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minifaron
10-06-2005, 01:17 AM
Hello, I know it has been some time since everyone has heard from me here on the forums, but I have VERY exciting news. Next weekend we are helping sponcer a really cool event. I know some of you have heard of the REALLY Cool Go-Kart Track in Austin called Iron Rock Raceway. ( www.ironrockraceway.com ) 30 MINI owners per day will get the opertunity to put their MINI to the test on the Go Track. This will be happening next weekend October 14-16, please read bellow to see just what will be happening. The true reason for the event is Go-Kart Racing, ( www.starsofkarting.com )and the MINI deal is sort of on a side bar. But lets be honest our MINI's will be a huge part of the event. If you have any questions please send me a email at minifaron@yahoo.com or email Jeff Swoboda at jeff@starsofkarting.com I understand that this is short notice, but Im writing this shortly after I found out.

Thanks,

Faron

Internet Manager @ the MINI Center



(October 5, 2005) – Fans and spectators at the National Finals for the Snap-on Stars of Karting presented by the IRL will get the chance to sample the temporary layout at Iron Rock Raceway in a MINI Cooper, similar to events this season in Reno and Sonoma. The October 14-16 weekend will be known as the MINI Cooper National Finals and will serve to crown champions in all six classes of the Snap-on Stars of Karting presented by the IRL. The MINI Center dealership in San Antonio is co-sponsoring the event with vital trackside support, “We want to keep the momentum up of the two events that have taken place so far this year and want to include our customers and the area MINI club in the fun,” said Richard Gutin of the MINI Center. Dietz Froehlich, the area manager for MINI sees the Stars of Karting involvement as going hand in hand with MINI’s history, “The MINI brand has marketed itself hand-in-hand with the history of the go-kart and I think these programs make sense.” Two separate one-hour sessions will be held at the lunch break and post race of all three days of racing activities, and the area MINI club and MINI dealers are expected to take an active involvement in the weekend. “I think the fans in Texas will be given an added bonus to their Finals weekend with this format, and this will give our East division teams a chance to get in on the fun that those in the West were able to sample in Reno and Sonoma,” said series marketing director Jeff Swoboda.

Snap-on Stars of Karting presented by the Indy Racing League is based out of Seattle, Washington, sanctioned by the World Karting Association (WKA) and owned and operated by 1986 Indianapolis 500 champion and IRL IndyCar Series team owner Bobby Rahal, IndyCar Series driver Bryan Herta and veteran karting promoter Paul Zalud. www.starsofkarting.com, www.worldkarting.com. Snap-on Incorporated is a leading global developer, manufacturer and marketer of tool and equipment solutions for professional tool users. Product lines include hand tools, power tools, automotive diagnostics and shop equipment, tool storage products, automotive diagnostics software and other solutions for the transportation service, industrial, government, education, agricultural, and other commercial applications, including construction and electrical. Products are sold through its franchise dealer van, company direct sales and distributor and Internet channels. Founded in 1920, Snap-on is a $2+ billion, S&P 500

weezer2282
10-06-2005, 09:21 AM
Would we get to drive our MINIs on the track then? It just says the MINI club will be involved, but it doesn't really say what they would do. :confused: Is this something you have to sign up for and does it cost anything?

minifaron
10-06-2005, 03:34 PM
I just got off the phone with Jeff, the guy who put together the Karting event that I talked about earlier. I have even better news for you. The event at Iron Rock Raceway is a no cost to you event!!! You will need to do is sign up with me, minifaron@yahoo.com . You will need to bring your MINI, Drivers License, & Proof of Insurance. We will have about an hour at a time to run our cars on the track. I am told that we will be able to run 30 MINI through in an hour. (I don't have an exact schedule yet I am updating as we go.) SOOO if this sounds like something that you might be willing to do send me a email. minifaron@yahoo.com Please let me know if you want to go in the morning or in the afternoon, and if you would like to go Friday the 14th, Saturday 15th, or Sunday the 16th. Like I said before I am giving you updates as I get them. Please remember this is a FREE EVENT!!! Please, sign up we want as many of you to go as we can! Once again this is FREE FREE :dancing FREE :dancing

Will
10-07-2005, 10:08 AM
WhooHOooooo!! :dancing

Alright guys lets have a good LSMC showing at this event.

Faron count me in.

azuul
10-07-2005, 10:32 AM
Rats, can't go. I will be in Dallas all weekend for a church planning meeting. But, I have tickets to see the Cowboys/Giants game on Sunday. So, no can do this time. I generally need many more weeks notice than this to be able to make an event.

