Redwood Empire Mini Enthusiasts
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Anybody want to join together to get the 35 car minimum reservation? If everyone teams up we can easily do it. Details below

You can email me (norm@redwoodempiremini.com), or check the posts here on or the individual club sites. We will need a “central” registration location so that we aren’t duplicating registrations

Message for Gary at MC2[/

Local Mini folks -- I just talked to Doug Earle on Friday who is responsible for the events planning at the Monterey Historics in August. They've just concluded a meeting with MINI USA and planning is now really coming together for the event. This is a preview and heads-up, since none of the detailed info is public yet, but will be soon:
As has been announced, Cooper will be the featured marque, and Minis will be the favored cars at the event. MINI USA will be setting up a hospitality area for Mini owners on the barbeque island in the middle of the lagoon at the track, adjacent to the inner paved parking area between turns 2 and 3. This parking area will be reserved for Mini clubs on Saturday and Sunday. To book spaces in this club corral, clubs have to pre-register on behalf of their members, with a minimum of 35 reservations required. Costs are the same as for the regular event, $65 per person on Saturday, $45 on Sunday, but the convenient parking is a real plus when attending the event, and Minis parked in the clubs corral will have the opportunity to drive parade laps around the track on Saturday definitely, and possibly on Sunday as well.
More information on how to book club tickets is on the website www.montereyhistoric.com.
Of course, classic Mini Coopers will be racing during the weekend. We know that MiniCindy Shaffer, MC2 columnist, will be participating, as weill Don Racine in his Monte Carlo Rallye Mini. We expect that a number of the Mini suppliers will be in attendence, and Barry, Gary and Matt, as well as Cindy from MC2 magazine will be there on vendor row.
All details have not been worked out yet, but Doug said that one event taking place on Saturday would have the president of MINI and Michael Cooper would be delivering the first 45 JCW Grand Prix models in the United States to buyers who have already ordered them as part of the ceremonies on Saturday.
Also, MINI USA will be staging a two-week coast-to-coast rally from the Historics to Lime Rock for the Rolex historic races, starting from Monterey after the conclusion of the races.

The central club corral can handle about 500 cars, but with as many MINIs as there are in California, these spaces could go fast, so you may wish to get organized and book spaces for your club members soon.
Looking forward to seeing you in Monterey in August.
Cheers
Gary

Gary Anderson
Editor, mc2 the MINI Magazine
www.mc2magazine.com

 

Have we all agreed on the "group name"? Since there will be members from Nor Cal, REME, Gold Country, Sierra Nevada, MOASF, Mid Cal, and others, I suggest we call the group "Northern California Mini Owners" for this event. That way we will all count toward the 35 car minimum. I have gotten several responses from my email message, and I would like to respond with a "group name' and point of contact.

I suggest that Melanie Sibavan of Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca be the point of contact. (see below) for access to forms and address to mail for tickets and registration.


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