East Bay Run To The Hills - Sunday January 22, 2023

 

Your Host For The Event:

Eddie Vergara

Run Details:

EVENT UPDATE (as of Jan. 17, 2023)

Due to the impacts from recent storms on the East Bay hill roadways, we must move our meeting location to the Foothill Square Shopping Center (10700 MacArthur Blvd., Suite 200, Oakland, CA 94605) and change our planned run route. 

Some of the roads we originally planned to drive have experienced washouts due to the excessive rainfall. Our host, Eddie, has pre-run the new route to verify it is in good condition for our run on Sunday, January 22. Please read the updated information below.

For the first run of 2023, we will take on the East Bay backroads! This run will be made up of twisty roads from start to finish. Due to the weather and continued runoff, the roads will be wet and may have some runoff debris, so we will drive at a leisurely speed for safety based on conditions. 

Please have a radio tuned to Channel 7-21 CTCSS to hear alerts during the run! The Club has loaners if you don’t have your own. Leaders will use the club radios to alert drivers to hazards, so please have your radios or borrow the club radios to listen in.

We will meet-up at the Foothill Square Shopping Center (10700 MacArthur Blvd. Ste. 200, Oakland, CA 94605) parking lot at 9:15am. We will conduct our driver’s meeting and radio checks at this time. Please use the restroom well before our driver's briefing at 9:45 AM! We will split into two groups with the first group heading out promptly at 10:00 am for our first leg of the drive, and the second group heading out at 10:15 AM to provide some separation between the groups. 

The first leg of the run is a 45-minute drive that starts by driving east through some residential streets to connect to Skyline Blvd. Once on Skyline Blvd., we will drive northwest for 10 miles and turn right onto Grizzly Peak Blvd.

We will drive on Grizzly Peak Blvd. for about 15 minutes until we reach Golf Course Road which will lead us to a picnic rest area in Tilden Regional Park. We will take our first rest stop here in the park.

Our second leg of the run will be another 45-minute drive northeast to Martinez. Heading east from Tilden Park via Wildcat Canyon Road, we will turn left onto San Pablo Dam Road, drive along San Pablo Reservoir, and reach the east side of the town of El Sobrante. We will then head east via Castro Ranch Road and Alhambra Valley Road as we enter into the Martinez/Concord area. Alhambra Valley Road will curve north past the John Muir National Historic Site and through the town of Martinez. 

We will finish the drive with both groups meeting at the Martinez Marina parking lot (7 N. Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553) where the waters of Suisun Bay meet up with the Carquinez Strait. Following group photos and the driver debriefing here at the marina, please get together with some of your Club friends and enjoy lunch on your own at one of the many restaurants in the downtown Martinez area. 

Meet Up Time/Departure Time:

9:15am/ 10:00am (Group 1) & 10:15am (Group 2)

Meet Up Location:

Foothill Square Shopping Center

10700 MacArthur Boulevard STE 200

Oakland, CA 94605

Additional Run Details:

*Please bring your radio*, fully charged, turned on, and tuned to Channel 7, Subchannel 21 before you arrive at the start. If you don’t have a radio, ask for a loaner at the driver’s meeting. For radio recommendations, please see https://www.facebook.com/legacy/notes/728353274556164/.

Be sure to turn the “VOX” voice-activated setting OFF, or we will hear the wind from your AC, your conversations, and any noise in your car broadcasting to everyone.

Make a pit stop before the meetup. We will be driving for a straight hour through twisty hills, so plan ahead.

We'd classify this run as "advanced". There *will* be twisty roads along most of the route (the views of the Bay from Skyline and Grizzly Peak make it worth it). The lead car will be keeping a safe pace throughout.

Bay Area backroads can be rough. There are no major hazards that would take out a car, but some of the hill sections are definitely bumpier than others.

Expect parked cars, pedestrians, and bike traffic. The area on Skyline near the Chabot Science Center has a few popular parks with hikers crossing the road, so we'll be taking it easy through here.

We’ll be driving through some residential areas around Skyline Boulevard and Grizzly Peak Boulevard are residential-ish, so we will be taking it slow through these areas.

