For those not wanting to make the trip out to the mountains on the 20th, here's a drive that may be a little closer to home. It'll be starting in Winston-Salem on Sat. Aug. 27th. I'm going to run the route this weekend. As soon as I do, I'll post the routing, times, and meeting place. Stay tuned........

This is a M2C2 sponsored event, but you need not be a member to attend. This is open to everyone.


RSVP's..... and some tentatives
1) Mininc
2) Audioman
3) Moorlockx
4) Eric'sMini
5) Mini03Tiger84
6) Todd05HBS

 

Drive safely, and we look forward to hearing the results!

 

Bob,
I'd like to offer up my knowledge of the area to help out. If you need anything you just say the word.

 

That sounds like a great idea! Keep me posted!

 

Details:
Starting point will be the parking lot of Creekside Lanes located across the street from Flow MINI, behind McDonalds...... To get there, take exit 192 (Peters Creek Parkway) off I-40. At the stoplight take a right. The McDonald's will be on the right at the next light.
Starting time will be 12 noon.

Ran the route yesterday. Starting off near Flow MINI, it's a circuit running around the north side of W-S. We'll have stops at Hanging Rock State Park and Sport Auto in Summerfield. The run will end in Kernersville for meal at Ham's Restaurant. The entire ride is about 130 miles of mixed country roads and twisties. There's a little in town driving right before we get to the restaurant.
There'll be a pit stop (about 15 min) at a gas station about halfway between the starting point and Hanging Rock. We'll stay at the park 30 to 45 minutes to wander around and stretch out a little. There are picnic areas there, if you want to pack a meal and eat outdoors (myself, I'll wait until we hit Ham's). Sport Auto is always an interesting to visit. The other day when I stopped, the least expensive car I saw on the premises was selling for $94,000. The length of the stop there will depend on the group. I don't anticipate it being longer than 30 minutes though.

 

Bob

Thanks for taking the time to map this drive out.

I am going to start a thread for M2C2 Charlotte MINIs to meet and drive up together for the drive.

Please add me to the list.

George

 

Bob,
Put me down as a tentative Yes. I haven't got my travel schedule set yet and I'm not sure where I'll be coming in from on that weekend.
But I am definitely interested.
Thanks for organizing this.

 

Aw, Man, that sounds like a GREAT drive, but my sister's birthday is that weekend, so I'll probably not be able to make it.

Looking forward to participating in some of the September events, though! eurofest sounds like it will be fun.

 

Bob,

Also put me down as a tentative yes. We are having a local meeting next week and I'll talk it up then so there may be a few others driving down from Hickory as well. Sounds like fun.

Eric

 

I've started an informal RSVP list in the first post of this thread. You don't need to RSVP in order to attend, but I'd like to try to get some kind of head count.

Thanks Mininc and Audioman for responding. I've added you both to the list.
Kicksnake, sorry you don't think you'll be able to join us. If it works out otherwise, the more the merrier!

While this is a M2C2 sponsored event, you need not be a member to attend. This drive is open to everyone.

 

I would to attend but it looks like I got two other obligations for that day.

 

Added you Eric.

Sent the flyers for the drive up to Lee Davis at Flow yesterday. He told me he'd help get the word out.

 

bump :smile:

 

Bob, what time were you thinking about meeting up in W-S ?

 

I will be glad to lead the caravan from Charlotte to Winston Salem for the drive.

I thought we could meet at Jitterz Coffee House off of I-485 and Rocky River Road (exit 36) at 9:30am on Saturday the 27th. Jitterz is a great place to get a cup of coffee and is located in the new Brookdale shopping center with the Harris Teeter in it.

http://www.jitterzcoffeehouse.com/ji...and_direct.htm

If we leave by 10:00am that should put us at our meeting point in WS by 11:30am. There is a Mickey D's that we could grab a quick lunch at and be ready to leave by noon for the drive.

Thanks
George

 

I'll be there so long as my car is ready... looks good though I *may* not have te Aero Kit yet by then... we'll see.

So, as noted in the other thread, please count me 'IN' with the new droptop.

Funny note George. The Wachovia branch in that new shopping center is where I completed the sale of the '04 MCS PW/B on Saturday... It was the last place I saw 'my old car'

 

I'd like to get under way at noon. I'll probably be up in the area at least an hour earlier so I can stop in over at Flow real quick to thank Lee Davis and crew for helping put the word out.

Can I go ahead and add you to the list?

 

I'd really like to go... count me as tenative for now.

I still need to convince my wife why I need two take an extended drive two consecutive weekends. (it makes perfect sense to me)

JJ

 

George,
You know I would be there if I could but...you know where I have to be every Saturday. I know somehow I'll be able to find a way out of it. In the meanwhile I'll will be riding with you guys in spirit. I truly enoyed the run down to the Beacon!

 

I want to wish everyone who participates in this fun drive safe passage and watch out for each other. My commitment to selling one the finest, coolest cars on the planet (MINI's of course) is the only thing keeping me from being able to join you at this time. Party on!

 

1) Exploring new territory in your quest to see every part of the state.
2) There'll be new faces there you haven't met yet.
3) You want to show your support for the club.
4) You want to make a comparison how the car drives at different altitudes.
5) You want to see what you could have bought for 6 times the cost of the MINI.
6) It'll void the warranty if you miss a motoring opportunity.

Feel free to use any of the above. Just remember, they're more convincing if you can keep a straight face while you're doing it!

In the meantime, I'll add you to the list. Hope to see you there!

 

Steviemez, sorry you won't be able to join us.

 

Hi Bob,
I should be able to make it. I'm looking foward to it.

Chris

 

Bob,

Add 2 more to the list, Little Red (Jon) and Dwayn. We may have another one from Hickory but not sure yet.

Eric

 

List has been updated. Thanks!