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BeaveRun to Host 100 Year Old Mini Owner
Ernest Trent to Drive During One Lap Activities
Wampum PA (3.22.07) - Driving schools at world class motorsports
facilities, MINI Coopers and 100 year old men; three very unusual subjects
individually. Put all of them together in one story and you have one of the
most unique and entertaining stories of the year.
Ernest Trent recently purchased a shiny new red and white MINI Cooper built
by BMW. In doing so at 100 years of age, Trent became the oldest purchaser
on record of a brand new MINI. The person that held the record previously
won't hold it against him however as that record was his own from when he
purchased his last new MINI at the tender age of 96!
The former pilot will bring his new MINI to BeaveRun Motorsports Complex on
Saturday March 31st to take advantage of an offer extended by the Western
Pennsylvania speed plant to try his hand on BeaveRun's 1.6 mile North Track.
Track President Tim Silbaugh, who extended the original invitation,
anticipates that this will be a fun day for everyone, "When we first heard
about Mr. Trent purchasing the new MINI we thought it was something we would
love to be involved with. Here at BeaveRun we can provide him with a one of
a kind opportunity to get comfortable with his new car and hopefully teach
him a few things that will make his day to day driving a safer, more
enjoyable experience. Although at 100 years old, I imagine he has more than
a few things he could teach all of us!"
Ironically, the Somerset resident will take his turn behind the wheel on the
same day that the Cannonball One Lap of America School will be taking place
at BeaveRun. The centenarian in the diminutive MINI will be sharing paddock
space with Corvettes & Porsches and personalities such as famed motorsports
journalist Brock Yates, Grand Am racer Chris Gleason and race team owner
John Walko.
Despite the glamour of the expensive sports cars and performance drivers in
the surrounding paddock, Ernest and his MINI will surely be one of the
centers of attention.
For more information on Ernest Trent's track day, the One Lap School and the
Supercar Life One Lap Dinner please visit www.beaverun.com or call
724.535.1000.
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