Monday, February 8, 2010
Diesel MCS Clubman Spotted Being Tested
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MotoringFile reports that Autocar is showing an R55 Clubman with a 2.0L diesel engine and new front intake. However, due to engineering costs to comply with environmental laws in a few states, such as California, these engines will not be coming to the U.S.
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Buster's and Castello di Amorosa Tour
On Sunday May 2, 2010 NorCal MINIs will motor to Buster's Southern BBQ for lunch and then on to Castello di Amorosa for a Tuscan Castle tour and wine tasting. The cost per person for the tour is $33.00 ($31.00 for the tour and $2.00 per ticket Paypal charge) but must be purchased before April 1, 2010. We have set up this Paypal Button for your convenience.
Meet up will be at 9:30 a.m. at the MINI Dr. Chevron at 5200 Sonoma Blvd., Vallejo, CA 94589. Members RSVP to your email invitation. All others may add themselves as Guests on our Calendar Of All Motoring Events or by email to info@norcalminis.com.
Time To Dream About Pacific Dream Machines
NorCal MINIs is going to Pacific Dream Machines on Sunday, April 25, 2010. The event features 2,000 magnificent driving, flying and working machines from the 20th and 21st centuries. The world's coolest cars of every era and style, model-T fire engines, vintage buses, custom motorcycles, tricked out trucks, sleek streamliners, one-of-a-kind antique engines and tractors and historic military aircraft will be among the mesmerizing displays. The 20th annual show takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Half Moon Bay Airport. The show benefits the Coastside Adult Day Health Center. Spectator admission is $20 for adults, $10 for age 11-17 and 65+, and free for kids age 10 and under. Tickets are available at the gate only. We can park together if we register our vehicles for $30 before April 15, 2010 which also includes admission for the driver and one passenger. Please complete the Entry Form prior to April 15, 2010 and RSVP to your email invitation. There will be two meet up locations for this event. 1. East Bay - Time: 6:00 a.m. East Bay Meet Up - Starbucks at Bayfair Center - San Leandro, 15555 E. 14th St., San Leandro, CA 94578; 2. San Mateo Time: 6:30 a.m. - San Mateo, Starbucks at 17th and El Camino, 1701 South El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94402
End Of Winter Detail Day
Car a little grungy from the winter? Need help cleaning it up? Come out to the Davis's beginning at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 17, 2010 for food, socializing, and help with washing, waxing, glazing, sealing, paint touch up, and dent repair. Bring your own detailing products. If you choose to use the PC please bring your own 6 inch foam application pads as each such pad should be exclusively dedicated to one product. This is a Club Members and their guests only event. Please RSVP to your email invitation.Saturday, March 20, 2010 Is The Daffodil Hill Run
Join NorCal MINIs as we motor to Daffodil Hill in this Spring foothills Run. We will meet at MINI of Concord at 9:30 a.m., and reach Daffodil Hill around noon. Bring a picnic lunch and we will eat at the State Park. Here's the proposed route. Please respond to your email invitation. If you do not receive one add yourself as a guest on the Calendar Of All Motoring Events for this event or RSVP to info@norcalminis.com.
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Sat., March 20, 2010
Daffodil Hill Run
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Meetup Location: MINI of Concord
Bring a picnic lunch
Route Map: Click Here.
Please respond to your email invitation. If you do not receive one add yourself as a guest on the Calendar Of All Motoring Events for this event or RSVP to info@norcalminis.com.
Sat., April 17, 2010
End Of Winter Detail Day
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Meetup Location: 2211 Lake Villa Ct., Martinez, CA 94553
RSVP to your email invitation.
Sun., April 25, 2010
Pacific Coast Dream Machines Run
East Bay Time: 6:00 a.m. East Bay Meet Up - Starbucks at Bayfair Center - San Leandro, 15555 E. 14th St., San Leandro, CA 94578
San Mateo Time: 6:30 a.m. - San Mateo, Starbucks at 17th and El Camino, 1701 South El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94402
Submit: Entry Form before April 15, 2010 and RSVP to your email invitation.
Sun., May 2, 2010
Buster's and Castello di Amorosa Tour
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Meetup Location: MINI Dr. Chevron, 5200 Sonoma Blvd., Vallejo, CA 94589.
Buy Tour Tickets Before April 1, 2010 via Paypal
RSVP: Members RSVP to your email invitation. All others may add themselves as Guests on our Calendar Of All Motoring Events or by email to info@norcalminis.com.
Sat., May 15, 2010
Run To MiniMania's 9th Annual Nevada City Adventure
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Fri., May 21 or Sat., May 22 or Sun., May 23, 2010 (Tentative)
Giants vs. A's Baseball and Tailgate at Oakland
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Sat., June 12 - Sun., June 13, 2010
Hearst Castle Overnight
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Sat., June 26, 2010 (Tentative)
Contra Costa County Road Rally In Association With MINI Of Concord
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Sat., July 24 - Sun., July 25, 2010 (Tentative)
NorCal MINIs' Summer Pig-nic And Camp Overnight At Sarah's Vineyard, Gilroy
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Sat., August 21, 2010
Marin Marine Mammal Center Run
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Sat., Sept. 11 - Sun., Sept. 12, 2010
Avenue Of The Giants Overnight
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Sat., Sept., 18, 2010
Antioch Delta Blues Festival Run
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Meetup Location: TBA
Sat., Oct. 9, 2010
Monster Sierra Passes Run
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