All Mitsu Cookout -- August 24th, 2014 -- White Bear Lake, MN

[curt_gendron]

The 2014 All Mitsubishi Cookout and Car Show is finally in the works. This is a once a year event for all Mitsu enthusiasts from around the region. This year we have a brand new location! We will be at White Bear Mitsubishi! The event runs from 11am to 4pm, on Sunday, August 24th, 2014.

This event is open to all Mitsubishi built vehicles. Don't miss such a unique event for Mitsu enthusiasts.

Complete details and links to pictures are at: http://cookout.mn3s.org

The Facebook event page can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/events/1390889834483094/

See ya there,
Curt

[M-Rod]

I was extremely relieved to see the event will still run, and now it's even closer to home. Thanks for sticking with it Curt. See you in August!

[curt_gendron]

I was extremely relieved to see the event will still run, and now it's even closer to home. Thanks for sticking with it Curt. See you in August!

Thanks! Glad you can make it again!

[curt_gendron]

We have 45 cars officially signed up for the Cookout. See the sign up list at: http://mn3s.org/wordpress/?page_id=1180

To get officially signed up, surf over to: http://mn3s.org/lists/?p=subscribe&id=5

And don't forget to visit the Facebook event page at: https://www.facebook.com/events/1390889834483094/ Invite all of your Mitsu buddies to the event page.

See ya soon,
Curt

[curt_gendron]

We now have 60 cars officially signed up. The official list is at: http://mn3s.org/wordpress/?page_id=1180

To get signed up, surf over to: http://mn3s.org/lists/?p=subscribe&id=5

We also have a Facebook event set up, if you want even more info. That link is: https://www.facebook.com/events/1390889834483094/ We have 193 people on that group.

Also, don't forget, White Bear Mitsubishi's parts department will be open from 11am to 1pm that day. Order your parts ahead of time and then pick them up at the show!

later,
Curt

[M-Rod]

Decided to sign up the Eclipse. The other half can participate :)

[curt_gendron]

Decided to sign up the Eclipse. The other half can participate :)

Awesome! Great to hear.

[ViewAskew]

Got signed up.

[Silvertune]

Yay. Get all your Iowa buddies to come up too! Let's run this show!

[curt_gendron]

I've updated the sign up list: http://mn3s.org/wordpress/?page_id=1180

We have 77 cars registered now. In less than two weeks, I'll be making the final decisions on the classes for the show. The 3/Ses and DSMs have really light sign up numbers. Get signed up if you want to see your Mitsu platform have its own class.

later,
Curt

[curt_gendron]

We've had a lot of sign ups in the last week. We are now up to 92.

Next week I'll be finalizing categories. The 3/Ses and 4G Eclipses are looking pretty weak this year. Time to get you Mitsu buddies to sign up!

Also, because of the lack of sponsors, I'm going to be forced to charge at least $6 this year. I haven't finalized this price yet, but its looking very likely.

later,
Curt

[curt_gendron]

I've been looking at the sign up numbers. We have 106 so far. Here are some of the numbers by category:

1g 3/S 7
2g 3/S 11
1g DSM 6
2g DSM 16
3G Eclipse 17
4G Eclipse 6
Conquest/Starion 8
Evo 1-9 12
EVO X and Ralliart 12

I think we'll keep all of these categories, plus the "other", category this year. But with the low numbers for 1g 3/S, 1g DSM and 4G Eclipse, we'll just give a 1st place trophy for those three categories. Nine years ago, we could easily get 40-50 3/Ses and 40-50 DSMs at the Cookout. Times have changed!

later,
Curt

[curt_gendron]

Here are the finalized categories for the car show:

90-94 DSM
95-99 DSM
00-05 Eclipse/Stratus coupe
06-12 Eclipse
91-93 3/S
94-99 3/S
Evo I to IX
Evo X and 09+ Ralliarts
Starion/Conquest
Other Mitsu
The "Gene Helms" Cleanest Car Overall

They are the same categories as last year. But this year the 90-94 DSM, 91-93 3/S and the 06-12 Eclipse categories will just have a first place trophy. Of course the Cleanest Car Overall just has first. The other categories will have 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies. Also there is a Long Distance trophy. We will not be doing slow drags this year do to the tight space.

[curt_gendron]

Only 4 more days until the Cookout. We are up to 134 signups: http://mn3s.org/wordpress/?page_id=1180

It is not too late to get signed up and come join us for an afternoon of Mitsu fun. The All Mitsu Cookout is coming up this Sunday, the 24th. We have some great prizes donated by Advance Auto Parts and Corporate Mitsubishi. We also will have plenty of food, and some fun stuff like the Mitsu trivia contest.

Here are some reminders:

1) Sign-up online. The page is at:
http://mn3s.org/lists/?p=subscribe&id=5

2) Fill out your car sign ahead of time. It saves a lot of time in the registration line. Download the sign at:
http://www.mn3s.org/car-sign.doc

And my example sign can be found here:
http://www.mn3s.org/car-sign-curt.doc

3) Bring some lawn chairs for hanging out and bring your appetite! We'll have plenty of food.

Also, if you are just coming to spectate, spectator cars (non Mitsus) will have parking on the frontage road in front of White Bear Mitsubishi.

Its only $6 for you and your car to be in the show and eat. Why not make the trip out to White Bear Mitsubishi!

Parking will be kind of tight at White Bear Mitsu. Here is a rough map of how we are going to park the cars: http://forums.mn3s.org/download/file.php?id=901 Based on sign up numbers, I'm sure some of these sections will need to expand. We will have a couple of people in the lot to help you park. Please park decent so we can maximize our space.

See ya soon,
Curt

[ViewAskew]

Don't know if it makes a difference but my Galant isn't going to make the trip. Its developed a weird knock and I don't have the time to really dig into it right now. Sorry if this screws anything up. Also, to any of you local, is there any good local places to eat that aren't national chains. Stupid question I know, but I always try to eat and enjoy the the stuff most "tourist" never take the time too. We are heading up Friday night and staying in Morris and was just kind of curious. Thanks.

[M-Rod]

I recommend trying a Juicy Lucy at Matt's Bar in Minneapolis.

Also, the State Fair will be active this weekend as well in Saint Paul. There is an endless amount of crazy foods to consume and more than enough people watching to keep anybody entertained on a Saturday.

[Drunkoffjuic]

A few more days. It all that is standing between me and my MN crew........

I washed the car tonight..... even though its going to be raining.

[ViewAskew]

Thanks for the kind words M-Rod. I think my wife might have something to say about me being a cool guy though. Anyways, it was a real pleasure to attend and be accepted by your community up there. Big thanks to Curt and all the volunteers that made the cookout possible. It was an awesome time and all I heard on the way home from my son was how cool all the cars were and I think he has the "bug" because all he wants for presents from now on is stuff for his car. And congrats to you and Silvertune tune on winning first place. It is well deserved and you two had the 2 most unique cars there. ( and the 4L 3g). My son wants my Galant to look like yours but with Silvertunes motor. Now I've got a decision, build the Galant or build the Eclipse first? Decisions decisions. But anyways thanks again and can't wait to make it back up your guys way.

[curt_gendron]

Thank you to White Bear Mitsubishi for hosting the 2014 All Mitsu Cookout. And a big thanks to all my volunteers who had to do even more work this year with the new location. I have the Cookout page with trophies winners and pics. The page is at: http://mn3s.org/wordpress/?page_id=1641

later,
Curt