UPDATE 08/31/2009: Check out this post for suggested hotel information.
Plans are in the works for an overnight trip to the New Glarus area of Wisconsin on October 3rd and 4th. We are planning a mix of driving and sightseeing activites, plus leaving time for you to explore the area on your own or in smaller groups.
Here are some of the details we have so far..
If you are heading out to the ALMS road racing series at Road America on August 13th to 16th, Chicago MINI Motoring Club members are invited to hang out with the Badger Bimmers at their tent near Turn 14.
The Windy City BMW Club has invited the Chicago MINI Motoring Club to attend their Car Control Clinic held in Maywood on August 8th.
Here are the details:
The Windy City BMW Club has extended an offer for the Chicago MINI Motoring Club to attend their annual picnic held at the scenic Botanic Gardens on August 30th.
In an effort to promote cross club participation, they are also giving us the Windy City BMW club discount prices.
Our club has been extended a special offer of a 20% discount on any items purchased online at RideMakerZ. This offer is only for online purchases and for a limited time.
Check out This Link for a ShineBox registration page and a discount code. You will then be directed to the RideMakerZ site where you can pick what you like. Enter the registration code at checkout for the 20% discount.
Enjoy building or upgrading your car.
WRAPUP: The Autocross day was hot, cold, sunny, windy and rainy at various points. Six MINIs accepted to the challenge and attended the event, and one more stopped by to visit, and check out the action. Lots of Miatas, a bunch of Honda S2000’s, a few Camaro’s, Vetts, Subarus, BMW’s and other cars were in attendence. People were broken out into 3 groups, to alternate working, resting and driving. Everyone was allowed 5 runs in the morning sessions and 6 runs in the afternoon session. When the dust settled, the fast car of the day was a very modded Miata running 1 minute and some change.
Everyone had lots of fun, made squealing tire noises, and had a good time. Some of us even learned a little bit. The Windy City Miata Club were wonderful hosts and it was really nice for them to invite our club to participate with them. Congratulations to Russell for being fast guy of the MINIs!
Unofficial MINI results: