Just wanted to say I already took off work for the day of the Rally! I'm really looking forward to it!

 

Dan and I are working on it, I think you will enjoy the day.
Motor On!!!

 

Dan and I are finalizing the starting point, all new roads, great fun.

 

Some 17 April SPRING RALLYE details: This years drive will be in "Land of Lincoln" country. Starting location is HUCK's Store 296, (a BP Gas Station) 5608 Humbert Road, Godfrey Illinois 62035 ph 618-467-6413 On the road start time of 9:30 AM. About 2 1/2 hour drive in the morning with lunch at the Illinois Riverdock Restraurant in Hardin, Illinois. Another 1 hour drive after lunch depending on river conditions that day with the route ending in Grafton, Illinois. Motor On, Dan

 

So me being new to all of this, (1 week) can someone share a little detail as far as what all takes place on a day like this, I plan on attending, but would just like to know what all takes place.

 

The rallye will be a group of club members who want to take a ride on some nice roads with plenty curves. There will be route instructions or you can just follow the car in front of you. Good sight seeing, good driving, and a chance to meet new friends. A lot of fun in your new ride.
I am sure Dan has layed out a good route, we have never driven in that area before.................I can't wait.
Cheers,

 

Hope the rivers stay under control, Dan has two ferry crossing lined up for this spring rallye, should be a fun run!!!!!

 

Anyone who would like to order items from our web site for us to bring to the rallye, we will be glad to do it. Good way to save on postage.

 

9:00 -9:20 am Meet & Greet/Registration
9:00 am Drivers Meeting

9:300 am We hit the road

10:20 am (approx) 15 minute pit stop in Carlinville @

10:35 am Depart Carlinville

12:15 am (approx) Arrive in Hardin

12:15 - 1:30 pm Lunch @ Riverdock, Barefoot,
Or Subway.

1:30 pm Depart from Riverdock parking lot.

2:30 pm (approx) Arrive in Grafton Winery & BrewHaus (arrival Time depends on Ferry Rides)

If you aren’t up for the rallye, join us at the Grafton Winery & Brewhaus, 300 W. Main St. and hear all about our adventures.

There will be a drawing for attendance prices at the lunch stop.[/FONT

 

When are you going to post the 2nd half of the rally

Mark

 

Judy, Larry and Charlie are planning to be there! Roads are bright and scenic this time of year! First Sat. we both are off work to be able to go!

 

The rallye is tomorrow, I have been waitiing all winter to MOTOR!!!!

 

Is anyone sticking around at the Brew Haus after the Rallye? Won't be able to make the rallye, but might be able to meet you at the finish line

MsBrit

 

I would love to lay my video camera in the road at the start of the drive, and everyone could drive over it. I did it with my own car, and it's pretty easy to not crunch it.

I'm willing to risk the camera if all the Rallye participants are comfortable trying this experiment.

See everyone tomorrow.

Tom

 

Cool idea! But you need to post the video on YouTube.

Great weather tomorrow!

 

I am sure we will stay for a while, give us a call and we will update you.

 

Here's an example:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3EIqLnGwEw

 

Great drive today. Thanks everyone.

And I think I've got most of the bugs off my car!

Three photos on Flickr:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/27657405@N00/?saved=1

 

Cool video, Tom. Did you take any today?

We should definitely do the drive over next time.

 

Dan and Doug a great day of driving. Thanks and I hope we can get off to be able to do more!

 

I posted photos of the Spring Rallye on the St. Louis Mini Club page on FACEBOOK. This is a good time to become a fan of the club on Facebook.
Hope you had as much fun as we did. It was great meeting so many new people to the club.

 

Even though I wasn't there, I know the driver of the black caddie pulling out of the winery while the MINI's were pulling in!

MsBrit

 

Great day. Had a really good time. Here are the pics my copilot took. http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/u...robertson1991/

I thought this one turned out really good...

 

^ Yes, that's nice!