clubMINI event history
What can you get up to in a MINI? check out some of our adventures past and present, and join us in our future fun!
| Jan 05 | MINI Cabrio Launch Auto Classic, Victoria Park - 9:30am photos |
| Mar 05 | Dyno Night - We have organised a night to put our cars on the dyno at West Racing. West Racing Motor Development, Osborne Park - 6:30pm photos |
| Mar 05 | clubMINI WA Launch - New Mini display, sausage sizzle and raffle. Asquith Reserve opposite Auto Classic, Victoria Park - photos |
| Apr 05 | Welcome Dinner Kailis Seafood Restaurant - Leederville - 7:00pm |
| May 05 | MC Motorsports Track Day - A track day experience for enthusiastic drivers to sharpen their skills. MC Motorsports Complex - 8:15am - 1:00pm photos |
| Jun 05 | Joint Cruise with MX-5 Club. Number 1 Car Park (Riverside Drv. in front of concert hall) - 9:30am photos |
| Jul 05 | Festival of Motoring - York - $500 to the club with the best display of cars - Won by clubMINI WA! Auto Classic, Victoria Park - 8:30am photos |
| Aug 05 | Annual General Meeting Auto Classic, Victoria Park - 7:00pm |
| Aug 05 | Chittering Valley Drive Auto Classic, Victoria Park - 9:00am photos |
| Sep 05 | Breakfast Run - Join us for an early breakfast and a fun drive to follow. Kailis Brothers, Oxford St. Leederville - 9:00am - 2:30pm photos |
| Oct 05 | North to Mindarie - Join us for a drive north to Mindarie and lunch at "The Boat" Auto Classic, Victoria Park - 9:00am - 11:30am (at Mindarie) photos |
| Oct 05 | Dinner and evening drive - |
| Oct 05 | Dwellingup Drive and Lunch Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park - 9:00am to 1:30pm results |
| Nov 05 | Join us as at Telstra Rally Australia as we display some of Perth's best MINIs Gloucester Park - 4:00pm - 10:00pm |
| Nov 05 | Maurice Brockwell Memorial Run - Join a huge variety of cars to remember Maurice Brockwell. There is a cost of $10 per car. Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park - 9:00am - 1:00pm |
| Nov 05 | Classic vs. New Mini Drags Quit Motorplex, Anketel Rd. Kwinana - 5:00pm to 10:00pm |
| Dec 05 | Join us for a relaxing evening drive around to take in the colorful Christmas lightings that Perth has to offer and, for us all to take some nice photos with our cars and members highlighting the Christmas spirit theme. The Brisbane Hotel - 7:30pm (Social meet at 6:30pm) |
| Jan 06 | Short Monthly Cruise short drive finishing up in South Perth for coffee and a bite to eat. - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park |
| Jan 06 | Social General Meeting The Brisbane Hotel - Social meet at 6:30pm |
| Jan 06 | Drive to Lancelin (including coffee/lunch) Duration: ~3-4 hours, Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park - 9:00am (drive off at 9:30am) photos |
| Feb 06 | Social General Meeting *New Venue* Lucky Shag - Barrack St Jetty - meet at AutoClassic for the drive to Barrack Square - the venue manager has offered a free beer to any club member that turns up in a MINI! - 6:30pm at Auto Classic |
| Feb 06 | MINI in the Park Brown Street East Perth - 10.30am with a BBQ lunch provided photos |
| Mar 06 | Cruise to Mundaring Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park - Departs Auto Classic at 9:50am sharp - meet up with the SDMC at the BP Service Station Armadale, departing there at 10:40am photos |
| Mar 06 | Social Night at Wing Bo Restaurant Guildford Road Maylands at the corner of Caledonian Avenue, opposite Coles supermarket - 6.30pm (for dinner at 7.00pm) |
| Mar 06 | MC Motorsports Driver Training *REVISED* Spectators Welcome! There are only 2 places remaining. Dont wait till an emergency to find out how ABS DSC and ASC work, this is an ideal opportunity to learn about the safety systems in your car. MC Motorsports, 46 Grogan Road, Perth International Airport - 11.30am (for 12 sharp start time) - Duration: ~4 hours photos results |
| Mar 06 | Classic Car Show - Whiteman Park clubMINI joins forces with the Southern Districts Mini Club, - RSVP to president@wa.clubmini.com.au by 19th January with details of your MINI year and model to be included in the display - Lord St, Whiteman Park. Please note that there is limited parking adjacent to the Mussel Pool display area, however there is plenty of overflow parking in the village where people can access the show by walking (~1km between the village and Mussel Pool) ;catching a tram ($5 Adult, $2.50 Children) or train ($6 Adult, $3 Children) or vintage bus shuttle (children free, adults $2 return). |
| Mar 06 | Long Monthly Cruise York via Toodyay, lunch in York then return via Beverley - a little over 300Km in total. - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park 9:00am for a 9:30am start |
