MINIs on the Dragon 2008

Craig Apr 14th, 2008 Link

Will the police be joining the fun this year as well?

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Mowse Apr 14th, 2008 Link

That sucks Gabe. You don’t get to try out your new ride. I hope there will be 700 cars there. I saw 305 cars registered as of yesterday. Is there another source other than NA?

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callahan Apr 14th, 2008 Link

Timing is everything! My R56 will not arrive at the dealer until the day AFTER MOTD ends. There’s always next year.

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bluzeke Apr 14th, 2008 Link

. . . say it ain’t so Gabe – was really hoping to see the CREW one last time at the Dragon while you were still a MINK. (MINI Infatuated, No Kids) All the best to you and yours in the land of Bimmers and Baby Seats. ;-)

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Edge Apr 14th, 2008 Link

Sorry to see you guys won’t make it this year. Hope to catch up with you all next year! :)

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agranger Apr 14th, 2008 Link

Awwww. No Gabe for us. You mean that I had to listen to months of “T minus 89 days and counting until AMVIV” and no WRR representative at MOTD?

I nominate myself as the official WRR MOTD Rep! :D Too bad the VM line is down!

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MaxMCS Apr 14th, 2008 Link

A real shame I won’t be making it this year, I’ve always wanted to go!!

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Doug Travis Apr 14th, 2008 Link

We will miss seeing you at The Dragon, I will save a 2008 MOTD placard and give it to you at MTTS. The Saint Louis Crew want to know where should we stay on Friday night, we have rooms in Shaboygan on Saturday night for MTTS. Have a safe trip.

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Gabe Apr 14th, 2008 Link

We will miss seeing you at The Dragon, I will save a 2008 MOTD placard and give it to you at MTTS.

Thanks!

The Saint Louis Crew want to know where should we stay on Friday night, we have rooms in Shaboygan on Saturday night for MTTS. Have a safe trip.

Good question. Unfortunately I won’t be there either due to the location and my wife’s due date. However I would recommend Sheboygan or Kohler. However MINI USA will announce official hotels very soon.

I nominate myself as the official WRR MOTD Rep! :D Too bad the VM line is down!

Sounds like we found our first MOTD correspondent!

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Ryephile Apr 14th, 2008 Link

Bummer you can’t make it this year Gabe! Maybe one of these years we’ll finally meet in person! LOL

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c4 Apr 14th, 2008 Link

Hey Gabe, a great new stage in your life is about to unfold. You may not be able to make it to many events in the first year or two, but once that little kid grows you’ll have the #1 fan of everything you do.

We have ourselves missed out of many events and travel opportunities during the first year and a half. But they grow so fast you have to enjoy every waking moment with them.

I am sure you both are going to have a blast. Nothing beats the enthusiastic grins coming from that little passenger in the back seat. That’s what life is all about.

See you in Miami!

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Steve Apr 15th, 2008 Link

Unfortunately this year is not breaking any records wrt registration, we are down about 200 registrations with 3 days left……

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c4 Apr 15th, 2008 Link

Steve, do you think the economy + gas prices are discouraging people from going to the dragon…or….the event has lost its luster?

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Drill Apr 15th, 2008 Link

To be honest, I don’t think MOTD can handle many more than there were last year (Although y’all should go if for no other reason than to prove me wrong, lol). The whole Fontana area was pretty consistently crowded last May and the demand for local lodging has increased A LOT! Regardless, I’m on the wrong continent to attend this year and wish everyone well!

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Melissa @ Motor Trend Apr 15th, 2008 Link

I’m driving out from CALI!! I’m so ready!

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COOP 310 Apr 16th, 2008 Link

I think that it is not a lack of attendance, but rather a lack of registration. I would expect the event to be just as busy as last year. I think that there are just fewer people registering for the organized events.

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