NorCal MINIs' Friday Reminders

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NORCAL MINIS OPENS LANDS' END STORE!

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

NORCAL MINIS' LANDS' END STORE 

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?

NORCAL MINIS' TRACK DAY AT MINI THUNDER III

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE IN 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.  

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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

Call 530-934-8900 / 1 800 315 2621

http://www.hiexpress.com/hotels/us/en/willows/wlwca/hoteldetail

Baymont – Nightly Rate $79

Call 1-530-934-9700 /   (800) 992-2694

http://www.baymontinns.com/hotels/california/willows/baymont-inn-suites-willows/hotel-overview

Travelodge – Nightly Rate $ 59

Call 1-530-934-4603

http://www.travelodge.com/hotels/california/willows/willows-travelodge/hotel-overview


AARP gets the best discount at Baymount ($67.99) plus tax.

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


NORCAL MINIS' Meetups

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FRIDAY RUN
(Participants)


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.


SUNDAY RUN
(Observers)

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.) 

NORCAL MINIS' RUN FOR ABSENT FRIENDS

Join NORCAL MINIS for the


"RUN FOR ABSENT FRIENDS"

An Annual Memorial Tribute Run 

Dedicated To Those With Whom We Have Motored Who Are No Longer With Us. 

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It is the annual tradition of NORCAL MINIS to pass the hat
for the American Cancer Society during this run.


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We will meet up at 10:00 a.m. in the overflow parking lot at the top of Mt. Diablo and will drive backroads to Livermore for lunch at Demitri's Taverna before we motor to the top of Mt. Hamilton.

Here's out route.

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+++THIS RUN IS OPEN TO MEMBER AND NON-MEMBERS NORCAL MINIS Members please respond to your email invitation or email us to tell us you are coming.Non-members please email us at info@norcalminis.com to RSVP.

DO YOU KNOW WHAT'S HAPPENING ELSEWHERE IN NORCAL?

Check NORCAL MINIS' "Calendar of All Motoring Events" and find out!  You can always find a link to the "Calendar of All Motoring Events" in the left column.