For Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Nathalie Bauters MINI Communications Manager 201-930-3166 nathalie.bauters@miniusa.com PFPR Communications Yvonne Malmgren, 586-453-2912 yvonne.malmgren@pfpr.com
"MTTS 2010 is our largest rally endeavor yet, and is sure to be a great experience for everyone involved," said Jim McDowell – Vice President, MINI USA. "MINI owners who are motoring along the route, and friends of the brand who meet us at rally stops, are guaranteed life-memorable experiences as well as new friendships and great stories to take back home."
MINI of St. Louis is hosting the "Taste of Saint Louis" event, where MTTS participants will gather and enjoy local delicacies such as Gus’s Pretzels, Fitz’s Root Beer, Dad’s Cookies, Ted Drew’s Ice Cream and Gooey Butter Cakes.
MTTS has steadily grown into a motoring enthusiast phenomenon since 2006, with this year’s rally including "pit stops" for MINI owners at the legendary Indianapolis 500 Speedway and Utah’s Bonneville Salt Flats. MTTS caps off with a weekend-long festival in Denver, Colorado, August 13-15, 2010. This year’s program includes thousands of participants who will motor 8,000 combined miles while traveling across 19 states.
Event Details: The "Taste of Saint Louis" event Date: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Time: 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Location: The Lindberg Room at the Hilton Saint Louis at the Ballpark 1 South Broadway Saint Louis, MO 63102
Rise and Shine Rally – group drive off from Saint Louis, Missouri Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2010 Time: 8:00 - 9:00 AM - drive off 9:00 AM Location: Ball Park Parking - Star Lot 611 S. 7th Street (at the corner of Cerre and 7th Street) St. Louis, MO 63101
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