We have been asked by Courtney Lord, Account Executive of Crispin Porter + Bogusky for MINI to participate in the Bay to Breakers Run this year on May 15th. Below is an excerpt from her letter to me:

"The race this year is on Sunday, May 15th. One of our ideas for Bay to Breakers is a “Race within a Race.” We are producing MINI costumes and we want to put owners in them to complete the race. We are planning on having hardtop and convertible versions. The cars will be rigid, with a high level of detail and would be worn over the shoulders similar to a barrel suit. We think it would be great to see a large group of MINIs “driving” through the race course (unfortunately the only real vehicle allowed on the street is the MINI pace car.)

Do you think your club members would be interested in participating in this way?

Courtney"

If there is any interest please email me or post your interest on this forum.

 

Make sure you don't get in a race against the Initial-D gang.

 

hehehe great looking cars.... but nobody is smiling .

 

hee hee

that's pretty funny - Initial D geeks

 

What's the status of this, bay to breakers is a blast. I may be able to participate.

 

The "group" is not participating due to lack of interest. If you want to contact the sponsor directly try:

Courtney Lord
Account Executive
Crispin Porter + Bogusky
P: 305.646.4850
C: 305.742.5784
F: 305.854.3419
clord@cpbgroup.com

I think you can count on the initial-D gang joining you.

 

From Scott Ostler's column entitled "Bay to Bonkers" (LA Times May 1981) ...

 

Had a great time. People wanted to know where to to pick up the little cardboard MINI. Will post picture once they are downloaded.