MMcGuirk Posted July 30, 2015 Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 (edited) Ok, here is where we are... Over 270 cars registered 150+ cars tracking in 4 run groups for 3 days 200 people signed up for the Friday afternoon BBQ 70+ cars signed up for drag racing Friday afternoon - including the world's quickest 66 Shelby GT350 and a Dragon Snake! Vintage track exhibition Saturday afternoon paced by the Dick Smith Cobra(Google it!) Friday car show judged by the celebrity guest panel, very special Mini Nats 30 award plaques Peter Brock, Allen Grant, Chuck Cantwell, Ted Sutton, Jim Marietta, Jerry Schwarz, Bernie Krezschmar, Michael Sangster(Google them!) all members of the original 1965 Shelby GT350R engineering and development team 2016 Ford Shelby GT350R on display Vendor displays from Shelby, Carroll Shelby Store, Hillbank Motorsports, Cortex Racing, Mike Maier Racing, Maximum Motorsports, Denbeste Motorsports Evan Smith and the 2015 Shelby Super Snake on the road course and drag strip for a major national magazine article Shelby American - Vince LaViolette, Gary Schechner, Tracey Smith, Jenni Shreeves, Sam Trout, Aaron Shelby - ride alongs in a 2015 Shelby GT Very special Saturday night banquet with an in depth panel discussion on the original GT350R development This is all brought to you by Team Shelby and the NORCAL Shelby Club...... It is not to late to participate or at the very least come and spectate got to http://www.norcal-saac.org for schedule and registration info Edited July 30, 2015 by MMcGuirk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_KR Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 If you're within 500 miles of this, and you don't have a previous commitment, then you NEED to be at this event Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Patten Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 Agreed - this will be "The Event" that Shelby enthusiasts will be talking about for years ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingrider Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 There's no "Mini" about these Nats! I can't believe all this will fit inside the facility. Good thing they got a test run hosting the big NASCAR race! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_KR Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 There's no "Mini" about these Nats! I can't believe all this will fit inside the facility. Good thing they got a test run hosting the big NASCAR race! :-) Thats a good one D-dub...test run with Nascar...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMcGuirk Posted July 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 There's no "Mini" about these Nats! I can't believe all this will fit inside the facility. Good thing they got a test run hosting the big NASCAR race! :-) The open track sessions are more entertaining than a NASCAR race........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobrakidz Posted August 1, 2015 Report Share Posted August 1, 2015 My wife and I learned how to road race at Mini Nats 20 years ago - fun event and a do not miss event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingrider Posted August 1, 2015 Report Share Posted August 1, 2015 Michael, there was a question over on BMO about parking non event cars in the paddock (to sit in for A/C) vs outside the paddock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMcGuirk Posted August 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2015 Michael, there was a question over on BMO about parking non event cars in the paddock (to sit in for A/C) vs outside the paddock. Doug I answered that ? this morning.... we will park all the entrants and tow rigs first and there will be abundant parking by the Audi pavilion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobrakidz Posted August 2, 2015 Report Share Posted August 2, 2015 Great news, thank you guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMcGuirk Posted August 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2015 Mini Nats weather forecast - high 70's low 80's with a morning marine layer....perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown Away Posted August 2, 2015 Report Share Posted August 2, 2015 See every one Thursday!! Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingrider Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 Mini Nats weather forecast - high 70's low 80's with a morning marine layer....perfect "morning marine layer" = yummy dense air for us supercharger folks. yippee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Patten Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 The excitement is climbing ! I see some good old fashion challenging going on the Mike Maier Inc. and CorteX Racing facebook pages! Starting to pack and pick out what tire sets to take myself. The NASCAR configuration should be a blast on Friday. Gotta remember to bring lots of water! See you there on Thursday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingrider Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 I recorded the recent NASCAR Race (Savemart 350?) at the track and I've been watching it for driving line ideas on the back side of the "new" course for us. Who will be the first to go 2 wheels in the air coming around Turn 7A ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMcGuirk Posted August 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 I recorded the recent NASCAR Race (Savemart 350?) at the track and I've been watching it for driving line ideas on the back side of the "new" course for us. Who will be the first to go 2 wheels in the air coming around Turn 7A ? Kevin Patten! and maybe Tom Dankel...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Patten Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 The more important question is who will get the first stripe down the left side from the wall after turn 4 going onto the bypass over to turn 7. If you turn in too early and catch the exit berm at 4 then you can get caught up on the berm and roll over it with the 2 left side tires, then you have a hard press time to get back over before the wall because it comes out right next to the track surface - makes for a good pucker factor for sure. Getting 2 wheels up in 7 ? - I don't know but I can get the front inside tire up (been there). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMcGuirk Posted August 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 The more important question is who will get the first stripe down the left side from the wall after turn 4 going onto the bypass over to turn 7. If you turn in too early and catch the exit berm at 4 then you can get caught up on the berm and roll over it with the 2 left side tires, then you have a hard press time to get back over before the wall because it comes out right next to the track surface - makes for a good pucker factor for sure. Getting 2 wheels up in 7 ? - I don't know but I can get the front inside tire up (been there). I am following you Kimosabe..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingrider Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 I'll have 3 GoPros on my car so I may wind up with some interesting video that first Friday morning session... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Patten Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 I'll have 3 GoPros on my car so I may wind up with some interesting video that first Friday morning session.. Are you bringing any flying drones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingrider Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Are you bringing any flying drones? If the Shelby gets airborne, does that count? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Patten Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 That would be considered a "hover board" not a drone....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_KR Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Kevin Patten! and maybe Tom Dankel...... Good if you pull it off, bad if you don't....hero or goat... Maybe a beer in the stands instead...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMcGuirk Posted August 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Finishing up a con call with China then it's Mini Nats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Patten Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 If you're not sure what to do this weekend - head on out to Sonoma Raceway - lots to do and lots of Shelbys. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday - pick a day - any day and be here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_KR Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 If you're not sure what to do this weekend - head on out to Sonoma Raceway - lots to do and lots of Shelbys. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday - pick a day - any day and be here! ^ yea! what he said! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Patten Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 Well, now it is too late but, as of the previous question was asked - does it count if I put 2 wheels up in the air around turn 4 instead of turn 7? The answer is yes and yes I did just that for my Team Shelby members. I'm waiting for the disc to be sent from "Head On Photos" or you can go to the website and check out the blue group pictures (car 57 - photo 141a) from the weekend. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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