I originally posted this in the MTTS section, but it was quickly buried.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=144468

There are three of us so far planning on driving from Kenosha to Elkhart Lake Saturday morning 07-26.

I'm posting this to see if anyobne else wants to join in. We could pick a spot to meet up and hit the road.

 

Iam going right to Road America but would like to meet up as you are coming through to drive in together. I know other are wanting to do the same any ideas? I would be coming from Appleton- Matt

 

I may be a total idiot, but I have been looking around to see what's going on over there. I may be interested in going if I knew to what. I am in Appleton as well. Matt, do you know of any shops around App. that work on Mini's?

 

Found this on the MTTS web site

5/14/08

UPDATE: Schedule of Events - Chicago: July 25-27



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.

Be sure to sign up for automatic MTTS updates. Here’s the basic schedule of events for the weekend but we’ll be posting additional details soon.


Friday, July 25:



7:00 pm – 10:00 pmMINI Owner “Meet and Greet” Party at Univ. of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago IL



Saturday, July 26:

Time TBARise and Shine Rally (MINI Owners Only) at Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago, IL
Time TBA“Future MINI Owners” Adrenaline Drive at Road America, Elkhart Lake, WITime TBAMINI Takes the States Festival at Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI

Festival Events and Activities (Partners)

MINI Cross Course (Automobile / Motortrend / European Car)
Go-Karting (Road & Track / Car and Driver)
Festival Fun Zone
Rock Climbing (National Geo Adventure)
Mountain Bike Stunt Show (Outside Magazine)
Free Massages (Best Life)
Eurobungee
MINI Market
Eco-friendly Car Wash (Good Magazine / Big Brother Big Sister)
Boot Sale
Talk to MINI! Video Log Stop
Chalk Talk with Grassroots Motorsports
Live Music on Rolling Stone Music Stage (Rolling Stone / Paste)Parade LapHeadline Attraction on the Rolling Stone Music stage: Blues Traveler
Goodnight. Or not. Chicago's nightlife is world famous.



Sunday, July 27:





MINI Takes the States Festival Event Conclusion at Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI

Detailed Sunday schedule to be announced


For helping us fight the heat, a special MINI thanks to our good friends at Glacaeu for providing free bottles of water.

I think this even has been up dated -Matt

 

You're coming in from north of ElkHart Lake. I'm coming from the south.
We'll have to meet up at the site.

 

The three of us decided that we will meet up in the Woodman's lot on HWY 50 and I-94 in Kenosha. It's on the east side I-94 and north of HWY 50. There are plenty of gas stations, car washes, and places to get food and coffee around there.
We'll be there at 9:00AM. Leaving at about 9:30.
Andy

 

The Milwaukee MINIS will be organizing a large gathering out of downtown Milwaukee to join the caravan as they drive from Chicago to Elkhart Lake... stayed tuned and go to http://www.milwaukeeMINIS.com for developing details!

 

Hello, I am new to this forum. I just recently joined the Milwaukee Mini's and I would like to join the caravan to elkhart lake for MTTS. I live in the Milwaukee area, and have been looking for other MINI lovers in the area.

 

Welcome! We're here, although the forums are usually pretty quiet.

 

I've registered, and plan to join the caravan. I haven't received any info about which entrance to use, etc (though I did find some on the CMMC site); should I expect any further communication from MINI before th event?

Also, does our registration fee cover admission to RA as well? Seems like it's implied...

Thanks,
David

 

Do we have to pre-register if we are not joining the caravan, or can we just show up at RA? I have no problem pre-registering, but my wife still isn't real sure about the all day event, even though it's her car.

 

If you pre-register, you're guaranteed a goodie bag. And you save $10.

 

I'm going to be heading up from Kenosha as well. Do the drivers meeting at Woodman's Saturday morning plan on meeting up with the rest of the Milwaukee Caravan? I think that would be a good time.

 

If you're leaving from Kenosha at 9am, you'll be arriving at RA well ahead of the caravan from Chicago as the caravan does not leave Chicago until 10am and probably will not arrive until 1pm.

 

We'll be there before the main group.

 

If you're meeting up with us. We'll be in the west lot of Woodman's and heading out on the road betwen 9:30 and 10.