WRAPUP: We had about a half dozen members show up for the snowball fight. The worlds record was set at around 3000 people. There were several MINI convertibles on display from MINIUSA and local dealers. A fun time was had by all. Big thanks to Chris at MINIUSA for providing VIP parking for club members!!

Here is some information passed on to us from MINIUSA.:

MINI USA is co-sponsoring an event in Wauconda, Illinois this Saturday January 29th at 10 am.
A civic group is registered and attempting to set a new Guinness World Record for the largest snow ball fight.
MINI Banners and flags, and some cars will be everywhere all around. Chicago media will be in attendance.

Following that is a day long winter carnival on the lake. We will be participating.

Anyone looking for a Motoring Destination should come out. The snow ball throw will be at the park located across from the High School 510 North Main Street, Wauconda, Illinois.
Tell traffic security your with the MINI sponsors and bring your MINI front and Center to where the media are, providing there is enough room left.

The afternoon we will be located at Lindy's Landing on the Lake 300 block of Main st Wauconda, Illinois. MINIUSA will have a few dealers offering convertible ALWAYS OPEN top down test drives. Who knows, maybe we will sneak out on the lake for a little driving fun.

The registration form and more info can also be found Here.

Fresh off last Sunday's Go Kart Racing high, a few people expressed interest in participating in more Go Kart racing.

Chicago Indoor Racing hosts both Sprint leagues and Team Endurance Races.

It looks like it is too late for the winter sprint series, but there are a couple of dates open for Endurance racing (2-6 people, 200 laps, $300)

These are not official MINI club events, but if people are interested, feel free to post here

UPDATE 01/12/2005: We have filled up all our remaining spots!!

UPDATE 01/11/2005: Only 2 spots remaining as of 10:00pm

NOTE: For anyone sending in applications for Go-Karting after 01/09/2005, please post here as well so we are sure to count you in!!

There are still spots open for Go-Karting on January 16th!!

Several people have expressed interest, but remember that you are not officially counted until your check gets to one of the Club Officers.

Satisfy your wintertime need for speed by cutting some quick laps around Chicago Indoor Racing's larger track, or just come on out to watch the fun.

Here is the link to the previous post with more details

We've had to change plans a bit for our end of year dinner. This year we'll be having it at Chicago Indoor Racing
Facility in Buffalo Grove this Sunday (12/12) at 2:00 pm.

We'll have a couple door prizes courtesy of Knauz MINI and if anyone is interesting karting and video games!

If you'd like to reserve a spot email Gabe@Chicagominiclub.com or Steve@Chicagominiclub.com.

Once again we will be returning to the Chicago Indoor Racing
Facility in Buffalo Grove on Sunday Jaunary 16th for a MINI Club Go Karting event. We will have a drivers meeting at 11:00am, and racing from Noon until 1pm.

We have spots for the first 30 people (members plus 1 guest). Price will again be $40. To reserve a spot download this form, enclose a check and send it in to the club P.O. Box (listed on the form).

For those that haven?t raced yet at the track it?s an absolute blast. It?s a very professional facility and only those over 18 can race with a
valid drivers license. Further, you?re required to wear a full drivers
suit and helmet (all provided as part of the price). It?s so real and so fun you?ll even be a little sore afterwards! All in all it?s a great
experience that is truly addicting.

For you interested MCS owners, it looks like there will be a Randy Webb Pully Party on December 12th at a club members family farm in Dekalb in a large heated shop building.

For more info, check out posts in our Club Forum or on the Webb Motorsports forum