Motorgyrl Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 First Annual MINIs Take the Beltway - a Fun Run to Honor Veterans Day. Meeting location: Springfield Plaza, 7200 Old Keene Mill Road - Springfield, VA, 22150. Object of the game - one loop around the Beltway to show support for Veterans. We woul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxicooper Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 Lets make the line long enough, so that the leader can see the sweeper's boot. :rock: Great idea, I'm so in. and since this is a fundraiser event (charity?), may be we might want to consider to invite other MINI friends in the Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistertripps Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 Is this a fundraiser for the club or for a charity? Doesn't matter either way, I'm just curious since I am new to the club. Stanley - 2006 MINI Cooper S Carmen - 2008 MINI Clubman S - The LEGO MINI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keckert Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 Count us in! After joining the Cumberland run (our first DCMM event) I was thinking of some fund raiser event similar to "Rolling Thunder". This is a great idea! Let's do more of these and bring it into DC also at some point! Keep us posted with de Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxicooper Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 Count us in! After joining the Cumberland run (our first DCMM event) I was thinking of some fund raiser event similar to "Rolling Thunder". This is a great idea! Let's do more of these and bring it into DC also at some point! Keep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorgyrl Posted October 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 Is this a fundraiser for the club or for a charity? Doesn't matter either way, I'm just curious since I am new to the club. The $$$ will go to a vets group. Thanks for asking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorgyrl Posted October 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 Lets make the line long enough, so that the leader can see the sweeper's boot. :rock: Great idea, I'm so in. and since this is a fundraiser event (charity?), may be we might want to consider to invite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maacodale Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 This sounds like a blast! Count us in! Wait, I'm an old oval track racer. Please tell me we're doing the outer loop. Not sure I can do right hand turns for that long! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayPlay Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 AAAAAGGGGHHH!!! NO! I'm going to be in Miami & Keywest that weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonshungry Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 This will be fun :top: Too bad I hate beltway traffic. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Coup Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 PlayPlay, Do you want us to feel sorry for you? Terry (aka TonkaJr) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Coup Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 Thought: How about we start at the top (Chevy Chase area) splitting into two groups-1 heading MD way and the other VA way? Meeting up at National Harbor for lunch? Or does that take away the Mini's rule the beltway effect. :itsme: Just thinking. Terry (aka TonkaJr) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayPlay Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 LOL. I guess South Beach and deep sea fishing in the Keys is okaaaaay... i've just missed so many events this year. I'll drown my sorrows with margaritas and think fondly of DCMM :top: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Coup Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 and you expect us to believe you will miss us? Have a great time and don't drink the little umbrella Terry (aka TonkaJr) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxicooper Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Sounds great Maxi! If you have their contact information PLEASE feel free to forward! I would LOVE it if this event becomes big like ROLLING THUNDER! Here you go: On Central MD MINI Motorists (C3M) we can post the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maacodale Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Not that it really matters alot, but here's the link at HR MINI: http://www.hrmini.com/component/option,com_smf/Itemid,32/topic,3401.0/ I'll do my best to bring a bunch of our guys up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxicooper Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Not that it really matters alot, but here's the link at HR MINI:http://www.hrmini.com/component/option,com_smf/Itemid,32/topic,3401.0/ I'll do my best to bring a bunch of our guys up there. :top::top::top: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmcveay Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 There was a suggestion that everyone could fly an American flag. The link below is to a site that has U.S. Flags, service flags and the POW/MIA flag. The U.S. Flag is $1.95 and that includes the nylon window base. http://www.united-states-flag.c 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon "Homer" 2012 MB/CR JCW R55 "Merlin" Sold 2009 LB/LB R56 "Archie" Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxicooper Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Some of the dealears might be interested to step in and join the fun on the day. Looking at potential of a lot more MINIs if we can get some, if not all, local dealers to help promote the event. Just my 2 cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian0758 Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 There was a suggestion that everyone could fly an American flag. The link below is to a site that has U.S. Flags, service flags and the POW/MIA flag. The U.S. Flag is $1.95 and that includes the nylon window base. http://www.u 2012 Jeep Rubicon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maacodale Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Any chance of getting a police escort for the beltway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxicooper Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Any chance of getting a police escort for the beltway? :top:, great idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian0758 Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 A few quick comments. I think that the Md & Va state police should be contacted just to be aware of what our plans. They might even provide an escort. I also believe that a charity needs to be selected and posted on this thread so that anyone that wh 2012 Jeep Rubicon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmcveay Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Just my .02 on the possibility of a police escort... Heck Yeah! Get "5-0" out there with us! If not, it sure would be nice to have them assist us all with getting out of the parking lot and through the intersections to the beltway and then, they can 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon "Homer" 2012 MB/CR JCW R55 "Merlin" Sold 2009 LB/LB R56 "Archie" Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maacodale Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 We had a NC state trooper escort on part of the MINIpalooza run a couple of weeks ago. Probably 10 miles or so on the highway. That was too cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
