MINI USA’s rolling festival of all things MINI is back for 2010. After sitting on lots of details over the past few months we can finally report what we know.
After much deliberation MINI USA has decided to combine the best parts of the last two events and combine them. The event will start with a handful of events around the country in major cities. From this point there will be a rally (aka a cross-country road trip similar to MTTS ‘06) from the starting point to a central location. What we can finally confirm that that central location will be Denver Colorado. Once there attendees will be treated to a two day festival including many of the activities we’ve seen at both MTTS and MINI United over the years. We expect this to culminate in a headlining concert on the last night. This final festival will take place on August 6th through the 8th.
We’re still getting details on the starting points and their associated dates but rest assured you’ll hear it all here first.
And one more thing, expect to see something not seen on US streets before. Both on the rally routes and at the event.
Tune in this week to hear Todd say Rancho Cucamonga, hear db snort and Chad talk about track days. What more could you want? Oh, perhaps a little news from MotoringFile? We’ve got that. And maybe a little BMW bashing. And maybe a little automatic transmission bashing, kinda. And some pimping, because White Roof Radio is all over the place this month!
- MINI of Ontario Blood Drive – Saturday, February 27th, 2010 from 10a to 3p. db will be there, so should you!
- MINI of Ontario Grand Opening – Saturday, March 6th, 2010 from 10a to 5p. Todd and db will be there hanging out and doing what we do. Come by!
- White Roof Radio Live from Aliante Station – Saturday, March 27th 2010 from 6p to 9p. Almost the entire WRR crew will be on hand for this and it is going to be a party you do not want to miss!
Follow any of the links above to RSVP for each event. It would be cool if you did that to help us out with head counts and to make sure there is enough for everyone! Woofcast 326:
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If you aren’t you should be. I’m sure going through the program that Agro recently posted will help.
AMVIV is A MINI Vacation in Vegas happening the last weekend of March, 2010 at Aliante Station in North Las Vegas. For information and details visit the website at www.amviv.com
Getting close to closing out February and it would seem that you folks out in White Roof Radio land are still enjoying this little dog and pony show that Todd, Gabe, Chad and I put together every week. Click the graphic above to see that WRR is currently holding down the #6 spot for audio automotive podcasts! That’s better than Car & Driver, all of the Motortrend shows and Autoblog!
You rule!
We’ve got a big month coming up that you aren’t going to want to miss! First up, I will be at MINI of Ontario for the blood drive on February 27th. If you think you are going to make it, RSVP on Facebook or call Colin at 909.390.1818 to let him know you are coming. It’s going to be pretty awesome.
If you haven’t been over there yet, here is a short video to give you a taste of how cool it is!
After that, Todd and I will both be back at MINI of Ontario on March 6th for their Grand Opening! It’s going to be a HUGE party that you won’t want to miss! Bonus, if you aren’t in SoCal, you might not have too. Stay tuned for details coming. UPDATE: If you are planning on attending, please RSVP on Facebook or email rsvp@miniofontario.com.
Finally, at the end of March we will all be at AMVIV! We say this every year, but we honestly think that this is the year you are not going to want to miss! It is going to be EPIC!
Thanks for listening, thanks for sticking with us and thanks for spreading the word. It’s because of you, the fine White Roof Radio listener, that we do this!
Something different tonight. I let Todd, Gabe and Chad carry on with news from
AMVIV is shaping up to be a huge event again this year. Make sure to get over and get registered as soon as possible. While you are there, you can see what’s going on, get information on the AutoX event being hosted by the Las Vegas chapter of the SCCA and find other hotels to stay at since Aliante Station is booked. Details about White Roof Radio Live will be coming the first week of March as well. You are not going to want to miss it!
Next week we’ll be clearing out the Ask Chad mailbox. Still time to get your questions in if you would like them answered.
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This is one that just made the rounds at Facebook and I thought you guys and gals might enjoy it as well. Created by Philly MINI Club member Anthony C, this is what you do with record breaking snow, a MINI and an empty Ikea parking lot.
We find cool videos all the time and favorite them on the WRR YouTube channel. Check it out!
UPDATE some of you might have gotten 323 by mistake. All apologies and this should correct that.
Now here is a show for you lovers of the long shows! Todd and I are joined by Gabe Bridger and Chad Miller (from Detroit Tuned) to talk about MINI stuff like we like to do. And wouldn’t you know, you just missed out on some prime Black Roof Radio.!
We talk about news from MotoringFile.com, Chad answers some great questions and we interview Andrew ‘Agro’ Ross, Grand Poohbah for AMVIV about the upcoming event that is going to include White Roof Radio Live. Listen for details!
Don’t forget the sponsors! When you do business with MINI of Ontario, Motoringbadges.com or Detroit Tuned, be sure to say you heard about them on The World Famous White Roof Radio!
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Todd, Gabe and I talking more about the R60, maybe a little iPad talk and a little bit about everything else like we like to do. Full notes to follow.
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