Have you seen this insane Mini cooper video?

[NoSoup4U]

http://scampbell.co.uk/images/gallery/tvcover/highlights2003_340.wmv

Thanks to eastcoastbmw.net for finding it. Absolutely insane ... it starts off very innocently and then ... :eek:

If it is a repost, kiss my :devillook

[Iron Chef]

Damn...

[ponq]

Very Cool.

That's how IROC should be set up.

[Rory]

No need, i was working at many of those races,

Never seen that vid.

Edit : You can tell it is a novice championship !

[B.Watts]

What a bunch of hacks...that makes a Spec Miata race look like a funeral procession.

[Rory]

Originally posted by BMWRacerITS
What a bunch of hacks...that makes Spec Miata drivers look like considerate, overly safe street drivers.

That is like much of the entry level racing here in the uk believe it or not.

When i was running Toca fiesta's, two of the drivers went through 7 shells between them in a season!

[B.Watts]

Sorry I changed my post after you replied.

I've seen some dumb passes, but those guys just seem to go in with the attitude that if there's not room, they'll make room. That's not racing, it's bumper cars. I wouldn't last long in a series like that, as I'd likely end up in a fist fight after every race.

I'm sorry that you have to work corners (I assume) at a race like that. Must keep you busy.

Also, during the rollover, it appeared that those cars don't run a full roll cage. Is that the case?

[VANCE]

looks like crash-up derby

[rwindleyme02]

Looks like me when I'm playing Mario Kart! :)

[Rory]

Originally posted by BMWRacerITS
Sorry I changed my post after you replied.

I'm sorry that you have to work corners (I assume) at a race like that. Must keep you busy.

Also, during the rollover, it appeared that those cars don't run a full roll cage. Is that the case?

I'm a Race engineer, I was crew chief with the Fiestas.

Never had a proper look at the Mini's cage so i wouldn't like to comment

And yes there are lots of fights!

[B.Watts]

Originally posted by Rory
I'm a Race engineer, I was crew chief with the Fiestas.

Cool. You're the guy who get's the blame when your driver loses, and none of the credit when he wins...at least that's the way my relationship with my engineer is. :D


Never had a proper look at the Mini's cage so i wouldn't like to comment

Watch the Vid again. There's a rollover and it appears that there's no halo over the driver's head or downbars on the A pillar. Actually, there's also a passenger in that shot if I remember correctly.

[Rory]

Originally posted by BMWRacerITS
Cool. You're the guy who get's the blame when your driver loses, and none of the credit when he wins...at least that's the way my relationship with my engineer is. :D


That sounds very familiar! I once had a driver who was complaining he wasn't winning by enough of a margin! You guys are a strange breed;)

[BimmerBoy]

Off subject, does anyone know that name of the song they used on the video? TIA

[Rory]

Originally posted by BimmerBoy
Off subject, does anyone know that name of the song they used on the video? TIA

Clubbed to Death

by Rob Dougan

[RichP]

"Furious Angels" by Rob Dougan.

Interesting vid, and I know the rollover scene, he did have a passenger, and it appeared that there was no sort of rollover protection.

[iCeDmAn]

Looks like how I play Gran Turismo 3 lol...these guys are nuts!

[igor700]

Looks like nobody came away with an intact cooper that participated in that...new panels for ever race...fun.

[332 RustBucket]

Originally posted by RichP
"Furious Angels" by Rob Dougan.

Interesting vid, and I know the rollover scene, he did have a passenger, and it appeared that there was no sort of rollover protection.

Looked to me like they have a rollbar behing the front seats.

Fun vid. to watch. Seems like a bad series tho.... I thought that BTCC and the such were rough!!!:laugh

[Brashland]

OUCH! I hate to see nice cars get abused like that. Would be hella fun though...

[332 RustBucket]

Here is some more info.

http://www.johncooper.co.uk/cgi-bin/johncooper/hazel.exe?action=SERVE&item=bmwmini/jcw_msport_FS.htm


2003 SPECIFICATIONS

The John Cooper Challenge Clubsport MINI Cooper race car
MINI Cooper donor car to standard showroom specification plus:
122Ps engine
Stainless steel exhaust system
Free-flow foam air filter
Engine management ECU 'flashed'
FIA roll cage
Racing seat
5-point racing harness
Electronic and fuel cut-off switches
Uprated brakes
Lowered and stiffened suspension with uprated dampers and springs
Towing eyes and bonnet straps
Dunlop 15" competition tyres
Plumbed-in fire extinguisher
Braided brake hoses
Strut brace

£24,995 inc VAT (includes car, race parts, upgrade options and Challenge fees)

Cost Option
Competition clutch


Upgrade Options to 2002 John Cooper Challenge cars
Plumbed-in fire extinguisher
Braided brake hoses
Uprated braking
Strut brace
Competition clutch

Upgrade and option prices are available from John Cooper Works on 01903 784784.

[bokes]

that vid rules..... haha

[Alin10123]

I saw a dude cut a corner and just drove righta cross the lawn. Is that allowed?

[Rory]

Originally posted by Alin10123
I saw a dude cut a corner and just drove righta cross the lawn. Is that allowed?

If i remember that was a corner called the Esses at Snetterton in Norfolk. It happens regularly there. As you enter the first right hand part you 'can' get knocked wide and take the route across the grass to avoid further incident.

But to answer your question, no you can't, he would have been expected to give up the places he made up, or he would have suffered some sort of time penalty.

[stuntride]

i have heard about this video but when i tried watching it, it didn't work, anyone know why??

[Sebaflex]

Link is down..