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It's going to be chilly in the morning! Dress warm. This is our biggest ever MINIs Take the Beltway event. We have an amazing number of people who have RSVPd. Thank you, everyone, for your support!! We'll open registration at 8am at the dealership. Driver's meeting is at 8:45 in the Sears parking lot. Departure at 9am sharp! The suggested donation is $10. We'll take cash, check or credit card. Credit Card transactions may be a little slower to process and we have a LOT of people registered. And a small request... please don't bring big bills because we have limited change money. Don't forget your: Radios. Flags. Cameras. Gas. And scarfs... it's going to be blustery. See you all in the morning!

Thank you for the link! I just wrote Jim Farley, and I'm waiting for a reply. Last year, Bert called the station and periodically relayed our progress around the loop. The station gave us quite a few shout-outs during the event.

Registration for lunch closes tomorrow.

Nora, so far only 75 people have RSVPd for lunch. Here's the lunch thread: Kilroy's has a large back area that they give us each year. It holds about 75 people, but if anyone feels crowded, they can sit in general seating within the restaurant. Kilroy's is also an all-you-can-eat buffet. Each person pays for themselves on the line when they get their food. Hope that helps!

Can't wait to see you there!

We are up 104 people for the run. Fantastic!! The day of the event is coming up fast! Here are a few things to think about before the day... -- Full tank of gas -- Radios -- Flags (if you have last year's US Window flag) -- Camera / GoPro -- Do they have freshly charged batteries? -- Money for raffle prizes About those raffle prizes - Some of our sponsors have donated significant value items. One prize is valued at $599 for a RaceChip Ultimate tuning chip (for 2nd Gens only). http://www.minidynamics.com/ECU-Tuni...ems-s/1514.htm Other prizes include stubby antennas, auto detailing kits, badge mounts, grill insert (for 1st Gen), t-shirts, gift certificates, custom vinyl, photography sessions, the complete set of MINI Cooper Hot Wheel cars from the Italian Job, and a ton of other items.

To date, we have 86 people RSVPd for the run, but only 62 for the lunch. Please remember that the lunch is a separate RSVP. Hope to see everyone at Kilroy's after the run! :eating: :tee:

I loved that cornfield maze last year. Did the farm do it again this year?

YES... for anyone buying raffle tickets, but not going to the lunch, they'll have to put their names and contact info on the back of the tickets. That step won't be necessary if they are going to the lunch. We'll have people going around selling the tickets during registration and again in the parking lot at Sears. And of course, at the lunch again.

Don't forget to register for the lunch if you're going!! The raffle tickets will be pulled after the meal.

Keep spreading the word! We're up to 49 cars. Can we beat last year's numbers of 54? We're soooo close!!

Mike, I sent you a PM. And yes... We love all raffle prizes.

Thanks for posting the pics! Looks like there was a pretty good turn-out and lots of participation. This was the first one I've missed.

MINI Dynamics has generously offered to support our event by providing some serious coupons. The products are geared toward 2nd Gen only. I wanted to put them out here so people could do the research as these will be in a 'pot' of their own at the drawing. #1 (5) $100 off coupons towards the purchase of a RaceChip Ultimate http://www.minidynamics.com/ECU-Tuning-Systems-s/1514.htm The MSRP is $769.....we just put them on sale for $599....your gift certificate coupon will knock the price down to $499! #2 (5) $50 off coupons towards the purchase of an Alta Black Intercooler http://www.minidynamics.com/Alta-Front-Mount-Intercooler-Black-p/mini-amp-eng-420bk.htm The MSRP is $865....your gift certificate coupon will knock the price down to $815 and there is an additional 10% off coupon listed on our site for another $$81.50 off! This is good for 5 purchases also, in BLACK only. #3 (1) $599 OFF coupon - for a FREE RaceChip Ultimate .....this is valued at $769 MSRP.....valid only towards a RaceChip Ultimate and is not transferable towards any other product. http://www.minidynamics.com/ECU-Tuning-Systems-s/1514.htm There's a kicker... all 11 coupons have to be redeemed before Nov 30 2013. Hence the reason I wanted to post them so people could look them over, do the research and maybe set aside a little budget.

Hope you all have fun tomorrow! I just drove 2600 miles to NV and the entire front end of my truck is now a sporty color of dead bug. I don't think I'll even bother to detail it before the drive back, but it's killing me every time I look at it.

Don't forget to order shirts! The deadline is 18 October!!

Thank you Laura, for putting this together!! I love the color. And I'm really happy that it's not dk blue or black like all the other shirts in Craig's t-shirt drawer. I've made my order!!

I just met Darryl today and had a chance to look around his shop. What a great guy! And his shop has a LIFT! He rents it out for $10/hour. (Sometimes jack stands just aren't enough!) However, if your DIY job requires specialty tools, bring them. Odds and Ends has also generously donated raffle prizes for MINIs Take the Beltway. I didn't mean to hijack this thread... So... Remember that there's a detailing clinic on October 20th!

Here's the updated list of volunteers. If I missed anyone, please let me know. I received a ton of PMs this week and I hope I didn't miss anyone! Run Leader #1 - Sara (omgMINI) - Coast Guard represents! Run Leader #2 - Chaquitta (FAST 060) - Ahoy Navy! Run Leader #3 - Brandy (Brandy_Brown) - Semper Fi! Sweeper - Greg (gtrnka) - Hooah Army! Registration - -- Lona (smoke789) -- Michael (mbiedzinski) -- Craig (SneakyBaron) -- Will (LostDenverite) -- Corey (1975_mini) Photographers - -- Chris M. (minime331) -- Michael (mbabischkin) -- -- Raffle Sales -- Catalina (LOLAMini) -- Lawry (DragonsMate) Restaurant Set-up -- Laura (Green Cactus) -- Lona (smoke789) -- Kevin (volunteered by mbiedzinski) Communications Coordinator -- Craig (cmcveay)

Thank you Brandy and Chaquitta for volunteering to be run leaders! One spot left; the Sweeper. Will the Air Force or Army represent?

Bert, Thank you for the speed dial number. I hope we can catch the updates from WTOP on a recording this year. It'll be a nice touch if someone makes a video.

I've updated the Volunteer section of this thread with those who have contacted me. Thank you! I love the responses! There are still some run leaders out there that haven't notified me. Our Coastie stepped up! Where are the Army/Navy/Air Force or Marine representations?

Here's the update everyone's been waiting for! We will need a few people to help on the day of the event: Job openings are: Run Leader #1 - Sara (omgMINI) - Coast Guard represents! Run Leader #2 - Chaquitta (FAST 060) - Ahoy Navy! Run Leader #3 - Brandy (Brandy_Brown) - Semper Fi! Sweeper - Greg (gtrnka) - Hooah Army! Registration - -- Lona (smoke789) -- Michael (mbiedzinski) -- Craig (SneakyBaron) -- Photographers - -- Chris M. (minime331) -- Michael (mbabischkin) Raffle Sales -- Catalina (LOLAMini) -- Lawry (DragonsMate) -- Restaurant Set-up -- Laura (Green Cactus) -- Lona (smoke789) -- Kevin (volunteered by mbiedzinski) Please submit resume's to me via PM and we can negotiate your wages. Just kidding... :laugh:

My POC at Operation Second Chance is out until Monday. I'll give her a call then and inquire.

Yes, there will be shirts! :willy:Laura is busy working with Coop on designing them. :willy: