MTTS 2008 Begins to Takes Shape

matt Dec 12th, 2007 Link

too bad. i was hoping for an epic road-trip and a week long MINI party at . . . Watkins Glen, Road America, Laguna Seca, Sebring etc…

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Jon Dec 12th, 2007 Link

Yeah, the Glen!!!

MINI’s on the Glen!

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Steve Dec 12th, 2007 Link

I’m hoping to make a couple regional events closest to the midwest..

Looking forward to hearing the dates so I can reserve vacation time.

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Ian C. Dec 12th, 2007 Link

Shame :(

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ValparaisoExpress Dec 12th, 2007 Link

I can only hope that Florida doesn’t get the shaft this time around.

Please make the announcement so we can reserve the dates. New Clubman + MTTS ‘08 = Awesome!

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dickdavid Dec 12th, 2007 Link

I hope they come to Texas again. We’ve got a pretty huge group of enthusiasts down here.

I’m not surprised that the cross country journey came in last. As cool as it seems on paper, not many folks can get the time to make the whole trip.

From my perspective, as much as I love being in my MINI, long distance, interstate driving seems a bit boring. I prefer the longer scenic routes that take more time, which again, is an issue for most folks. I’d rather have a destination to hang out with my fellow enthusiasts and have smaller, day runs like AMVIV or The Dragon.

Either way, I can’t wait to hear more news about this.

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Christina (lilcoopr) Dec 12th, 2007 Link

I will see all of you there!! Regardless of which option is chosen!! One of my biggest regrets is not going on MTTS. I would’ve had to quit my job to go as it’s a very long drive from Ontario, Canada, but still…..!!

I went to MINI United this summer and it was one of the best experiences of my life (so far!). Can’t wait to do it all again – but on this side of the pond (and with my own MINI!)! :)

Keep us posted Gabe!!!!!

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Vanwall Dec 12th, 2007 Link

I’m in, regardless, too. I liked the bonding effect of the long road trip, but, hey, it’ll be a blast anyway. Bring ‘em on!

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greg Dec 12th, 2007 Link

Midwest stop? O-H-I-O

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VMMVMMM Dec 12th, 2007 Link

That’s too bad. I definitely voted for a similar across the country run like last time, as that was an event I’ll never forget. Anything is good, but I’m glad I was able to participate in the first one and experience something that may never happen again.

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bluzeke Dec 12th, 2007 Link

I’m somewhat shocked! Who’da thunk? I really thought the local clubs had the Regional scene covered already with some established events (MOTD, AMVIV, etc.)and MINI would step up and carry the logistical burden of a true one of a kind cross country road trip. Ah well, as usual, what the hell do I know? ;-)

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nervous Dec 12th, 2007 Link

I’m psyched! I have more vacation time available than I usually spend in a year – Now I have reason to spend it!! Hopefully I will be able to make at least two of the events! Yahoo!!!

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dave Dec 12th, 2007 Link

cool! hopefully the west coast one will be in laguna seca!!!

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Blake Dec 12th, 2007 Link

This a cool as I will try to make as many of these as I can!

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JustJAY Dec 12th, 2007 Link

I thought it would be a cross country run again as well. Either way, I am sure it will be a good time had by all.

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driverphil Dec 12th, 2007 Link

We’re disappointed. We wanted the road trip. Oh well, see ya at the regional.

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pbraun Dec 12th, 2007 Link

Hey, there is some fine motoring up in the Finger Lakes area of New York state!

Watkins Glen is not out of the picture, yet – could be a NorthEast event there.

Key West would be a fun venue, but no place to motor.

I like in between, like around VIR, http://www.virclub.com/vir/ maybe.

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Blake Dec 12th, 2007 Link

Looking at the map here are my guesses by distances and not population of the MINI dealerships.

DC St Louis Denver Sacremento

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emergo Dec 12th, 2007 Link

didn’t they say in the survey that the four regional meets would be scheduled close to one another so that people could road trip it to all four?

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Brent Breon Dec 12th, 2007 Link

VIR!!

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charlie Dec 12th, 2007 Link

Minnesota is a great spot .. guru

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Iman Khan Dec 12th, 2007 Link

4 Places:

West: San Francisco Mountain: Denver Central: Chicago East: NYC or Boston

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alpinamike Dec 12th, 2007 Link

Sad, I recieved no survey, I had no input. Well look for the MTTS MINI Cooper Convertible on your way guys. MINI Reps if you want to contact me, I am sure I can help in 2008 also;)

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TSizemore3 Dec 12th, 2007 Link

I guess timing is everything – my car is in two of the three shots used on this article – on the right hand side behind the two people in the St. Louis Arch shot, and toward the center of the photo in the third row from the right in the Indy infield shot.