Will
10-07-2005, 08:47 PM
I'll be able to go Sunday, I have a wedding to go to on Sat in Dallas but I will be back Sunday morning.

weezer2282
10-07-2005, 09:01 PM
I need to find out if I'm visiting a girl in McAllen next weekend or going to this. :eek2 :D

chefrichie
10-07-2005, 11:28 PM
Pick me, pick me...
I'm totally in for this...signed up for Saturday, but I'll probably try to come and at least watch on sunday too since its not far from my house!
WooooooHooooooo! Let's Motor!
:D :thumbsup :cool:

scuderia
10-08-2005, 02:02 AM
I AM IN FOR SUNDAY.

Will, lets combine it with an early breakfast, are you in?

Berk

bcorn
10-10-2005, 08:13 PM
Hi guys, I am a newbie here. I just found this forum through a random link on the northamerciamotoring site. This event sounds fun, I will be there Friday @ lunch and Saturday afternoon. I sent Faron an email but haven't heard back yet. If all is well I will be there.

Brianne

05 MCS BLK/BLK yada yada yada....... :thumbsup

weezer2282
10-10-2005, 10:02 PM
Hi guys, I am a newbie here. I just found this forum through a random link on the northamerciamotoring site. This event sounds fun, I will be there Friday @ lunch and Saturday afternoon. I sent Faron an email but haven't heard back yet. If all is well I will be there.

Brianne

05 MCS BLK/BLK yada yada yada....... :thumbsup

Welcome Brianne!

I think I will be going Sunday with Berk and Will, unless anything changes between now and Sunday. :thumbsup

scuderia
10-10-2005, 11:42 PM
Hello,

Welcome on-board, I will be there on Sunday, so see ya next time.

Hi guys, I am a newbie here. I just found this forum through a random link on the northamerciamotoring site. This event sounds fun, I will be there Friday @ lunch and Saturday afternoon. I sent Faron an email but haven't heard back yet. If all is well I will be there.

Brianne

05 MCS BLK/BLK yada yada yada....... :thumbsup

Will
10-11-2005, 12:32 AM
Welcome!! I will be there Sunday.

gadgeTT
10-11-2005, 11:36 AM
Hi All,

I saw a vague reference in one of the above posts about the dates and times for this event, but wanted to confirm things.

Exactly what are the hours for each day of the event for us MINI drivers?

Friday, October 14: ?
Saturday, October 15: ?
Sunday, October 16: ?

Is anyone trying to organzine a group meeting or meal (lunch, dinner, etc.) for any of these days?

minifaron
10-11-2005, 01:22 PM
Attached is the Daily Schedule for the event with MINI Exhibitions scheduled
for:

Friday: Noon-1 PM, 4:30-5:30
Saturday: 12:15-1:15, 4:00-5:00
Sunday: 10:20-11:20, 3:15-4:15


Once again I am sorry for the short notice, we only found out about this a few hours before we posted it for you. It would be a huge help for you to sign up, so we know what to expect. I only have like 5 people signed up so it looks like you will get more then 1 run per session. :thumbsup Please remember this is a FREE event, and planning was short. Not everything is as organized as I would of liked for it to be, but I did not organize the event so I can not complain....What the heck its FREE!!!! Come on lets get out there and have a good time. I will only be out there on Sunday!
Thanks for your patience,
:dancing Faron :dancing

Will
10-11-2005, 10:11 PM
Faron,

Why dont you start up a list of the people you already have signed up so we can keep track.

scuderia
10-11-2005, 11:04 PM
Hey Sunday guys,

How about meeting at the corner of 1604 and 281, right at Cavender GMC, at 8:30? Should give us sometime for a quick breakfast on the way?

Will
10-11-2005, 11:37 PM
Actually, I might be coming down from Dallas that day. Unless I make it back into town Sat night, but I doubt it. So Sunday on the way back into SA we will stop at Austin.

weezer2282
10-12-2005, 12:05 AM
Hey Sunday guys,

How about meeting at the corner of 1604 and 281, right at Cavender GMC, at 8:30? Should give us sometime for a quick breakfast on the way?

Sounds like a plan. Who else is going Sunday?

scuderia
10-12-2005, 12:08 AM
Lets not forget to get the directions posted, will send a pm to Faron.

bcorn
10-13-2005, 01:09 AM
So am I the only one that will be there on Friday and Saturday? Also,Faron do you know how to find the complete schedule for the weekend? Not just when the MINIs are running.

Brianne

bcorn
10-13-2005, 01:11 AM
Oh yea! One more question. Will we be able to be timed? I assume that it will be one car on the track at a time. Right?

Brianne

Will
10-13-2005, 11:37 PM
So whats the word Faron? How many are going? Which days?

gadgeTT
10-14-2005, 11:06 AM
I think we'll be there on Sunday as today won't work for us and Saturday afternoon is reserved for finally seeing "Serenity".