[RudyT]

I am new to this forum and although I have had my MINI for over a year, I haven't been to any get togethers, or runs. Hoping I am not the only engligh speaking MINI lover around. Anyone who can point me in the direction of any events I would love to hear from. And really would like to meet with fellow MINI drivers.

Thanks

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You are by far not the only english speaking MINI lover around. Many people here in this forum can probally vouch for me as being a very active Amercian with no or very little knowledge of German yet I still ask around and participate in events. Last year I did two GLP events, one I was a co-pilot and the second I took pics. I also participated in Straghling Pur IV and who can forget, the 2006 Odenwald tour, my first event. And I did a local event during the Eifel Berg Tour. And to top that off, I did 6 etapes or stages of the first annual Duetchlandrundfahrt.

I am surprised I didn't see this post eariler, but I have been spending more time over at NAM (northamericanmotoring.com). I usually check these forums and I use google language tools to help translate. Usually any events that I hear of from here, I post over at NAM and daflake posts at mini2.com to help get the best coverage possible for any events happening in Germany. Alot of folks at NAM have started participating in Germany events, and I would like to think it has something to do with me helping cross filter information between here and NAM.

Two BIG events coming up is the Odenwald tour and MINI United. This year is going to be packed full of events to participate in, and you won't regret a miniute of it.

I myself have been doing my motoring in the Eifel region. I live near Bitburg, about 40 minutes south of the famous nordschleife or the ring as its better known.

I have met and made some really great friends here on this forum that I will forever be greatful for. Welcome to the forums and a great MINI community full of MINI maniacs such as myself.