Let’s finish the drive as a group at the Martinez Marina Parking lot. This is a good point for club pictures and making plans for lunch.

Route:

https://goo.gl/maps/BySW5jMV8rsUB6aG7

Register Via MotorSport Reg:

https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/east-bay-run-to-hills-norcal-minis-795832

Check out 2023 Run Calendar for complete list of events for the remainder of this year.

Current EVENT PROTOCOLS:

The following guidelines are our best attempt to secure your safety given what is known at this time. They are by no means comprehensive, and we cannot predict every circumstance. Therefore, we are counting on you to exercise your best judgment throughout the event. Please have an awareness and understanding of the following COVID-19 safety protocols:
• NorCal MINIS asks that anyone who is at higher risk for severe illness, feeling unwell, or who has been in contact with anyone that is sick in the last two weeks to STAY HOME
• In line with State guidelines – people who are fully vaccinated may attend without a face mask. If you are not fully vaccinated – we kindly request that you maintain a face covering.
• NorCal MINIs will encourage everyone to maintain personal hygiene in regards to washing hands
• Club loaner radios will be available at the run. These will be sanitized prior to be handed and out will be sanitized again upon return.
• Any PPE you wish to use must be supplied by yourself. This includes any face coverings or hand sanitizing products
• Participants will be required to Sign Waivers Electronically
• Please be courteous with people who wish to maintain PPE and social distancing. It is their choice to do this and we cannot question their vaccine status
Anyone who continually or willfully violates these guidelines will be asked to leave by a club officer or director.
POST-EVENT PROTOCOLS:
• Any participant that falls ill within 2 weeks after the event MUST contact NorCal MINIs and share a description of their symptoms, related test results and movements during the event
• NorCal MINIs will make every effort to alert affected participants privately of the situation

Ultimately, it is your responsibility to assess the risk to you and make a responsible decision on whether or not to participate. You assume all risks and agree the Club holds no liability if you or anyone in your party should develop any Covid-19 symptoms afterwards by attending a NorCal MINIs event. Participants are required to follow these guidelines; any participant may be asked to leave the event for non-compliance.

Join Today! Create your MotorSportReg Account to become a PAID Club Member, use the link below:

NorCal MINIs Membership

Instructions for joining MotorSportReg and joining NorCal MINIs can be found in the following document:  Instructions

Bodega Bay & Marin County Run - Saturday February 25, 2023

Your. Hosts For This Event:

Gordon and Alison Lee

FULL DETAILS COMING SOON!!! 

But mark your calendars today!

Recap - Apple Hill Event - Sunday November 6th

 

Your Host For This Event:

Rick Sanchez and daughter Vanessa

The Apple Hill run started in Manteca. 2022 Vice President, Rick Sanchez led the run with his daughter Vanessa. Sixteen cars joined the run. At the driver’s meeting Jean Nugent was recognized as the newest member to participate in the day’s run. Next year’s Social Media Director, Duane Caldwell, was on hand to take wonderful photos of our cars in the parking lot of Joshua Cowell Elementary. Other 2022 officers and directors present were Michelle Lewis, Pat Lewis and Paige Lane. Paige volunteered to be caboose for the run. The most excited participant on the run was Tony Suarez’s daughter. She got recognized as the youngest person at this event. Jonathan Scott brought his grandmother. She too was excited for the run. She told us that she used to drive muscle cars in her youth.

The group was fortunate that the predicted rain storm did not materialize. As the group traveled from Manteca to Placerville, there were no issues and no one got lost. There were various stops along the way to allow everyone to regroup. The drive took the group through the farmlands of San Joaquin, Amador and El Dorado counties. Sondra Westphal joined the group in Plymouth and Stephen Breitenstein joined us in Placerville. Foggy weather met us in Placerville.

At a regroup stop in Placerville, a fellow MINI owner that was shopping at the local Save Mart was impressed with our group. She asked if she could join us on the remaining drive to High Hill Ranch. As we drove along Carson Road, Mary Wolgamot, who grew up in the Placerville area, gave us a verbal history on the local apple farms on our radios.

