MotoringFile
Prestige MINI

MINI USA Planning MTTS Follow-up for 2008

As heard on Whiteroofradio recently, MINI USA is in the early planning stages of a large event similar to 2006’s MINI Takes the States. We had heard noise last year (as early as during MTTS) that the power that be at MINI USA were pro the idea. However we had not heard a definitive statement that “something” was going to happen until now.

Now the only questions left are what, when and where.

Written By: Gabe
Minspeed.net

21 Comments

dickdavid Apr 30th, 2007 Link

That’s fantastic news! I’m hoping it makes it through Texas again, but I’m sure the folks up north would love a chance to be part of the event as well.

TulsaMINI Apr 30th, 2007 Link

Route 66!

Joey Apr 30th, 2007 Link

I hope it goes though Colorado this year…..

The Blue Canary Apr 30th, 2007 Link

OK No move vacation for me. Must save up all my days! I want to do the entire thing!

Eric Apr 30th, 2007 Link

Are we going East to West this time? Will this be for the intro of the Clubman’s like what they did for the GP? WooHoo! THAT WOULD BE AWESOME!

Nathaniel Salzman Apr 30th, 2007 Link

I’d love to see a route up through the northern half of the country - colorado, yellowstone, black hills, minneapolis… ;-)

Ian C. Apr 30th, 2007 Link

Can’t see it being clubman intro - unless they do a winter drive!

Theo Apr 30th, 2007 Link

Advanced roll-out of JCW?

Joel Apr 30th, 2007 Link

We enjoyed the first one so much! I will be the first one to sign up for 08!

eto Apr 30th, 2007 Link

Sounds like it will be fun! I hope to have my MINI by then and be able to join in the festivity.

Jon Apr 30th, 2007 Link

Great to hear, not to sure of doing a cross country drive every couple of years with this event. I agree with the idea of the “bookend” events that was discused on White Roof Radio #151. See positives and negatives to the cross country event concept. The best thing is that it gives a large cross section of mini drivers to join in. I had the chance to join some of it last year but don’t know if my schedule will ever allow me the time to make the compleate trip, I don’t think I am alone in this reality.

As for coast to coast run maybe US 50, maybe seperate runs from either coast to a central meet. Would love to see the idea’s others have. Personally I would love to see Mini develop a performance driving school like BMW has, and use it as a intro event at either end.

Phantom Apr 30th, 2007 Link

MINIUSA, whatever you do next year, please make sure to include Florida in the route.

Drill Apr 30th, 2007 Link

If they keep it within a reasonable distance of N. Alabama, I’ll be there :-D I’m still upset that I missed the Memphis-Nashville leg of MTTS.

J/C Apr 30th, 2007 Link

This is great news!
I hope they keep it during the summer months. (Being a schoolteacher has some benefits.)

Vanwall Apr 30th, 2007 Link

Yum!

Jim W. Apr 30th, 2007 Link

Starting from each WING of the country (from the MINI logo), the two groups could meet up at the geographical center of the U.S., in the middle of Kansas somewhere…

MINI Meets in the Middle 07? (MMM07)

best I can do on a Monday.

Craig Apr 30th, 2007 Link

I doubt MINI would do this “just because.” I would bet they are going to tie this in with the JCW model. The one with the rumored big HP increase. Not the one recently announced with only a minor HP bump.

Jon Apr 30th, 2007 Link

I believe you could be correct Craig, I am assuming we will see either the new JCW or the new Clubman released about then.

ben Apr 30th, 2007 Link

How about Wisconsin miniusa. Packer country. Miller brewing in Milwaukee. lots to see and do in Wisconsin.

Theresa (TNCRMPT) Apr 30th, 2007 Link

Ben - We’ve already got it under way! September 8th, Milwaukee. Be there or be square because it is going to be the Brew City MINI Tour (aka. MINI Takes MILWAUKEE!) - Theresa

http://www.milwaukeeMINIS.com
What do you think of when you think of Milwaukee? Beer, Cheese, Brats, Bowling. Celebrate your MINI fun with a Taste of Milwaukee/Oddities of Milwaukee scavenger hunt! Discover things even Milwaukee natives have only dreamt of. Sample various tastes and activities of Milwaukee along the way. Don’t miss out on this one-time event - it will truly be the talk of the town!

Joey May 1st, 2007 Link

If they do it in feb. than it can be the Clubman launch

MINI of Manhattan

Leave a Reply

Preview:

The Fine Print

MotoringFile reserves the right to edit or delete any post for any reason. Derogatory comments of any kind will not be tolerated.

HTML Formatting Tips

  • To make something bold: <strong>Text to bold</strong>
  • To make something italic: <em>Text to italicize</em>
  • To make a hyperlink: <a href="URL">Text to link</a>
  • To quote something previously said, you can use <blockquote>text</blockquote>

Markdown Formatting Tips (advanced)

MotoringFile also allows use of Markdown formatting in the comment section. This accomplishes the same formatting as HTML but is typically easy to use.

_your text_your text
**your text**your text
`my code`my code
* Bulleted list
* Second item
• Bulleted list
• Second item
1. Numbered list
1. Second item
1. Numbered list
2. Second item
[link name](URL)link name
***Horizontal ruler
<http://url>
<email@add.com>
Auto-linked
![Alt text](URL)Image




Black Wow
Helix Minisports

Advertise with MotoringFile

If you or your company are interested in advertising on the most influencial MINI website in the world, please visit our Advertising section. If you have further questions about becoming a sponsor or would like to see our rate sheet please feel free to contact us directly.

Previous Select MF Features

2008
» MINI Challenge Race Car in the US
» MF's MINI United Video (part 1)
»
MF Exclusive: Ask Stracco Part 2
» R57: Seriously Always Open
» Factory JCW MINI in Detail
» Exclusive MINI Takes the State Info
2007
» MINI Officially Updates Line-up for 2008
» New Models & Production Locations Confirmed
» MotoringFile's MINI United Coverage
» 2007 JCW Kit Officially Announced
» MINI's Top Secret Colorado Project
» 2009 Factory JCW MCS (Stage II)
» More MINI Variants Officially Confirmed
» MINI Clubman Official Photos and Specs
» R56 Pedestrian Crash Analysis
» Future JCW Vehicles Revealed
» MINI USA's Motorby Pilot Program
» MINI Clubman Update & Sketch
» BMW To Re-Brand JCW
» 2007 MINI MotoringFile Q&A
» MINI One and MINI Cooper D Now Official
» 2007 MINI Reader Reviews
» 2007 MINI USA Pricing and Options
» MINI Unveils the Sidewalk

2006
» MF Design Analysis: 2007 MINI
» 2007 JCW Accessories Revealed
» MINI Names the R55: The Clubman » 2007 MINI In Detail (Part 2 / Part 3)
» 2007 MINI Official Photos (Part 2 / Part 3)
» 2007 MINI Drops Weight
» Official 2007 MINI UK PDFs
» 2007 Nav Includes iDrive-Like Controller
» 2007 US Market Options Packages
» Hey Stracco: The Interview
» Let's Plan: MINI Clubs & MTTS
» MINI's Official R56 Preview Photos
» MINI's Official R56 Preview
» Next Generation MINI Revealed (#2)
» '07 MC & MCS Spotted in Death Valley
» 2007 MINI Color List (US Market)
» '07 MINI Gets More Power/Less Weight
» MF Review: MINIs on the Dragon
» MINI USA Releases JCW GP Pricing
» JCW Cooper S Long Term Review
» Seven New Colors for 2007
» MINI Release Info on Next Gen Engines
» Chicago Autoshow Gallery
» JCW GP at Geneva (final release info)
» 2006 JCW Product Info
» MINI Concept Detroit - In Detail
» MINI Sourced Triump Still Years Away
» US Connection for MINI's new Roadster
» First MINI Now Triumph?
» More News on the MINI Triumph Concept

2005
» Behind the Wheel of the 2007 MINI
» MINI Concept Tokyo - In Detail
» MINI Concept Frankfurt - In Detail
» Driven: The Nürburgring Nordschleife
» MINI Wins at Targe Newfoundland
» 2006 JCW Accessories
» US Market Color Changes for 2006
» Getrag's All Wheel Drive MINI In Depth
» BMW/MINI to Buy JCW?
» Official 2006 MINIUSA Pricing
» Special Editions/Package for 2006
» Checkmate Options Package (USA)
» JCW Direct From to the Factory in '06
» Tips on How to Sell Your MINI
» 2006 Model Year Timeline
» MINI's 2006 Color Changes
» Next Generation MINI Revealed
» Official MINI Armrest Revealed
» MotoringFile Review: MCS Auto

2004
» Details on the MCS Limited Slip Dif
» MotoringFile 2004 Holiday Gift Guide
» Getrag Tests All-Wheel Drive MINI
» Q&A on the OutMotoring ARC Armrest
» 2005 Chicago Auto Show / Gallery
» MINI USA's JCW GP Delivery Program
» 2005 MINI Changes
» The Cabrio In Depth / Gallery
» Special Edition MC40 / Gallery
» MINI Plant Tour Review
» Hood Rub Service Bulletin
» 2004 Chicago Auto Show / Gallery

