Todd and I take the time to completely recap the drunken debauchery that was MINI United 2009. The things we saw, the things we did, including driving Silverstone circuit. Yes, that Silverstone. Yes, in a MINI. Yes, it was pretty awesome. Too bad Todd got an automatic transmission. He ended up taking a leisurely cruise around the course instead.
How about a funny story about MINI USA? Sure, we have one of those too. And, if you missed it, there was this. Which was pretty funny too.
Oh yea, Todd rode in a helicopter. Check it.
I was going to ride too, but, well, you’ll just have to listen.
Huge thanks to MINI USA for bringing us along for the ride, and equally HUGE props to RA Events for putting it all together. Those folks can plan an event, lemme tell ya!
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Interested in getting some driver training? On the ice? In Finland. Listen up for details!
If you missed any of our coverage, you can find it all in the MU ’09 category right here at WRR.
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Woofcast 297, part 2 :
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Of course, it wouldn’t be a MINI United unless we got the chance to talk to the main man in charge, Dr. Armbrecht. He gives us the lowdown on the latest MINI Updates. Or, as much as he could.
This is the last of our MINI United coverage. If you missed any of it, you can find it all here. Don’t forget to also check out the WRR YouTube Channel for the all of the video we posted.
MINI United ’09: Dr. Armbrecht Interview :
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What would MINI United be without the owners? We get a chance to speak to many of the people from the US and quite a few of the locals as well.
There is still a little more audio to follow, including our interview with Dr. Armbrecht. Watch for that! If you missed any of the photos, you can check them out here. Don’t forget to also check out the WRR YouTube Channel for the all of the video we posted.
MINI United 2009 – The people:
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At MIN United Todd got the opportunity to catch up with Udo Mark, the technical coordinator of the MINI Challenge world-wide. Details on the Challenge car set ups, rules and differences between the street legal JCW and the JCW Challenge car are discussed.
Stay tuned for even more audio from MINI United 2009.
MINI United: Udo Mark:
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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
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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
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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
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We get the chance to talk to the man, the myth, the legend, Rauno Aaltonen. Always a great guy to talk to and always full of great information. What you didn’t hear is the conversation Todd and Rauno had talking about all things Apple.
MINI United Interview: Rauno Aaltonen
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We are in England! MINI United starts in just a few hours, but Todd ran into good friend of the show Bruce Nelson (aka professorzoom) in Chicago and he took a few minutes to talk to them.
There are already a few photos on my flickr and even more coming tomorrow!
WRR @ MINI United:
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It’s confirmed! White Roof Radio and Motoringfile will be represented at MINI United 2009, happening Memorial Day Weekend at Silverstone Raceway in England.
For those of you that aren’t able to make it, not to worry. You’ll be able to play along with the MINI United Home Game right here! As we have in the past, Todd and I will be capturing as much as we can via photos, audio and video and all of that will end up right here as well as Motoringfile.
The best way to keep up with the action is to subscribe to WRR in iTunes, follow along at Facebook or follow the WRR Twitter Machine.
Coverage will be begin Thursday, May 21st. Stay Tuned!