Upon arrival to High Hill Ranch, the parking personnel were waiting for our arrival and directed us to our reserved parking area. The supervisor of the parking personnel informed Rick later that day that many visitors were impressed with our group’s arrival and that it was the highlight of their visit to High Hill Ranch. The fog turned into heavy drizzle at High Hill Ranch. Even with the wet climate, there were a lot of people visiting the ranch buying everything apple related.

The lines to buy coffee, donuts and apple fritters were long, but worth the wait. Some of us found warmth and comfort at the Pie House Restaurant. Lots of options for hot meals were available. There were many vendors available selling their wares. Some members took advantage of the available vendor’s offerings. All in all, it was a pleasant run.

Hopefully next time, we will have Mr. Sunshine accompany us for the day.

Rick and Vanessa Sanchez

Check out the link below for more pictures

https://photos.app.goo.gl/R9pHPwga41NrzYrv5

Recap - Over the Mountains and thru the Woods Pumpkin Run - Saturday October 29th

                                                                                                                                                                      

Pumpkin Run 2022

Your Host: Tasha Hudick

What a beautiful fall day, as 27 Minis made their way from the Peninsula over the mountains, through rolling farmland and coastal views, to Bob’s Vegetable Stand and Pumpkin Patch just south of Half Moon Bay.

We started out bright and early in Redwood City, enjoying the crisp air, a nice spread of Minis, a smattering of new members and lots of good conversations all around. We couldn’t ask for better weather, barely a cloud in the sky as we headed up Highway 84 to the iconic Alice’s Restaurant. Some Mini drivers really wanted to stop and take in all the cars and motorcycles that always pack to parking lots, but we had twistier roads to take on and headed up Skyline to take in the Bay and Coastal views.

Cue the twisty and gravelly road as we made our way down a narrow Alpine Road. We weren’t the only car club tackling the turns. A band of Porsches met our Minis as we descended. Our group 2 led by Gordon recounted his run-in.

“After seeing the lead Porsche stopped at a stop sign, I chose to lead our Mini posse through and force the cross traffic to look in awe and splendor at our pack. For once the silver and bronze Porsches had to wait…and wait… and wait. As we descended down Alpine, a second group led by a red 911 took up the center of the road and we and our Minis were forced to the edge of the road. There were quite a few Spyders in that group. Next time, I’ll bring my raid to stamp them out.”

Most of our route was made up of the old Stage road that ran between Pescadero and northern coastal towns. Bucolic farmland created breathtaking views as we navigated our way through the hairpins, twists and turns of an historic route.

We arrived at the pumpkin farm close to lunch, we were all able to park close, have a nice chat with friends and even get a few pumpkins in our boot for Halloween!

Thanks to Duane, Larry and Gordon for helping out and providing leadership and support!

Tasha Hudick

More Halloween Run Pictures - see the link below

https://photos.app.goo.gl/ChgmJxrvfyecYsVi9

Recap - Weekend Dunsmuir Railroad Park October 21-23, 2022

 

Your Hosts For This Event:

Michael & Christine Toibin

Simon & Nikki Tildesley

MINIS came from all over the Bay Area to descend on the Dunsmuir Railroad Park Resort on Friday afternoon October 21st. In addition the Toibin's drove down from their home in Central Oregon for this soon to be epic event.

Potluck Friday night was a rousing success like it was in 2021. And this year no snow but a little bit of rain. But thanks to the Tildesleys, the Bennetts, the Toibins and the Lewis' we had plenty of shelter and warmth from the tents and fire pits they brought. 

As you can see from the pictures below food was a plenty as everyone who attended brought some incredible food as well as plenty of adult beverages. A perfect feast and a great time to catch up with old friends and meet many new members attending a run for the first time. A great time was had by all in typical NORCAL MINI fashion!! 

Saturday morning events didn't start too early after a late Friday night. Because of early rain we gathered at our tents for cover for our drivers meeting and our drawing for some great prizes. We then headed out for the day. The first stop was in the town of McCloud for lunch and spend some time wandering about taking pictures in this very interesting little town. We met up an hour later and after a very brief driver update meeting headed out for our next stop which was the Middle Falls along highway 89. 

From there the group headed out to McArthur-Burney Memorial State Park and Burney Falls. As parking was at a premium everyone was on their own for awhile to check out the falls, the Lake Britton and do some light hiking. 

