April 29, 2004
Sunday! Sunday! Sunday!

MINI on the track.jpg

This Sunday the MINI and I are heading to Heartland Park in Topeka to attend the Phil Wicks Ultimate MINI driving Academy. From 8 AM to 6 PM I'll alternate between classroom sessions and at least a couple of hours on the track pulling G's in the MINI at speeds of 100+ MPH. Heartland Park has a 2.1 mile NASCAR road course with lots of twists and turns to give the MINI a good workout.

And don't worry, I've already checked with my insurance company and not only am I covered during the school time but I get a 5% discount after I complete the classes.

Phil Wicks, the lead facilitator, has raced Minis since the early 60s and did stunt driving for many films and television series. In fact, Phil did the stunt driving for Michael Caine in the original Italian Job movie.

I can hardly contain myself.

Posted by todd at April 29, 2004 06:38 PM
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You are such a hoot! The Mini really does drive you doesn’t it…and, yes, pun intended. Although, I am all for anything that has Cooper in its name. So have fun, and be safe!

Posted by: corrine cooper on April 29, 2004 11:40 PM

“it’s not an obsession, it’s an enthusiasm”

Just keep saying that to yourself… Over and over and over and over.

:)

Posted by: timsamoff on April 30, 2004 08:19 AM

Yes Tim and it’s pronounced like this - “in-too-zee-as-em”.

Posted by: Todd on April 30, 2004 09:30 AM

Rrrrrrrace fans!

OK, I have to admit that this more than makes up for your girly red iPod.

I’m officially jealous, since nobody I know of ever taught anybody cool how to drive the hell out of a Jetta in a movie. But in my valiant attempt to make something potable of the lemons I’ve been dealt, I guess this means it’ll have to be me.

With that in mind, Shepcat Enterprises announces the debut of “You, Your Jetta and the Asteroid Field That is L.A. Traffic,” featuring such topics as “Reading the Lanes and the Ass-Hats Who Occupy Them,” “It’s Called a Turn Signal,” “Coffee - The Other Fuel,” “Why Timid Drivers Are More Dangerous Than Speeders,” “Why Road Rage is Justified” and “Why the Best Defensive Driving Is a Good Offense.” Online registration will be available soon.

Posted by: Shepcat on April 30, 2004 11:38 AM
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