Mini Cooper Clubs of California
First introduced and sold for a short time in the United States in the 1960s, the Mini Cooper has made a comeback since its reintroduction in 2002. Mini fans enjoy this small sporty car because it is fun to drive, maneuvers well in tight spaces and is affordably priced. With the Mini craze, car clubs have formed that are devoted solely to the Mini Cooper.
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SoCal MINI Maniacs (SCMM)
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The SoCal MINI Maniacs (SCMM) boasts more than 800 members from around the world. This group "prides itself on being one of the largest, most active and vibrant MINI communities in Southern California." All Mini enthusiasts are welcome to join, whether or not they own a Mini. Members enjoy full access to their website forums, a monthly newsletter and the chance to join in on club events. Most SCMM events take place in southern California from Ventura to San Diego. Club activities include caravan road trips along the California coast, car shows and Mini tune-up and maintenance events. Only a one-time membership fee is required to join SCMM.
SoCal MINI Maniacs
P.O. Box 5353
Playa Del Rey, CA 90296
scmm.org
Redwood Empire Mini Enthusiasts
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Redwood Empire Mini Enthusiasts serves Mini owners in the northern California counties of San Francisco, Marin, Sonoma, Napa, Solano, Mendocino and Lake, with chapters in the Sacramento and Redding regions. With a focus on having fun with Minis, this club has hosted several large-scale events such as the Wine Country British & European Car Show and a Mini British Invasion, a Mini car show with live music and family activities. Other activities include social gatherings and "runs" that take Minis and their drivers on scenic trips throughout California. Joining is easy to do with their online application, and membership is free.
Redwood Empire Mini Enthusiasts
P.O. Box 944
Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 431-2842
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NorCal MINIs
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Based in the San Francisco East Bay area, NorCal MINIs includes members from Oregon south to San Luis Obispo, California. Caravan runs have included both day and overnight trips to Daffodil Hill in Amador County, down the coast to Hearst Castle and to the Marine Mammal Center. Members receive discounts at partnered retailers, full access to all the website features, admittance into the NorCal MINIs Google group and are able to attend member-only events. Membership fees are $25 a year.
NorCal MINIs
norcalminis.com/
email: info@norcalminis.com.
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