WRAPUP

Two groups of MINI's converged downtown for a quick Channel 7 photo shoot before heading on to the Auto Show. We were treated to breakfast snacks and drinks and had a chance to talk with Fireball Tim and his 500 horespower twin-turbo charged, supercharged, nitro drag car.

The rest of the Auto Show was a blast, and we had the huge advantage of being inside before the main doors opened.

HUGE thanks to Chris W. from MINIUSA for making this all happen for us!!! Thanks for Dustin for leading one of the drive legs, and getting a film crew out there!

Here is the Channel 7 news clip.. Thanks Taylor!

Here are the Auto Show Drive pictures from Greg and Dustin.

More pictures from Brian.

For those who cannot make the show, be sure to check us out on the Live webcam (North Hall East View)

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The CMMC (along with MINI USA and the Chicago Auto Show) are proud to bring you the show before the show.

MINIUSA has arranged for CMMC members to get in to the Chicago Auto show before it opens to the general public on Saturday February 11th.

Chris Weiler from MINI USA will be on hand to answer questions and show off what is on display for 2006 from MINI. You'll also be set loose to see the show before the usual madness descends on McCormick Place.

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Here are a few MINI trips that Chicagoland Club members are planning on attending.

If you are looking for a bit of company on your trip, post here and hopefully we can get people hooked up.

If you are planning on going on a different MINI road trip, let me know and I will add the info to this post.

Spring Thing 11 February 24 – 26 Jacksonville Florida.

MINI's on the Dragon May 4-7 Fontana, North Carolina.

Mini's on the Dragon Frapper map

New London to New Brighton May 20 Minnesota.

MINI's on Top June 17th Mount Washington, New Hampshire. More information Here

We received a note from Barry Brazier, publisher of MC2 Magazine about what he is doing to correct some recent issues on shirts, and lost/damaged magazines..

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WRAPUP: Here is a link to pictures from the Go-Karting event. Thanks Mark!!

It's Go Karting time again!!!

Satisfy your winter Need for Speed by joining us for Chicago Indoor Racing Go Kart Racing.

The format will be the same as in the past.. 30 people – 10 carts. Random teams of 3 will compete for 1 hour.

When: Sunday January 29th. Arrive by 1:45

Where: 301 Hastings Drive, Buffalo Grove, Il

Who: Club members plus 1 guest. Space is limited to the first 30 participants to register. You must be 18 or over and have a valid drivers license. There is room for spectators to watch and enjoy the action.

Details: To register, download This form and send a check to our PO box listed on the form. Prices have increased, but we are holding the cost to $40 per person.

You can post here to hold your spot for a week until the check arrives. If there are available spots in the last week, we will open up registration to additional guests.