If they do go with four separate events for MTTS 2008, I hope they don’t forget the SouthEast. I had to drive 1,000 miles from where I live in S.W. Florida to get to the nearest point in Nashville on the MTTS 2006. Maybe taking over Daytona or Sebring or even Road Atlanta for a venue site would work.

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Dave Dec 13th, 2007 Link

Central HAS to be Indy, not Chicago or St. Louis. I’m biased I admit, but driving around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, albeit at a fraction of the speed I wanted to, with 200 of my closest MINI friends was truly an awesome experience, even though it only lasted about 3 minutes. Maybe we could do the (former F1) roadcourse for MTTS. And Indianapolis is a well kept secret, great little country roads within an hour south and lots of things to do downtown.

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CARdiac Dec 13th, 2007 Link

I am very disappointed. MTTS was a blast and timed just right… 4 months? If I am not sure it would be possible for any gainfully employed MINI lover to attend all 4 of the events… very disappointing.

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dickdavid Dec 13th, 2007 Link

Sad, I recieved no survey, I had no input.

I didn’t get a survey either. I just heard here and on WRR to go to the Owner’s Lounge to vote.

…4 months? If I am not sure it would be possible for any gainfully employed MINI lover to attend all 4 of the events… very disappointing.

I’m hoping that the point of having 4 events is so that more people can have a chance to enjoy, at least, part of MTTS 2008. I’m also hoping that each of the 4 events will be very similar so that if you can only make it to one, you won’t miss out on much.

I’m GUESSING in the end, it’ll all be the same time off from work:

Cross Country: 2 weeks for the whole trek (not including return trip). One Big Event: 1 week plus 1-8(both ways) days travel time. Four Small Events (If you attend all 4): 2-3 days each plus several days of travel time.

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Bilbo Baggins Dec 13th, 2007 Link

It would be really cool if the regional events could be held at tracks with real track time. Divided up into size and ability limited groups. 20 – 30 minute sessions would be nice.

That would get my vote.

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tsukiji Dec 13th, 2007 Link

Road America, baby!

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miniman Dec 13th, 2007 Link

Oohhh to bad. I was really hopping for a cross-country adventure. I mean, everyone should see and experience what America has to show, and what can be a better opportunity than a trip with thousands of minis…..

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miniman Dec 13th, 2007 Link

I was even planing on a cross-country even long before I bout my 2007 cooper s

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Jay Dec 13th, 2007 Link

Would be interesting to see it done in Dallas / Fort Worth. Betcha we could get a bigger turnout than the BMW Oktoberfest got!

……..start an annual friendly competition. :)

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mind.reader Dec 13th, 2007 Link

i too voted for the cross country rally, and heard rumors of it being a 3-week jaunt from seattle to key west! oh well, the idea of 4 smaller events sounds cool too, but wonder why the cross country rally was dead last. seems to me, from reading the comments, that was what most people voted for. will be interesting and fun, no matter what happens. i will try to make it to at least 2 of them, depending on what the venues are. would LOVE to take my MINI to road atlanta, daytona, or even sebring!!!!

:)

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PauHana Dec 14th, 2007 Link

I responded to the survey and I like the idea of 4 smaller events, as it increases the chances that more folks from more locations will be able to participate. It also increases the chances that the routes will follow the less-traveled, two-lane highways through smaller cities, towns and scenic areas. To me, avoiding the interstate highways is the key to the fun factor.

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Dan L Dec 14th, 2007 Link

I would have liked a cross country jaunt also, but I can see why they wouldn’t do the same thing over again. There’s probably a sizable number of folks who participated in the first MTTS who want to do next year’s event, but don’t want to do the same sort of thing over again.

Personally, with four regionals, it gives me the opportunity to do MTTS and basically pick the number of miles I want to drive. :) Of course, I’ll be picking either the Northwest one or the New England one for sure since I’ve never been to either of those regions. This is also a good thing for those people who are interested in doing the Dragon too!

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goonery Dec 18th, 2007 Link

For anyone really wanting to go Coast To Coast, there is always this :

http://www.mini2.com/forum/general-discussion/144987-coast-coast-drive-across-america-paix-et-soleil-autumn-2008-a.html

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allenski Dec 20th, 2007 Link

I’m bummed too that the ‘coast to coast’ was not chosen.

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Mark Jan 12th, 2008 Link

Looks like we should be getting info soon – here’s a pick from this weeks Detroit show:

http://shows.autospies.com/gallery/auto-show-photos.asp?imageId=51645&galleryId=68

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