It's Official: Party in the (MINI) USA!

MINI Takes the States is back, according to the official release from MINI USA.

This summer MINI Takes the States is meeting in the middle (well kind’a , sort’a ) for a fun-filled weekend in Denver, Colorado, August 13-15.
This MINI weekend is all about motoring, fans, community and fun as MINI Takes the States in 2010. This year’s event will kick-off with 5 big rallies from Atlanta, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Chicago as motorers and enthusiasts rally with the all new MINI Countryman to the mile high city.
Mark your calendars and hold on to your seats as MINI Takes the States in 2010.

Any good MINI girl wants to set her MINI free on the open road. MINI Takes the States could just be the perfect opportunity (and excuse) to spend some good 'ol quality time behind the wheel.

I'm a newbie to the MINI world, so my MINI has never taken the states, so to speak. How about you readers? Anyone taken part in the drive or rallies? We'd love to hear some fun stories!