| Apr 06 | Short Monthly Cruise Short Run to Bakers Hill Pie Shop - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park 9:00am for a 9:30am start |
| Apr 06 | Social Meeting Royal bar and Brasserie - Royal Street East Perth, 6.30pm onwards |
| Apr 06 | BMW MINI Driver Training Wanneroo Raceway - Meet at the raceway at your advised time, morning or afternoon session as per your booking |
| Apr 06 | Run to New Norcia on Sunday 23 April check events page for more details Ausmini Dyno Day The Ausmini folk have invited any MINI to join them. $45 Per car, This gives you 2 runs with a print out, Bring money for lunch(Sausage sizzle) This is done on a dyno dynamics Shoot Out dyno, so the readings are accurate. Bookings essential (See below for booking details) For Bookings, Call Chris Williams on 0411 776 486, Or E-Mail PTR_1275@telstra.com - Hyperdrive Motorsport Malaga, Unit 1, 28 Vale Street Malaga, WA, 6090 Starting at 10:00 so be there for 9:30 running until all of the cars have finished |
| Apr 06 | Long Monthly Cruise, Inaugural run to NEW NORCIA Cruise through the SWAN VALLEY and the winding roads of the CHITTERING VALLEY onto TOODYAY, then skirt the Wheat belt through the town of BOLGART and its not so famous Bell Tower finishing at the Historic Monastic town of NEW NORCIA for lunch, afterwards you can tour the many wonderful historic buildings and the museum,Êfresh produce available here including the famous New Norcia BREAD, OLIVE OIL and WINES. On the way we will be asking you some observation Questions on our run notes and a the one with most correct answers will win a lovely MAISTO 1/24 diecast model Mini Cooper. - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park 9:00am for a 9:30am start |
| May 06 | Date changed to miss mothers day! ClubMINI Breakfast and SupaGolf Breakfast at Elmars and Supa Golf to follow. Please RSVP as we need numbers for both - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park 9:00am for a 9:30am start |
| May 06 | British Car Day Gingin ClubMINI will be travelling to Gingin in two distinct groups, exhibitors and spectators Exhibiting alongside SD Mini Club, please meet up at the BP Service Station on the cnr of Wanneroo Road and Ocean Beach Dr. Jason will be leading this group, departing at around 9:00am The second group taking the scenic route to Gingin via Great Eastern Hwy, Bakers Hill and Toodyay meeting at Auto Classic 9:00am for a 9:30am start. latecomers ring 0419 002 134 to determine an appropriate re-group point - |
| May 06 | Run to Bridgetown A chance to put some kilometres on your car and enjoy a coffee in Bridgetown leaving an hour earlier than normal so be sure to set your alarm clocks! - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park 8:00am for an 8:30am start |
| Jun 06 | Short Monthly Cruise Monthly cruise for those wanting to blow the cobwebs out without taking all day about it! - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park 9:00am for a 9:30am start |
| Jun 06 | Long Monthly Cruise Monthly cruise for those wanting to blow the cobwebs out usually longer in duration that our short drive days, and a few hours behind the wheel - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park 9:00am for a 9:30am start |
| Jun 06 | TasMINI Bookings Cutoff Date the last day to confirm your deposit and booking for TasMINI 2007 running from 10-25 February 2007 - Trip Itinerary and Details |
| Jul 06 | Festival of Motoring in York ClubMINI took the honours last year, come join us to win the prize for best display again this year! - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park 9:00am for a 9:30am start |
| Jul 06 | Christmas in July Mahogany Inn, Join us for a festive celevration without all the snow! - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park 9:00am for a 9:30am start |
| Aug 06 | Short Monthly Cruise Monthly cruise for those wanting to blow the cobwebs out without taking all day about it! - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park 9:00am for a 9:30am start photos |
| Aug 06 | Stringy Bark Winery Cruise Drive through the Chittering valley, finishing for lunch at the Stringy Bark Winery - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park 9:00am for a 9:30am start |
| Sep 06 | Short Monthly Cruise Monthly cruise for those wanting to blow the cobwebs out without taking all day about it! - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park 9:00am for a 9:30am start |
| Sep 06 | Dwellingup Run Drive to Dwellingup followed by a test of your remote control key operation distance for a prize! - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park 9:00am for a 9:30am start |
| Oct 06 | Inaugural Albany Adventures Join up with our convoy down to Albany following the route followed by the Classic Mini club many years ago, lunch at Wagin, Afternoon Tea at Tambellup - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park 9:00am for a 9:30am start |
| Oct 06 | Bakers Hill and Toodyay Monthly cruise for those wanting to blow the cobwebs out without taking all day about it! - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park 9:00am for a 9:30am start photos |
| Nov 06 | Maurice Brockwell Memorial Run Annual drive day with a range of current and classic cars! join clubMINI to show our support - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park 9:00am for a 9:30am start photos |
| Nov 06 | Social Night at Wing Bo Restaurant Guildford Road Maylands at the corner of Caledonian Avenue, opposite Coles supermarket - 6.30pm (for dinner at 7.00pm) |
| Nov 06 | Long Monthly Cruise Monthly cruise for those wanting to blow the cobwebs out usually longer in duration that our short drive days, and a few hours behind the wheel - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park 9:00am for a 9:30am start |
| Dec 06 | Short Monthly Cruise Monthly cruise for those wanting to blow the cobwebs out without taking all day about it! - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park 9:00am for a 9:30am start |
| Dec 06 | Christmas Lights Cruise Its a chance to check out the christmas lights and have a meal with the club - start point to be advised |
| Jan 07 | Lancelin Cruise and AGM Run to Lancelin, followed by a BBQ near Guilderton for the club AGM - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park 8:30am for a 9:00am start. North meet point, BP Ocean Reef 9:30am (corner Ocean Reef and Wanneroo Road photos |
| Feb 07 | Committee Meeting Following our recent AGM at Lancelin, the new committee will meet and discuss future events for clubMINI - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park 6.30pm |
| Feb 07 | TasMINI Commences! the first day of the clubMINI national TasMINI 2007 running from 10-25 February 2007 - Trip Itinerary and Details |
| Feb 07 | Short Monthly Cruise Monthly cruise for those wanting to blow the cobwebs out without taking all day about it! - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park 9:00am for a 9:30am start |
| Feb 07 | Social Night at Wing Bo Restaurant Guildford Road Maylands at the corner of Caledonian Avenue, opposite Coles supermarket - 6.30pm (for dinner at 7.00pm) |
| Feb 07 | Long Monthly Cruise Cruise to Gingin for those wanting to blow the cobwebs out usually longer in duration that our short drive days, and a few hours behind the wheel - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park 9:00am for a 9:30am start |
| Mar 07 | Short Monthly Cruise Cruise to Serpentine Dam Cafe for those wanting to blow the cobwebs out without taking all day about it! - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park 9:00am for a 9:30am start |
| Mar 07 | MC Motorsports Motorkhana Training Contact Dave Elliott for details and costs if you are interested 9319 8410 or DSelliott@aapt.com.au - AHG training Skidpad |
| Mar 07 | MINICirque Launch of the New R56 MINI at Members Equity Stadium - |
| Mar 07 | Long Monthly Cruise Monthly cruise for those wanting to blow the cobwebs out usually longer in duration that our short drive days, and a few hours behind the wheel - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park 9:00am for a 9:30am start |
| Apr 07 | Combined Mini and MINI clubs photo opportunity with MINI Experience magazine Details to follow, (possibly Manning Park) - |
| Apr 07 | Easter Sunday Short run cancelled to allow members to spend time with their families - |
| Apr 07 | Short Monthly Cruise Due to popular demand, a late notice short run has been added to the calendar - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park 9:00am for a 9:30am start |
| Apr 07 | St Georges Day A great opportunity for a drive! Monday Night cruise for a change Please RSVP your intention to join us. - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park 6:00p.m. for a 6:30pm start |
| May 07 | Theos Run Inaugural run from Fremantle Motor Museum to Dowerin, a two day event featuring a cruisy drive up on saturday and some time trial events on Sunday. visit www.dowerinfielddays.com.au for more details. This is short notice for this year, however clubMINI will look to support it with more notice next year - 9.00 am for a 10.00 am start |
| May 07 | Short Monthly Cruise Breakfast at Woodbridge House and Supa Golf Spectacular afterwards - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park 9:00am for a 9:30am start |
