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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.

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!