International Mini Meet
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The International Mini Meet or International Mini Meeting is a campaign event for Mini owners and drivers which started in Germany in 1978.{{Cite news|url=https://www.motortrend.com/news/2017-international-mini-meeting/|title=Thousands of Minis Invade Ireland for 2017 International Meeting|date=2017-05-24|work=Motortrend|first=Billy|last=Rehbock|access-date=2018-03-16|language=en-US}}{{Cite news|url=https://carbuzz.com/news/minis-meet-in-mugello|title=Minis Meet in Mugello|work=CarBuzz|access-date=2018-03-16|language=en-us}}{{Cite news|url=https://3d-car-shows.com/mugello-to-become-a-hotspot-for-classic-mini-fans/|title=Mugello to become a hotspot for classic Mini fans|date=2013-05-17|work=3D Car Shows|access-date=2018-03-16|language=en-US}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.craveonline.com/design/859961-2015-international-mini-meet-conquers-lithuania#/slide/1|title=2015 International MINI Meet Conquers Lithuania - CraveOnline|date=2015-05-25|work=CraveOnline|access-date=2018-03-16|language=en-US}}{{Cite news|url=http://thenewswheel.com/international-mini-meet-lithuania-draws-european-cars/|title=International MINI Meet in Lithuania Draws Hundreds of European Cars|date=2015-05-27|work=The News Wheel|access-date=2018-03-16|language=en-US}} The Meet is organised by a collection of Mini clubs. Its goal is to bring together Mini enthusiasts from around the world.
The event caters to the interests of Mini drivers, as well as those looking to purchase the car.{{Cite news|url=https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/motors/mayo-gearing-up-to-host-biggest-mini-festival-in-europe-1.3080154|title=Mayo gearing up to host biggest Mini festival in Europe|work=The Irish Times|access-date=2018-03-16|language=en-US}} Besides the purely automotive aspect of the meet, participants can also take part in treasure hunts, slalom races, and other Mini-themed events.
Schedule
The Meet starts on a Thursday afternoon. An official welcome gathering occurs that evening, which includes a presentation of all participating clubs.
On Saturday, the presidents' meeting takes place. During this meeting, individual clubs can make a presentation in hopes of winning the right to host a future event. Saturday evening usually brings a themed party.
On Sunday, a form of cavalcade, featuring various Minis, is held. On Sunday evening, the event is closed by a formal handover of "the event key" to the club organizing it the year after.
Location
Every year the event takes place in a different country, usually around the Whitsun weekend. The club's rules provide also that every 5 years since 1989 (counting from 1959), the event be celebrated in England, the birthplace of the Mini car. These conventions usually take place in August.{{Cite news|url=http://imm2017.ie/about-the-imm/|title=About the IMM|date=2016-03-08|work=IMM 2017|access-date=2018-03-16|language=en-US}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/johnbullas/sets/72157606282185417/|title=International Mini Meeting Logos|last=Bullas|first=John|work=Flickr|access-date=2018-05-26|language=en-us}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.internationalminimeeting.org:80/index.php/history|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100424233715/http://www.internationalminimeeting.org:80/index.php/history|url-status=dead|archive-date=2010-04-24|title=IMM History - www.internationalminimeeting.org - Wayback Machine 20100424|date=2010-04-24|access-date=2018-05-26}}
Event history
| Year
!Country !Location !Organizing Club |
|---|
| 2024
|Mini IG Bamberg |
| 2023
|[https://www.miniowners.it Mini owners club] |
| |
| |
| |
| 2019 |
| 2018
|Clube Mini de Portugal and Clube Mini Serra da Estrela {{Cite web|url=http://www.imm2018.pt|title=IMM 2018 PORTUGAL|website=imm2018.pt|language=en|access-date=2018-05-26}} |
| 2017
|Irish Mini Owners Club {{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/IMM2017Ireland/|title=IMM 2017 Ireland|website=Facebook|language=en|access-date=2018-05-26}} |
| 2016
|Mini Fun Club Belgium {{Cite web|url=http://www.imm2016.be/|title=IMM 2016 Belgium|website=imm2016.be|access-date=2018-05-26}} |
| 2015
|Mini People Lithuania {{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/IMM2015Lithuania/|title=IMM 2015 Lithuania|website=Facebook|language=en|access-date=2018-05-26}} |
| 2014
|England |Kent |Southern Mini Owners Club |
| 2013
|Mini & Moto Maniaci Club |
| 2012
|Mini Club Hungary |
| 2011
|Berner Mini Club |
| 2010
|FanClub Mini Bavaria |
| 2009
|England |Birmingham Mini Owners Club |
| 2008
|Dutch Mini People |
| 2007
| |
| 2006
|Mini Club Polska {{Cite web|url=http://www.mini.org.pl/|title=IMM 2006 Poland|website=mini.org.pl|language=pl|access-date=2018-05-26}} |
| 2005
|Club Mini Cooper |
| 2004
|England |Anglian Mini Club |
| 2003
|Red & White Mini Time |
| 2002
|Caledonian Mini Club |
| 2001
|Miniclub Oberösterreich |
| 2000
|Mini Club Flying Finns |
| 1999
|England |Mini Moke Club |
| 1998
|Switzerland |Mini Club Romand |
| 1997
|Ireland |Irish Mini Owners Club |
| 1996
|Germany |Rodenkirchen |Mini-Clique Wesermarsch a.o., 1. Bremer Mini Club and Mini Fun Club Smile |
| 1995
|Sweden |Mini Club Sweden |
| 1994
|England |LSMOC |
| 1993
|Germany |Mini Cooper Club Offenburg |
| 1992
|Netherlands |Mini Seven Club Nederland |
| 1991
|Germany |Hagener Mini Club |
| 1990
|Germany |Rodenkirchen |Mini-Clique Wesermarsch |
| 1989
|England |Silverstone |Mini Cooper Register |
| 1988
|Germany |Mini Schrauber Wuppertal |
| 1987
|Netherlands |Terwolde |Mini Seven Club Nederland |
| 1986
|Germany |CoMINIcation Rhein/Main |
| 1985
|Switzerland |Cooper Club Zürich |
| 1984
|Germany |1. Bremer Mini Club |
| 1983
|Sweet Mini Club Luxembourg |
| 1982
|Germany | |
| 1981
|Germany |Mini Club München |
| 1980
|Germany |Miniclub Ostwestphalen-Lippe |
| 1979
|Germany | |
| 1978
|Germany |Mini Club Moers |