KPV MINI wards off GT3, EVO and BMW's!!!
 

Well, sort of...............
See how those headlines work!!!
hilarious

Actually, it is partially true. I was at the track with the MINI on July 25th and ran in the red group with PDA. I knew the MINI would be underpowered in this class but I thought its excellent handling in the curves would make up for lost time in the straights. Well, I was partially right with that thought process...................

We ran the Pocono North course (first time on this version for me). Inevitably, everytime I would get to the straight, I would motion for others to pass and everyone would slingshot by. Once in the infield though, I filed up their rear view mirror and in many cases passed!! I just love the handling in this car. It is so nimble, so grippy, so compliant, so predictable, it is just an absolute pleasure to drive. Take a look for yourselves............

This GT3 driver was constantly knocking on my back door. He spun several times throughout the day. I warded him off in the curves though!!

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Look at the body lean of the yellow Mitsubishi!! Is that an EVO?? I don't know too much about those cars. Compare the lean to the MINI. I do have H&R springs and an H-Sport rear sway bar installed so that is a benefit but what a difference!! Also look at how square to the pavement the rear tires are in the middle of the turn. That is due to the excessive negtive camber I have in the rear.

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The BMW is another example of how well the MINI performs in comparison.

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And another BMW......

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That right front tire is just about ready to hit the apex square in the nose!!! COOL!!

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Ken: that is really coool! That mini is cute!!! hhaahah!!

Ken, I can't believe you could choose a track day with the mini over your tt.

Tim,
Go here and you will understand why. I am saving the KPVTT for Watkins......

https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...threadid=14171

when I will be forced to show you a thing or two on the track!!!

hilarious

You better move schedules, get permission, tune the car, and make whatever arrangements are necessary for you to attend that event!!! I am counting on you!!! Yeah....now its public!!

Looking good Ken, show those beemers how its done.

Nice Apex's. :-)

Alright, MINIs are dope!!!

Excellent and consistent apexes. The MINI is so much fun, yopur setup really appears to make a difference. I had a similar experience - except I had the advantage of driving in the rain. I passed a few 911's at Summit Point and a couple of 'vettes - of course they were gone on the straights. I also drove the MINI at our local kart track - just for fun. Hopefully the photo attachments are not too large.

I can't wait to take the tt out to Summit Point, still in break in period.

That's my Bud driving the balls off that mini!!

Way to go Ken :D

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Robert-

I can't belive they let you drive that at an indoor cart track. That is hysterical !

Hey Robert, was that you I saw on Fall Road two nights ago? Heading towards the village from the intersection of Democracy? A grey TT cab really caught my eye as it drove past at around 6:00.

Great pics of the Mini! They are an all-time favorite of mine.

Chronos, that must have been me. I live on Falls between Brickyard & Alloway (the smaller of the two houses). I love the color also and it caused me an extra few months waiting for it.

Mike, the owner of the track (Francois) is a former race car driver and we (PCA) have a winter race league, so I know him pretty well. Both of these photos are posted at the track and I let Francois drive the MINI on the kart track, with me in it and a lot quicker than I did.