touring laps?

boxer · Post by **boxer** » Tue Jun 12, 2012 9:19 am

Price $125.00 + $6.00 fee = 2005 snell or newer helmet of your choice. I believe the price is $150.00 at the gate. The next Touring day at HPT is June 13, 2012. That's tomorrow!

Hagar46 · Post by **Hagar46** » Tue Jun 12, 2012 9:23 am

Not going to make Touring Laps at HPT tomorrow.

Counterfit_Mini · Post by **Counterfit_Mini** » Wed Jun 13, 2012 3:06 am

I did the parade laps and I didn't really like the track.

But I loved the autocross.

DA MINI · Post by **DA MINI** » Wed Jun 13, 2012 5:31 pm

I watched Stephanie do the auto-x school. She progressed very nicely! Two of the instructors are friends of mine ( Jerry Irvine & Christian Els ) and very qualified to instruct. If you visit kcbmwclub.org (look under forums-events) there are pictures of cars on track and a video of the fastest auto-x time that include brakeing, accelerating and location on the course.
Stephanie would enjoy the track more with proper instruction.

BTW thw white E46 M3 withn the huge rear wing is for sale $40,000!

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