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All we have to do it figure out somewhere to meet for the transfer. I'm pretty busy this week, but so far next week looks better. Obviously there's no rush.

 

Ok, I wouldn't want to take it too early anyway. Any chance you'll be coming to the coding party on Oct 4?

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Ok, I wouldn't want to take it too early anyway. Any chance you'll be coming to the coding party on Oct 4?

 

Probably not, since I don't have a MINI any more. You're welcome to get the mount any time. Heck, if you'd like, I'll sell it to you for $10 (new it was a lot more than that). I don't use it, and have installed a dash cam in the windshield.

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Cool :rock: I'll call Phil and see if I can enter my GT (Mustang, not the MINI one). I'm hoping I won't need a roll bar since it's a convertible. Fingers crossed. Thanks for the info!

 

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He allows convertibles without a roll bar. I asked in the past about bringing Tigger. He said it's because he carries the insurance. Make sure you tell him you're from DCMM.

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He allows convertibles without a roll bar. I asked in the past about bringing Tigger. He said it's because he carries the insurance. Make sure you tell him you're from DCMM.

 

To use a word that apparently just made it into the Oxford dictionary, but is completely inappropriate for someone of my advanced years, Awesomesauce!

 

Thanks, Ali... you made my day!

 

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It's been several years since I was there, and I can't remember... where are most folks staying the night before and after? My google-fu is weak and I can't find a satisfactory result. Plus, it would be more fun to stay with the group.

 

Mark and I are staying at the accommodations at the track. As of yesterday there were 3 rooms left at $120 a night. We're just staying for Sunday night.

 

I think Brent is staying someone less expensive.

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Mark and I are staying at the accommodations at the track. As of yesterday there were 3 rooms left at $120 a night. We're just staying for Sunday night.

 

I think Brent is staying someone less expensive.

 

Thanks! I'm still working with Phil to see if he can let my car enter, since it doesn't have a roll bar. Yes, he has been able to allow other convertibles without roll bars, but they were all low powered, vintage or otherwise slow and unlikely to roll over. I'd like to think I am unlikely to roll, but it's up to the track management to make the call. If they make an exception for Phil (and me), it might set a precedent that could prove a problem in the future. I'll understand if they don't allow me in. In my favor is that I've been on the track twice before, and done pretty well with no problems.

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Thanks! I'm still working with Phil to see if he can let my car enter, since it doesn't have a roll bar. Yes, he has been able to allow other convertibles without roll bars, but they were all low powered, vintage or otherwise slow and unlikely to roll over. I'd like to think I am unlikely to roll, but it's up to the track management to make the call. If they make an exception for Phil (and me), it might set a precedent that could prove a problem in the future. I'll understand if they don't allow me in. In my favor is that I've been on the track twice before, and done pretty well with no problems.

 

ahhh thanks for the explanation. I hope you get in

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Mark and I are staying at the accommodations at the track. As of yesterday there were 3 rooms left at $120 a night. We're just staying for Sunday night.

 

I think Brent is staying someone less expensive.

 

Having done Phil Wicks twice, I would highly recommend staying Monday night, as well. You will be completely wiped out and having to drive 4 hours home will be absolutely miserable.

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After several phone calls, and a few emails, I got a partial answer from Phil this morning. I can attend in my Mustang (convertible, no roll bar) but I'll have to sign the big waiver (not the usual one)... Phil's insurance won't cover me, and the track's insurance won't either. My auto policy definitely won't. So if I go, I'll check into a one day HPDE policy, probably from Lockton, to offset the potential liability. I'm still waiting to hear from Phil about who he uses for insurance. Fingers crossed!

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After several phone calls, and a few emails, I got a partial answer from Phil this morning. I can attend in my Mustang (convertible, no roll bar) but I'll have to sign the big waiver (not the usual one)... Phil's insurance won't cover me, and the track's insurance won't either. My auto policy definitely won't. So if I go, I'll check into a one day HPDE policy, probably from Lockton, to offset the potential liability. I'm still waiting to hear from Phil about who he uses for insurance. Fingers crossed!

 

Geesh this has been such an ordeal for you

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Geesh this has been such an ordeal for you

 

And understandably so. But, as with all things, if it's meant to be...

 

I'll probably make the final decision early next week, based on all the variables. I really want/need to get this car on a track to get used to all the electronic nannies (and there are several of them... some can be adjusted or even disabled). My old R56 was simple... relatively light weight, very nimble, manual, 106 whp. Not much that could go wrong. With this new Mustang I can overcome the auto tranny hesitation by paddle shifting, but the throttle by wire, filtered through several electronic gatekeepers, is less predictable. If the car had less power, this wouldn't be an issue. But IF I get into a situation where I need to steer with the rear end, I want some muscle memory to help keep me on track (literally and figuratively). This isn't something I want to figure out on the street. I'm guessing it's a very fine line between a happy ending and an expensive conclusion. Take a look at the you tube videos of unhappy endings with Mustangs, and you'll understand. In pretty much every case, the conclusion was the direct result of bad decision making. I'd like to avoid that. :laugh:

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Finally resolved. I feel like a hula hoop champion after jumping through hoops.

 

Ali, are you ready? Need any help prepping your car? Just holler if you do.

 

Can't wait... getting super excited. VIR is a terrific track, and Phil's school is terrific. Great instructors, really nice setting, and Phil and Noreen (Mrs. Wicks) are the nicest folks ever. There might still be room if anybody else wants to go... you'll be glad you did! :rock:

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Finally resolved. I feel like a hula hoop champion after jumping through hoops.

 

Ali, are you ready? Need any help prepping your car? Just holler if you do.

 

Can't wait... getting super excited. VIR is a terrific track, and Phil's school is terrific. Great instructors, really nice setting, and Phil and Noreen (Mrs. Wicks) are the nicest folks ever. There might still be room if anybody else wants to go... you'll be glad you did! :rock:

 

River is going to Passport Monday for the prep and checkover. It sounds like a pretty basic prep.

 

I'm really looking forward to it

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