WRAPUP: Fantastic fall weather, lots of MINIs and a great drive.. what could be better!!  Almost 40 MINIs of all kinds and colors.. Countryman, Clubman, Coupes, Convertibles,  Coopers and Cooper S, Gen 1, Gen2.. we had them all.  Lots of new people on their first club drive, and many who have been on all the prior Starved Rock drives. Huge thanks to Paul and Barbara who planned a great route on some beautiful roads. 

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Photos by: Steve, Cesar & Geri | Bob and Joy | Francis |

Movie by: Eric

Garman route details by: Eric

It’s fall and once again it is time to take our annual MINI drive out to Starved Rock State park.   This event has been a club favorite since 2004..  The route is a little different every year, but always fun.

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WRAPUP:  What a fun event!!  The weather was perfect for some Motoring and outdoor visiting.  We had 10 MINIs assemble in DeKalb including a brand new MINI Coupe just hours off the dealers lot, and a couple MINIs in costume.  After a bit of hangout time, we took a visit to a nearby Corn Maze/Pumpkin farm.  Afterwards we all headed back to the Trostles, and enjoyed a delicious meal, snacks, deserts, and drinks in a very festive house, and also enjoyed  hanging out by the backyard fire pit.  Huge thanks to Jerry, Laurel and Sarah for hosting such a great party!!

Photos by: Steve |

CMMC members Jerry, Laurel, and Sarah have invited the Chicago MINI Motoring Club out to their home in DeKalb to celebrate Halloween this year.  Enjoy food, drink, desserts and a trip out to an area corn maze!!

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