Factory MOD event -- Sept. 9th -- Normal, IL

[curt_gendron]

Mitsubishi has announced there MOD event at there manufacturing plant in Normal, IL. The event will happen on Saturday, September 9th, 2006. It will run from 10am to 3pm. Last year Mitsubishi brought out all of there concept vehicles and some prototypes. They even paid for all the food. It is truly a great event for enthusiasts.

Here is a map:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=100+N+Mitsubishi+Motorway,+Normal,+IL&ie=UTF8&ll=40.523717,-89.012604&spn=0.107259,0.208397&om=1

And here is the flyer:
http://www.mn3s.org/factory-mod06.jpg

Hope to see you there,
Curt

[FattyBoomBatty]

How long of a drive is that? 8 hours?

[curt_gendron]

How long of a drive is that? 8 hours?

Without stops it would be 7 hours, so figure 8 hours with a couple of pit stops. Last year, three of us from MN 3/S made the trip. We'll have a bigger caravan this year. Chime in if you want to join in on the fun.

later,
Curt

[sleepydsm]

I moved here from IL about six years ago, I remember driving by that place a few times when I was much younger. Sounds like a fun trip, I'm definately interested!

[curt_gendron]

Hey everyone,

I've called around and setup the Minnesota 3/S hotel. (and friends) We have a group rate at the Baymont Inn and Suites in Bloomington, IL. Here is there info:

Baymont Inn and Suites
604 1/2 IAA Drive
Bloomington, IL 61701
Phone: 309-662-2800

We have a block of 10 rooms set aside for us at a rate of $67 a night. This is for Friday, Sept. 8th and Saturday, Sept. 9th. When calling to book your room, mention the Minnesota 3/S group to get in on the special rate. You must book your room before Sept. 1st to get in on this deal.

The Baymont Inn has free wireless internet in all rooms, so bring your laptops. Also they have free breakfast, and an outdoor pool. This is a great price for all of this. Hotel rooms in the Normal/Bloomington area are pretty reasonable. More info on the hotel's website at:
http://www.baymontinns.com/lq/properties/propertyProfile.do?ident=LQ4600&propId=4600#hotel-amenities

Chime in once you book your room or if you have any questions. Lets make this a fun MOD event.

later,
Curt

[curt_gendron]

The MOD event is coming up fast. Its happening on Saturday, Sept. 9th.

Here are my pictures from the event last year:
http://mn3s.org/MOD2005/index.html

And here is me on the six-o-clock news:
http://home.earthlink.net/~curtgendron/data/051022mits.asf

Hope to see you there,
Curt

[niterydr]

My b-day is the 9th.
Not going to IL for it, have fun Curt, take alot of pictures!

[curt_gendron]

Hey everyone,

Mitsubishi has updated the MOD website to include some of the details about the Factory MOD event coming up on Sept. 9th. The website is:
http://www.mod06.com/

later,
Curt

[curt_gendron]

Hey everyone,

The Factory MOD event is almost here. Its this Saturday, Sept. 9th, and goes from 10am to 3pm at the Mitsu plant in Normal, IL. The confirmed vendors that will be there include:

- AMS
- Buschur Racing
- Works
- Cusco

And some of the concept cars that will be on display include:

- Raider Street concept
- Eclipse Ralliart Concept
- Endeavor Ralliart concept
- Boeing Eclipse Spyder
- Mitsubishi “i”
- Mitsubishi Colt
- 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander

The plant tours, great prizes, and all the food is a good reason to go to. Its a really fun time. Hope to see you out there.

later,
Curt

[curt_gendron]

Here are my pictures from Factory MOD:
http://mn3s.org/MOD2006/index.htm

later,
Curt