2003
» MINI Accessory Additions for 2004
» CVT Paddles Retrofit
» 2005 MINI Spotted
» Rear Fogs Almost Here
» New Prince Engine Caught Testing
» MINI Releases Hood Rub Bulletin
» MINI_Motion Launched
» MINI Conquers Snow and Ice
» MINI One D Announced
» MINI Named North American Car of the Year
Otto's MINI
Black Wow

mini MF map
MF Club Mappr mini
Translate MotoringFile with Google: 
 
MF NewsRoom

MotoringFile Buyers Guides

R50 ('02-'06 MC) Buyers Guide
R53 ('02-'06 MCS) Buyers Guide

MotoringFile Reviews

Auto Reviews:
'09 MINI JCW Coupe
'08 Clubman S (Auto)
1st Drive: '08 MINI Clubman
Comparison: '08 BMW 135i
'06 R53 MCS vs '07 R56 MCS
'07 R56 JCW (Stage 1)
'07 MINI Cooper S Long Term
'07 BMW Z4 M Coupe
'07 MINI Cooper & Cooper S
Audio: '07 MC/MCS at the Track
'06 JCW GP Long term
Reader Review: JCW GP
'06 JCW Cooper S Long Term
Comparison: '06 Lotus Elise
Comparison: '06 Mazda MX5
Comparison: '06 UK Focus ST
Comparison: '06 Civic Si
Comparison: '04 TVR T350
Comparison: '06 Nissan 350z
Comparison: '06 VW GTI w/DSG
Podcast: Cooper S Auto
Podcast: BMW 325i
Podcast: JCW MC Soundkit
'04 JCW MINI Cooper Tuning Kit
'05 MCS: One Month Review
'05 MCS Auto
'05 JCW S 1st Drive
'05 MINI Cooper
'05 MCS Conv. Long Term
'05 MINI Cooper S
'05 MCS Cabrio 1st Drive
'04 JCW MCS First Drive
'04 MC w/JCW Tuning Kit
BMW M3 SMG Vs. MCS
'04 MINI Cooper CVT
'02 MCS 3 year Review
Autocrossing the MINI Range

cafepress



Performance Accessories:
R56 JCW Engine Kit
R56 JCW Suspension (Long-Term)
R56 JCW Suspension (Track)
R56 JCW Suspension (Street)
R53 Craven Speed Short Shifter
R53 M7 Understrut System
Kumho Ecsta SPT Tires
R53 M7 Strut Tower Plates
R53 JCW Alcantara Wheel
R53 JCW Brake Kit
R53 Webb 15% Pulley
R53 Helix MCSa 15% Pulley
R53 H-Sport 19mm Sway Bar
R53 MCS Supersprint Exhaust
Podcast: R53 MCS SS Exhaust
R53 JCW Cold Air Intake
Reader Rev.: R53 JCW Brakes
R50 Supersprint Exhaust
R50 Remus Exhaust
R50 Promini Intake
R50 Remus Dual Exhaust
Schroth Harness System
R50 CVT Steering Wheel Paddles

Exterior Accessories:
Miniature's Receiver Hitch
OEM White Tail Lights

Lifestyle Accessories:
MINI_Motion Watch
MINI_Motion Driving Shoe

Audio:
MINI Digital SoundModul
ICE-Link Plus iPod Adapter
Official BMW/iPod adapter
ICE-Link iPod Adapter
Kenwood iPod Interface
Alpine iPod Interface
Harman Kardon Stereo

Interior Accessories:
JCW Alcantara Steering Wheel JCW Leather Dash
MCAW Auto Up Circuit
MINI Rear Camera
MINI Rear Saddle (official)
MINI Rear Cargo Storage Case
Official MINI Rear Saddle Bag
2004 MINI Armrest Reviewed
Mymini Knee Pad
MINI Bluetooth Kit
MINI Video Input
Aftermarket Bluetooth Integration
Ian Cull Auto-up Circuit
Universal Mobile Phone Holder

Offers from the Tirerack
> Special Offers: Save on quality tires with these manufacturer's promotions available from The Tire Rack.
> Gift ideas for $50 or more in The Tire Rack's Automotive Gift Guide.
> Shop for KUMHO tires at The Tire Rack.

MINI Model Number Cheat Sheet:

1st Gen MINI
R50: One & MC Coupe
R52: All 1st Gen MINI Convt.
R53: MCS Coupe
2nd Gen MINI
R55: Clubman
R56: One/MC/MCS Coupe
R57: One/MC/MCS Convt.
R60: MINI SUV