Anyone doing the "Mini Miglia" next month?

Anyone doing the "Mini Miglia" next month?

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moribund

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Sunday 16th February 2014
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Just sent my entry off for the Knowldale Mini Miglia Road Run.

"The event will start at NWA Auctions near Kirkby Lonsdale and will cover approximately 165 miles of classic Mini Miglia roads before finishing at Banny's Fish Restaurant in Colne (Fish & Chip tea included)."

It's not a competition but there will be some timed tests under a separate permit and there is an option of navigating a "suggested" route to sample that rally experience.

I've never done one of these before but I'm really looking forward to it - there looks to be some nice cars entered already, the promise of some good roads and fish & chips laid on at the end. What more could you ask for?



Edited by moribund on Sunday 16th February 00:20

moribund

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Sunday 16th February 2014
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I was worried the historic rally links might mean the route was a bit rough so I emailed the organiser. He said:

"The course car for the event is a 2012 C30 Volvo, so the roads are of a good standard. There are two fords in the route, but we have put a cut in the route just in case you don't want to go through them or the course car decides its a little too deep for the cars. I went round the route on Monday and there are some really good roads that haven't been on any events for a long time but all the roads are tarmac."

Entries so far range from tasty classics such as a Jaguar XK150 and Porsche 912 all the way through to a Vauxhall Tigra.


benjj

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Sunday 16th February 2014
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If John can make the date I'm all over that. Will be in the Porsche. Great find!

benjj

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Sunday 16th February 2014
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If John can make the date I'm all over that. Will be in the Porsche. Great find!

moribund

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Sunday 16th February 2014
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It couldn't be much more local for you!

We'll be a completely novice crew so it will be a learning experience, that's for sure. I can imagine there will be a bit of tension in our car at times...


benjj

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Sunday 16th February 2014
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I've got a pass from Mrs Ben, just waiting to hear from Aussie John about him navving. If he's free I'll chuck an entry in tomorrow.

Just got to decide on the Porsche or the BMW. If the tests are fast it'll be the Pork.

moribund

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Sunday 16th February 2014
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I'd like to have a look round the 944 if you enter :-)

benjj

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Monday 17th February 2014
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Entry form printed out and filled in, just waiting for final confirmation from johnfm.

Car needs a bit of work still after LeJog, should be all doable in time though.

Looking forward to it. These one day events up north can be full on, a real flat out blast. thumbup




benjj

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Monday 17th February 2014
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Entry in.

Bosh.

moribund

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Monday 17th February 2014
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Sorted! smile That's three drivers I know or sort of know biggrin

Found this story about last years run

Anyone else fancy joining in?

Edited by moribund on Monday 17th February 18:28

benjj

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Monday 17th February 2014
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A friend in his 1980 Ferrari 308GTB should be entering with a bit of luck.

Paz565

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Monday 17th February 2014
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.... I've booked the day off work, convinced someone the 6am departure is a good idea, I just have a few questions if I may?

- I've never done one of these runs before, is it like the one Top Gear did? An average speed from checkpoint to checkpoint? Or just an excuse to run out with nice cars and fellow pistonheads?

- Is anyone from Huddersfield/Leeds area going and fancy a convoy over?

- Is a standard 1990 Mercedes SL500 going to be too low to sensibly do it in? I know it says mostly Tarmac but every picture I've found on google of this sort of thing, the cars are covered in mud? I don't mind getting her mucky but it doesn't take much to beach the damn thing!!

- Finally other than entry fee and petrol are there any other costs I'm over looking?

Thanks, I'll email the guys organising it later but I wondered if anyone on here had some tips or advice first.

.....quite excited about it now!!




benjj

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Monday 17th February 2014
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Doesn't sound like a regularity rally to me, more of a navigational challenge.

moribund

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Monday 17th February 2014
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Nice one Daryl! Definitely email Steve the organiser, I'm sure he'll be very helpful and clarify things for you.

I'll tell you what I think I know, but this is very dangerous as I've never done one of these before either...

Paz565 said:
- I've never done one of these runs before, is it like the one Top Gear did? An average speed from checkpoint to checkpoint? Or just an excuse to run out with nice cars and fellow pistonheads?
This run is what is known as a "Touring Assembly". There is no timing at all, no requirement to go fast or slow and you're not forced to follow a fixed route. The point of this is to ensure there is no competition element on the public road so no special insurance or preparation is required etc.

It's effectively a scenic tour - but - you set off at intervals and there is an optional route to follow with checkpoints of a sort so you can experience the classic rally roads of the 50's and 60's. Effectively this means as a team you can experience old style rally navigation and of course I'm sure some crews will take pleasure from making progress in safe manner and visiting as many key locations as possible smile I understand there is the option of harder road-rally navigation to follow if you really want a challenge.

In addition there will be the chance to do some "tests" on private land. These are seperate to the main event. I'm expecting these to be a run around some cones like this, featuring benjj at 19:31 (but hopefully less wet) (note big merc just before him too!)

Paz565 said:
- Is anyone from Huddersfield/Leeds area going and fancy a convoy over?
Yes, but I think I'll already be in a rush at 6am just to get sorted and there! We'll be faffing around as my co-driver needs to be in Leeds by 6pm so we're going to leave his car in Colne for a fast getaway.

Paz565 said:
- Is a standard 1990 Mercedes SL500 going to be too low to sensibly do it in? I know it says mostly Tarmac but every picture I've found on google of this sort of thing, the cars are covered in mud? I don't mind getting her mucky but it doesn't take much to beach the damn thing!!
I expect the roads to be a lot like this video. I think there will be a good percentage of bumpy, narrowish country roads so an SL might be a challenge - but, check with Steve Warrington for a proper answer.

Paz565 said:
- Finally other than entry fee and petrol are there any other costs I'm over looking?
Only lunch I think, fish and chips is included afterwards smile


Edited by moribund on Monday 17th February 21:13

benjj

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Monday 17th February 2014
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I think Moribund is probably spot on with his replies up there.

I wouldn't think twice about taking an SL, it'll be a hoot.

We're going to hit it like a ginger stepson and go for the full experience.

The pod may even be on by then so our aero will be less than ideal.

YorkshirePudding

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Tuesday 18th February 2014
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I might have a go if I can find someone to do it with, anyone need a nav, scratchchin

The navigation is supposed to be pretty simple according to someone I know in Knowldale CC.

moribund said:
I expect the roads to be a lot like this video.
Lythe Fell, driving a lot better driven in the dark.

moribund

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Tuesday 18th February 2014
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An experienced nav looking for a ride?? Surely some kind soul on here will help you out smile

YorkshirePudding

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Wednesday 19th February 2014
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yikes, I've been called many things in my time, but thats a first for me, beer

I might end up driving as someone has offered to navigate, but it all depends on how busy he is nearer the time, so we'll see.

YorkshirePudding

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Thursday 20th February 2014
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Change of plan, I've been asked to marshal for a crew on a road rally in Wales on the same day so it looks like I can't make it.

moribund

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Thursday 20th February 2014
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Ahhh, no worries!

The entry list has been updated.

Already looking like an interesting mix of classics, rally prepped moderns and daily-drivers. I'm pretty sure the Micra will be rally-prepped and the Corolla I think is a rear-wheel-drive rally car too. Hopefully the tests are on smooth-ish tarmac so we can challenge them.

Will be fascinating to see how everyone approaches this. Looking forward to just meeting everyone and having a nosey around the cars, let alone the drive out.