Mini Mania sponsors Mini Cooper High Performance Driving Experience Hosted by Hooked on Driving

August 29, 2007 - Nevada City, CA. Mini Mania Inc. announces a special 'Mini's only' driving event at the Thunderhill Raceway Park located in Willows, CA on November 1, 2007. Hosted by Hooked On Driving, this event features a special High Performance Driving Experience program with emphasis on safety and driving skill improvements.

This event for classic Mini Coopers and BMW MINI Coopers consists of classroom sessions, on-track driving, and post run de-brief. Drivers are assigned different run groups depending on comfort level and track experience. Specially trained instructors are available to coach the driver around the track. With strong emphasis on safety, the drivers will be able to experience safe driving on a race track in a safe and controlled environment.

"The High Performance Driving Experience teaches participants the handling characteristics of the MINI, while improving confidence and making them a better and safer driver." says Don Racine, president of Mini Mania Inc. "Aside from having fun at the track, the skills learned at the track can be immediately applied to every day driving, knowing how to safely maneuver around a dangerous situation."
For information on this event, contact Hooked on Driving at 925-552-8112 or visit http://www.hookedondriving.com.
Established in 1974, Mini Mania Inc., is the leading supplier of aftermarket performance and accessories products for the BMW MINI and Classic Mini. Located in Nevada City California, Mini Mania products are available on the web and from dealers throughout the U.S. and abroad.

Hooked on Driving provides performance driving events, primarily held on closed course race tracks, with a focus on safety, fun and driving skills coaching. A key philosophy that HOD drivers are guided by is "It’s not how fast we drive, it’s how well we drive…" Hooked on Driving is based in Danville, CA.
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