After a full day everyone headed back to the railroad park for a bit of relaxation, a few snacks and of course a cocktail before we headed to the park restaurant for our group dinner.

We gathered at the restaurant for a wonderful meal and plenty of time to relive the events of the day with our old friends and so many new ones. Food was terrific as always! Afterwards many of us headed back to the tent area for a late night drink and continued great conversation.

And we cannot forget our FUR BABIES who had a great time as well!!

And Sunday came and everyone headed home already planning for Dunsmuir 2023. And for those interested in coming back next year, book your caboose now as many have already done so. The dates are Friday October 13th thru Sunday October 15th.

https://rrpark.com/

And check out the two links below for lots more pictures.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/7EsxeMCYPvxaseEy6

https://photos.app.goo.gl/hiRfhG3Y83sVbRq17

MOTOR ON 

Michael And Christine Toibin

Finally, thank you so much to everyone who brought such great food to our Friday night Potluck. And of course the adult beverages as well. 

And a very special thanks again to the Bennetts, the Tildesley's and the Lewis' for all the help making this an amazing weekend.

Apple Hill Run - Sunday November 6, 2022

 

Your Hosts For This Event:

Dolores and Rick Sanchez

Join us for a drive to the Sierra Mountain foothills in El Dorado County. We will take back roads through San Joaquin, Amador and El Dorado counties to one of the largest apple growing orchards in California. This run will take you through the farms and dairyland of central/northern California. We will drive through the towns of Ione, Plymouth, Diamond Springs and Placerville. There will be long straightaways and some twisties on Highway 49 after the town of Plymouth. Once we pass through the town of Placerville, we will take a 4-mile scenic drive on Carson Road to High Hill Ranch.

We will begin at the Joshua Cowell Elementary school parking lot near Yosemite Ave and Pestana Ave in Manteca.

We will end our drive at High Hill Ranch, which is one of the 55 ranches that make up Apple Hill. There you can enjoy arts and crafts, Hay Rides, and all kinds of apple related snacks and beverages. There are several eateries for lunch at High Hill Ranch. There is NO planned organized lunch. (You are on your own once we arrive at the High Hill Ranch Parking Lot- handicap parking available as well).

And if you have kids - BRING THEM ALONG as there are lots of things for them to do and see!  Check out the kids activities - see the link below:

https://applehill.com/fun-4-kids/

Please be sure to gas up and be ready to go upon arrival at the meet up location.

Check out the link below for more information about Apple Hill and things to see and do. https://applehill.com/

Because this is a backroads run, bio-break stops will not occur, so use either one of the local gas stations or fast food restaurants on Yosemite Ave.

Meet Up Time/Departure Time:

9:00am/9:30am

Meet Up Location:

Joshua Cowell Elementary Parking Lot

740 Pestana Ave

Manteca, CA 95336

Route:

https://goo.gl/maps/9r3u5PwZ9dVeF5Qu5

Register Via MotorSport Reg:

https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/apple-hill-run-norcal-minis-787066

Check out 2022 Run Calendar for complete list of events for the remainder of this year.

Current EVENT PROTOCOLS:

The following guidelines are our best attempt to secure your safety given what is known at this time. They are by no means comprehensive, and we cannot predict every circumstance. Therefore, we are counting on you to exercise your best judgment throughout the event. Please have an awareness and understanding of the following COVID-19 safety protocols:
• NorCal MINIS asks that anyone who is at higher risk for severe illness, feeling unwell, or who has been in contact with anyone that is sick in the last two weeks to STAY HOME
• In line with State guidelines – people who are fully vaccinated may attend without a face mask. If you are not fully vaccinated – we kindly request that you maintain a face covering.
• NorCal MINIs will encourage everyone to maintain personal hygiene in regards to washing hands
• Club loaner radios will be available at the run. These will be sanitized prior to be handed and out will be sanitized again upon return.
• Any PPE you wish to use must be supplied by yourself. This includes any face coverings or hand sanitizing products
• Participants will be required to Sign Waivers Electronically
• Please be courteous with people who wish to maintain PPE and social distancing. It is their choice to do this and we cannot question their vaccine status
Anyone who continually or willfully violates these guidelines will be asked to leave by a club officer or director.
POST-EVENT PROTOCOLS:
• Any participant that falls ill within 2 weeks after the event MUST contact NorCal MINIs and share a description of their symptoms, related test results and movements during the event
• NorCal MINIs will make every effort to alert affected participants privately of the situation

