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Countryman are welcome, we want everyone to have to opportunity to learn the handling of the MINIs.

We will have disposable ones for people

I hope everyone is ready for the holidays. We are looking to gauge interest in MINI Autocross school. Come out and join in some fun with your fellow MINIacs. Whether you are interested in competing in autocross or you just want to become better at understanding the handling of your MINI this is a fun way to really experience the handling of your MINI. What is Autocross? Autocross is a safe, low-speed motorsport where competitors drive against the clock to turn in the best times as they navigate a driving course defined by orange parking cones in a large, open lot. What can I expect? Autocross school is the best way to learn more about autocross and improve your driving performance through in-car instruction by some of the best instructors in the Washington DC area. Come join us for a fun and educational day filled with safe but adrenaline raising motorsport. Class is in session: Sessions will include a variety of topics to help novice participants better understand what goes on in a day of autocross, and what they will likely be seeing and hearing around them as they participate in the motorsport. Instruction on how to prepare both the car and driver for autocross, tech inspect, work a course, and safety topics will get you up to speed with the day-of operations for participating in autocross. Then, drivers will learn how to make the most of their runs by examining techniques like walking the course to determine good run lines, throttle modulation (your gas pedal is not an on-off switch!), and when to brake. Discussions will also cover basic handling conditions such as 'oversteer' and 'understeer' you may have heard of, and how to correct them, and try to prevent these issues to give you your best runs. Learn by doing: It's time to put all of your newfound knowledge to work. Get ready to buckle up and drive, as you will get run after run to put your training and skills to the test with a series of handling and stopping challenges as you gear up to run a full autocross course. With one of our excellent instructors at your side, you will continue to receive guidance to improve your performance and lower your lap times. As you learn how to pick your turn-in points, choose your braking zones and work the throttle wisely, you will notice a consistent improvement in how your car handles confidently and smartly through the sea of cones. There is no better way to get started in autocross than with the NCC Autocross school. Whether you've done a few events in the past, or if you've never been out to a course before, you'll find the program educational and the skills you learn useful not just on the autocross course, but for all of the driving you do. Instructor are ready to answer any questions you will have and will ensure you get personalized attention and instruction to overcome any concerns or issues. If you have any questions or are interested in attending please comment below, as we would like to get a general idea on the number of members that would like to participate, also please say if you would like a loaner helmet. Official ticket sales will be posted in the new year Details When: March, but official date to be determined. Where: Summit Point Raceway, West Virginia Time: 8am to 4pm Lunch: included Things to bring: Your MINI, Helmet (loaners available on request), a fun attitude Cost: $150

What year and model and how many miles. You really need to pull the codes, with out those it is an educated guess at best. I can tell the the common failure for your make an model with that info. Hopefully one of our eastern Maryland based folks can give some places.

Hey all, I was speaking with David (GM of Passport MINI of Alexandria) at MINIs Take the Beltway this past weekend, and he asked me to share these. They had an owner decide that they did not like the wheel tire package that came on their new MINI, and they were replaced. So now they a stuck with a barely used set of wheels and tires. The set are black 18" rims (36-10-5-A31-927 Jet Black) wrapped in summer 205/40R18 86W Pirelli PZeros. New this combo is $2300, they just want the space back in there service bay so they are letting them go for $600 These are 5 lug and for F chassis (Gen3) MINIs If anyone is interested please reach out to David Hellmuth at 703-461-6275 or email his at davidhellmuth@passportauto.com If you grab them please let me know and I will update this posting. -Corey

Dominic, we received notification of your donation last night. You are registered and good to go.

MC, I shot you a response just let me know if that solution works for you.

Not at this point the pre-order has been submitted, but we will be allow people to sign up for a second after event order. If there is enough interest we will place the order.

What year and model MINI do you have?

Yes it is the post in Springfield

Sorry we are going to miss you

Here are the GXP files for the 3 Legs of the Tri-State run. Also you can find to a how-to on using these for turn-by-turn directions at the link below. TriState Run Leg1(Leesburg to Brunswick).gpx TriState Run Leg2(Brunswick to Shepardstown).gpx TriState Run Leg3(Shepardstown to Breaux).gpx

Susan, It is not posted I can post it this evening

Fixed, and Instagram post photo updated

Which state are you registered in? MD and VA are both ODB2 tests (i.e. plug into the port under your dash, and check for emission error codes). The exhaust you have linked is post O2 sensors and therefore likely would have no effect on the emission readings the car checks. Most vendors are not going to say it will pass emissions test and the vary per state, you could ask if they can confirm the exhaust does not cause an emission error code from the vehicle. This is something that they can likely confirm, and in MD and VA is the emission tests on newer vehicles. Additionally in Virginia you can drive past RAPIDPASS testing stations on the side of the road, and it is pretty had to fail those. lol

The overlook is the only good photo stop on the dragon. Here is a photo there.

Hey all, here is a video of some highlights from the run out to summit point.

Ignore the man behind the curtain

Lets say it was you, it seems to be there now. No, that is not because I had to go back in and turn it on!!

Event Title: Ice Cream Run Event Date: 08/28/2022 10:45 AM to 08/28/2022 04:00 PM Event Address: It’s time to check out those great creameries scattered across central Maryland again, it is the annual ice cream run. We will be starting in Frederick, MD and winding are way through some great roads to 3 different creameries and an optional 4 to get those VA drives back south of the river. Check out the details below and RSVP for an afternoon of fun. We have included the estimated arrival times for each creamery in case someone wants to join mid-run. If you intend to join mid-run please let us know in the comments after you RSVP. Ice Cream Shops 1st Stop: Rocky Point Creamery (MD) https://www.rockypointcreamery.com/ 2nd Stop: South Mountain Creamy (MD) https://southmountaincreamery.com/ 3rd Stop: Misty Mountain Creamy (MD) http://www.mistymeadowsfarmcreamery.com/ 4th Stop: Backstreet Brews (Lovettsville, VA) https://back-street-brews-coffee-and-tea-house.business.site/ Start Point: Pinecliff Park 8350 Pinecliff Park Rd, Frederick, Md Schedule: Driver’s Meeting: 1045 Rolling Out: 1100 Rock Point: 1140 Roll Out: 1215 South Mountain: 1245 Roll Out: 1315 Misty Mountain: 1415 Roll Out: 1445 Backstreet: 1600 RSVP on the event here:

I am thinking based on attendance 24 dogs and 24 Hamburgers. That's approx one of each per person

@GreenCactus Laura, Michael had to have his rear window repaired in his roadster, right? Do you remember who he used.

I will see you all there