Heartland Park Touring Laps August 13
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Heartland Park Touring Laps August 13
Hey Folks HPT is upon us again with Wednesday Aug. 13 being the magic day. I'm planning to attend, regardless the heat index. July's event sounded like a blast with fewer people, which meant more track time. I don't want to miss August, as there's only the Sept. event following for this season.
Anyone else thinking of attending?
Anyone else thinking of attending?
'06 MCS JCW daily driver & classic mini pick-up
Not me. I'll just be back from Mini In The Mountains. I hope to try and go in September though.
~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
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2005 Chili Red MCS "Kevin"
2016 Blazing Red Metallic 4 door MCS
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Events are conspiring against me in the month of August. I won't be able to go to HPT this time.
George
03 Cooper, Silk Green, CVT, ProMini CAI, Borla Exhaust, Schroth 4-pt Harness, Sportlink Hitch, 277,000+ miles, R.I.P.
06 MCS automatic, Chili Red w/white roof, 115k miles, Monte Carlo Rallye decals.
03 Cooper, Silk Green, CVT, ProMini CAI, Borla Exhaust, Schroth 4-pt Harness, Sportlink Hitch, 277,000+ miles, R.I.P.
06 MCS automatic, Chili Red w/white roof, 115k miles, Monte Carlo Rallye decals.
Ok, I'm confirmed with a purchase. Just checked extended forecast and it calls for 85F with 30% chance of thunderstorms. That sounds better than 100F and sunny.
Looks like just one lonely MINI out there among the supercars. If anyone decides to go and wants to talk about doing lunch before-- just let me know.
Looks like just one lonely MINI out there among the supercars. If anyone decides to go and wants to talk about doing lunch before-- just let me know.
'06 MCS JCW daily driver & classic mini pick-up
Nope, not guilt - I have a scheduling issue that I had forgotten about that will keep me from going to the August event - I knew there was something out there that would keep me out of August's event, I had just forgotten what it was till I checked my calendar - so, sorry, dimini, I won't be able to go............
But I will make Sept' event, and I hope a lot of other MINI owners will as well. The weather's always nice then and we should get to run the "big" circuit, so let's start planning for it!
But I will make Sept' event, and I hope a lot of other MINI owners will as well. The weather's always nice then and we should get to run the "big" circuit, so let's start planning for it!
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)
As usual, it was an awesome event--partly due to unseasonable, mild weather. We ran on the 2.1 mile road course. The track seemed pretty slippery, though, and others including the Advanced group concurred. I have no idea why that would have been the case, though.
I was the only MINI driver there and frankly, it was a bit strange without our usual MINI crowd. I hung out with Lotus "cousins" in the pits and on the track made friends with a "HPT newby" driving an '06 M3. I was suprised to see that I couldn't keep up with him anywhere on the track--very perplexing as i thought I'd be right there in the corners. Not even close. Likewise with the Z06 Vette that ran in intermediate class.
The skill level was very high amongst the intermediates this time. Three of them could have easily run in the advanced group.
Great event, no incidents. Looking forward to Sept.!
I was the only MINI driver there and frankly, it was a bit strange without our usual MINI crowd. I hung out with Lotus "cousins" in the pits and on the track made friends with a "HPT newby" driving an '06 M3. I was suprised to see that I couldn't keep up with him anywhere on the track--very perplexing as i thought I'd be right there in the corners. Not even close. Likewise with the Z06 Vette that ran in intermediate class.
The skill level was very high amongst the intermediates this time. Three of them could have easily run in the advanced group.
Great event, no incidents. Looking forward to Sept.!
'06 MCS JCW daily driver & classic mini pick-up
If you think you will probably do it, get your helmet now! That way you will be ready if you decide at the last minute.
Speaking as someone who has only done it twice, DO IT!
I think I am going to try and make this next one September 10th.
Speaking as someone who has only done it twice, DO IT!
I think I am going to try and make this next one September 10th.
~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
My dad has a Z06, and that thing is ridiculously fast. In exchange for him to drive my Mini he has offered to let me drive it, and I refuse. Too fast, and if that thing is wrecked, I would be paying for it for the rest of my life, haha.dimini wrote:Likewise with the Z06 Vette that ran in intermediate class.
Who all is going in September? I won't be driving my car as I can barely keep up with a Ford Festiva, but I'd like to see some of you all drive your MINIs.
I understand. I was, too, during my first few times. At HPT, though, it's well organized and for the most part, participants follow the rules which keeps it safe-- no passing without the person you're passing giving you the signal that he knows you're there, and waves you by, etc. It's a great way to learn about your car in a legal, controlled environment that cannot be duplicated out on the roads--even less-traveled rural roads.chknlil wrote:I'm thinking about going in Sept. But I'll be honest, I'm nervous as HAYALL.
MINIdave say's he'll post a Sept HPT thread soon. I bought my helmet from soloracer.com for about $105. It's a cheapo open-faced Pyrotech brand. Unless you also own a convertible, I recommend open face as it's cooler (temp., that is).
'06 MCS JCW daily driver & classic mini pick-up