Our new-to-us 2005 MINI Cooper S has nearly completed its transformation into a proper wheel-to-wheel race car. Before we hit the track for real competition, we're taking a look at our goals and figuring out where we want to make improvements. Since we're going to be competing in NASA's Performance…
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We had driven all night - 700 miles - to get there on Friday morning.
First order of business, breakfast from the drive-thru at the Steak & Shake across the street from that Krispy Kreme, which we then ate on the beach.
And what did we see on the corner? A very familiar MINI! First thought was "I wonder which GRM'er is getting donuts on their way into the speedway." But an hour later as we were passing back by, it was still there. We figured it was either on display, or you guys were getting a WHOLE LOT of donuts. ;-)
Just an FYI - MINI Cooper S starts at PTE* (two stars/14 pts) not PTE.
Also, a JCW MINI starts at PTD*
http://www.nasaproracing.com/rules/2009/pt.pdf