Ultimately, it is your responsibility to assess the risk to you and make a responsible decision on whether or not to participate. You assume all risks and agree the Club holds no liability if you or anyone in your party should develop any Covid-19 symptoms afterwards by attending a NorCal MINIs event. Participants are required to follow these guidelines; any participant may be asked to leave the event for non-compliance.

Join Today! Create your MotorSportReg Account to become a PAID Club Member, use the link below:

NorCal MINIs Membership

Instructions for joining MotorSportReg and joining NorCal MINIs can be found in the following document:  Instructions

Over the Mountains and thru the Woods Pumpkin Run - Saturday October 29th

 

Your Host For This Event: 

Tasha Hudick

Join your fellow MINI enthusiasts for a spirited drive through the mountains and woods from Woodside to the coast. We'll drive past historic cemeteries, world famous driving roads, towering redwoods and breathtaking coastal cliffs ending with a visit to a sprawling pumpkin and vegetable stand south of Half Moon Bay. Lots of twisty roads and places to get into high gear.

We will meet in the Target parking lot in Redwood City and head up Highway 84 past the Historic Union Cemetery, the oldest burial site in San Mateo County (https://historicunioncemetery.org/). 

Passing through the historic town of Woodside and up to Alice's Restaurant at the corner of Highway 35 and 84.

Heading south on Skyline Blvd, we'll make a quick stop at Windy Hill Anniversary Picnic grounds for pictures, depending on how full the lot is, and a bathroom break (note these are park bathrooms, read pit stop!).

Get ready for the twisties as we head down Alpine Road to Pescadero Creek Road where towering redwoods and Memorial Park will envelop us in a lush temperate rainforest.

Redwoods give way to rolling farmlands once we reach Pescadero with a quick pass through the historic downtown and past Mount Hope Cemetery on Stage Road and on to San Gregorio, another stagecoach stop along our route.

A slight jaunt along Highway 1 and the beautiful coastal cliffs will bring us to Bob's Pumpkin Farm and Vegetable Stand, for that last minute pumpkin. Don't need any more pumpkins, Bob's has a cute little farm and fresh coastal veggies to fill your boot with!

Meet Up Time/Departure Time

9:00am/9:30am

Meet Up Location

Target Parking Lot
2485 El Camino Real
Redwood City, CA 94063

Run Notes:

Note: These roads are popular with cyclists so although our run will be spirited, we will need to be mindful as we enjoy these roads. Check your brakes, too! Lots of twisty downhill fun!

Route:

https://goo.gl/maps/CFYeBb31DLE2KnHQ7

Register Via MotorSport Reg:

https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/over-mountains-thru-woods-pumpkin-run-norcal-minis-730666

Check out 2022 Run Calendar for complete list of events for this year.

Current EVENT PROTOCOLS:

The following guidelines are our best attempt to secure your safety given what is known at this time. They are by no means comprehensive, and we cannot predict every circumstance. Therefore, we are counting on you to exercise your best judgment throughout the event. Please have an awareness and understanding of the following COVID-19 safety protocols:
• NorCal MINIS asks that anyone who is at higher risk for severe illness, feeling unwell, or who has been in contact with anyone that is sick in the last two weeks to STAY HOME
• In line with State guidelines – people who are fully vaccinated may attend without a face mask. If you are not fully vaccinated – we kindly request that you maintain a face covering.
• NorCal MINIs will encourage everyone to maintain personal hygiene in regards to washing hands
• Club loaner radios will be available at the run. These will be sanitized prior to be handed and out will be sanitized again upon return.
• Any PPE you wish to use must be supplied by yourself. This includes any face coverings or hand sanitizing products
• Participants will be required to Sign Waivers Electronically
• Please be courteous with people who wish to maintain PPE and social distancing. It is their choice to do this and we cannot question their vaccine status
Anyone who continually or willfully violates these guidelines will be asked to leave by a club officer or director.
POST-EVENT PROTOCOLS:
• Any participant that falls ill within 2 weeks after the event MUST contact NorCal MINIs and share a description of their symptoms, related test results and movements during the event
• NorCal MINIs will make every effort to alert affected participants privately of the situation

