Mini Miglia 2015 - anyone going?

Mini Miglia 2015 - anyone going?

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moribund

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213 months

Monday 13th October 2014
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Just had an email through from Steve Warrington - next years Mini Miglia is set for Saturday 14th March 2015.

Same start and end points as this year - starting at NW Auctions near Kirkby Lonsdale and finishing with fish & chips at Banny's in Colne.

I fancy another go, anyone else?

Steve wanted feedback, did we want more tests, should it be Classics only? I've said yes to more tests and no to being classic only - there are enough runs for classics already!




moribund

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Monday 13th October 2014
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The 2014 thread if anyone wants some background info - http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

YorkshirePudding

2,118 posts

184 months

Tuesday 14th October 2014
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Anyone need a nav, whistle


benjj

6,787 posts

162 months

Tuesday 14th October 2014
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Got that email too, have requested details when they're out.

I suggested: yes classics, yes more tests.

Zoom.

moribund

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213 months

Tuesday 14th October 2014
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benjj said:
I suggested: yes classics
Oi! Bog off on one of your many classic-only events then, don't bork this for those of us with modern cars. I feel like I've been stabbed in the back frown

I loved mixing with the rare and classic cars this year but also enjoyed the modern 911, Logberts Impreza, even the new Fiat Panda that turned up. I'd like it to carry on being inclusive.

Logbert

2,455 posts

143 months

Tuesday 14th October 2014
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I suggested banning smokey classics all together biggrin (just kidding)
Defo more special tests, and rest same as last time thumbup

velocemitch

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219 months

Tuesday 14th October 2014
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I'd say keep the same format, as earlier comment there are plenty of other events for Classics and this worked quite well being mixed like it was. Yes to more tests too, though I'd prefer more open ones than the tight one they ran around the Farm, never my favourite test that. A good clatter up through Waters Farm into the Quarry complex at Shap would be good. Not cocking the clue instructions up for those on Maps would help too. wink

Ilkley MC will be running a HRCR scenic tour in 2015 too, so if you have a classic and want a run out without tests or regularities that would fit the bill.

moribund

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Tuesday 14th October 2014
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YorkshirePudding said:
Anyone need a nav, whistle
My nav from the last one has 1st dibbs but if he's not up for it I'd very happy to have you on the maps for me again thumbup

moribund

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Tuesday 14th October 2014
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Logbert said:
I suggested banning smokey classics all together biggrin (just kidding)
Defo more special tests, and rest same as last time thumbup
What has the Scooby been replaced with?

moribund

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Tuesday 14th October 2014
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velocemitch said:
I'd say keep the same format, as earlier comment there are plenty of other events for Classics and this worked quite well being mixed like it was. Yes to more tests too, though I'd prefer more open ones than the tight one they ran around the Farm, never my favourite test that. A good clatter up through Waters Farm into the Quarry complex at Shap would be good. Not cocking the clue instructions up for those on Maps would help too. wink
I'd definitely be up for more tests as long as they're not too rough. I much prefer open ones too, I just can't get handbrake turns/power slides to work for me.


benjj

6,787 posts

162 months

Thursday 16th October 2014
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You bunch of old maids wink

I meant keep it classic friendly, as in at least as many older cars and not exclusively a chav fest of Corsa's with luminous mud flaps and people wearing 555 branded blue wker jackets!

moribund

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Thursday 16th October 2014
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OK, got you. You're back on my Christmas card list, don't worry.

velocemitch

3,795 posts

219 months

Friday 17th October 2014
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Bit difficult to word that in the regs though Ben!.

Seriously though as a sport we need to try and be inclusive of some of the chav types and attempt to 'educate' them if we can.

Got to make them behave though.

benjj

6,787 posts

162 months

Friday 17th October 2014
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Recently I've been playing with the dark side...

I did my ARDS test at Silverstone last week so am now officially licenced to race. Silly MSA wink

The rallying will continue of course but, at the moment, the pull of silly speeds and general controlled mayhem is very strong.

Still not interested in new stuff. I did my test in a modern (by my standards) E46 M3 with SMG gearbox. It was nice and quick but just way too easy to drive fast. Even on road legal slicks I was cracking 125mph+ on the Hangar Straight with 2 inches of standing water. In one of my old knackers I'd be lucky to crack 100 and I'd be sweating and screaming in fear!

Anyway, looks like the perfect event for me is going to be the Tour Auto in France. Regularity sections, lots of tests and then full on track action to boot. Not cheap though. This is a cracking video of some French dude in a little Elan.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5GMImUUxB8

What I really love is the mix of cars - grids of identical modern cars leaves me cold - grids of Falcons, Minis, Porsches, Lotii, Cobras and Jags however really does it for me.

Not a cheap hobby though.


Logbert

2,455 posts

143 months

Friday 17th October 2014
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moribund said:
What has the Scooby been replaced with?
Dont get too excited frown

Greensleeves

1,235 posts

202 months

Friday 17th October 2014
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Benjj what are you going to be racing?

Might see you out next year??

velocemitch

3,795 posts

219 months

Friday 17th October 2014
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Ben tour auto, sounds ideal for you, as does tour brittania, mixing racing with regularity rallying. Like you say it's serious money though.

Wingo

298 posts

170 months

Monday 20th October 2014
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Hope to be out again in this event in 2015.

Done 5 "classic" events this year including the Mini Miglia most have been with a much higher entry fee than the Miglia but there again we got fed three times during the day on some and there were a lot more tests.

Ilkley Jubilee Run
Wearside classic
Doonhamer
Solway Classic

Had to travel a fair way to some, with an overnighter, but well worth it, good mix of "navigator" tests and "driver" tests.

For some reason the navigator seems to enjoy the driver tests more, but he's got a good while yet before he's old enoough for the drivers return to the special stages!

Just need some Rover V8 power so we can get some more speed up..........oh and suspension and brake upgrade!!

Wingo.

moribund

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Friday 24th October 2014
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Sounds good! Which car were you in on the last Mini Miglia?

moribund

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Saturday 6th December 2014
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Some fresh info from Steve at Knowldale - more tests!

"Hi All,

We will be running the Mini Miglia Touring assembly on the 14th March 2015 , Again starting from NWA Auctions Crooklands near Kirkby Lonsdale .

This year we have managed to organise a few more tests (these are optional) and shortened the route slightly. The morning route will return to the auction cafe for dinner and the afternoon route will finish at Bannys chipshop for complementary fish and chips. The entry is open to classic and modern cars . The navigation can be completed by novice / junior entrants.

The regs and entry form can be found at http://www.knowldale.co.uk "