Longest MINI Convoy World Record Attempt - 28th March 2007
Discussion
Just found this on MINI2.COM, sounds like a great idea and its for a good cause too!
I'm tempted but depends if I can get the time off from Uni. Theres a thread running here for people who are interested: www.mini2.com/forum/uk-ireland-confirmed-events/136784-28th-march-guinness-world-record-attempt-longest-mini-convoy.html
MINI2.COM said:
28th March - Guinness World Record attempt for the longest MINI convoy
Guniness World Record attempt for the longest MINI convoy !!
195 is the magic number,well it is for the longest MINI convoy ever recorded.
And this MINI2ers is the world record we want you to help us smash on the evening of
Wednesday 28th March 2007,when we don our big red honkers(that's noses to me & you) all in the aid of Comic Relief !
The current record is held by a MINI club in Vancouver but here at Derek Woodman MINI in Blackpool we reckon we can do far better ! We've been in touch and have the rules from the Guinnes World Records so it's all legit !
We're hoping each car taking part will donate a minimum of £5 so that we can raise over a £1000 for Comic Relief !
If you're interesred in being part of MINI history and/or just want to brag to your mates down the pub that you are a Guinnes World Record holder then please register your name,address,telephone number and car registration by contacting Alison Lamb on 01253 607600 or email her at
alison.lamb@derekwoodman.bmw-net.co.uk
Cheers
Chris
Guniness World Record attempt for the longest MINI convoy !!
195 is the magic number,well it is for the longest MINI convoy ever recorded.
And this MINI2ers is the world record we want you to help us smash on the evening of
Wednesday 28th March 2007,when we don our big red honkers(that's noses to me & you) all in the aid of Comic Relief !
The current record is held by a MINI club in Vancouver but here at Derek Woodman MINI in Blackpool we reckon we can do far better ! We've been in touch and have the rules from the Guinnes World Records so it's all legit !
We're hoping each car taking part will donate a minimum of £5 so that we can raise over a £1000 for Comic Relief !
If you're interesred in being part of MINI history and/or just want to brag to your mates down the pub that you are a Guinnes World Record holder then please register your name,address,telephone number and car registration by contacting Alison Lamb on 01253 607600 or email her at
alison.lamb@derekwoodman.bmw-net.co.uk
Cheers
Chris
I'm tempted but depends if I can get the time off from Uni. Theres a thread running here for people who are interested: www.mini2.com/forum/uk-ireland-confirmed-events/136784-28th-march-guinness-world-record-attempt-longest-mini-convoy.html
Cool - the organiser is apparently off work until Sunday - so confirmations will be sent to you on or after Sunday. I’ve had confirmation, so just to wet your appetite here’s what the e-mail says: (if you dont hear back after a few days then it's probs a good idea to e-mail again as all the cars need to be registered for the Guiness Book of Records people)
Looks set to be a good night - my first MINI event aswell!
Woodmans have had a promotional MINI stickerd up which will head the convoy. Heres a few pics:
Sorry for the long post! But I hope that gives you some more details!
James.
Confimation E-mail said:
Hello MINI Owners!
First of all a big red nosed thank you for agreeing to take part in Derek Woodmans Record Breaking Attempt for the Longest Parade of MINIs and secondly thank you for supporting this years Red Nose Day!
We're hoping to smash the current record of 195 so please do twist other MINI owners arms to participate as we need every MINI possible!!
The details we have so far for the evening are as follows:
We have arranged with the police for the convoy to set off at 8.00pm sharp so we will require everyone to arrive between 6.00pm - 7.15pm where Burgers and refreshments will be served. We need plenty of time to arrange the cars so that as we leave our site it is one continuous line of MINIs from the start line to the finish! At 7.30 there will be a drivers briefing regarding the rules/ safety etc.
The rules from the Guinness World Records!
* The line must be unbroken
* Cars must be no more than 2 car lengths apart
* All cars must travel the minimum 2 miles
* No overtaking!
Therefore we'll be travelling at a snails pace with our Red Nose MINI leading the way! But by doing the above - we'll make history!
Then back to the dealership for the official announcement by the Adjudicator and celebrations (fingers crossed!)
Regarding donations we would ideally like £5 per MINI to make our target of £1000 and you can do this either by visiting www.myrednoseday.com/derekwoodmanmini or we will take donations on the evening.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Alison x
First of all a big red nosed thank you for agreeing to take part in Derek Woodmans Record Breaking Attempt for the Longest Parade of MINIs and secondly thank you for supporting this years Red Nose Day!
We're hoping to smash the current record of 195 so please do twist other MINI owners arms to participate as we need every MINI possible!!
The details we have so far for the evening are as follows:
We have arranged with the police for the convoy to set off at 8.00pm sharp so we will require everyone to arrive between 6.00pm - 7.15pm where Burgers and refreshments will be served. We need plenty of time to arrange the cars so that as we leave our site it is one continuous line of MINIs from the start line to the finish! At 7.30 there will be a drivers briefing regarding the rules/ safety etc.
