So we ended up having a bonus 7th event on October 19th at a new location in Clifton Park. It’s a very small parking lot and I’m not sure how many events we’ll hold there in the future. Cramped.

I finished 3rd, as usual. Didn’t bring the r-compound tires since it was a cold Sunday and I wasn’t even in the mood to go. As far as the season, it looks like…. I finished 2nd in Street Mod, 3rd in the overall street class. This is due to the STi missing a few events. If I was truly interested in year end trophies, I should have stayed in G-Stock. Especially now that there’s a new R56 MINI making it to most of the events, which would make for a good benchmark. But I’m not that interested, I’m just there for fun.

What’s next for the old MINI Coop? I still really want to get a header and cam, and then re-tune early next year. I’m also looking around for some race buckets to better grip my rear-end, but that’s on the back burner ($$$). Mostly, I’m looking forward to getting to the track next year, which means saving for entry fees and wear items like brake pads and tires.

Looks like I’ve lined up alternative transportation through the winter months, so I won’t be driving the MINI through salty, icy sludge. Thank jebus!