Steve Jan 28th, 2008 Link
I will be there!!
Auto Show February 9th
Sections: CMMC Events Jan 26th, 2008
WRAPUP: A dozen MINIs braved the chilly morning and took a pothole strewn cruise down Sheridan Road and Lakeshore Drive to the Auto Show. We got a chance to see the new MINI Clubman and about 900 other non-MINIs on display.
Thanks again to Knauz MINI for helping us out with tickets and to everyone who came out to make a fun day, including a few MINI friends from as far away as Madison, Wisconsin!!
Photos from: Gabe and Matt | Francis | Arnie and Lena | Anthony |
UPDATE: 02/04/2008 We have about 30 free Auto Show tickets to the first CMMC members who post up with a comment here that they are interested, limit 2 per member unless we have extras at the end. Please plan on meeting us on the drive so I can get them to you. Huge thanks to Knauz MINI for helping us out!!
The Chicago MINI Motoring Club will be heading down Sheridan Road and Lake Shore Drive to the Chicago Auto Show as a group on Saturday February 9th.
Here are the details:
What: the 100th annual Chicago Auto Show, held at McCormick Place
When: Saturday February 9th, we will start the drive at 9am to get to the show just before the 10am opening.
Where: Meet at the top of Parking Garage in the south end of the Northwestern Campus, just off of Sheridan Road.
The address is 1800 S. Campus Drive (click the address for a map)
There is a small road that leads into Northwestern at the south end of the campus, and the parking garage is less than 1/4 mile in. We will be huddled in our cars shivering on the top level (slightly above ground level).
Who: This event is open to anyone that would like to come along
How Much: You will need to cover the cost of parking and show tickets. If you have not already purchased tickets, hold off a little bit just in case something special comes along in the next couple weeks (hint hint, keep an eye on the club website) IMPORTANT: The Auto Show website lists parking fees at Parking Lot A as $16 CASH ONLY. I know they did take credit cards in the past, but please be prepared!!
Why: Just for fun!!
Written By: Steve
37 Comments
Francis Jan 28th, 2008 Link
I should be there… unless I catch something from the kids again…
Dustin Jan 29th, 2008 Link
This is the 100th Chicago Auto Show making it the oldest in the States. I hope to make it too.
Paul Jan 30th, 2008 Link
Barbara and I hope to see all of you at McCormick Place. Our MINIs will probably stay in the burbs that day 
john & tommy Jan 30th, 2008 Link
Is MINI doing anything special for us, like the breakfasts of years past?
Steve Jan 30th, 2008 Link
Is MINI doing anything special for us, like the breakfasts of years past?
At this point, it is not looking like they will be able to this year.
Greg Jan 31st, 2008 Link
I will definitely be there!
john & tommy Jan 31st, 2008 Link
If you can handle walking into a Chevy dealer, go to this site, fill out the form and get two free tickets
LTL M CPE Feb 1st, 2008 Link
Count me in. Depending on weather may be in the 323it. If tickets come available, please hold one for me.
Jim
Chris Feb 1st, 2008 Link
Lori and I will attend.
The Seeker Feb 4th, 2008 Link
Won’t make it this year, have to work that day.
john & tommy Feb 4th, 2008 Link
The Chevy Drives Chicago free tix thing was real easy, painless in fact. And we even got to see a Z06.
Paul Feb 4th, 2008 Link
I’d like one ticket please. Thanks Knauz MINI!
Bruce Feb 5th, 2008 Link
2 tickets here please! Thanks!
John, should we set a time to meet anyone interested in heading down 94… say at the Lake Forest Oasis??
Francis Feb 5th, 2008 Link
Put me down for 1 free ticket please!!!
Adam Feb 5th, 2008 Link
Put me down for 2 please….i didnt get my other free tickets this year 
Matt Feb 5th, 2008 Link
I’ll take 2.
john & tommy Feb 5th, 2008 Link
Bruce, we can do that.
Steve, pls save me one ticket in case Mrs Wags comes along.
Dustin Feb 5th, 2008 Link
I’ll not be able to make it, Big Thanks to Knauz for the tickets.
Marco Feb 5th, 2008 Link
i dont think i can make it this year…ill be at Knauz(hopefully) saying goodbye to the old MINI.
Jonathan Feb 6th, 2008 Link
What, I actually have free time? Heck yeah I’m going! One ticket for me please. Thanks Knauz MINI!
saba Feb 7th, 2008 Link
Hi, this will be my first time with any mini members.. jus bought a cooper s! i’ll take 2 if there is any availible.
Steve Feb 7th, 2008 Link
Hi, this will be my first time with any mini members.. jus bought a cooper s! i’ll take 2 if there is any availible.
Congrats on the new MCS. We have tickets for you, See you Saturday!!
Paul Feb 7th, 2008 Link
I’m not going to be able to make it, but much appreciation to Knauz for the tickets.
Jonathan B. Feb 7th, 2008 Link
Crap… joined in January and cannot make the first two events… I will be going on Sunday if anyone wants to meet up then & there.
MadisonKobalt Feb 8th, 2008 Link
Two members from the Madison Mini Group are planning on coming down on Saturday to join up with you in Evanston. Looking forward to meeting some of the CMMC members and checking out the show.
MadisonKobalt
&
FrancisK
Chris Feb 8th, 2008 Link
Can we still get a couple ticks? We will meet at Evanston either way. Thanks to Knauz!
Steve Feb 8th, 2008 Link
We are still good on tickets if people would like to join us but please post up here if you are interested so I can keep count..
john & tommy Feb 8th, 2008 Link
Steve, scratch that one xtra ticket for the wife, something about a “hair apointment.”
Arnie Feb 8th, 2008 Link
Since I have no hair, we’ll be there 
Bruce Feb 8th, 2008 Link
John and I will be meeting up and leaving from the Lake Forest Oasis at 8:10am. (Located on 94, just south of 176) Anyone else welcome to join in our run down to Northwestern and the rest of the club!:^)
john & tommy Feb 8th, 2008 Link
Hey Arnie, that’s what I thought, too, but can’t say that in the interst of “happy wife, happy life.” Anyways, $10 bucks a head, a 20 minute trip to “the Liberty” and Tommy and I are good to go.
Regards, your fellow folicle challenged CMMC member.
Dustin Feb 9th, 2008 Link
Watch out for the pot holes!
saba Feb 9th, 2008 Link
sorry steve, couldent be there, ran into an emergency..i will def go to any other Mini Motoring events..see u then!
Steve Feb 9th, 2008 Link
Thanks to everyone for making this another great event!!
It was very cool to see the MINI Takes the States photos up at the MINI exhibit.
Dustin Feb 10th, 2008 Link
Great Pics! Could not think of a better local MINI owner to have on tour with MINI at the Auto Shows.
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