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Shasta, California


Birthday:

June 16


What automotive, motorsports or collector car activities would you like to do in the future?

2004 Mini Cooper, 1973 Mini Cooper, 1964 Mini Cooper, 1965 MG Midget, 2008 GMC Sierra PU, 2002 GMC Envoy, 1990 Cadillac Allante, 1995 Geo Tracker


What Car Clubs, Racetracks or Motorsport Sanctioning Bodies, (e.g. F1, NASCAR, Indycar, IMSA, WRC) interest you?

Mini Club Touring, some track time (HPDE)


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Norman Nelson left a comment on Mini Owners Group
"What carbs do you have on Sunny now? Maybe you could use the manifold off Sunny and just change the carbs. The US's are hard to rebuild and they cost a fortune so they are worth plenty. The ones on my MG are working great"
Jun 3, 2012
Norman Nelson left a comment on Mini Owners Group
"thanks Mike!"
Jun 3, 2012
Norman Nelson left a comment on Mini Owners Group
"Bolt up should be thet same and the ports. You may want to take them down to Justin's and check before he gets it all put back together."
Jun 3, 2012
Norman Nelson left a comment on Mini Owners Group
"Pat,

You should be able to use the SU's. Most all the early MG Midgets and AH Sprites came with 1 1/4 SU's. The bolt pattern to the cylinder head is the same. Be sure to check the port location and design. Make sure that lines up. You may need to…"
Jun 3, 2012
Norman Nelson left a comment on Mini Owners Group
"Eddie,
 
I wish you were out here in the west coast, you could join us for MINI Thunder III at Thunderhill Raceway Park in WIllows CA. This event is exclusively for MINI/Minis and does have several classic Mini entrants. You should check with your…"
Nov 15, 2011
Norman Nelson posted a discussion in Mini Owners Group
Our Mini Cooper Car Club has been invited as the VIP Marque car for the San Francisco Season Opener races at Thunderhill Raceway Park on April 9, 2011. Please contact me if you want to join us. Shasta Minis 530-246-9943 or email…
Mar 9, 2011
Norman Nelson left a comment on Mini Owners Group
"Mini Meet West 2011 Lake Tahoe - Registration Open
 
http://minimeetwest2011.eventbrite.com/?ref=elinkfb"
Jan 9, 2011
Norman Nelson left a comment on Mazda Raceway Group
"Our family has been going down to Laguna Seca since 1964 as a group. We drove down in my dad's Austin Healey 3000. My Dad & big brother in the front seat, and myself and my brother in the little back jump seat. My Uncle would drive down in his TR3…"
Jan 9, 2011
Norman Nelson left a comment on Mini Owners Group
"We do the same. Let me know what route you decide. Maybe we can ake some suggestions of roads, points of interest when you get near Redding."
Jan 7, 2011
Norman Nelson left a comment on Mini Owners Group
"Here is the event website for those interested in joining in
 
http://www.minimeetwest2011.com/index.htm"
Jan 6, 2011
Norman Nelson left a comment on Mini Owners Group
"Mike if you are coming down I-5 South through Redding, let me know, we have at least 6 classic Minis from Shasta Minis that will be driving down. Maybe we could meet up and caravan from Redding to Lake Tahoe"
Jan 6, 2011
Norman Nelson left a comment on Mini Owners Group
"First up is MINI Thunder II at Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows CA. This will be held on Feb 20, 2011 (President's Day Weekend) and will be all MINI/Minis. We got 75 entrants last year and expect to get 100-120 this year. Plenty of classic Minis…"
Jan 6, 2011
Norman Nelson left a comment on American Le Mans Series Group
"Our family has made very ALMS race at Laguna Seca. We have a "grand-fathered" campsite and set up a horseshoe pit, theater room, with projector and bog screen, poker table. Quite a set up and great for relaxing after the races each day."
Jan 6, 2011
Norman Nelson left a comment on Mini Owners Group
"Here is one more MINI Thunder video produced by Niello MINI of Sacramento. Enjoy....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTy-u7LiUOE"
Mar 10, 2010
Norman Nelson left a comment on Mini Owners Group
"Anyone going to Mini Meets West in Penticton BC Canada this summer? We have a caravan of Minis going. We will be going up the California, Oregon, Washington coasts, then ferry boat from Port Angeles to Vicotoria for a few days and off to Penticton.…"
Mar 9, 2010
Norman Nelson left a comment on Mini Owners Group
Feb 23, 2010
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  • Hi Norman
    Thank you for the great series of Chaparral photos :-))
    All the best - Stephen
  • BTW - great looking car :-))
  • Hi Norman
    Great to have you on board !
    Welcome to MyVRL.
    Please personalize the appearance of your Home Page, join the Mini, Cadillac, GM and your other favorite car Groups, post photos and invite your friends to join.
    I look forward to meeting you.
    All the best - Stephen
    Chairman
    The Vintage Racing League
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