The rules from the Guinness World Records!
* The line must be unbroken
* Cars must be no more than 2 car lengths apart
* All cars must travel the minimum 2 miles
* No overtaking!
Therefore we'll be travelling at a snails pace with our Red Nose MINI leading the way! But by doing the above - we'll make history!
Then back to the dealership for the official announcement by the Adjudicator and celebrations (fingers crossed!)
Regarding donations we would ideally like £5 per MINI to make our target of £1000 and you can do this either by visiting www.myrednoseday.com/derekwoodmanmini or we will take donations on the evening.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Alison x
Looks set to be a good night - my first MINI event aswell!
Woodmans have had a promotional MINI stickerd up which will head the convoy. Heres a few pics:
Sorry for the long post! But I hope that gives you some more details!
James.
Sounds like your registerd! I agreed to this last week so maybe they have changed the confirmation e-mail to just ask for arrival at 6.30. If in any doubt just e-mail Allison on the dealership e-mail I'm sure she will confirm it with you 
Latest news is that the police have suggested that the numbers should be capped at 250 and a reserve list is likely to be introduced for those too late with their application. Looks set to be a great night.
Latest news is that the police have suggested that the numbers should be capped at 250 and a reserve list is likely to be introduced for those too late with their application. Looks set to be a great night.
Great news that you have you car fixed!
Im back at uni at the moment - but I made sure that the MINI was all clean and shiny before I put it back in the garage when I was at home this weekend. My housemates are thinking of coming up with me for the trip - depends whether they get their work done though!
Should be a great sight - I just hope that someone who is good with a camera gets some awesome shots - I'll take mine but I'm a bit of a cackhander when it comes to photography!
So how many people from PH are going on this - just the three of us in this thread?
James.
Im back at uni at the moment - but I made sure that the MINI was all clean and shiny before I put it back in the garage when I was at home this weekend. My housemates are thinking of coming up with me for the trip - depends whether they get their work done though!
Should be a great sight - I just hope that someone who is good with a camera gets some awesome shots - I'll take mine but I'm a bit of a cackhander when it comes to photography!
So how many people from PH are going on this - just the three of us in this thread?
James.
Awesome night! It was such a spectacle (sp?) to see so many MINI's in a line. Some awesomely modded cars there aswell, a serious amount of cash had been spent on some of them! Got some free newministuff.com stickers - so will be putting them on the car tommorow. Along with the free woodmans one to make sure people know I was part of the record!
Got 40 ish pics - will happily put them on here at some point if people want. Anyone got any good photos to share?
Im still buzzing from it - such a good night!
James.
Got 40 ish pics - will happily put them on here at some point if people want. Anyone got any good photos to share?
Im still buzzing from it - such a good night!
James.
Right here are the pics! Sorry in advance about the length of this post - there are going to be 40+ images below if this goes to plan!!
IMO The best-looking car there! – It sounded awesome as well!
Got some free stickers courtesy of these guys. Bought some stuff of there site before so I’m going to get em on my car as soon as poss!
Awesome sight!
Mine
Please excuse the poor quality – especially the night shots, only have a phone camera at the moment. A digi cam is on the list of things to buy!
Hope people like the pics!
James.
EDIT - One more pic.
IMO The best-looking car there! – It sounded awesome as well!
Got some free stickers courtesy of these guys. Bought some stuff of there site before so I’m going to get em on my car as soon as poss!
Awesome sight!
Mine
Please excuse the poor quality – especially the night shots, only have a phone camera at the moment. A digi cam is on the list of things to buy!
Hope people like the pics!
James.
EDIT - One more pic.
Edited by jolly on Thursday 29th March 13:00
Cool - glad you both had a good night!
Looking forward very much to the pics! I've really got the bug for these meets now, once I've got my Uni exams out of the way I think I might attend some of the mini2.com northwest meets and maybe do a summer run - called the 'heartbeat run' or something!
Which S is yours?
Looking forward very much to the pics! I've really got the bug for these meets now, once I've got my Uni exams out of the way I think I might attend some of the mini2.com northwest meets and maybe do a summer run - called the 'heartbeat run' or something!
Which S is yours?
Edited by jolly on Thursday 29th March 16:21
gonzales said:
jolly said:
Which S is yours?
I wish I could say one of the cooler modified ones but mine is in the second darkness falls pic. I haven't seen so many modded cars in one place since Stevenage several years ago.
Very nice car - wednesday night confirmed that once I turn 21 (insurance) I KNOW that I will get an S - such awesome cars.
Youre right about the moddified ones - some of them sounded (and looked) amazing. I just love the way that they pop and bang as standard but some of them just seemed to do it for fun!
Any of you two got any pics for us?
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