Kansas City MINI Enthusiasts

We should consider Eureka Springs as a possible overnight MINI gathering/run. I just talked to the owner of The Roadrunner Inn, and he would love to host us! Think about it, a laid-back old style road inn with a great restaurant 3 miles up the road (Horizon Restaurant) on the way to charming old Eu...

I'm so excited to see the MINI included!! The last time I inquired at a German show I was told British cars weren't permitted....then there's the annual backlash at the All-Brit show re. MINIs being German (but still included on the reg. form). I like the possibility of dual-citizenship and being ab...

What effects, if any, would I have if I put regular air in my tires when I have them filled with Nitrogen already? A nitrogen/gas station air mix works fine. Air is 78% Nitrogen, so you haven't completed ruined the benefits of Nitrogen inflation. My biggest concern with Nitrogen inflation is keepin...

Two spottings in the Northland today.

A blue MCS parked on the West end of Briarcliff Village around 3:30

A CR MCS at the Liberty Dr/Conistor intersection around 4 today--and she waved!!! Just when I thought the MINI wave was dead...

If you have time for a leisurely drive back, we like to go from St. Louis toward Hannibal (via Bowling Green) on the Great River Road. This time of year the scenic river overlook between Louisiana and Hannibal is a nice stop and the road has a 2 mile twisty section that I like to drive over and over...

I updated my web album with pics from yesterday: http://picasaweb.google.com/MotoringChix/BuffaloRun2007 I skipped the party at Blonde on Friday night, but heard instead of the fur/lingerie fashion show, they had models "wearing" body painted flags to represent the nations of origin of the...

Yep, like last year everyone is scheduled to leave the Plaza at the same time, however it seems like we left earlier last year. This year the departure time is somewhere between 11 and 12. The sound of hundreds of exotic cars leaving the Plaza last year was almost as awesome as seeing all of them to...

Man, I forgot! I was going to sign up to drive. Guess it's just drooling again. BTW, that's a Lotus Esprit, not an Elise... I think you can still sign up to participate on Saturday if you like road rallies. It's not high speed driving and not on a track but still great fun. Thanks for catching my t...

Today was the Track Day at the KS Speedway for the Buffalo Run. What a blast! I was expecting parade laps on the track and got a very pleasant surprise of the triple digit variety. 8) I posted some pics here: http://picasaweb.google.com/MotoringChix/BuffaloRun2007 If today's event was any indication...

For those of you who have new helmets and would like to try them out, may I suggest a trip to Saddler's in Olathe (Indoor go-cart). This is the best way I know of to get a bit of racing in and to try out the new helmet. It's just as fun in old helmets. How about Sunday afternoon - about 1pm? Alex- ...

I don't want to be the only girl. I wouldn't want to show up all these boys by myself! 8) I'd share in the estrogen representation but they are scared of drop-tops at the track. If you want track time with a couple other MiniChix, you'll find us at the Speedway Wednesday, turning left from 12 to 4....

Saw a snazzy blue 2007 MCS on 92 highway in Kearney around 2:45 this afternoon. It sure was shiny!!

Saw a GP headed East on 152 highway Saturday around 11:30. I beeped at you but I was in the xB.

Johnna

What does it cost? Where does it go? I think it's $275 per car (covers driver and navigator) this year. That includes the track day, a Friday evening VIP reception, the Saturday rally with lunch and admission to the Saturday evening thing at Aristocrat with a band. Last year it was a Decision/Confi...

I thought this event was just for rich guys with expensive cars, Aston, Jags, Lambo's Ferraris etc.......... All of those cars were certainly present last year, however there were 3 MINIs, some classic Mustangs, even (gasp!) a Scion! Apparently we were welcome enough, even if we aren't guys or rich...

Is anyone participating in the Buffalo Run this year? They've added a track day on Oct. 10th and the rally is on the 13th. There's more info at www.kcrally.com.

Johnna

Here's info on several upcoming car shows that might be of interest... **Flatwater Austin Healey Club 15th Annual All British Car Show October 6, 2007 Rally and Picnic October 7, 2007 Car Show, Porsche Welcome 10 a.m. to 3 P.M., 5901 "O" Street Lincoln, NE Free car registration and admissi...

I tried the CBIP in the Legends, I also thought the food was just OK. Waited an hour to get in and could have gone to the Sonic across the street! I'm 0 for 2 at CBIP, both at Legends and in Leawood. Jimmy Buffett's name is really getting trashed in these! (Hopefully he'll make it up with his conce...

Yep that was me had just picked that little puppy up and it is all ours for a week. I did have to give it a bath, you could hardly see out the winshield and it only has 3,000 miles on it. BTW, Alicia say's it's blue. Alicia&Mark Sorry we didn't see you where in a mini? That car must have really...

Yesterday, 12:40ish in Liberty....

BRG MC with white bonnet stripes, turning onto North I-35 from 152 in Liberty.

West 152 in Liberty, just over the I-35 bridge a Black MC loaner, driven by a Crawford.

And just across the bridge, a blue MCS turning onto 152 from North I-35.

Spotted an '07 Mellow Yellow twice yesterday in Liberty, once at Sonic and once turning onto Conistor from 152.

7/23/07, 17:18: I spied a CR/vert. with a union jack across the top of the windshield. Not sure if this was Johnna or not as it was traveling South on Metcalf at about 76th St and I was traveling North. Tried to wave but it happened quick. I saw you, too, around 81st and Metcalf! My passenger shout...

Registration information is now available at http://kcallbritish.tripod.com . It's $30 to register, which includes a T. Last year there was free ice cream on Sunday afternoon, but a picnic lunch isn't a bad plan as lunch options are minimal. There's a new British Modified Class this year that might ...

Here's something some of you might be interested in:

http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/fo ... p?t=107275

Minidave wrote:Club Cards? There's a good idea, we should all carry some for that odd chance encounter.........let me know how I can get some...........

Club cards will be available at the next meet. A new batch has arrived. Yippee!!

Johnna