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Chicago MINI Motoring Club Baseball Rally

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We now have yet another Chicago event to announce! But this time it will include our fellow motorers from the north.

What Type of event is this: This is a drive to Miller Park, in Milwaukee, for a huge MINI tailgating party, and to see the Milwaukee Brewers vs. the Chicago Cubs.

Who can join us: This drive is open to all MINI car owners in the Midwest, and anyone who rides along in a MINI.

When: Sunday, September 7th. The Chicago portion of the group will be leaving as a group from Knauz MINI in Lake Bluff at 8:00 am. We'll drive to International Auto in Milwaukee and meet up with the Milwaukee and Madison MINI groups. We will leave there @ 10:15 and motor to Miller Park.  Milwaukee and Madison MINIs should be at International Auto no later than 9:45 am. Miller Park opens between 10:00 and 10:30 am. We must all arrive together in order to park together. No organized drive is planned post game, so far.

Where: Miller Park is the Brewers wonderful new baseball park. One of the best features of the park is that it has an retractable roof, so we will not be rained out.  The huge open parking area, food pavilion, rest rooms, and hot coals disposal sites, will be ideal for tailgating. The parking areas are also patrolled by Milwaukee County Sheriffs during the game, so our MINIs will be well looked after.

Costs and Tickets: We have reserved a block of seats for this event, and tickets can be purchased thru the ticket listing below. The cost of parking is $6.00 per MINI. The Baseball game tickets are $12.00 each. We have a set amount of tickets and they are going quickly so please place your orders as soon as possible. No game tickets will be available from us on the day of the drive. To get tickets, you may reserve them by e-mailing ron@chicagominiclub.com. We will return e-mail you, same day, with confirmation and payment info. Payment will be cash or check.

Directions (from Chicago): From Knauz we'll take Route 41 north to 120. West on 120 to I94 North. I94 North to Milwaukee and the 894 West bypass. 894 West to 45 North. 45 North to National Ave, exit 2a. Keep left at ramp fork and turn left onto National ave (west). Turn right on Cleveland ave and go to 108th street (2 to 3 blocks). Turn right on 108th street. International will be a couple blocks down, on the right side at 2400 108th street.

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p>Giveaways:Knauz MINI and International MINI will be raffling off prizes so come prepared for MINI trivia.

Things to bring: Tailgating is always a great time, and it's even more fun in a MINI. Pack your boot with all your picnic goodies. Food, drink, and a mini charcoal grill to cook whatever you bring. Tailgating is an event. People typically cook everything from hot dogs to gourmet meals at Miller Park. Pack your mini folding chairs, or sit in the shade of your boot door. MINI drivers are always friendly, so you may find someone willing to share a grill. Miller Park has hot coal and tailgate trash disposal site everywhere on the parking areas.

You may also want to bring an FRS radio to communicate on the drive there. And of course don't forget to wear your best MINI apparel. Remember you will need $6.00 for parking and stadium cuisine can be rather expensive so make sure to bring plenty to eat for the tailgating. Of course the full line of Miller brewery and it's subsidiaries is served in the stadium.

If all goes according to plan this could be one of the larger MINI events in the midwest this year. See you there!

Written By: MF Staff




15 Comments

Steve Jul 9th, 2003 Link

I am signed up and looking forward to it.

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Scott Jul 9th, 2003 Link

This will be a great opportunity for northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin MINI owners. The MINI tailgating should be much more interesting than the game! We've posted the event on the MMG site.

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Brian Jul 9th, 2003 Link

Even though I'm a White Sox fan i'm looking forward to taking part in this event. I've sent my e-mail just waiting for a response. If anyone wants to gather at Bill Jacobs to head up to Knauz we could probably meet in the parking lot across the street and caravan from there to Lake Bluff.

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Gabe Jul 9th, 2003 Link

That's a great idea Brian. Meeting at Bill Jacobs would be a great way for you guys in that area to get to know one another in geographic terms as well. I'd still like to base a drive of some kind over there before too long.

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Donna Jul 9th, 2003 Link

Hold 2 for me! I have emailed Ron for them.

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jeeves Jul 15th, 2003 Link

As of Tuesday 7/15 we have 23 MINIs going to the Baseball Rally! We still have tickets and we hope to have about 50 MINIs Tailgating at Miller Park. See you there! Ron.

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Jack Wolowiec Jul 16th, 2003 Link

Sounds like great fun, but did anyone realize that this is the same day as the 17th annual British Car Festival in Palos Hills?

Oh well, I can always make next year's festival.

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Michael S. Jul 30th, 2003 Link

I can't go to the game but am going for the drive there in the caravan! I will head back after meeting everyone there.

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Brian Jul 31st, 2003 Link

I haven't heard from anyone interested in meeting at Bill Jacobs and then driving enmasse to Knauz. If you're interested lemme know. Otherwise I'll see the rest of the group in Lake Bluff. b xlnt

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jeeves Jul 31st, 2003 Link

We have 82 people going on this drive / 38 MINIs…so far. Only 18 tickets remain unsold at this point. So if anyone is interested in going, that has not placed a ticket order, do it soon or get left behind!

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Richard Aug 8th, 2003 Link

I recently purchased my Mini. I am looking forward to participating in drive to Milwakee on 9/7. Having trouble reaching Ron at the website ron@chicagominiclub.com So Ron if you see this. Please e-mail me. I will need two tickets for the game. Thanks,

Richard

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Amy Aug 10th, 2003 Link

Ron!
I need two more tickets too! I sent an email to ron@chicagominiclub.com. Hope you see this.

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jeeves Aug 24th, 2003 Link

We have only one ticket left. Most last minute drivers have resorted to buying (more expensive) tickets from the Brewers box office directly. They are very welcome to join in the drive at any of the Rally gathering points and tailgate with everyone, pregame. If anyone needs a single seat, let us know. Ron

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Kim Sep 2nd, 2003 Link

Hi! Just wanted to let everyone know that Ryan and I will be bringing a habachi grill, we can't fit our normal grill into the Mini (it fit our RAM 2500). So, we'll be cooking Teriyaki Chicken legs and things like that at our car…passerby-ers are welcome to partake of the yummies. Can't wait to see everyone!

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Brian Sep 3rd, 2003 Link

Carl and I will be meeting at the Starbucks in downtown Wheaton Sunday morning before driving to Knauz (there should be coffee that early on Sunday morning). We will be meeting at 6:30 and will leave downtown Wheaton no later than 6:45. Anyone who would like to join us is of course welcome. Let me know so we don't leave before you get there if you're interested.

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