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MINI Events, Modern MINI

The GREAT Ice Cream Run – June 9 – 15, 2007

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For those that missed MINI Takes the States or for those that want more MINI “motoring fun”, North East MINI (NEMI.org) is putting together an East Coast MINI event that starts in Florida and ends in Maine (or even New Hampshire for those true MINIacs!)

“A MINI event dedicated to MINI owners who just can’t get enough… you guessed it… ice cream! How much is not enough? How about a seven day trip from Florida up to Maine including stops at some of the best ice cream shops you’ll ever visit? We’re not talking Carvel or Dairy Queen here. We’re talking homemade ice cream!

And for the real enthusiast, how about topping off the whole trip with MINIs on Top 2007?” That’s right! This trip is timed so that those interested can wander over to New Hampshire the day before MOT begins OR stay in Bar Harbor overnight and do the full sunrise to sunset MOT experience. The choice is yours!

For more information, please visit [ TheGreatIceCreamRun.com ].

Promo Video: [ Promo Video ]

Classic Mini, Media Coverage

Classic Mini Spotted in NBC’s “Heroes”

I finally got around to watching the Premiere of that new show “Heroes” tonight after it has been sitting in my DVR all week. Great show by the way! Kind of like “Smallville meets Lost meets The Matrix”. Very interesting story lines of how superheroes get their start by discovering their powers. But this isn’t a TV show blog so why am I bringing this up? Well, about 43 minutes into the episode, there is a scene where the Japanese teleporter Trekkie gets thrown out of a bar and into an alley. Well wouldn’t you know – a classic Mini happens to be parked there. Cool huh?


Footage Credit: “Heroes” (NBC)

MINI Sites and Blogs, Modern MINI

New MINI Swag @ SwagHappy.com

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Here is a new site selling some creative MINI-related bumper stickers and t-shirts. The designs will be limited production runs so if you like a design, grab it while you can before they retire it. They are running a contest to see who can come up with the best bumper sticker and t-shirt design. If you have an idea, go to their site at the link below and contact them from their About Us page. The winner will receive $50 plus any three shirts. Tell them MOTORINGFUN.com sent you!

[ SwagHappy.com ]

Audio & Video, Modern MINI

Having Phun on the Dragon With 2phun – Part 1

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This is the first in a 4-part series of some cool video shot by Steve (2phun) in his 2005 MINI Cooper S Convertible while driving the Dragon a few weeks ago. I must say – AWESOME camera mounts providing some spectacular scenery. I wish I could post the DVD-quality video of this run. I watched the full res footage a few times on my Hi-Def tv earlier and all I can say is DANG! I wish I was there. I may just have to see about going up next Spring with all the other MINIs.

For those who don’t know what the Dragon is, check out the following link:

[ Tail of the Dragon ]

Images, Media Coverage, MINI Events, Modern MINI

New 2007 MINI Displayed at Paris Auto Show

Well if you have been waiting for more pictures of the new MINI, here are probably more than you will know what to do with! MINI2.com posted some awesome coverage of the new MINI launch at the Paris Auto Show:


Photo Credit: MINI2.com

[ MINI2 Slideshow 1 ]

[ MINI2 Slideshow 2 ]

[ MINI2 Slideshow 3 ]

NorthAmericanMotoring.com also has some great coverage:

[ Paris Auto Show Coverage on NAM ]

Thanks to jmelrose for the heads up on this!

Audio & Video, Modern MINI

How a MINI Is Born

For all of us who have ordered MINIs before and received our production numbers, only to find ourselves logging in to the MINI Owners’ Lounge to see the dreaded “On Order” message, this video helped take the edge off waiting for our cars to be built. I remember watching a few times when I ordered both of my MINIs. Thanks to Leo for finding it on Google Video!