| May 07 | British Car Day Gingin ClubMINI will be travelling to Gingin in two distinct groups, exhibitors and spectators Exhibiting alongside SD Mini Club, please meet up at the BP Service Station on the cnr of Wanneroo Road and Ocean Beach Dr. Jason will be leading this group, departing at around 9:00am The second group taking the scenic route to Gingin via Great Eastern Hwy, Bakers Hill and Toodyay meeting at Auto Classic 9:00am for a 9:30am start. latecomers ring 0419 002 134 to determine an appropriate re-group point - |
| May 07 | Social Night venue at Jettys Restaurant Hillaries All you can eat Buffet dinner with new and existing club members all welcome - table booked for 7.30 pm |
| Jun 07 | Short Monthly Cruise River Run to Fremantle Beach Street Cafe - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park 9:00am for a 9:30am start |
| Jun 07 | Winter MINI Break Overnight trip to Bunbury/Busselton, with a sunday morning tour continues - Lunch down south, 8 cars booked so far! contact Bob Menzies menziesr@tpg.com.au to book (bookings essential) - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park 8:00am Saturday start |
| Jul 07 | MINI Driver Training Barbagallo Raceway for MINI driver training level 1 - check BMW driver training website for booking details. |
| Jul 07 | Short Monthly Cruise Regular short cruise - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park 9:00am for a 9:30am start |
| Jul 07 | Council of Motoring Clubs of WA Quiz Night Tables of 8 @ $8 per person - 6.30pm for 7.30pm start Cannington Exhibition Centre, Station Street Cannington. Contact Martin Willets martin@adh.com.au to reserve your ticket, $8 per person, tables of 8 |
| Jul 07 | Christmas in July Lunch at the Elizabethan Village in Armadale - $5 mini theme secret santa for each attendee. Please RSVP to secretary@clubmini.com.au, definate numbers by 20th July - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park 9:30am for a 10:00am start |
| Aug 07 | Short Monthly Cruise Regular short cruise - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park 9:00am for a 9:30am start |
| Aug 07 | Stringy Bark Winery Cruise Drive through the Chittering valley, finishing for lunch at the Stringy Bark Winery - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park 9:00am for a 9:30am start |
| Sep 07 | MINI by the Lake Following up on our successful MINI in the Park, We have organised a cruise to Lake Leschenaultia for a BBQ and our club AGM. Bring your RC MINIS to participate in the grand prix - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park 9:00am for a 9:30am start |
| Sep 07 | Short Monthly Cruise - Mystery Run! Regular short cruise - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park 9:00am for a 9:30am start |
| Oct 07 | Denmark Adventures 2007 4 days of fantastic fun! Following our successful inaugural run to Albany, we have a weekend of adventures in Denmark. RSVP quickly as places are limited - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park 9:00am for a 9:30am start |
| Oct 07 | Perth Observatory Run and Guided Tour Join us on a fantastic event! We have been told there should be some great viewing on this night, with the moon well positioned. $20 per adult $12 concession, pay on the night, please RSVP to Martin - 6:00pm meet for a 6:30pm departure from Auto Classic, to arrive 7:30pm at the Observatory |
| Oct 07 | Halloween Cruise - Mindarie club cruise, details to follow - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park 9:00am for a 9:30am start |
| Nov 07 | Fremantle Prison Tour Leisurely cruise to Fremantle, where we will park our MINIs in the grounds of the Prison, then a tour of the Prison followed by a fish & chip lunch in Freo. The MINIS will be on display in the prison grounds until after lunch. $13.00 per person for the 1 hour tour, plus the price of fish & chips . Over 25 cars confirmed for this run so far! - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Leaving from the Burswood Car Park 9.00 am |
| Nov 07 | Maurice Brockwell Memorial Run Annual drive day with a range of current and classic cars! join clubMINI to show our support. $10.00 per car - Ryrie Reserve, Throssell Street, outside Penhros College, Como 9:00am for a 9:30am start, first cars away at 10:00 am |
| Nov 07 | clubMINI Social Meet and Eat Wing - Bo restaurant - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park 6:00pm for a 6:30pm start |
| Nov 07 | Mandurah Ice Cream Run Its a run! to Mandurah!! to get Icecream! - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park 9:00am for a 9:30am start |
| Dec 07 | Christmas Lights night cruise Yearly visit to view the christmas lights at various locations - start details to follow |
| Jan 08 | Kalamunda & Mundaring Weir A run up through the hills and seeing some of the sights of the city - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park 9:00am for a 9:30am start |
| Jan 08 | Bakers Hill Pie Shop & Toodyay A short run to the Pie shop, featuring some favourite twisties! - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park 9:00am for a 9:30am start |
| Feb 08 | Donnybrook Food & Wine Festival Combined with the British Auto Classic Display - Whats On info for members, no set run with the club |
| Feb 08 | Short Cruise A short run to blow out the cobwebs - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park 9:00am for a 9:30am start |
| Feb 08 | ClubMINI Bowls night Roleystone - Bowling night Contact Martin for further info 0401 694 565 - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park 6:00pm sharp start |
| Feb 08 | Northam Vintage Swap Meet Northam vintage swap meet - Whats On info for members, no set run with the club |
| Feb 08 | ClubMINI Show and Shine Cruise to Yanchep Park for a Show and Shine - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park 9:00am for a 9:30am start |
| Feb 08 | British Car Enthusiasts swap meet Moojebing Street Ashfield - Whats On info for members, no set run with the club |
| Mar 08 | Clancys Fish Pub A short run for lunch at Clancys in Applecross - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park 9:00am for a 9:30am start |
| Mar 08 | Classic Car Show Whiteman Park - Whats On info for members, no set run with the club |
| Mar 08 | Social Meet and Eat Cannington Greyhounds, contact Robert to advise attendance to book table. - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park 6:00pm for a 6:30pm start |
| Mar 08 | Brookton Old Time Motor Show Brookton - Whats On info for members, no set run with the club |
| Mar 08 | Northam Flying 50 Northam - Whats On info for members, no set run with the club |
| Mar 08 | Long Cruise A long run to Dwellingup to blow out those cobwebs - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park 9:00am for a 9:30am start |
| Apr 08 | Swan Valley Breakfast Run A short run to blow out the cobwebs - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park 9:00am for a 9:30am start |
| Apr 08 | Theos Run to Dowerin, a weekend camping visit - Whats On info for members, no set run with the club |
| Apr 08 | St Georges Day A Wednesday night cruise - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park 6:00pm for a 6:30pm start |
| May 08 | Short Cruise A short run to blow out the cobwebs - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park 9:00am for a 9:30am start |
| May 08 | Social Meet and Eat Venue TBA - Leederville, address TBA |
| May 08 | British Car Day Gingin - Whats On info for members, no set run with the club |
| May 08 | Albany Round the Houses 7am Saturday leave to reach Albany by 2 for a weekend with the hill climb and round the houses, please let Robert know on 0418 231 784 if you wish to join the convoy, and to find out any futher info. - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park 6:30am for a 7:00am start |
| Jun 08 | Short Cruise A short run to Fremantle for (late) breakfast - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park 9:00am for a 9:30am start |
| Jun 08 | Long Cruise A run to RAAF Museum and Lunch at Nicholsens Bar and Grill. - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park 9:00am for a 9:30am start |
| Jul 08 | Short Cruise A short run to Rose & Crown for lunch. - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park 9:00am for a 9:30am start |
| Jul 08 | Christmas in July Elizabethan village for christmas lunch. - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park 9:00am for a 9:30am start |
| Aug 08 | Short Cruise A short run to Kailis for breakfast - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park 9:00am for a 9:30am start |
| Aug 08 | Tulip and Daffodil festival Araluen Botanical Gardens. - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park 9:00am for a 9:30am start |
| Sep 08 | Cruise to York Long run for lunch in York. - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park 9:00am for a 9:30am start |
| Sep 08 | AGM and MINI In the Park Lake Leschenaultia for a picnic AGM and car display. - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park 9:00am for a 9:30am start |
| Oct 08 | Annual MINI break 3-6 October staying in Pemberton, well recommended break for any and all. - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park 9:00am for a 9:30am start |
| Oct 08 | We are going to the Zoo Zoo Zoo you can come too! - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park 9:00am for a 9:30am start |
| Nov 08 | Maurice Brockwell run Whiteman Park - Whats On info for members, no set run with the club |
| Sep 08 | Cruise to Mindarie Lunch at Mindarie Keys. - Mini Garage (Auto Classic), Victoria Park 9:00am for a 9:30am start |
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