Ultimately, it is your responsibility to assess the risk to you and make a responsible decision on whether or not to participate. You assume all risks and agree the Club holds no liability if you or anyone in your party should develop any Covid-19 symptoms afterwards by attending a NorCal MINIs event. Participants are required to follow these guidelines; any participant may be asked to leave the event for non-compliance.

Join Today! Create your MotorSportReg Account to become a PAID Club Member, use the link below:

NorCal MINIs Membership

Instructions for joining MotorSportReg and joining NorCal MINIs can be found in the following document:  Instructions

Weekend To Dunsmuir Train Park and Run - October 21st thru October 23rd

 

NOTICE: TO ALL PAID MEMBERS INTERESTED IN ATTENDING THIS WEEKEND EVENT:

We are posting this early to give everyone a chance to make their RESERVATIONS AT THE Railroad Park Resort NOW. It books early. You can also book accommodations at other local hotels as well (in Dunsmuir or Shasta City). As of today June 21st there are 2 cabins still available as well as 3 cabooses. Many folks who attended last year booked for this year at that time.

GO TO THE RAILROAD PARK RESORT website to book (and more info below)

https://www.rrpark.com/

Your Hosts For The Weekend:

Simon and Nikki Tildesley

Christine and Mike Toibin

Come join us for an amazing weekend up in the mountains. We have an amazing run planned for Saturday that will include beautiful sights and plenty of twisties! Details of the run below.

Also, check out the recap link from this event last early November. It was an epic weekend for sure.

http://www.norcalminis.com/2021/11/recap-dunsmuir-railroad-park-event.html

Friday - October 21st

Drive from Bay Area

Simon will be leading the group from the Bay up to Dunsmuir. And there will be TWO meet up points.

Meet Up Location: This location is right off of Highway 680 - Bernal Ave exit
Safeway parking lot
6790 Bernal Ave.
Pleasanton 94566

Meet Up Time/Departure Time
10:00am/10:30am

Meet Up Location #2

Exit 554 off of Interstate 5 In the Denny's Parking Lot (Dunnagan Exit)

Meet Up Time/Departure Time

12:00 Noon/1:00pm (Lunch at this location)

Friday Evening Details:
NOTE: We are having a POTLUCK at the park. 

Between Cabooses 26 and 27. The Toibin and
Tildesley cabooses. All attendees have received an email with details. DINNER AT 7

or

Dinner on your own: The restaurant at the park has a great menu otherwise plenty of choices
in Dunsmuir and Shasta nearby.

Friday Night After Dinner:
Bring your own drinks, snacks, chairs, blankets, etc. and join us outdoors by the Tildesley and Toibin cabooses #26 & #27.

Saturday - October 22nd
Breakfast

You are on your own. There are plenty of places nearby! And the restaurant at the park is NOW OPEN on Saturday and Sunday at 9am. 

Run: Run to McArthur Burney State Park

Meet Up Time/Departure Time

10:45am/11:30am

Meet at the entrance area to the Railroad Park

Route:

https://goo.gl/maps/UkGxfC2HgEfgAQdb7

Detail Of Run:

The park is within the Cascade Range and Modoc Plateau natural region, with forest and five miles of streamside and lake shoreline, including a portion of Lake Britton. Keep your eyes out as you drive around Lake Britton for a train trestle that was filmed in the movie “Stand by Me”.

The park’s centerpiece is the 129-foot Burney Falls, which is not the highest or largest waterfall in the state, but possibly the most beautiful. Additional water comes from springs, joining to create a mist-filled basin. Burney Creek originates from the park’s underground springs and flows to Lake Britton, getting larger along the way to the majestic falls.

The park’s landscape was created by volcanic activity as well as erosion from weather and streams. This volcanic region is surrounded by mountain peaks and is covered by black volcanic rock, or basalt. Created over a million years ago, the layered, porous basalt retains rainwater and snow melt, which forms a large underground reservoir.

