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The overlook is the only good photo stop on the dragon. Here is a photo there.

Hey all, here is a video of some highlights from the run out to summit point.

Ignore the man behind the curtain

Lets say it was you, it seems to be there now. No, that is not because I had to go back in and turn it on!!

Event Title: Ice Cream Run Event Date: 08/28/2022 10:45 AM to 08/28/2022 04:00 PM Event Address: It’s time to check out those great creameries scattered across central Maryland again, it is the annual ice cream run. We will be starting in Frederick, MD and winding are way through some great roads to 3 different creameries and an optional 4 to get those VA drives back south of the river. Check out the details below and RSVP for an afternoon of fun. We have included the estimated arrival times for each creamery in case someone wants to join mid-run. If you intend to join mid-run please let us know in the comments after you RSVP. Ice Cream Shops 1st Stop: Rocky Point Creamery (MD) https://www.rockypointcreamery.com/ 2nd Stop: South Mountain Creamy (MD) https://southmountaincreamery.com/ 3rd Stop: Misty Mountain Creamy (MD) http://www.mistymeadowsfarmcreamery.com/ 4th Stop: Backstreet Brews (Lovettsville, VA) https://back-street-brews-coffee-and-tea-house.business.site/ Start Point: Pinecliff Park 8350 Pinecliff Park Rd, Frederick, Md Schedule: Driver’s Meeting: 1045 Rolling Out: 1100 Rock Point: 1140 Roll Out: 1215 South Mountain: 1245 Roll Out: 1315 Misty Mountain: 1415 Roll Out: 1445 Backstreet: 1600 RSVP on the event here:

I am thinking based on attendance 24 dogs and 24 Hamburgers. That's approx one of each per person

@GreenCactus Laura, Michael had to have his rear window repaired in his roadster, right? Do you remember who he used.

I will see you all there

Sorry someone bought them on FB market place the tues night

Event Title: Run to Summit Point Raceway Event Date: 07/24/2022 07:15 AM to 07/24/2022 09:00 AM Event Address: We will be caravanning to the Car Carrol at Summit Point. We will be starting in Leesburg, VA and enjoy a few twisties as we wonder up the Point of Rocks, MD to pickup our Maryland friends. From there we will enjoy a few more twisties as we work our way to Summit Point by 9am. This is not a required event you can go directly to the track and meet us there if you like. Please be sure to signup for the track event as well. Start point Virginia: Starbucks, 1011 Edwards Ferry Rd NE, Leesburg, VA 20176 Maryland pickup point: Point of Rocks MARC station, 4000 Clay St, Point of Rocks, MD 21777 Ending point: Summit Point Motorsports Park, 201 Motorsports Park Cir, Summit Point, WV 25446 Schedule of events: 0715: Drivers Meeting 0730: Depart Starbucks 0810: Arrive at Point of Rocks 0815: Depart Point of Rocks 0900: Arrive at Summit Point Motorsports Park TRACK EVENT SIGN UP: PICNIC EVENT SIGN UP: RUN EVENT SIGN UP:

Glad you are going to make it, the drive out is a good time with a lot of quality roads. The SCCA folks were great hosts.

