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Post by miniguru on Jul 11, 2008 17:36:21 GMT -5
I'm getting excited now. I just got some track time setup at Autobahn during the Day on Friday.
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Post by cliffy on Jul 11, 2008 21:34:03 GMT -5
Does anyone know approximately what time you'll be passing US30 on I-65? I hope you don't mind if I tag along.
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Post by Professor Zoom on Jul 13, 2008 15:24:18 GMT -5
We should be (if traffic cooperates) leaving the candy shop around 4:00 CST. You (and anyone else) in the area are welcome to join us- the more the merrier. ;D
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Post by cliffy on Jul 13, 2008 19:42:44 GMT -5
What candy shop?
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Post by MINI Fireman on Jul 13, 2008 20:15:11 GMT -5
I'm getting excited now. I just got some track time setup at Autobahn during the Day on Friday. You gonna share?
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Post by Professor Zoom on Jul 13, 2008 21:10:43 GMT -5
Albanese Confectionery- You might want to download the route and instructions that were posted as .pdf files 8 July, 2008, 4:47pm to get the complete story. ;D
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Post by cliffy on Jul 13, 2008 21:13:50 GMT -5
That place is just down the road from me. I've been trying to stay away from it.
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Post by Professor Zoom on Jul 14, 2008 15:22:26 GMT -5
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Post by deucecoupe on Jul 18, 2008 20:21:12 GMT -5
my 17 yo nephew is interested in tagging along since I have no other person lined up at the moment...
I was curious to see what you think of that. He loves the MINI but you think it would be a good idea. I imagine a little drinking going on at nights (not planning on getting smashed or anything) but do you think it might seperate us since he wouldn't get to get into bars...on the flip side if I need someone to drive me back he would be there. Also shaky in case I meet a lady (extremely unlikely).
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Post by Professor Zoom on Jul 18, 2008 22:33:22 GMT -5
Well you know... most MINI events just degrade into something out of Animal House (until it gets past our bedtime... especially on a school night). I don't think it should be a big deal since last I checked most states are a little more forward thinking than Indiana and actually let people under 21 into establishments that serve that evil devil brew- they just can't drink it. As for finding a lady- I'm not going to touch that one with a 10 foot pole.
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Post by Professor Zoom on Jul 21, 2008 10:10:42 GMT -5
Here it is: all times (unless otherwise stated, are Chicago time (Central). If you plan to meet us along the route please let us know either by posting here, email or PM. We will be talking on FRS Frequency 7 sub 21.
Friday, July 25: 12:00 pm Eastern Time MINICCI Meets at D&R for the MTTS2 Drive Leg 1 to Fair Oaks Farm 3:00 pm Eastern Time Fair Oaks Farm for a late lunch 3:00 pm MINICCI MTTS2 Drive Leg 2 to Albanese Confectionery 4:00 pm MINICCI MTTS2 Drive Leg 3 to Cabela's 5:00 pm MINICCI MTTS2 Drive Leg 4 to UIC and Downtown Chicago
7:30 pm – 10:30 pm MINI Owner “Meet and Greet” Movie Night & Party at The Windy City Fieldhouse Chicago IL (Showing “21”, rated PG-13)
Saturday, July 26: 9:00 am Rise and Shine Rally to Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI (MINI Owners Only) Rally Begins at Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago, IL Breakfast starts at 9 am then on the road by 10 am 9:00 am - 12:00 pm “Future MINI Owners” Adrenaline Drive at Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm MINI Takes the States Festival at Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI 12:00 pm Gates Open
Festival Events and Activities (Partners)
MINI Cross Course (Automobile / Motortrend / European Car) Go-Karting (Road & Track / Car and Driver) Festival Fun Zone Rock Climbing (National Geo Adventure) Mountain Bike Stunt Show (Outside Magazine) Free Massages (Best Life) Eurobungee MINI Market Eco-friendly Car Wash (Good Magazine / Boys & Girls Clubs of Sheboygan County) Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful Boot Sale Talk to MINI! Video Log Stop Chalk Talk with Grassroots Motorsports Festival Awards Live Music on Rolling Stone Music Stage 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm John Cooper Works Test Drives 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Parade Lap 7:00 pm Headline Attraction on the Rolling Stone Music stage: Blues Traveler Goodnight. Or not.
Sunday, July 27: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm MINI Takes the States Festival Event Conclusion at Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI 10:00 am Gates Open
Events and Activities (Partners)
MINI Cross Course (Automobile / Motortrend / European Car) Go-Karting (Road & Track / Car and Driver) MINI Market 12:00 pm RIDEMAKERZ Rally beginning at Road America 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm RIDEMAKERZ Event
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Post by cliffy on Jul 21, 2008 19:32:57 GMT -5
I'll meet you at Albanese. FYI I've driven 41 from Hammond to Chicago too many times to count. I could possibly be of assisstance.
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Post by Professor Zoom on Jul 22, 2008 8:54:34 GMT -5
Thanks Cliffy- looking forward to seeing you. Sorry about making you go to Albanese, it can be a problem on the wallet and the waist line. I've already promised to bring ANOTHER 5lb bag of gummi bears to D&R- they went through the first one in one day.
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Post by maacodale on Jul 23, 2008 5:49:16 GMT -5
Hey Guys, I've been following your thread here for info on MTTS Chicago, thanks by the way! I'll be heading up from Virginia Thursday to help MINI work the ride and drive event. We did that in Boston too and it was a blast. I'm one of the autocross coordinators for NASA-Mid Atlantic who's been assisting MINI in Miami, Boston and now Chicago (Sheboygan?). If y'all (sorry, it's a southern thing ;D)get a chance stop by and say hi. The wife will be working registration and I'll be chasing cones, so be nice, especially to me. At 46 those cones seem to move pretty fast sometime.
If my schedule allows, I'd love to hook up with ya at D&R and cruise up with y'all. Look for the yellow MCS with VA plates.
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Post by Professor Zoom on Jul 24, 2008 6:59:46 GMT -5
This just in... a reminder from a Chicago MINI owner: "Make sure you have your "hands-free" cell phone accessories because the City of Chicago has an ordinance against talking on a cell phone while driving."
Don't know how this effects FRS, but I'm betting the police will look upon FRS as similar to a cell phone. Once in the city, be careful.
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