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  1. Firebro17

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    #2 Firebro17, Sep 21, 2010
    To All...

    I spoke with Phil Wicks this afternoon on the telephone. He very much wants everyone to know that they need interested participants to complete a registration form and either send it back via email or US Mail. He told me there is no need to send the $350.00 payment, as he will maintain a list of those interested and collect for the driving academy at the site.

    At this point, there is some concern that they may not have enough outside support from MINI USA as might have been expected, due to their heavy participation in the numerous large events held earlier this past summer. That said, he hopes to be able to continue forward with holding the event as planned. However, it is very expensive to occupy Laguna Seca for the day and the expenses for the day run over $16,000.00. As you might expect, without outside assistance, the number of participants has to be such that they can afford to hold the event as planned.

    Everyone is encouraged to contact the Phil Wicks Driving Academy via email @ [email protected], or call them @ 314-330-6449.

    Mid-Cal MINI Club members are encouraged to share this information with as many MINI folks as you may know and to contact club members outside the area so they can be aware of the need for participants.

    Tina... Can you please forward this info to the Club's mailing list?

    Thanks and best regards, Jon. :beer
     
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    #3 nyricanintx58, Sep 24, 2010
    Does it cost anything to come and watch the event, Tina:cornut:
     
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    #4 MINIEOR, Sep 29, 2010
    Eddie I am not sure. I would email the contact above and ask. I am sure it does I don't see getting into Laguna Seca for free, but you never know!!! If baby wasn't so close I would love to do this! It's just not worth being so far away.

    ;););)
     
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    #5 Nitrominis, Sep 29, 2010
    General gate fee's usually apply even to watch. 7-15 per person?
    You can call and ask or just expect the admission fee.
     
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    #6 nyricanintx58, Sep 30, 2010
    We will check when we get back from San Diego:idea:
     
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    #7 Firebro17, Oct 16, 2010
    TO ALL...

    I received an email from Phil Wicks a couple days ago. The Laguna Seca driving academy scheduled for November 2010 will be postponed due to a lack of participation. He stated that they will look to secure a date for early 2011 and reschedule the event. As more information becomes available, I will share it here.

    Take care, Jon. :beer