Got the official registration e-mail from MINIUSA tonight. MINUSA is now accepting registration online (incl. $20 fee). Posting a link and the preliminary schedule of events for Chicago event below (actually, event ranges between Chicago, and 2 1/2 or 3 hours away at Road America in WI).

I've got preliminary plans in the works for a drive up (starting from Little Rock) on Friday, 07/25, in time to make welcome party, and attending MTTS until time to head back sometime on Sunday, 07/27 (maybe staying until Monday). May try to persuade some of the central Arkansas AMOKs to join the madness.

Any of the MINIacs thinking about attending Chicago, or other MTTS 2008 events?

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Chicago: July 25-27
MINI Takes the States heads to the heartland to keep the summer of fun rolling along. With a rally kick-off at the Lincoln Park Zoo and a weekend full of events at the famous Road America race track, there should be no shortage of good times and adrenaline.

Here’s the basic schedule of events for the weekend but we’ll be posting additional details soon.

Friday 7/25:
Evening:
Owners Welcome Party

Saturday 7/26
Morning:
"Owners Only" Rise And Shine Rally
"Future Owners" Test Drive at Festival site

Afternoon/Evening:
MINI Takes the States Festival Kick-Off at Road America (Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin)

Sunday 7/27
Morning/Afternoon:
MINI Takes the States Festival Conclusion at Road America (Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin)

Afternoon:
MINI Motoring Hearts™ Volunteer Activity (optional)

 

The Chicago Mini Motoring Club will be there!