North American MINI Cooper Championship Round 5

Summit Point, WV:  Coinciding with round 5 of the North American MINI Cooper 
Championship, Phil Wicks racing officials have announced that a new showroom 
stock category is being added to the race class groupings effective 
immediately.

“We heard feedback from racers who were asking if we might add a showroom 
stock category,” said Phil Wicks, NAMCC organizer.  “We think it will prove 
to be one of our more popular classes and now racers competing in SCCA 
Showroom Stock classes and similar race classes will be able to compete with 
their car in our series.  We look forward to adding these racers to our 
events.”

The North American MINI Cooper Championship is hosting round 5 of its 8-race 
championship on June 29 at Summit Point Motorsports Park.  The first year 
series features the new generation BMW built MINI Cooper and Cooper “S” in a 
variety of classes to assure that all MINIs in racing trim can find a place 
to compete against other MINIs.  The concept is built around the very 
successful U.K. based MINI Challenge Series and is quickly building an 
enthusiasm and brand loyalty all its own on this side of the Atlantic.

“We are very enthusiastic about the series,” added Wicks.  “We started this 
year with modest ambitions and already have far surpassed our goals for this 
first season of racing.  I think the 2007 season will see full grids, 
enthusiastic racers and strong following from MINI fans.”

The North American MINI Cooper Championship recently reached agreement with 
MavTV cable network to televise all of its events for the 2007 season.  The 
MavTV network will launch their growing coverage of the NAMCC with camera 
crews covering the Summit Point event as well as visiting the MINI Meet East 
club event held that weekend.  MavTV hopes to capture the unique enthusiasm 
that MINI owners have for their car, a fondness that has made the MINI 
famous for the strong bond that exists between the owners and their cars.

In addition to the North American MINI Cooper Championship event, Phil Wicks 
will host one of his MINI Driving Academy events.  These performance driving 
events are designed to help MINI owners learn the performance capabilities 
of the MINI Cooper and Cooper S in a safe and controlled environment.  The 
MINI is noted as one of the best handling cars in the world and boasts 
performance capabilities not often associated with cars in its price range. 
Phil Wicks MINI Driving Academy shows attendees how to be more skilled and 
capable drivers for both road and ultimately if desired, track applications.

For more information on Phil Wicks, the Phil Wicks MINI Driving Academy and 
the North American MINI Cooper Championship, please visit 
www.minidriving.com.

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