Day Two @ AMVIV VI

The day has started beautifully. It's around in the low 70s with a
mild breeze. A lot of cars here, buy not a ton of people yet. There
are some morning runs going on so I suppose things will pick-up after
noon.

Here is a picture across the valley and as you can see, beutiful
weather so far.

Large Variety of MINIs

A lot of MINIs are starting to arrive here at Palace Station. The
variety and uniqueness of MINI is quite evident. Like MINI likes to
tell people, with all the options and aftermarket choices out
there...there probably are no two MINIs that are identical.

More to come.

At Spring Mountain

Sorry about the update lag. Unfortunately I had some technical
difficulties at the track event. Consequently, I will post more
details about it some time next week.

In the meantime, I am now at the Palace Station where many MINIs have
gathered. I will post some pics and more information shortly.

Check back soon.

Early Start

Waiting on the valet to get on the road. Will be reporting from the
track shortly with updates and pictures.

Las Vegas

Just before 1:00 AM and checked-in. Time to get some sleep to leave
for the track early. Check back for updates at the track, as well as
events at the MINI Vacation in Vegas car show throughout the weekend.

State Line

Just before midnight and I've made it to State Line. I saw a few
MINI's on the highway and look forward to meeting people in the
community over the weekend.

Next stop, Las Vegas...

Liquid Energy...

Tack-on another 90 minutes of driving and I've arrived in Barstow. Not
really tired, but could use the energy boost. A Venti Iced Caramel
Macchiato should hit the spot.

Before leaving NM headquarters, we put some new shoes on the NM R56 so
I was looking forward getting aquainted with the BFG KDWs. So far the
grip is incredible and response is very crisp. As many of you already
know, switching out of run-flat tires makes a world of difference. The
ride has improved vastly.

I will have a more detailed blog about the new wheels and tires next
week.

BTW, big shout out to our friends at BF Goodrich for helping with our
project R56!