During MTTS2012, we got to spend time with both the JCW GP display car and the JCW Countryman Pre-production car. Todd even drove the JCW Countryman and will telling us all about it very soon. In the meantime, here are some photos of them on the road between New Mexico and Arizona. In case you …
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MTTS 2012: My Experience
You already read about the first half of the journey. Now that it is over, here is the rest. You learn a lot spending 6-9 hours a day in a MINI. You learn new terms like Elephant Race. You learn that a JCW Roadster with the top down will not keep up with a 1 …
The MotoringFile Long Term Tester: JCW Roadster
Before we begin, let’s get a few things out of the way. I haven’t driven an S in quite some time. I have never driven a JCW. This car is dead sexy New Jersey to LA, the long way. About 4500 miles depending on who’s counting. It was a great way to end the MotoringFile …
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MTTS 2012 #1
The first of our interviews that happened during MTTS 2012 is ready for your enjoyment! For those of you that were able to join us, you know what an epic trip this was. For the rest of you, sit back and enjoy what we still have coming for you in audio and photos, plus a …
MTTS 2012: Day 3 and 4
Day 3 starts early for MTTS! 6:00 am at Charlotte Motor Speedway for a quick breakfast, a sight of the new B-Spec MINIs (that can be built for about $US6,000 plus tires, wheels and seats) and a chance to drive on the 24 degree banked oval. Funny thing that 24 degree banking. Turns out that …
MTTS 2012 – Day 1 and 2
Good evening from MTTS2012! Tonight finds us in Charlotte, NC after attending a fabulous party that Hendrick MINI and MINIUSA put on for the owners at NC Music Factory. This event, like everything else so far, has been top notch and a blast as you can imagine! We are keeping busy with long drives every …
MINI Takes the States 2012 Updates
MTTS is only **days** away! If you have missed it, MINI USA has provided a few updates via email. The latest one can be found here and it provides the latest updates and reminders, including a reminder to check out the checklist that includes everything (except the kitchen sink). We’re really excited to get things …