I know some people go to the Dragon or other national runs, which is awesome, but some of us can't do those things for various reasons. As the only MINI club in the Kansas City region we need to try and develope something that is uniquely special for us and the community.
An event that can:
1) Bring attention to our beloved MINI/Mini's
2) Boost awareness and sales
3) Put on a great event for charity
4) Fun driving for us and our cars
5) Develope realtionships with other local and national car clubs for future events.
Kansas City has always been known as a great car city since the 50's. We have several great race tracks including ovals, road courses, drag stripes, dirt tracks and SCCA circuits. Cars and trucks are manufactured here by Kansas and Missouri citizens and the people of this area take great pride in their vehicles. There are great corporate sponsors in Kansas City, some of the biggest compaines in the country are headquartered right here.
With all of the great members we have and new members we are gaining all of the time, we should be able to create something that is truely wonderful. We show be able to put a great event together and invite all clubs to participate as well as get our name out there nationally and being to generate some interest for our event and raise money for a great cause. I beleive that in time it can be an event that people will travel to like we do for theirs. It just takes a desire and commitment to get started and to develope something MINI/Mini.
So here is the BIG question to all of the members, I think a smal exploratory group should be assembled to explore this idea.
What interest, not a commitment at this point, is there in putting together a small group to research and evaluate the idea of creating an event?
A small group that can do research, make a few calls and organize the information to present to the members showing what would be involved in this group. At that point a decision can be made if it can or should be explored further.
Please voice your opinion WE can do this people....
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