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Mini Mania Open House and Lawn Party
by Jerry (Siddhartha) Bradbury
What can transform a peaceful sylvan lawn in Gold Country into a carnival overnight? The annual Mini Mania Open House and Lawn Party of course! Those who were there got to see first hand all the eye candy, but for those who were not, the Mini's ranged from an electric Moke to a VTEC powered Classic, to Randy Steven's tricked out CVT to Robert Holt’s Purple Haze convertible to three full on Mini race cars: my sprint car, Jacques Andres' enduro car and Eric and Colin Herricks's rally car, and many in between.
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Race Report -USTCC

Infineon Raceway, April 11, 2008.
by Jerry (Siddhartha) Bradbury
My Mini has a new setup for this race. Speed parts from my sponsor Mini Mania have been added by my sponsor Bay Bridge Motors and USTCC sponsor Nitto has provided four brand new NT 01 tires. This will be my first official race with the US Touring Car Championship and I look forward to hitting the grid with more horsepower and quicker lap times.
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MINI Clubman Review

Published: 21st April 2008
The new MINI was launched in 2001, to much acclaim. Although bigger than the original Mini, what it lacked in rear legroom, it made up for in unusual styling and a vast array of personalisation elements, much loved by a local estate agent.

The MINI Clubman has the same raft of options but its main benefit is the extra length, which should make rear passengers happier.
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MMW 2008
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MMW 2008

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Jun-04-2008 10:05PM Cheese~   843923
Jun-04-2008 09:34PM sideache   843922
Jun-04-2008 05:52PM Cheese~   843906
Jun-04-2008 02:30PM partsguy1   843879
Jun-02-2008 08:45PM Cheese~   843574
Jun-02-2008 07:01AM Cheese~   843408
Jun-02-2008 05:44AM dooderopolis   843401
Jun-01-2008 05:18PM Cheese~ Edited: Jun-01-2008 11:34PM   843343
Jun-01-2008 03:02PM xcc_rider   843305
May-30-2008 10:13PM Cheese~   843057
May-28-2008 07:09PM has_mini_illness   842615
May-26-2008 04:06PM dooderopolis   842204
May-26-2008 03:25PM geoO   842198
May-26-2008 03:09PM dooderopolis   842195
May-26-2008 12:26PM xcc_rider Edited: May-26-2008 12:29PM   842170
May-26-2008 11:31AM dooderopolis   842162
May-23-2008 05:09PM sideache   841668
May-19-2008 02:32PM sideache Edited: May-20-2008 06:44AM   840906
May-15-2008 07:07PM Cheese~   840229
May-14-2008 10:51PM sideache Edited: May-14-2008 10:53PM   840051

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Posted: Jun-04-2008 10:05PM Reply

And Yokohama!

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sideache
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Posted: Jun-04-2008 09:34PM Reply

Meguiar's on board for MMW

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Posted: Jun-04-2008 05:52PM Reply

Yes.  If you can scan it, we are happy to accept reg documents via email at 'moalachat.com@gmail.com'.

 

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Posted: Jun-04-2008 02:30PM Reply

Hey Cheese, can I email my registration to the MOALA gmail account? I will pay by paypal. Is that okay?

Thanks, Terry 

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Posted: Jun-02-2008 08:45PM Reply

New sponsors on board!  Haynes donated a bunch of manuals for the raffle.  Meguiars donated some product for the raffle as well!  And it sounds like we will have a few more to announce in the coming days!  If you don't get anything from the raffle during the banquet, it'll be because you lost your ticket!

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Posted: Jun-02-2008 07:01AM Reply

It's an abandoned Marine Corps air base.  It's mostly used for automotive testing and as a movie filming location.  But there are a few autocrosses held there each year as well.

 

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Posted: Jun-02-2008 05:44AM Reply

Looks like a lot of rubber is already on the autocross location.

Is that an abandoned air strip?

Dean

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Posted: Jun-01-2008 05:18PM
Edited:  Jun-01-2008 11:34PM
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I noticed it but didn't think it was worth nitpicking that detail. None of the festivities will be in Costa Mesa, but we will be traveling through it on on of our rally runs!

The temp difference between the 2 towns is real, depending on the location of the temp sensor used by weather.com. The towns within a mile or so of the ocean are chilled by cool ocean breezes while the towns inland a bit are not. It's not unusual to experience a 10-30 degree temp difference during a few mile drive inland from the coast.

