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masraum 08-28-2017 05:47 PM

This is racing, minis and mustangs
 
This is so cool.

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kach22i 08-28-2017 06:00 PM

That was fun.

A 6 cylinder Mustang would not stand a chance.

billybek 08-28-2017 06:05 PM

That was fun to watch!

Wonder how project Binky would do out there???

Waiting for the next episode.

wdfifteen 08-28-2017 08:08 PM

Fun to watch. Thank you! The blue Mini would have done better if it didn't have to carry the weight of the driver's massive balls.:D

Bill Douglas 08-28-2017 09:44 PM

I watched one of these mini/mustang races at our local track Manfield. A lot slower and twistier so it was anybody's race. Haha, the mustang was fastest every straight section and the mini every corner.

I remember the mustang had hopeless brakes and the mini would leave it to the very last second then pile on the brakes for the corner.

pwd72s 08-28-2017 10:49 PM

Fun indeed...

Aerkuld 08-29-2017 08:30 AM

Thanks, that was great viewing!

Although Mustangs were not particularly prevalent in the UK, my Father said that the same scene was played out there between the Minis and the E-Types back in the 60's. He used to take me to the Vintage Sports Car Club meetings at Silverstone and we'd watch them race.

The other 'David and Goliath' battle was the pre-war single seaters. This was a handicap race, and the little three-wheeled Morgan JAP would be thrown into the corners and run rings around the big cars, but then be reeled in and passed on the straight.

There's something really neat about two mismatched cars, capable of equal lap times, but achieved in totally different ways.

dafischer 08-29-2017 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peteremsley (Post 9718394)
amazing what 1275ccs can do!

fify

911 Rod 08-29-2017 09:24 AM

Very cool.

ted 08-29-2017 09:30 AM

Mustangs were fast but they have to slow down too soon.
What a contrast light front wheel drive momentum Mini vs the heavy V8.

Shaun @ Tru6 08-29-2017 09:36 AM

terrible fun that must be. One of the older Top Gear episodes had a few minutes of vintage racing footage between the two types.

Luccia at Pelican Parts 08-29-2017 10:36 AM

Posted this actually already in the MINI section ;) http://forums.pelicanparts.com/bmw-mini/968146-mini-gives-mustang-run-its-money-australian-muscle-car-masters.html

911 Rod 08-29-2017 10:52 AM

There is a Mini section?
Who knew!!


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