White Roof Radio Interview: Jim McDowell
Todd and Gabe with Mr. McDowell talking from the inside of a JCW Clubman at the NAIAS in Detroit. The spend a lot of time talking about the Beachcomber concept and what it means to MINI.
Interview with Gert and the rest of the design team to follow later today.
Interview: Jim McDowell
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Whiteroofradio Interview: VP of MINI Dr. Armbrecht
Todd and Gabe had a chance to catch-up with Dr. Armbrecht (VP of the MINI brand worldwide) yesterday a few hours before the introduction of the MINI Beachcomber. Dr. Armbrecht talked about the Beachcomber, the R60 and of course the coming Roadster and Speedster. We even got a smile with the mention of MINI in the WRC.
Interview: VP of MINI Dr. Armbrecht:
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MINI United 2009: Todd & Gabe Talk WC50

Shortly after we reported on the WC50, Todd was able to connect with Gabe during his weekend to talk about the car and a little bit about MINI United.
There is still more to come gang! We’ve got interviews with owners, Dr. Armbrecht and others that will be coming later in the week.
MINI United: Todd & Gabe
MINI United 2009: Michael Hoehn Interview
We had the chance to interview Michael Hoehn, Director of MINI Challenge Development. Still to come is our interview with the Technical Director for the MINI Challenge as well as Dr. Armbrecht from MINI AG.
MINI United Interview: Michael Hoehn
MINI United 2009: Gert Hildebrand Interview

Another fantastic interview with the head of MINI design, Gert Hildebrand. You want to pay special attention to this one, especially when Gert starts talking colors.
MINI United Interview: Gert Hildebrand
The Best of WRR #2 – Randy Webb
One of our very first guest under The White Roof was Randy Webb. He gave us some great information during this show that I think you r53 owners will really appreciate. Why the old episodes? We are taking a break.
Since most of you have already heard this by now…
We burned through a few buckets of cuss words making this one happen gang. We think you will be pleased with the results!
Huge thanks for our special guest Randy Webb for coming on with us tonight!
- Randy schools us on adiabatic expansion
- New exhaust system should be ver very cool!
- Randy talks alot
- Pulley Party © Webb Motorsports
- Popping exhaust sounds cute
- Randy tells jokes as bad as Gabes
- Pulley Parties will still happen with the Turbo after serious testing
- Aluminum coolant tanks don’t leak
- New Webb Motorsports Exhaust sounds very very cool!
Todd did the hard part
The Best of WRR #1 – Gert Hildebrand
During MINI United last summer, we got the change to interview some great people, including Gert Hildebrand, Lead Designer for MINI. Why the old episodes? We are taking a break.
Another great person that we got to speak with was Gert Hildebrand. He is the man in charge of making the MINI look as cool as it does!
There is still more audio coming gang! Todd will be working furiously during his travels home so we can get those posted right away! Be sure to check out the photos if you haven’t already over at the MINI United Flickr Group.
Gert interview:
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