Mini 50 @ Mondello - June 14th

[Billy]

No doubt everyone involved with Minis will be aware that 2009 is the 50th Birthday of the Mini and that there's all sorts of events planned around the world to celebrate. Ireland will be no exception.

Back in 1999 for Mini 40, the IMOC celebrated this milestone by creating the Mizen to Malin Run which is still going strong 10 years later. For 2009, the club committee wanted to do something even more special and we are delighted that in association with Irish Vintage Scene, the Irish Mini Owners Club will celebrate Mini 50 at Ireland's premier race circuit, Mondello Park in Co. Kildare.

Following discussions with Tom Heavey of IVS, we can confirm that the Mini will have star billing at Classic Car Live 2009 at Mondello on Sunday 14th.

This is a great opportunity for the club as it will give us exposure to a wide audience among the Irish car scene from all around the country. All Minis and Mini clubs will be welcome to participate at this event and IVS will be helping us advertise over the coming months.

The plan for the day is still being finalised by Mondello but the plan is looking as follows:

1. Concours Competition for all Minis entered;
2. Parade Lap of Minis around the track;
3. Mini Racing as per the 2008 event;
4. Mini Trade Stands offering parts for sale.



The choice of June 14 as the date for Mini 50 @ Mondello is perfect for the IMOC as it avoids a clash with the Mosney Show on June 7th. Needless to say, the IMOC will also be represented at Mosney during this important year for the club.
This show and its format will be so much more that the typical static show with the obvious benefit of the parade laps and racing adding to the excitement of the day and keeping everyone occupied during the day.

There will be a lot of club input needed in the planning and running of the Mini 50 @ Mondello and our club Events Co-ordinator Aidan McGrath will be looking for volunteers to help out with the work involved. Aidan can be contacted at 087-2309324.

Keep an eye on this forum for more details of Mini 50 @ Mondello in the coming weeks.

Billy

[kerryminigringo]

Also just to clarify unlike last year when there was a pre 85 limit on minis because they want to keep this a classic car show(even pre 85 was bending the rules a little)the Mini 50@Mondello is open to all classic minis and we would welcome the very latest minis so that we can show mini development down through the years.Maybe Chris will bring along his 02 C mini. Also variants eg mokes,elfs,hornets,innocentis,authis,vans,pickups,estates,woodys,kit cars and customised minis are all very welcome so that we can show what will be a large audience the many facades of the mini.

[Billy]

Absolutely, we definitely want as many permutations of Minis as possible so we'll add GTMs, the odd Marcos, Jiffy, etc to the list.

Billy

[miniroar]

NO,NO,NOOO!!! I'll be on my honeymoon then and for mosney what a load of co...( rant continued in private)

[Goose]

I will motor up to this I reckon. Is there an entry fee lads ?

[Tommy C]

well well goose,

you'd better keep an eye out in the rear view mirror for a certain java green clubman den dat day !

Tommy

[kerryminigringo]

There will be an entry fee Darren and it is a prebooked event but don't worry just yet as more details will revealed as they become available.Just pencil it into your diary.

[Buddy]

sweet ill definitely be attending this!!

[Tony Cooney]

I won't be able to make this but will definitely be at the Mosney show especially as my parents only live down the road from it!!


Tony

[mad-mini]

Billy.

Would i be able to bring my little 63 riley elf to Mondello???

[Billy]

Yes

[yellowminiman]

pain in the arse im on holidays when this is on am gutted nearest show to me and i cant go

[Merlin]

Well done Billy and Aidan,
This will be a great day lads,
We will be out with the full line up of Numpty Race Minis which inclde:
MK1 Super delux of Ritchie Redmond with a 1480cc engine
Mk1 of Eamonn Harte with a 1380cc engie
Mk3 Miglia Of Des Quinn again with a 1380cc engine
The First built Irish Marcos again of Des Quinn with a 1430cc engine
Neil Kavanagh with his 1380 engine
and hopfully keith and his 1330 should also be out.

It was a great day last year, we had a fantastic time and the praid lape was super.

Look forward to seeing you all there,
best regards,
Paul.

[Andy Simpson]

[quote="kerryminigringo"]Also just to clarify unlike last year when there was a pre 85 limit on minis because they want to keep this a classic car show(even pre 85 was bending the rules a little)the Mini 50@Mondello is open to all classic minis and we would welcome the very latest minis so that we can show mini development down through the years.Maybe Chris will bring along his 02 C mini. Also variants eg mokes,elfs,hornets,innocentis,authis,vans,pickups,estates,woodys,kit cars and customised minis are all very welcome so that we can show what will be a large audience the many facades of the mini.[/quote]

Hi can you clarify if *MINIs will be welcome at this event?


* by MINI I mean the modern day hatchback

[Billy]

Hi Andy,

Classic Car Live at Mondello had its first show last year and the organisers had an age cap of 1985 which meant most of our members couldn't bring their cars. This year because of Mini 50, we were approached to put together a display of Minis and brought up the age limit issue with them. The response is that an exception will be made for Minis up to 2000 but not for later cars i.e. MINIs. MINIs have always been welcome at the National Mini Day shows held by the IMOC in the past but I'm afraid not this year. Feel free to contact Mondello yourself. If you have a Mini, you will be very welcome to attend.

Billy

[Andy Simpson]

[quote="Billy"]Hi Andy,

Classic Car Live at Mondello had its first show last year and the organisers had an age cap of 1985 which meant most of our members couldn't bring their cars. This year because of Mini 50, we were approached to put together a display of Minis and brought up the age limit issue with them. The response is that an exception will be made for Minis up to 2000 but not for later cars i.e. MINIs. MINIs have always been welcome at the National Mini Day shows held by the IMOC in the past but I'm afraid not this year. Feel free to contact Mondello yourself. If you have a Mini, you will be very welcome to attend.

Billy[/quote]

Hi Billy

Thanks for the reply.

Unfortunately all of my Minis are off the road so a limited to the MINI at the moment.

I hope to have one of the Minis on the road shortly, but its taking longer than planned

[Billy]

Andy,

By all means bring your MINI to Mondello and enjoy the show but the stewards will direct you to the public car park.

If you decide to attend, be sure to say hello.

Billy

[Tommy C]

Billy,

I see your signature states Pre-Booking Necessary for the show

I'm currently working overtime as I type to get that sunday off so
what's the story with guaranteeing entry with Chubby Clubby !!

Tommy

[Billy]

Tommy (and everyone else),

All bookings must be sent to Mondello directly and clearly marked that you are bringing a Mini.

If you don't prebook, you will be directed to the public car park.

We're very grateful to IVS & Mondello for providing the platform to show off all the Minis this year but we're not running the logistics of the event and must do as everyone else.

Hope that clarifies the situation.

Billy

[JayJay]

Right, Im having one of those days :S

Do we complete this form http://www.irishminis.ie/Downloads/mond ... ryForm.pdf and send to Mondello directly detaling IMOC as the club name ?

Do we get to park together ? I wont cause (much) trouble

[Billy]

Yes to both. Send the form to Mondello and enter IMOC as club name.

Billy

[Tommy C]

Downloaded the entry form to post back to Mondello

Quick question, Do I include the fee with entry form or pay on arrival at the venue?

Tommy

[clubman]

hi Billy

looking at booking form wondering if i have three passangers with me does it mean it will cost me 40 euro to get into the show
thanks peter

[Billy]

sounds like it

[macker]

Hi Billy,

Do you pay on the day (at entry) or do you post off the payment with the downloaded entry form?

Rgd's,
Macker.