MINI's last swansong at Laguna Seca & Lime Rock - Help needed

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  1. 2nd August 2012, 11:36 PM #1
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    Most of you will know NMS'er Chris Knox... Chris is the current British MINI Challenge Champion, a former competitor in the SMRC Scottish MINI Cooper Cup and has raced in Daytona in the BMW Performance 200 series. Grand-Am have decided the R53 is too old for their series so 2012 is the iconic car's last outing. On hearing this news Chris contacted Randy Smalley of RSR Motorsport and together they have decided to give the car a fantastic send-off and allow MINI owners and fans all over the world to be part of the event.

    To be part of the send off and to help support the initiative (and to get much more info than I've posted here), click through to http://www.gofundme.com/MINI-Swansong-2012

    A range of sponsorship options are available starting from just £10. Chris has said that if he gets 10 NMS folk sponsoring at £10, he will put the NMS logo on his helmet, so remember to say you're with NMS if you are able to sponsor him.

    I know money is tight for everyone, and putting this into context, your tenner could go to a more charitable cause, but I'm sure many here would agree, Chris is an incredible driver, this is a great opportunity to support MINI racing across the pond and have your name on the (hopefully) winning driver's helmet.

    Over to you guys.

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  2. 2nd August 2012, 11:48 PM #2
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    good on Chris I couldn't be much more broke than I am just now due to my current circumstances, but I will have a look
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  3. 3rd August 2012, 08:21 AM #3
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    Great idea - best of luck to Chris and look forward to that whine at Laguna Seca
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  4. 3rd August 2012, 09:50 AM #4
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    Done, good luck Chris
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  5. 3rd August 2012, 11:56 AM #5
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  6. 3rd August 2012, 02:00 PM #6
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    thanks for your donations guys! I am indeed looking forward to the wine! although earplugs are needed as the car has no windows and the exhaust exits the side skirt

    we are planning to shoot a vid over the weekends both in and out the car so you'll hear how loud these things are!
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    Nice one, if we get 10 donations and you need a hi res image of the logo let me know and I can email it to you
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    Also, happy to post the event on the main website, let me know if it's ok and I'll put something up
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  9. 3rd August 2012, 04:32 PM #9
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    Chris, tried to donate today from work, but had to create a Paypal A/C as I didn't have one. Needless to say, it all went t*ts up and I'll have to try to sort it when I get home.

    The Race Track to Hell is paved with good intentions...     The season will probably be over before my Tenner Appears!

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    Quote Originally Posted by The Gismo Man View Post
    Also, happy to post the event on the main website, let me know if it's ok and I'll put something up
    definately
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