All,

Mini Meets East (and West) have usually been multiple day events, and have included a Concours, a Rally, an Autocross etc. And, yes, they have seen escalating costs in the last decade -- which can be expected. For this year's fee, one gets the usual goodie bag (a cloth souvenir bag, not a plastic bag from Moss or whoever), a banquet ticket, a picnic ticket, a chance to be in the concours, the rally, the autocross, the funkhana, the panoramic photo, and the cruise.

In order to be covered by the event insurance, one has to be a registered entrant, so we simply cannot allow non-registered cars to participate -- I hope everyone understands that. None of the organizers wishes to risk a law suit that could mean a big change in life-style.

Usually, one signs up for the whole event even if they can only be here for part of it, that is if they plan to participate. We don't have daily fees set up, nor can we.

However, there is nothing that prohibits someone from being around on Thursday, for instance, and walking through to see the concours, looking over the cars. We almost always have passers-by stop and gawk at all the Minis/MINIs. You can show up on Saturday and watch the Autocross -- that often draws a small crowd. You can park at Youngs Dairy and hang with the group when the cruise is there.

Bottom line is that if you simply want to spectate, come and spectate. If you want to PARTICIPATE, then you need to enter.

Final word, IF we manage to make any profit from the event, we will be donating to charity.

Come on down and have some fun, be a spectator or join the group and participate.

See you here!

Paul

 

Paul thanks for clarifying things. The need for insurance is huge & any large event can't exist without it.

Due to circumstances beyond my control I'm sorry to say that I can not register & participate this year. I will try & make it there for a day & spectate, camera in hand.

 

For those of us who want to spectate, where are all the events taking place at? Is the autocross out at Kil-Kare? I'm not sure of any other tracks in the area. Is everything else based at the hotel? If nothing else, I'll definitely swing out to Young's (haven't even been there yet this year).

Thanks for the info, can't wait to see everyone around town!

 

Thanks for the info Paul. Insurance is a beast that gets us all. We're hoping we can get there to spectate a little but not quite sure yet. I'm sure it will be a great time had by all.

 

Concours is in the back lot of Quaker Steak and Lube, Autocross at Univ of Dayton Stadium Parking lot -- rest of stuff should be in vicinity of Hotel.

Hope to see lots of you guys. We (Sue and I) are in charge of concours, and will be around all the time....

Wish we could get Aaron to come over and vend...hint, hint....

 

God will I have all the parts I need and my car back together I will be there.

 

Anybody going that would like to take three S-Lights and see if they can sell them? At this point I just really want to get them out of my garage so $25 and you can have all 3!

 

I'll be there along with a buddy of mine.

 

Allen there are no 3 wheeled MINI's.

If you would like I will ask Jan Cooper if she wants them for $25.

 

We were planning on making it at some point on Friday on the way back from Florida. Any idea who else might be going? It will be a long drive up if we dont get to see some of you guys that day it might not be worth stopping.

 

Trying to find out exactly where it's going to be. Wanting to check out the cars & hopefully find some parts. Thanks Mike

 

Here you go Mike....

http://www.mme2010.com/mme10_ver2_001.htm

 

Anyone from Columbus going over for the Concours show on Thursday morning?

 

Just got back from the show at Quaker Steak over lunch break. Very cool stuff out there. I'm glad all the out of towners showed up on the nicest week of weather we've had all summer! Now just waiting it out until Young's tonight.

 

I went for a little look today. Very nice classic Minis!!!

 

Had lots of fun looking at classic Minis.

Here's a link to some pictures I shot at Young's Dairy cruise...

http://crashton.smugmug.com/photos/s...AlbumKey=SkFP8

 

Saweet photos as always! Thanks Chuck for reminding me of the great time I had at Young's Thursday evening. You need to post these over at Nathan's.

 

Great pix. I liked the bright green one with the tire track vinyl on the bonnet. Up close it was really fun! Love the woodies too.

 

video from my in car camera during the autocross during MME2010

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diV103ftB0s

 

Nice video Jason. Thanks for sharing.

 

That was a cool video! I really need to try auto-x someday.

 

That was my fourth and final run of the day and it was a 46.9. The Fastest time of the day was 46.1 and that had a v-tec motor in it. I was first in my class I had a great time.

 

So the V-tec won the Honda class & you won the classic Mini class.

Good job Jason!!!

 

there were a few classes. comp class, hot A series with 10 inch wheels, stock 1275, and a few others. I won the hot A series class. The honda motor was with the comp class or unlimited. The course was setup for a mini, nice and tight. you didn't have much time to put the power down.

 

I rode passenger on a few runs and it WAS a great course. Made me wish I'd put Fiona on the roster. Thanks to everyone who let me play "ballast".