If people are curious about the locations of MiniMeet West activities, here are a few google satellite links;

Host Hotel

Autocross

Rally scene 1 canyon roads

Rally Scene 2 Balboa Island Crossing

 

 

 

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Posted: Jun-01-2008 03:02PM Reply

Don't ask me why I posted the weather for Costa Mesa below. The hotel is in Irvine but there's only 2 or 3 mile difference between Costa Mesa and Irvine so I don't know why the temperature difference is so great. Kinda makes you wonder about the weather channel website.  No one corrected me on the location so I assume that most of the festivities are in Costa Mesa? Don't know, but it looks like it'll be a little warmer than I thought. (note to self: bring cooler for beer)   dan

DaySunriseSunsetAvg.
High
Avg.
Low
MeanRecord
High
Record
Low

235:42 AM 8:05 PM 81°F58°F69°F96°F (1931)49°F (1944)
245:42 AM 8:05 PM 81°F58°F69°F97°F (1931)45°F (1943)
255:43 AM 8:06 PM 81°F58°F70°F101°F (1931)45°F (1943)
265:43 AM 8:06 PM 81°F58°F70°F103°F (1990)44°F (1975)
275:43 AM 8:06 PM 81°F58°F70°F106°F (1990)46°F (1951)
285:44 AM 8:06 PM 81°F58°F70°F105°F (1976)47°F (1952)
295:44 AM 8:06 PM 82°F59°F70°F96°F (1976)45°F (1943)
305:45 AM 8:06 PM 82°F59°F70°F101°F (1996)46°F (1952)

 

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Posted: May-30-2008 10:13PM Reply

Hey guys,

Mini Meet West is one month away!  

In just a few weeks, the Mini's will descend upon the city of Irvine!  Make sure you don't miss out on what is shaping up to be an amazing Mini weekend! Mini's, adrenaline, and laughs...What else could you ask for?  And tomorrow (May 31) is the cut off date for early registration.  Save yourself a few bucks and get your regs in before the early deadline!  Also, make sure you have your rooms reserved at the Marriott before our event allotment is gone!  Go to www.minimeetwest2008.com for more info.

See you guys in a few weeks! 

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Posted: May-28-2008 07:09PM Reply

sheesh, sell my mini and I don't log in...now its already time for MMW 08!

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Posted: May-26-2008 04:06PM Reply

George, I'd be very disappointed it you and your wife didn't make it. Your on my short list of have to meet guys.

Dean

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Posted: May-26-2008 03:25PM Reply

I think that list of record temps decided it for us. After the MiniMania 100 degree sauna, we were not about to go anywhere over 85-90, so this is great news and nearly seals the deal. We're registered and have a room, so now it looks like we won't be cancelling. Driving the Traveller down from Santa Barbara.

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Posted: May-26-2008 03:09PM Reply

I can't wait. A month from today we'll be there.

Dean

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Posted: May-26-2008 12:26PM
Edited:  May-26-2008 12:29PM
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 For June in Costa Mesa, Ca.

Date/sunrise/sunset/av.Hi temp/av.Lotemp/mean temp/record hi/record low

235:43 AM 8:06 PM 69°F61°F65°F83°F (1953)55°F (1972)
245:43 AM 8:06 PM 69°F61°F65°F80°F (1976)52°F (1962)
255:43 AM 8:06 PM 69°F61°F65°F78°F (1976)52°F (1962)
265:43 AM 8:06 PM 69°F61°F65°F83°F (2003)53°F (1962)
275:44 AM 8:06 PM 70°F61°F65°F82°F (1990)54°F (1965)
285:44 AM 8:06 PM 70°F61°F66°F81°F (1980)54°F (1965)
295:45 AM 8:06 PM 70°F62°F66°F79°F (1947)51°F (1964)
305:45 AM 8:06 PM 70°F62°F66°F87°F (1985)52°F (1943)

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Posted: May-26-2008 11:31AM Reply

what's the weather usually like out there in june?

Dean

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Posted: May-23-2008 05:09PM Reply

Castrol and K&N on board for donations.

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Posted: May-19-2008 02:32PM
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Photo / Arts Crafts / Model / Movie Contest added to MMW08 WEb

http://www.minimeetwest2008.com/PhotoContest.html

PHOTO CONTEST The photo Contest will be divided into two categories; Mini portrait and Mini action photography. Mini Portrait is any still image of a Mini. Mini Action is a photo depicting Mini’s or Mini moving. Photos can be in black and white or color.

ARTS & CRAFTS Paintings, drawings, sculptures, and any craft that has the Mini as it’s subject matter. Entrants will be judged on the quality of concept, composition, craft and technical ability.

MODEL The model contest will consist of two categories; single Mini Model and Mini diorama. Single models can be of any scale. The Mini diorama must depict a Mini in a scene or a set.

MOVIE Create a music video or a movie short, less than 5 minutes, with the Mini being the main subject. Run videos are not allowed. The movie must have some sort of story element. The final format of your movie should be on DVD and turned in at the time of registration.

All entrants will be judged by a committee consisting of MMW08 attendees.

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Posted: May-15-2008 07:07PM Reply

We just gave you procrastinators 2 more weeks to do what you do best!  

We just inked a Sponsorship deal with Kyosho of America today!  If you aren't familiar with who they are, check out the link.  You won't be able to leave MMW without one!

 

See you all at MMW!

  

 

 

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Posted: May-14-2008 10:51PM
Edited:  May-14-2008 10:53PM
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The discounted pre-registration price of $125 has been extended to May 31. Lots of good things are happening so we thought we would extend the pre-reg deadline a couple of weeks.

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