Miniology reporter Jennifer B. Simes will be on hand to report from the San Francisco event!

The 2009 – 2010 ABF Performance Road Tour, presented by MINI USA and Yokohama Tire Corporation, features two-day events at major metropolitan cities around the United States. The ten city nationwide tour provides the participants with the opportunity to experience the handling, performance, and lifestyle that is MINI.

THE DRIVING EXPERIENCE

Attendees will be treated to the use of Auto-Cross type courses at each event. Ride along with professional drivers as they demonstrate the MINI’s handling prowess. Then take the driver’s seat and experience first-hand what makes MINI owners so dedicated to the marque

Customer satisfaction and VIP treatment are our first priority. Our professional staff of MINI Specialists are recognized and well respected by the MINI community and bring a high level of energy and fun to the events.

THE COMMUNITY

MINI owners are the most outgoing and friendly group of people around. They take pride in the individuality of the MINIs they drive. Come be lifted by their enthusiasm and see what makes owning a MINI so special.

So we’re giving you all a chance to show off what makes your car unique (or just see what others have done to their MINIs). Participate in the Car Show and win trophies and prizes in over twenty categories (from Best Cooper and Cabrio to Most Miles on the Odometer).

OTHER FUN

Manufacturer’s Midway (to find those parts you have been looking for)
Product Displays and Demonstrations
“Ask the Experts” Panels (in case you are into some serious customization)
Great Gifts and Giveaways
And, of course, food, drink, and a slew of other fun activities to enjoy
And It’s Free!
Sign up to attend this event HERE!

BOOKING NOW!

ROLLING ROAD REVENGE!
TIME & PLACE
Saturday 3rd October 2009 8.30am for signing in (start 9am) Sleaford mini centre, Lincolnshire UK
PRICE
£30 per car (inc driver and 1 passenger, extra passengers £2.50 each to cover catering) Under 12′s Free. Price will include ALL refreshments and light snacks availiable right throughout the day & mega lunchtime BBQ. (burgers, hotdogs, chicken, kebabs, ribs) (vegitarians please inform us)
All participants will recieve a certificate with their results and a powertest printout from the tuner.
All money must be in by Mid September for final numbers.
Cheques preffered please, made payable to LMCC, paypal available but there is a £2 charge. Please email for paypal & postal address (lincsminichaos@aol.com)
FORMAT
Limited to 30 cars. Classic minis and derivatives (eg, hornet, elf,scamp,moke) will get priority on places. Any places left will be offered to Modern Mini drivers however these would not be featured in the magazine.
Guaranteed 3 dyno runs, printout and time to tweak engine/change airfilter etc between runs if required.
TROPHIES & CLASSES
This year 4 trophies will be awarded to the best performing engines not the best BHP.
The tuner will decide which engines have the best performance during each run taking into account bhp figures and mark the car out of possible 100 points.
Trophies and winners certificates will go to the cars which score highest making all of the much smaller bhp cars in with a much better chance of that coverted trophy!
There will be 3 A series categories.
small bore up 1098, big bore up to 1275, super bore up to 1400 +
and a further category for Non A series engines.
OTHER TROPHIES (inc certificate)
Show & shine competition, best engine bay, best interior, Engine of the Day (tuners choice), best fancy dressed driver will recieve a £20 minispares voucher and trophy. (as mentioned above)
OTHER FEATURES
kids face painting & games
balloon modelling
mini model making
Raffle
Cash namecards
AMAZING DISCOUNTS
ALL participating drivers will be eligable for a massive 15% off any future power runs or tuning sessions @ Sleaford mini centre. You will be issued with a discount voucher that you can use whenever you want.
MINIworld will be attending again for the whole day. :thumbup:
NOT RUNNING A MINI ON THE ROLLERS?????
You would still like to attend? No problem. Just forward a cheque for £2.50pp or paypal for £3.00pp and you may come along and enjoy the day and still be fed and watered. If you are bringing a mini, you may also enter all the other mini competitions if you wish. Prebooking is preffered on this as we need to know final numbers for catering.
HOTEL (if required)
link………. http://www.travelodge.co.uk/search_and_ … tel_id=177
Currently £29 for a family and double room, for Friday 2/10/09 and Saturday night 3/10/09 is £32. Booking asap for this is essential as they fill up fast and the prices are on a deal breaker.