Well- It was a fantastic trip wasn't it? Please feel free to visit our gallery to see pictures from members who joined us on this journey. Thanks to all those who showed up (counts ranged from 300 to 500 cars) and especially to all those people who volunteered to make this event a success.
In The News:
TV Coverage- August 30
A couple of local stations did cover the event. Then again one station did have MTTS go to Charleston, SC.
Indianapolis Star- August 25
Offically:
August 21 Update:
Motor like you’ve never motored before! It’s just you and 500 of your closest MINI friends and family, motoring around the famous Indianapolis Speedway. Join us for a parade lap and get your photo taken as you pass the famous yard of bricks. Enjoy snacks and refreshments, all courtesy of Sports Illustrated. A $10.00 donation to Racing For Kids will be collected in order to participate in the parade lap. Museum tours and access, as well as ground tours are available on a first come first some basis for $3.00 per person. Plan to join us from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM for an afternoon of speed and excitement.
Day 10 - Wednesday, August 30
Start: St Louis, MO
End: Indianapolis, IN
Got a need for speed? Join MINI USA and more than 250 motoring MINI owners and enthusiast for a phenomenal experience at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway & Hall of Fame Museum. MINI Takes the States participants are invited to a unique behind the scenes tour of the track, full access to the museum and a private reception all courtesy of Sports Illustrated.
The official briefing on Leg #10 St. Louis, MO to Indy
The official briefing on Leg #11 Indy to Charleston, WV
MINICCI Discussion Thread on MTTS - Oh, MINICCI communicates on channel 7/21 on talkabout radios.
Road Construction as of August 2:
Along I-70 East bound restricted to single lane around mile marker 54 to 56.
For a complete list of Indiana road construction click here
You will be traveling through Vigo, Clay, Putnam, Morgan, Hendricks and Marion Counties from the west and Marion, Shelby, Decatur, Ripley, and Dearborn to the east.
Unofficially:
What about Indiana? (wikipedia article)
To help visiting Motorers we have put together this guide to Indiana and the route planned by MINIUSA. Because you are in Indy and the Motor Speedway is known for racing and the fantastically fast pit stop maybe it is time for a little break.
So what are you into? Check the list of links and things to do along the route while you are in the Hoosier Heartland. You can also check our Hoosier Hospitality link on the right for some other ideas or just ask a member of MINICCI for suggestions.
Things to Do in Indianapolis-
Intake Weekly's Article "Napless in Naptown" Things to do in Indianapolis up until the wee hours of the morning. Who needs to rest?
Motorsports-
You're going to be at the Motor Speedway do you need anything else?
Not Just for Kids-
The Indianapolis Children's Museum
The Arts-
The Indianapolis Museum of Art
The Indy Fringe Fest for Wednesday
Flora & Fauna-
The Indianapolis Zoo & Botanical Gardens
The Sporting Life-
The NCAA Hall of Champions
Food & Drink-
While there are many great places to eat in Indianapolis, here are a few suggestions from MINCCI
Hey- MTTS has "Wired" providing Internet so watch the Doing Indy Vodcast the most recent one dealing with local beer. Remember don't drink and motor.
The Rathskeller- 401 East Michigan St. - Located in old Antheneum building a wonderful German style restaurant and brauhaus.
Broad Ripple Brewpub- 842 East 65th Street- The Broad Ripple area is a great place to hang out with many wonderful bars and restaurants. The Brewpub is one of Professor Zoom's favorites. A nice British style pub with some great local beer.
The Slippery Noodle Inn- 372 South Meridian St.- The Oldest Bar in Indiana home of live blues downtown
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Hey! It's Wednesday and for geeks like the webmaster here at MINICCI that means new comic books! Downtown there is Downtown Comics just east of Monument Circle. If you are heading on Keystone Ave. to Dreyer & Reinbold MINI, to get some MINI accessories, you will pass my local haunt Comic Carnival at 7225 North Keystone Ave.
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