Friday, January 6, 2012

NorCal MINIs' Friday Reminders


Join NORCAL MINIS in 2012!!!

Annual Membership is only $25.00/family and entitles you to a host of discounts from vendors and Dealers that support NORCAL MINIS, email invitations, a say in where we run and what we do and access to Members Only events and our Members Only Google Group.  Just use this Paypal Button to join:











NORCAL MINIS OPENS LANDS' END STORE!


That's right!  Now you can order NorCal MINIs' branded merchandise from Lands' End through


Just choose the merchandise that suits you and choose the NorCal MINIs' logo you desire.  This is real Lands' End quality from Lands' End.  What could be better than that?







RUN TO THE FERRIES/SF PROGRESSIVE LUNCH



ARRIVE AT THE FERRY TERMINAL AT LEAST ONE HALF HOUR EARLY TO PURCHASE YOUR FERRY TICKETS

Join NORCAL MINIS as we take San Francisco Bay ferries to San Francisco for a progressive lunch this Saturday, January 7, 2012.

Here is the Itinerary:

From The North Bay:  Your ferry leaves the Sausalito Ferry Terminal for San Francisco's Pier 41 at 10:55 a.m. (Please arrive early to buy your round trip ferry ticket.  You will return to Sausalito from Pier 41 on the last ferry back which has a 5:20 p.m. departure time). You will arrive at Pier 41 at approximately 11:20 a.m.

From The South And East Bay: Your ferry leaves the Vallejo Ferry Terminal at 10:00 a.m. (Please arrive early to buy your round trip ferry ticket.  You will return to Vallejo from Pier 41 on the last ferry back which has a 6:30 p.m. departure time).  You will arrive at Pier 41 at approximately 11:20 a.m.

We will meet up at Pier 41 and make our way down Fisherman's Wharf for clam chowder at Boudin at the Wharf.  We will then stroll down the open fisherman's wharf stalls for take away crab and seafood  cocktails.  We will then make our way through street performers, vendors and endless shops to the Buena Vista Cafe to finish off the afternoon with Irish Coffee. We will then make our way back to Pier 41.

Come Out And Play! 

This event is open to Members and Non-Members.  Members, please respond to your email invitation for this event.  Non-Members, and Members that have lost their email, tell us you're coming by emailing us at info@norcalminis.com.  Please also tell us which ferry you will be using so we know when to expect you in SF. 

NORCAL MINIS' TRACK DAY AT MINI THUNDER III


You Asked For It - You Got It!

An overwhelming number of 2011 NORCAL MINIS' members voted to attend a Track Day at a Northern California Racetrack in 2012.  That's exactly what NORCAL MINIS will do.  

Join NORCAL MINIs at -



Here Are The Particulars

MINI Thunder III is limited to 120 MINI/Minis. This will give enough time and instructors for every driver. There will be groups ranging from first timers to advanced.

The cost is $199 per entrant or $275 for those that want to share a Mini. This includes loads of track time, turn workers, tow-trucks, flaggers, instructors, lunch, & T-shirts. For shared entries the 1st T-Shirt is included for the primary driver and the second to be purchased @ $15 in sizes of S,M,L, XL, 2XL.

T-Shirts will be available in sizes small, medium, large, XL, and 2XL, larger shirts (3XL, 4XL, etc) must be purchased in advanced and will be at $25.00 ea.

This event is for MINI/Mini Coopers only, any model or variation.

For those that just want to come out and see what’s up you are welcome at no charge. For those who come to observe there be “ride-alongs” with instructors and coaches during the sessions for FREE, and parade laps at lunch!

Staying In Willows

Stormin' Norman, Thunderhill Raceway Park and NORCAL MINIS have thought of everything.  You may find yourself rather tired as the day at the track starts early (7:00 a.m.). You might want to stay in Willows before or after the event. Therefore, we have located the following lodging deals for your lodging pleasure:

In order to get the MINI Thunder/SCCA rate for Willows, CA hotels, you must 
CALL the hotel directly (do not register on-line)
Tell them that you are attending MINI Thunder III and are requesting the Thunderhill/SCCA rates. The following rates apply if you call:

Holiday Inn – Nightly Rate $109

Baymont – Nightly Rate $79


Travelodge – Nightly Rate $ 59

For more information about participation in MINI Thunder III contact Stormin' Norm Nelson at 530-246-9943 or pooper@wildblue.net


NORCAL MINIS' Meetups

NORCAL MINIS will run to Willows for this event. 


NorCal MINIs has discovered that many of our Members will drive to Willows on Friday in order to participate in the Hooked On Driving event at Thunderhill Raceway on Saturday before they participate on Sunday at MINI Thunder III. If you wish to run to Willows, CA on Friday please contact Richard Stevens at carman3492@comcast.net or Kat Hsueh at minipenny@gmail.com to arrange a Bay Area  meet up for participants going on Friday.

Observers who are driving up Sunday will meet up at 8:30 a.m. in the parking lot on the corner of E. Main St. and Winters Rd. in downtown Winters (across the street from the Putah Creek Cafe at 1 Main Street, Winters, CA (If you want breakfast please arrive early and be prepared to leave promptly at 8:30 a.m.) 

0 comments: