All,
I talked to Maureen Kaiser at PKI today. She is the coordinator of Saturday's event. She sounds as excited to have us there as we are going.

Here are some logistical details for us....

Gates open at 8:30am.
Enter through South Entrance and follow signage to special parking area.
Proceed to main gate. There will be a check-in area for MINI owners. We will receive a badge (or something) to allow us into special events.

Breakfast is served from 8:45am - 9:45am at the Stunt Track . It will be a continental style.

VIP seating for Paramount's School of Rock @ 12:45pm for 1/2 hour show.

Dinner will be at Picnic Grove.

11:00pm - 12:00am after park closes!!! Exclusive unlimited rides on Italian Job, Beast, and "Shake, Rattle and Roll"

She says over 350 tickets have been sold. That's a lot of MINI fans! That probably translates to 100+ MINI's! (my guess)

Last deal.... email Maureen Kaiser if you would like to display your MINI in the park on Saturday. All display areas will have police/security to watch over vehicles.


WAHOO!!! See you Friday AM for the caravan.

Eric... you should call Kirkwood and let them know about breakfast. They may want to take count the night before to see if anyone if eating at hotel.

 

I may need a nap mid day if I plan on staying up til closing after getting up so early

 

Hey MINI03tiger84, thanks for the info.

 

Cool - mind if I copy and post the time table to my group?

 

Thanks Chris for calling PKI about this and getting this info. I had it on my "to do list" but I hadn't gotten to it yet (and not sure I would have before Friday) Yes, I was also going to contact the hotel to discuss the breakfast issue with them on Saturday morning. My wife and I have discussed it and we will probably eat something early at the hotel before going to the park. Don't know that I want to eat just before getting on the ride if you know what I mean. Has anyone else thought about what they might do? We probably do need to give the Kirkwood a heads up about this and let them decide what they want to do.

Eric

 

Eric

I will also eat breakfast at the Kirkwood Inn. I will need a little time between breakfast and the ride.

I wish Skyline was open for breakfast.

 

Can't wait!Can't wait!Can't wait!Can't wait!Can't wait!Can't wait!

This is going to be a blast! My car will be on display in the park!


See ya'll soon!

 

Hi Guys,
I'm not planning on showing Oz.. I don't want him to get stuck there if Trainmama and I don't want to stay all day..

Just a little reminder. This is a long road trip.. (Really?)

Check your oil and other fluid levels!
Make sure your tyres are properly inflated!
Fill up with gas when we pick up the group in Tennessee.
Bring a cooler with drinks and snacks..
(I don't think we're planning on stopping for lunch)
Don't forget your radios (And extra batteries)
Don't forget any legal drugs you may need!

I have maps and significant mileage points printed out and ready to hand out to everyone.. They are pretty accurate, but during some last minute checking I noted a couple of errors in rest area locations (oops), so bring a pen and we can have a group "mark up" session. I also have a list of what's avaliable in terms of services and amenities at KY exits in case we need it.. Here's the link if anyone else wants it..

http://www.roadguides.com/i75/i75ky.htm

When we get to the other side of Lexington, KY, I'll be calling my sister in Cincinnati to check on road and traffic conditions there. Also, my folks will also be travelling up to Cincinnati on Friday, so if you see a white Buick, wave!!

 

Hey all, check out this thread if interested in some Cincinnati info:

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...949#post570949

 

Thanks for the reminders Ed. All good points. Just want to clarify 1 point. When we meet up with the Atlanta and Tenn. folks in Knoxville, we are planning on everyone grabbing a QUICK lunch (fast food) at that exit and either gobbling it down there or taking it with them to eat on the road. We are not planning on stopping to eat again so it's then or never. We will need to leave from there NO LATER THAN 1pm and earlier if possible.

I will be a "task master" on this trip, trying to keep us on schedule. If anyone gets offended or put off by this, I apologize in advance. I'm really a nice guy (just take my word for it and don't ask any of our group members ). I know these trips are about fun and I intend to have as much of it as anyone but we gots to get there. A long road trip like this with this many cars requires everyone's cooperation and patience. It'a going to be a blast and I'm really looking forward to it.

Look forward to seeing everyone on Friday!!!!!!!!

Eric

 

The plus 1 for me is named Shon

 

Oh yeah... Eric is a great guy! Unless he's leading a caravan

Seriously... thanks for all the effort on this Eric. And don't stress too much... We'll all make it there somehow.

And thanks for ordering up the cooler weather.

Here's a webcam of the PKI just too drool


Or you can listen to Cincinnati Police Scanner
http://wcpo.com/cgi-bin/vembedScanne...ive_scanner.ra

If the above link doesn't work directly you can get it through here... WCPO Webpages

 

Don't mention it. Arranging for cooler weather was the least I could do!

 

Everyone with a clean car addiction bring your paraphernalia (as if it is not always packed in your car ).

The Kirkwood will have a hose ready.....Yay Kirkwood Inn.

 

Last call for personalized name badges. I have everyone on Eric's list but...

DO NOT HAVE:

minicoopermike
queenB
Call
Frank

Thanks,
Emmie

 

Hi,

I just got a call from PKI -Official:

Parking Lot will NOT open till 8:30 am for MINI VIP parking ( NOT 7:30 )

Then go to MAIN GATE, near SECURITY to CHECK-IN, get your VIP Lanyard (WRIST BAND?) for special events

BREAKFAST is at 8:45, NEAR the Italian JOB Ride

Phil in Cincy

 

Are we there yet? hey HEY Are we there yet?

Got a call from PKI yesterday, too. Seems like they're excited about our visit. Got my shirt today. Got my sunscreen and sneakers. I'm soooo ready.

Are we there yet?

 

I picked up my M2C2 shirts from Eagle Embroidery today and they look great.

Karen I saw you on Haywood Rd today about 11:45.

 

Awwww bummer. I MISSED SEEING YOU but did see a woman in a blue MINI (a non-waver ) I had just left Century and was on my way to pick up my shirts. You're right... they DO look good. I had "Tweety's Mom" put on a sleeve so if I get lost, someone can put me into the correct MINI!!

 

I have a VERY important (short) meeting at work Friday morning before leaving. I am going to have to make myself some notes as I will have trouble concentrating.

 

MEETING??? We don't need no stinkin' meeting!!

Well, I just vacuumed and cleaned the inside of Oz. I gotta drive him to work tomorrow, so the bath won't happen until I get home after work..

 

[QUOTE=Trainman]MEETING??? We don't need no stinkin' meeting!!
QUOTE]


Tell me about it!! It just cropped up this afternoon.

 

I believe I'm the first one off...

We are going to UNC-G this afternoon and then onto Asheville.

She y'all Friday AM.

 

Wait fer me. Waaittt feeerrr meeeee!


Are we there yet? Huh? Huh? Huh?




how about now? Huh? Huh? Are we there yet??

 

I am bringing my heathen offspring to the event so they can show me how a 9 yr old and an 11 yr old have more energy than their geriatric parents. We live in Dayton so it is very close for us. I notice that Red Rage will be there also. I co-drove in the Car & Driver One Lap with him and it will be great to see him and his car, Red Fury again. His car is gorgeous and probably faster than the ride we are all going to experience. Look forward to seeing you all there and if you have any questions about the Dayton area, etc. , feel free to call me at 937.830.9081. AND BTW, Ohio is a POLICE STATE with more lasar radar checkers than Iowa has hogs, so be stealthy; run quiet, run deep.