Racing Someone Else's MINI

Sections: MF Feature May 19th, 2005 21 Comments

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Today’s a good day to write for MotoringFile. In a few hours I’ll be given full VIP access to the Kings Island Italian Job ride (before it official opens to the public). Then (and this is the cool part) I’m invited to take part in an official MINIUSA competitive autocross featuring the entire range of MINIs sold in the US. I’ll be competing against other journalists and since we all know many of those guys can’t keep a car on the road to begin with, I’m liking my chances.

I’ll have full reports on the ride and the autocross in a few days…

Written By: Gabe

Mini2Go

Ahhhh, yes – very nice perks you have there! :p
Eric

Just don’t lose to Ann Job from MSN Autos. Har Har Har! :-)=
Erik

Get at ‘em, Gabe!

-Erik
Stuart

I’ve seen a preview of the ride, those upscale JCW seats seats good :-)
Meg

Looks and sounds like so much fun.
http://www.jwardell.com/mini/ Josh Wardell

So jealous, Gabe! Have fun!
Vanwall
I hope Paul Frere’ isn’t there. Otherwise, to quote Dennis Hopper, “Kick their butts!”
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Bob

Gabe,

Sounds like you will be having an awesome day. Remember what Cole Trickle would say ” Rubbin is racin”.

Bob
Paul C.

That’s very cool!!

:)
ron

must be great to have a midweek day off to motor, have a great time
nervous

Hopefully, the 6/18/05 King’s Island MINI event that has been reported with fits & starts on northamericanmotoring, min2 & miniusa will actually come to fruition & we can all have a chance to be treated like a rock star on this new MINI ride.

Can’t wait to hear about it!!!!
Jeff

Too bad it’s raining at PKI today, wonder if that will impact the ride or autocross event?!?
MiniMonkey

Finally a pay off for all your hard work! Lucky you… and a race too! Can’t wait to hear your full account of the events.
http://mini.leetimage.com Miles

That’s awesome Gabe!!!
Josh

Check it out–a 4 door mini! lol
Capn

Gabe, As Napoleon would say “lucky”
http://www.meanmrbean.com Mamarazzi

That’s awesome! Have fun!
RoccosModernLife

Wow! Have a great time Gabe!
http://motoringfile.com Gabe

Great great time. The ride was pretty cool too.

Okay, I’m off to see Star Wars…
The Seeker

Gabe, I suppose you know you’re living everybody’s fantasy. That is, at least one of them. Feel the need for speed…
http://www.rivercityminis.org Deborah (aka NekoWoman)

Star Wars rocked (I was one of those that helped make the $16.5M midnight showing record! Ack!)… hope the roller coaster and racing rocked too! Very jealous!

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