Within the park, the water emerges as springs at and above Burney Falls, where it flows at 100 million gallons every day.

Park Fee: $10.00 CASH ONLY per vehicle 

Pets are not recommended as they cannot walk the trails.

Lunch

We will be stopping in McCloud which is about a half an hour out. Lots of great places to have lunch.

One hour then back on the road.

Dinner
We will have a group dinner in the dining car restaurant in the park on Saturday night. It's important as part of your RSVP to let us know if you're interested in this option. Some may choose to do dinner on their own or get take out from the dining car.

Update: I have booked the Railroad Park restaurant for us for dinner at 7pm. Yes or No will be part of the RSVP we will be sending out soon.

Saturday Night After dinner:
Return to cabooses #26 & #27 again. Be sure to bring your own drinks, snacks, chairs, blankets, etc.

Sunday - October 23rd
Meet in the courtyard for a group photo before everyone heads home. Be there at 9am.


You must RSVP via MotorSportReg: 

https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/dunsmuir-railroad-resort-run-norcal-minis-693915

About Dunsmuir Railroad Park
Dunsmuir Railroad Park is a very unique place where you can sleep in a caboose. If you'd like more information on the Dunsmuir, check out their website: https://rrpark.com//

Reservation Details:
You're reservation can be made online. If you want to, they also have camping options. Your credit card won't be charged until you arrive. It is Pet Friendly.

To Reserve your caboose, cabin or camping spot:

Click on the "Check Availability" button at: https://rrpark.com//

Set the dates for arrival Friday, October 21st thru October 23rd

Click "Search" this will then set the results to show you what's still available

If you decide not to come up on Friday, you will most likely miss out on the morning Saturday event. .

CANCELLATION POLICY

MUST cancel 48 HOURS prior to arrival or you credit card will be charged for 1 night.

LODGING UNITS

· CHECK IN 3PM

· CHECK OUT 11AM

· Base rates include 2 people, each additional person is $10 plus tax.

· NO SMOKING Smoking in lodging units will incur a $250 cleaning fee added to credit card.

This is a run for PAID NorCal MINI members only.  

Check out 2022 Run Calendar for complete list of events for this year.

Current EVENT PROTOCOLS:

The following guidelines are our best attempt to secure your safety given what is known at this time. They are by no means comprehensive, and we cannot predict every circumstance. Therefore, we are counting on you to exercise your best judgment throughout the event. Please have an awareness and understanding of the following COVID-19 safety protocols:
• NorCal MINIS asks that anyone who is at higher risk for severe illness, feeling unwell, or who has been in contact with anyone that is sick in the last two weeks to STAY HOME
• In line with State guidelines – people who are fully vaccinated may attend without a face mask. If you are not fully vaccinated – we kindly request that you maintain a face covering.
• NorCal MINIs will encourage everyone to maintain personal hygiene in regards to washing hands
• Club loaner radios will be available at the run. These will be sanitized prior to be handed and out will be sanitized again upon return.
• Any PPE you wish to use must be supplied by yourself. This includes any face coverings or hand sanitizing products
• Participants will be required to Sign Waivers Electronically
• Please be courteous with people who wish to maintain PPE and social distancing. It is their choice to do this and we cannot question their vaccine status
Anyone who continually or willfully violates these guidelines will be asked to leave by a club officer or director.
POST-EVENT PROTOCOLS:
• Any participant that falls ill within 2 weeks after the event MUST contact NorCal MINIs and share a description of their symptoms, related test results and movements during the event
• NorCal MINIs will make every effort to alert affected participants privately of the situation

Ultimately, it is your responsibility to assess the risk to you and make a responsible decision on whether or not to participate. You assume all risks and agree the Club holds no liability if you or anyone in your party should develop any Covid-19 symptoms afterwards by attending a NorCal MINIs event. Participants are required to follow these guidelines; any participant may be asked to leave the event for non-compliance.

Join Today! Create your MotorSportReg Account to become a PAID Club Member, use the link below:

NorCal MINIs Membership

Instructions for joining MotorSportReg and joining NorCal MINIs can be found in the following document:  Instructions