One day, you and your MINI, three states, American History, and dodge them Easter bunnies on some killer back country roads

DC Metro MINIs brings you, by popular demand, Backroads and Battlefields II
Saturday, April 10, 2004
Start Point: Francis Scott Key Mall, Frederick MD, Hecht's parking lot
Mall is located where I-70, I-270 and Routes 340 and 15 converge in Frederick MD

Check in/waivers: 9:00 am - 9:25 am
Driver's Meeting: 9:25 am
Run begins: 9:30 am
Please anticipate run lasting until late afternoon.

Optional pre-run breakfast at Perkins, driectly across from the Mall, at 8:00 am in the Yellow Room.

Lunch provided mid-route. Please bring check payable to DC Metro MINIs or cash to be collected at the start of the run. $22 per person. Lunch will be a substantial "family style" affair that will be enough food to carry you to a later dinner.

Remember to bring FRS radios, funds for breakfast (if coming) and water/snacks for the drive.

RSVP required by 4/2/04.
RSVP with the following information please: Name, number of cars, number of people, and whether you plan to attend the breakfast. You will get a confirmation back if sent by e-mail.
RSVP to Jennifer Oakes at Jennifer.Oakes@fourseasons.com or by phone 202-369-5667.



Disclaimer:
Please note that all attendees to this event are taking part on their own volition. The event is not a race or road rally and should not be viewed as such. All attendees are responsible for their own safety and actions (and insurance) and are expected to drive with due regard for other road users. This guide is to be taken as such, and you are free to make your own way at any time.

 

Bump. We 're at 15 cars now and two tenatives. Still some months away, but do think about coming and sign up!

 

One month countdown now. Have about 20 cars registered. Send those sign ups in.

 

Hello all

I have just a little over two weeks before I have to RSVP with final numbers for breakfast and lunch, so please RSVP! We are going to have some fun stuff to giveaway, and everyone will get a little booklet explaining the things you are going to see on the route.

Some teasers and information from AC and Paddy, who ran the route on Sunday:

1. 10% of the route has some loose gravel/stone and leftover salt/debris from the winter. Truly a backroad.
2. There are three REALLY good places for "catching air" for those who want to. For those with lowered cars, this might not be a very good idea.........
3. It is a LONG RUN. Therefore, the "after lunch" portion will be optional, lunch is a good place for people who can't stay out all day to break off. However, the after lunch portion is "very special."
4. You'll need to watch out for:
Deer
Tractors
Stray cows
MINI-adults (aka children)
Your speed - there are areas where you can get into trouble quickly. Watch out, but have fun!
5. There are one lane underpasses - -please honk! Lights on please!
6. Potty Breaks. We'll have one before the route starts at Perkins or in the Mall. The first planned stop has only two porta-potties and then Harper's Ferry. Plan your potty breaks!

Should be a great tune up for those going to the Dragon!

Come along!