Steve May 31st, 2007 Link
I’m in for this one!!
Indiana Drive - June 23rd
Sections: CMMC Events, General May 31st, 2007
WRAPUP: We had a small crowd of 5 MINIs gather due to wet weather. The advantage was light traffic, and a bit more excitement throught the twisty bits. After 55 miles of exploring back roads we headed off to a nice breakfast.
The perfect start to a Saturday morning!!
Come on out and explore some roads a little east of Chicagoland in Northwest Indiana.
When: Saturday June 23rd Start at 8:30am
Where: Jewel parking lot 805 Joliet st. Dyer Indiana
What: a 55 mile drive around some back roads, ending at Paragon Family Restaurant 1545 Lincoln Highway, Schererville, IN
Why: Just a chance to get together for a bit of Motoring fun
Who: This event is open to anyone!!
Things to bring: Enough gas for the trip, Optional navigator to share the fun, FRS radio tuned to Channel #1, Subchannel #1 to help keep everyone together and on track, a camera, your favorite MINI clothing, and a smile.
Huge thanks to Mike and Deb for mapping out the route.
Please post up if you are interested in attending!!
Written By: Steve
19 Comments
Dustin Jun 2nd, 2007 Link
the Jewel parking lot link is not working.
Steve Jun 2nd, 2007 Link
the Jewel parking lot link is not working.
Sorry, the link is corrected. The parking lot is about 5 miles south on Calumet Ave after exiting 80/94 (there will be a different Jewel before that, but not the one you want).
Lori Jun 7th, 2007 Link
Count me in 
Lori Jun 7th, 2007 Link
Oh yea, I forgot…there’s a Starbucks in the parking lot if anyone needs coffee See you there!
Dustin Jun 11th, 2007 Link
Toll or not to Toll. Just a heads up. If 294/toll is near or on your route to the southside, IN or MI. Take it, and pay the tolls with joy. I took the Dan last Sat morning thinking I would save miles, time and a few bucks. I WAS WRONG! Saved no time, hated the middle miles, and lost money in the stop-n-go mess of the un-”express lane”.
I then ran the numbers, from LakeCook Rd to the IN State line, the toll road is only 5 more miles and with an I-Pass the much, much faster way to get down south.
Francis (MiniMac2005) Jun 14th, 2007 Link
Put me down as a “maybe” for this one. I enjoyed the other “southside” run last year, so I’m hoping to make this one as well…
Absorbine_Sr Jun 15th, 2007 Link
We’ve got a mix in this drive - things to see, places for our MINI’s to be seen and oh yeah, a few spots to verify that your car is handling the way you expect…
Hope to see many of you out there next Saturday!
Mike & Deb
Dustin Jun 18th, 2007 Link
Are we starting to gather at 830 or do we start driving at 830? I’m 50/50 at this time.
Steve Jun 18th, 2007 Link
I figured hitting the road at about 8:30..
Early is better for heat and traffic (but it is early..)
Ken Jun 19th, 2007 Link
Dustin Jun 11th, 2007 Link
Toll or not to Toll. Just a heads up. If 294/toll is near or on your route to the southside, IN or MI. Take it, and pay the tolls with joy. I took the Dan last Sat morning thinking I would save miles, time and a few bucks. I WAS WRONG! Saved no time, hated the middle miles, and lost money in the stop-n-go mess of the un-”express lane”.I then ran the numbers, from LakeCook Rd to the IN State line, the toll road is only 5 more miles and with an I-Pass the much, much faster way to get down south.
A note about traveling to Indiana. The I-Pass for IL will work in Indiana after the 25th of June.
Also, You can take LSD south to 57th and follow the signs to the skyway.
In the morning it will move. We (Gabe, Steve, Matt) took it on our trip down to Indy and the Dragon.
It works.
Cathy Jun 22nd, 2007 Link
Looks like Gary and I will be there.
Dustin Jun 22nd, 2007 Link
Have fun, I wont be able to make it, Motor Safe
Mike Jun 24th, 2007 Link
Thanks to all who braved the rain and came down for a little Hoosier Motoring. Next time I’ll arrange for some sun!
Mike
Chicago MINI Motoring Club » Archive » MINI Motoring Club past events Jun 24th, 2007 Link
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Jeff Jun 25th, 2007 Link
Hey All,
Picked up my Mini on Saturday and ready for some motoring fun. Hope there is another roadtrip planned soon!
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