New MidCal Run – Still on for May 18, 2013
MidCal MINIs is introducing a new run this year, something short and sweet, not too far from home, but with just enough twisties and mountain scenery to make it a fun run. The run will include a stop at the Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad and then lunch at The Forks Resort. The Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad (YMSPRR) is a historic 3 ft (914 mm) narrow gauge railway with two operating steam train locomotives located near Fish Camp, California, in the Sierra National Forest … [Read More...]
What’s on your Calendar in June?
The Club Run/Event for June 2013 has yet to be determined, so what's on your calendar MidCal MINI members? What would you like to do? Where would you like to go? Email Tina at mcm@MidCalMINIs.org with your thoughts, ideas and suggestions. Get away from the heat by planning a run or event to the mountains or the coast; or what about bar-b-que at Woodward Park? How about a local event with a trip to the Underground Gardens where it is cool even in the local heat? Or support local … [Read More...]
MidCal MINIs Monthly Meetings
MidCal MINIs monthly meetings are held at YOSEMITE FALLS CAFE unless otherwise noticed. When: Third Friday of each month at 6:30 pm Where: Yosemite Falls Cafe at Granite Park, 4020 North Cedar Avenue, Fresno, CA Directions: 168 East to the Shields Ave exit. Make a left turn onto Shields Ave. heading West. Then take the first right at Cedar Avenue, heading north. Travel 0.7 miles and enter Granite Park from the main driveway on Cedar. Make a left turn on the round paved area. Yosemite Falls … [Read More...]
Jiminnimachine 4 MINI of the Month
We have another member up for the MINI of the Month on Motoring Alliance. Let's get one of our own elected. Vote for Jiminnimachine for "MINI of the Month". Help Jim and his MINI add to their badge collection and become eligible for great prizes. Be sure to check out Jim's Garage. Jiminnimachine - The Basics Vehicle Name Jiminnimachine Year 2003 Make MINI Model S Color Pure Silver To read more about Jiminnimachine go Motoring … [Read More...]
Car Tips
MINI Model Cheat Sheet - which MINI do you own? Do the MINI model numbers get you all confused? Do you not know which generation your MINI belongs to? Well now with the help of this Cheat Sheet, you too (man or woman) can sound like a a motoring expert. The following information is brought to you courtesy of PDQMINI and MotoringFile 1st Gen MINI - Buyers Guide 1st Gen MINI - 2002 - 2006 R50: One & MC Hatch R52: All 1st Gen MINI Convt. R53: MCS Hatch 2nd Gen MINI R55: … [Read More...]
MidCal MINI’s, May 17th Monthly Meeting has been Cancelled
Due to limited RSVP's the monthly meeting for May has been cancelled. The Yosemite Sugar Pine Railroad Run is still on however for Saturday, May 18. MidCal MINI's Monthly Meeting - CANCELLED: When: Friday, May 17th at 6:30 pm Where: Yosemite Falls Cafe - 4020 North Cedar Avenue, Fresno, CA Directions: 168 East to the Shields Ave exit. Make a … [Read More...]
Club Runs
The Club Run/Event for June 2013 has yet to be determined, so what's on your calendar MidCal MINI members? What would you like to do? Where would you like to go? Email Tina at mcm@MidCalMINIs.org with your thoughts, ideas and suggestions. Get away from the heat by planning a run or event to the mountains or the coast; or what about bar-b-que at Woodward Park? How about a local event with a trip to the Underground Gardens where it is … [Read More...]
Monthly Meetings
MidCal MINIs monthly meetings are held at YOSEMITE FALLS CAFE unless otherwise noticed. When: Third Friday of each month at 6:30 pm Where: Yosemite Falls Cafe at Granite Park, 4020 North Cedar Avenue, Fresno, CA Directions: 168 East to the Shields Ave exit. Make a left turn onto Shields Ave. heading West. Then take the first right at Cedar Avenue, heading north. Travel 0.7 miles and enter Granite Park from the main driveway on Cedar. Make a … [Read More...]
About MidCal Minis
MidCal MINIs is an informal car enthusiast club organized in 2005. The club was inspired by Michele Melo of Hanford, who as a member of SoCal MINI Maniacs (SCMM), a Southern California Mini club, wanted to create a similar social group in the San Joaquin Valley. Michele and a group of like-minded enthusiasts, Steve Tech, Elaine and Steve Sams, Lavita Nash and Robert Fisher joined with others from Valley towns to create the Valley's first MINI … [Read More...]
