Slaying the Dragon was the caption.....

Discussion in 'MINIs on the Dragon 10 (May 2 - 6, 2012) - TN / NC' started by Mr. Jim, May 8, 2012.

  1. Mr. Jim

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    This was posted on the Tar Heel MINI's site by the owner or sponsor of the vehicle and proudly I might add. Comments.....


    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPWi1sRRdMg&feature=player_embedded]Val Apple Motorsports Leg Daddy Racing Mini Countryman Slays The Dragon @ 2012 "Minis On The Dragon" - YouTube[/ame]
     
  2. Metalman

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    #2 Metalman, May 8, 2012
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    WTF..... Perfect video of how not to drive on the Dragon. I cringed every time the Countrymen crossed the yellow line.... Unbelievable.....

    The driver was obviously high.....:mad:

    This person needs to be banned from ever setting foot on the Dragon. Totally irresponsible, and unfortunately will probably cause a fatal accident if they keep it up.
     
  3. Mr. Jim

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    Exactly! Epic FAIL!
     
  4. Nathan

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    I think a lot of that was just the camera angle. Then again, I may be wrong.
     
  5. Metalman

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    Watch the white line. That will tell you they are crossing the yellow line.
     
  6. Justa Jim

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    On one turn, if the motorcycle had been 50 yards closer he would have nailed him on the turn. :eek6:

    Jim
     
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    Hopefully folks on the Tar Heels forum will take them to task on their really crappy driving.
     
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    Utter FAIL and not the Tar Heel Mini Motoring Club way.....:screwy:
     
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    Yikes... Yeah, the camera angle probably makes it look worse than it is (I noticed that in my videos), but I think it's safe to say he crossed the line several times in that video.
     
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    crossing them double yellows is a no no. :(
     
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    I've stated my mind on the Tar Heel site. Not sure how much good it will do, bit my displeasure has been stated. To all of us that did do a good job driving the Dragon, this one video pretty much wipes that all out. I'd be hard pressed to call much of what I saw there as professional. More of an embarrassment if you ask me.
     
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    Wow, there were times when it didnt seem to have any of the car on the correct side of the road. That was some spectacularly bad driving by the Countryman and the motorcycle that passed it. The fact that the driver was proud of that effort despite the huge campaign telling us to 'stay on our side' is pretty scary. That's pretty clueless.
     
  15. Metalman

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    Y U Haten the racin MINI???? Racin MINI's get to do this on the Dragon. Racin MINI's don't follow rules, they makem......

    Add lotsa stickers..... Instant Racin MINI.....
     
  16. KittyMini

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    :frown2:
    Fail
     
  17. minimark

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    If anyone wants to voice their opinion on the Tar Heel thread, please do.
     
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    Did they remove the video, or is it just a problem w/ my phone?
     
  19. KittyMini

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    Must be your phone... I just went back and it's playing fine for me.
     
  20. minimark

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    ...and they refuse to stop making excuses and man up.
     

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