Event Title: Car Corral at SCCA Mid-Atlantic Road Racing Series Event Date: 07/24/2022 09:00 AM to 07/24/2022 03:00 PM Event Address: We are excited to announce we will be the attending the Car Carrol at Summit point again this year!! The Washington DC region (WDCR) SCCA will car corral for us at the Mid-Atlantic Road Racing Series (MARRS) event at Summit Point, WV on 24 July. When: 25 July 2021, arrive at the track at 9am Where: Summit Point Motorsport Park, 201 Motorsports Park Cir, Summit Point, WV 25446 What is a Car Carrol consist of? - Free Admission to the Days racing. - Reserved Corral Area with parking and seating - Water, Snacks, & Food - Pace car led ride around laps IN YOUR MINI ON TRACK!! (First 25 registered have priority with additional spots "as space/time permits") - Group photo opportunities on front straight - Access to the SCCA paddock, and opportunity see some of the cars and talk to the drivers about them. Come out and experience some wheel-to-wheel racing, talk to the people that race in a series well with in your reach. Do not miss this event!! Whether you just enjoy hanging out with the MINI community, watching racing, or you compete in time events and are interested in taking that next step there is something for everyone. We also will have a drive to the event where we will enjoy a few twisties with both VA and Maryland pickup points (which ever works best for you). Please sign up for the drive below. Additional Information Arriving: 1) For those joining the run, I will coordinate everything at the gate just follow the MINI in front of you. 2) If you are arriving separately, tell the gate worker you are with the SCCA MINI Car Corral. a) Any issues, have them contact Chris Doherty. 3) You will be asked to sign the general waiver at the gate, and given a wrist band (don't lose it!) 4) The car corral will be located directly across from the main entrance to the track. There will be large banners and a popup setup denoting the area. 5) Waivers - Chris will ensure everyone has signed the SCCA waiver in the morning, and we will provide an additional wrist band for the track touring laps. During the event: 1. Spectating: You are free to visit any spectator areas or grandstands within the track confines. The outer parts of the track is a great place to watch the racing, and the Car Corral will be in a prime location. a. I strongly encourage everyone to bring folding chairs, umbrellas, etc. If bringing canopies, make sure you have a way to secure them down if it is windy. Use best judgement here. b. We are still confirming if the group will have Paddock access while racing is going on. This is TBD. 2. A live audio broadcast from the announcing booth will be on FM 88.7 Lunch Track Touring laps: 1. Lunch laps: Lunch time laps are limited to 25 and first come first served. Chris will shuttle everyone to paddock and grid. 2. We expect this will happen between 11:45 and 12:30, depending on track cleanup and race group schedules. This could be earlier or later. 3. Lunch laps will follow the Track Tour rules here. Food & Snacks: 1. We will also be providing light individual portion snacks and coolers with chilled beverages. a. The 'Che Summit' concession stand will be open in the race paddock. Burgers/dogs/nachos, etc. will be available for purchase. b. You can bring their own meals, grills, snacks, etc. There are no outside food restrictions at the track! c. Your participants can bring beer, wine, alcohol, etc. Just no intoxicated driving during lunch touring laps, which should be fairly obvious. RSVP on the event here:

Event Title: External Event: MINIs Take The States 2022 Event Date: 07/09/2022 12:00 AM to 07/17/2022 12:00 AM Event Address: WHEN LIFE ZIGS, ZAG. The 8th edition of MINI TAKES THE STATES will happen starting Saturday, July 9th and ending Sunday, July 17th. Together, the MINI community will reunite to drive thrilling roads that MTTS has barely touched in our 16-year history. In the meantime, check out the daily drives and book your hotel rooms. Find more information and register at https://www.minitakesthestates.com/ RSVP on the event here:

Brandy and I just made it back to the house. Another great MOTD, all the DCMM’ers I saw handled themselves appropriately and upheld the high standard DCMM has build. If you haven’t had the opportunity to experience MOTD I cannot recommend it enough, whether you enough driving or are more a social person there are events for everyone. please talk to those that are old hats or only been once and let them let you about their experiences.

I would check your battery voltage, they seem pretty sensitive to even a slightly low voltage when starting. Other than that we would need some more info. You could swing by a autozone (or any other parts store) they will check you battery voltage and pull any historical codes for you. If you post those codes we maybe able to give you a better direction to the possible cause.

SOLD!!

Doing a little more spring cleaning. I have a set of sport suspension coilovers and rear sway bar. If you have a Cooper or Cooper S with the base suspension with will be a nice bump up in handling. Coilover only have 20k miles on them so plenty of life on them. All for $125 or$100 if you just want the coilovers.

Doing some spring cleaning. I have a set of 17” challenge cross wheels. One wheel has been refinished still in the box (had to replace the vent one) the other three have some crib rash on the lips (like that when I bought them) could be easily refinished or used as is. Those there also have TPMS installed. I was going to have them powder coated black for my summers, but have decided to go with a lighter option. these will fit any gen 1 or 2 minis. Sorry not countryman or paceman. $400 for the set and TPMS sensors.

Event Title: [CANCELLED]The Home Alone Run Event Date: 04/30/2022 10:00 AM to 04/30/2022 01:00 PM Event Address: 15315 Washington St, Haymarket, VA, 20169 April is often a quite month for DCMM as many of our run leaders are doing final prep and heading down to the Tail of the Dragon. Well @DavidJCW has decided to embrace his inner Kevin McCallister and see what mischief he can come up with. He has put together a great scenic drive that travels some of the best twisties in NW Virginia. The Run will start in Haymarket and cruise out the Luray to grab lunch. This will be an out and find your own way back run. From Luray there are great routes to come back to home for you. Those heading more north will be at the start of skyline drive just to give one example. Schedule: 1015 - Drives Meeting 1030 - Wheel up 1200 - arrive in Luray. Come out and give your MINI a good shack down as you prepare for MINIs Take The States. RSVP on the event here: