Malin To Mizen MTM2007 - GAME ON!!!!!!!!!!

Post by **Billy** » Sun Oct 15, 2006 5:43 pm

Following from the IMOC committee meeting on Sat October 14th, the committee has agreed to the proposal we put forward for MTM2007.

At this point we can confirm the following:

1. For the first time in its history, the IMOC MTM will start at Malin Head;
2. Classic Minis & derivatives only - no exceptions;
3. The actual run will take place in one day;
4. The whole event will take place in May 2007 - date to be confirmed;
5. Taking part in MTM2007 won't be overly expensive. We want to encourage Mini enthusiasts young and old to take part, not to price them out.

That's all for the moment. Over the coming months, we will be attending IMOC regional meetings to promote the event, provide more details, and get support and feedback from IMOC members around the country.

There you have it.

Billy & TMG

Post by **Merlin** » Sun Oct 15, 2006 7:20 pm

i tink the only reply to that is:

!!!!!!! FANTASTIC !!!!!!

Post by **kerryminigringo** » Sun Oct 15, 2006 8:07 pm

Brilliant news lads and I,m sure that it will be a resounding success and that this is something that everyone in the IMOC will be proud to be part of.By the way can I book my entry now cos this is one event I don,t want to miss.

The mini,I accept no imitations.

Post by **92Coop** » Sun Oct 15, 2006 8:29 pm

Great stuff guys!! Gonna see if we can rustle a big bunch from Miniresource for this one.

Mon Oct 16, 2006 10:15 am

[quote="92Coop"]Great stuff guys!! Gonna see if we can rustle a big bunch from Miniresource for this one.[/quote]

Thanks for that Maxi.

I think that the more Mini Clubs that take part the better. Looking forward to seeing representatives from every Mini Club in the country and further afield.

Post by **zakgt** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 1:54 pm

Great news - except now I have to get my (oophs OUR) 68 Hornet ready.

Mon Oct 16, 2006 2:31 pm

But this is being held 2007 not 2017, Zak, :-D

Post by **Billy** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 3:10 pm

TMG is right in saying that other clubs are welcome on MTM2007. Support from the likes of the Donegal Mini Club and Miniresource at the National Mini Day in Co. Galway earlier this month was much appreciated.

Billy

Post by **kerryminigringo** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 3:40 pm

Lets not forget the northern clubs where the mini scene is really strong,mlni,sdmoc,ccmc,mid ulster and any other clubs that I did not mention,lets make this the best run on the 2007 calender for all mini clubs.

The mini,I accept no imitations.

Post by **mini_sprite94** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 4:07 pm

cool Cant wait! :D

Post by **paul dowd** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 4:38 pm

cant wait but why is it next year

Post by **Billy** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 4:47 pm

Paul,

the reason for it being next year is that there already was an MTM early this year.

When you're doing the length of Ireland in 1 day, daylight is a factor as the 1st Mini will probably be leaving Malin Head at 6am! You also want to see the cars arriving that evening in Mizen.

MTM isn't for the faint-hearted but it's a great test of you and your Mini!

Billy

Post by **Ciaran** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 5:16 pm

Thats brilliant, I will now set may 2007 as my "gotta have the thing built by then" Date

Well done on getting it pushed through, Hopefully, if this run is sucessfull, some more Classic mini endurance runs will start being organised (weather by the IMOC or elsewhere).

Post by **woody** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 8:15 pm

Looks like theres gona be a lot of late night candle burning in garages throughout this winter. Roll on the classics.

Post by **zakgt** » Tue Oct 17, 2006 9:31 am

Woody - "Roll on the Classics" there's faith in my workmanship, or yours.

"Drive out the Classics" should be the call.

I suggested to Billy that a trendy logo for the trip could be "MTM Deconstructed" ie, a stripped down, back to basics run, however, Billy just doesn't like anything modern eg, 13 inch wheels, MPI, etc.

Post by **Billy** » Tue Oct 17, 2006 11:00 am

Ah Zak, even if you don't get the Hornet ready in time, your MPi Sportspack with 13" wheels will be very welcome.

Billy

Tue Oct 17, 2006 11:07 am

If it's in a roadworthy condition, that is.

psssst; better renew the AA membership just in case. :-)

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 9:25 pm

Well slam my rear and call me Simon... This is great news! I soooo cannot wait till next May. Am I excited??? I have to sit on my hands to keep from clapping.

Post by **woody** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 10:01 pm

Hard luck Jay, classics doesn't include classic BMW's.

Post by **BlackSe7en** » Sat Oct 21, 2006 12:28 am

Healy Pass, My Arse,

http://www.boreme.com/boreme/funny-2006 ... ay-p11.php

This is where we should be going.

Post by **Billy** » Sat Oct 21, 2006 9:35 am

You should read a book called "Coleman's Drive" where a lad called John Coleman in the 50's drove a 1920's Austin Seven from Argentina to New York and there's a lot of them kinda roads along the way.

Billy

Post by **DaveC** » Sat Oct 21, 2006 11:38 pm

Hey Billy, I thought I was the only one who had read that book. No relation by the way!

Post by **Billy** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 7:30 am

Dave, the story of TMG blowing a head gasket on the first MTM in '99, fixing it at the side of the road and driving the rest of the way to Malin almost sounds wimpish to what your namesake got up to. Coleman's Drive is a great read!

Billy

Post by **Billy** » Tue Oct 24, 2006 2:23 pm

Last Sunday we had our first brainstorming session on the running of MTM2007. Basically, our plan is to officially launch MTM2007 at the IMOC EGM on November 19th. Make sure you attend to hear the details first!

Billy

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 10:49 pm

Hey Ro. At the moment I'm delighted my Beemer makes the daily trip from Cavan to Dublin never mind Malin to Mizen. It isn't a classic yet but give it another couple of years though and I won't actually mind paying the road tax if it's a classic.
But enough about Beemers... I though this was a Mini forum.

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