WRAPUP: MINIUSA and Patrick MINI were on hand for the private screening of the first 3 episodes of Hammer & Coop as well as a chance to get up close and personal with a new 2007 MINI Cooper S done up in the lightning bolt graphics.
We were treated to popcorn and drinks, as well as a screening of Breach. It is really impressive to have a car company go out of their way to keep their customers involved and interested. Huge thanks!!!
The cold and dreary February days are a perfect time to start planning your MINI vacations.
Here are some large events that Chicago members will be attending.. Post up, and hopefully hook up for a few great road trips with your Chicago area MINI friends.
The Badger Bimmers have extended an invitation to our club to attend their Drivers School held at Blackhawk Farms racetrack on May 25th.
Check out the calendar item Here
There are a few requirements..
Wrapup:
About 20 MINIs braved the cold cold Saturday weather for the drive down to the Auto Show. After fueling up on Donuts and Cupcakes we headed down a salty Sheridan road and Lakeshore drive and eventually made it to McCormick Place.
First stop was the MINI exhibit where we had our first chance to be up close and personel with the new 2007 MINI’s. MINIUSA provided a special VIP area on the 2nd floor of the exhibit where we had a chance to have a continental breakfast and drinks.
After that, people split up and went to check out lots of cars.
Check out Photos by Mark | Gabe | Francis | Dan |
Video by Taylor | Dennis
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Once again the CMMC will be partnering with MINI USA to bring you a unique way to see the Chicago Auto Show. And with the local debut of the next generation Cooper and Cooper S, this year promises to be one to remember.
The Chicago MINI Motoring Club has received 16 complementary tickets to the Chicago Auto Show courtesy of Knauz MINI.
The first 16 Club members that post a comment to this site can get a free ticket (only one ticket per member please).
Plan on meeting us for the Northside drive, or joining us along the route before McCormick place to help us get the ticket to you.
Wrapup:
Thrills, chills, spills, spectacular carshes, red flag pitting drama, and incredible racing!!
We had it all. The long course was tricky but lots of fun, there was plenty of racing action, and a little bit of “rubbing” going on.
Thanks to all who attended including a number of members of the Milwaukee MINIs club, and the Chicagoland MG club. Looking forward to doing this again soon.
Several people were taking pictures and video.. Please e-mail me the location of anything that you put out to the web, and I will link them in here.
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