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:

1. Russell – 1:04.180
2. Jim – 1:05.768
3. Dustin – 1:07.468
4. Garrett – 1:09.607
5. Bennett – 1:10.889
6. Steve – 1:12.975

Photos/video by: Bennett | Russell | Steve

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A hot and muggy Saturday afternoon brought out about 25 MINIs (and Minis) for some socializing and good food.   Lots of newer and potential members were there, and we got to see a few people who haven’t been to an event in quite some time.  We had club members arrive from as far north as Milwaukee area, East from Indiana, and Northwest from Huntley.   Rob from the Culvers in Downers Grove rolled out the red carpet for us by providing free custard treats, toys for the kids, and a big Welcome sign out front.

Big thanks to newer member Kate for getting things rolling, and to Culvers of Downers Grove for all the hospitality!!

Photos by:  Salomon and Steve | Corey |

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WRAPUP:  A half dozen MINIs braved the drizzly morning to participate in the parade.  We were the second to last in the lineup (thankfully ahead of the horses), and were greeted by an enthusiastic crowd with lots of children.  A fun time was had by all!!

Photos by: Steve | Dan |

The Chicago MINI Motoring Club will be participating in the Oak Lawn July 4th parade.

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WRAPUP:  Check out the post HERE for the event wrapup information and pictures!!

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The Windy City Miata Club has invited the Chicago MINI Motoring Club to participate in their Autocross event in Maywood on August 1st.  We will be given a special pricing of $30, and we will be running in our own MINI classes.

Check out the website HERE for specific rules and details.

IMPORTANT:  You are required to preregister for the event at any time from now till the Wednesday prior to the event to reserve your number and to help things work smoothly.  Add a comment if you will be attending or watching so we know who’s going.

We are currently planning out our events for this summer and fall.

Keep an eye on the right-hand column on this website for news about our upcoming events and things that are in the works.  When the items are in red you can click on them to take you to the post that describes more detail.

Here is a quick heads up of some of the new events that we don’t have full details put together:

July 4th – Dress up your MINI and participate in the Oak Lawn July 4th parade.  Full details will be posted shortly.

August 8th – Plans are still tentative, but we are looking into a Culvers get-together in Downers Grove.

July or August – We are looking into an auto-x event hosted by the Windy City Miata Club

October 3rd and 4th – We are looking into the idea of a Southwest Wisconsin overnight trip.

Don’t forget to click on the links for details of our next planned events:

May 27th – Ridemakers

June 20 and 21 – Way Motor Works Mod Party

June 27th and 28th – Windy City BMW Drivers School at Gingerman

August 22nd and 23rd – Windy City BMW Drivers School at Putnam Park