August 25, 2006:

MTTS day 5 – Sandia Crest and Texas

Today started really early, not helped by losing an hour from PST to MST … but it was TOTALLY worth it!

Sandia MINI was the start point today and, like MINI of Peabody, they seem to totally “get it” – they have provided excellent support for MTTS both yesterday and today, including an amazing hot air balloon display …

The dealership also provided coffee & donuts, and had a raffle which raised money for a local childrens hospital:

Then about 70 MINIs headed off for a drive to Sandia Crest, with even a police escort initially!

The road to Sandia Crest is incredible – very twisty with regular hairpins and switchbacks, and so early in the morning the MINIs had no problem running up at quite exhilerating speeds! I love my GP :)

At the top the view is incredible – both MINIs and Alberquerque!

(more pictures in the Gallery)

Posted by GPMINI at 05:23 pm | MINI Takes The States
Comments: 6

  1. pbraun (2006/08/25 @ 5:48 pm)

    Great folks at Sandia MINI ! Good motoring hearts!

  2. Ian C. (2006/08/25 @ 5:52 pm)

    You got that comment up quick – are you hovering and waiting for my updates? ;)

  3. usaaus (2006/08/25 @ 7:09 pm)

    Ian I’m sure there are a whole bunch of us who have planned our days around checking your posts!

  4. RB (2006/08/25 @ 8:36 pm)

    Yup!

    New Mexico is a beautiful state, my wife and I are still considering Santa Fe to live but no coast, I surf, and no In N Out.

    Ian thanks for taking the time to look at LTZMTOR.US.

  5. Skunk Works GP 0089 (2006/08/25 @ 9:03 pm)

    Yes, Ian. Your coverage is the very best. Combine it with White Roof Radio and I almost feel like I am there. Hey, I will be there Monday in Nashville and Saturday the 2nd in Jersey to pick up my very own GP. Yea!

  6. Ian C. (2006/08/31 @ 7:16 pm)

    here is a link to Google Maps showing some of the road to Sandia Crest!