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Post by NS-R on May 8, 2003 12:28:01 GMT
OK, they're not paying 20K for a mini... Fact:- 20K to enter the series for 2003. That does include the publicity, hospitality, race entries, race suit etc etc... Nick www.ns-r.co.uk |
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Post by RocketRacer on May 8, 2003 23:17:14 GMT
20k  You could buy 10 sensibly priced XR2's or that or almost 2 brand new factory legends! Dave the price is a bit high for the mini's i think, but you won't buy almost 2 brand new Legends for the price of the mini series.. only one and a small part of another. not much change from 15 grand if the car is still in a crate or 17 grand'ish for race ready  |
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Post by stuntdriver on May 8, 2003 23:38:32 GMT
The minis certainly do seem a little more expensive than the legends and the XR2s - by the look of the state of some of the XR2s you should be able to buy a fleet of around 46! You might even have enough change left to buy the series a hoity toity tent with seats in it and peas and beans for lunch!
I'm still don't understand what "IMHO" means - is this the new all weather Japanese Tyres for the XR2 when they relocate to Cowdenbeath?!
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Post by Charlie on May 9, 2003 1:21:30 GMT
Please tell me they're not paying 20k for a mini? Dave. Its around that but it includes all Knockhill race entry fees Jim Clarke Rally entry fees Hillclimb entry fees Sprint entry fees ARDS and Rally equivelent licence test/training Race overalls Corporate hospitality BMW sponsorship in a European champion of champions race the car etc (I think most are correct but don't take it as gospel.) Quite a nice package. Keep it clean and whole and your only other expenses are fuel, tyres, and brakepads |
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Post by NS-R on May 9, 2003 7:12:30 GMT
Stuntdriver et al, Granted there are a few XR2's out in the field that look a bit worse for wear but just to clarify, the guys at ICR (including myself) Burnbrae, Moor River etc put a lot of work into our cars to make sure that they are not only race worthy and meet the strict regulations but also look cosmetically good. That's why I spent ages the Saturday previous to the last meeting T-cutting and painting the car...the majority of us take pride in the cars that we put on the grid you know... Nick www.ns-r.co.uk |
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Post by Dave on May 9, 2003 8:57:37 GMT
Granted there are a few XR2's out in the field that look a bit worse for wear I wouldnt agree with that after looking round the paddock at the last meeting, all XR2's look good and are highly presented! The have to be to get through scruitineering - good condition with all sponsor signs showing! Although sometimes when they come off the track they look a bit worse for wear! Stuntdriver - IMHO is in my honest opinion and imho you obviously dont have a clue about race cars, their preperation or their specification. You probably just look at a fford and say oooh thats pretty and a XR2 and say thats a little fiesta without knowing the work that goes into both. Dave. |
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Post by davefiddes on May 9, 2003 9:20:54 GMT
I'm still don't understand what "IMHO" means - is this the new all weather Japanese Tyres for the XR2 when they relocate to Cowdenbeath?!  IMHO - In My Humble Opinion IMO - In My Opinion AFAICS - As Far As I Can See LOL - Laugh Out Loud AFAIK - As Far As I Know ROFL - Roll On the Floor Laughing Well I think that the XRs are incredibly well turned out on the whole. |
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Post by stuntdriver on May 12, 2003 17:35:27 GMT
did anyone see much of the Mini race on Sunday - certainly a bit more wheel to wheel action! Some of the drivers might want to take up motorcycle racing the number of times they were on two wheels at duffus!
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Post by JapaneseElvis on May 12, 2003 20:33:22 GMT
I've already made a couple of cynical remarks about the new MINI series, but Sunday's race was very entertaining.
If that is a taster for the rest of the season, then I won't be complaining.
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Post by Blair on May 12, 2003 20:36:01 GMT
I did indeed see the race, though a lot of people around me were taking the pi$$ out of them to tell the truth as they aren't the best handling of things. But, it was very entertaining, I thought we were gonna have a big one when there was 4 abreast.. |
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Post by NeilS on May 13, 2003 21:34:24 GMT
yep! 1st time in a long time I've watched the racing from hairpin, Sundays mini race was entertaining to say the least, they were trying hard in the breaking area and saw one car actually go round the hairpin completely inside of the kerb on the grass, those road tyres must grip well on the grass  and 4 side by side doesnt go, that bad enough there was another 2 right behind trying to join in.... excellent. Mini drivers are obviously frustrated XR2 fans. |
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Post by Catriona on May 14, 2003 0:15:52 GMT
Mini drivers are obviously frustrated XR2 fans. Lol, it certainly looked to me like some of them thought they were driving XR2s there! Bet some of them will have pretty hefty repair bills now, but great to see them actually racing each other rather than tiptoing around the track now One thing, though - have the XR2s ever been mad enough to try going 4 wide?? :eek: |
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Post by Big Bad Wedgie on May 14, 2003 13:59:38 GMT
Have to say that the mini's don't do anything for me - wrong racing philosophy - front wheel drive and under-powered. As opposed to the Legends and TVR Tuscans, different cars, same philosophy – rear wheel drive, more power than grip.
KJR
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