Manx In The Middle-Official Thread

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We have officially opened up registration for MITM! The forms and information are located on the website.

HTTP:// http://www.eastcoastdunebuggies.com/mitm.htm

A big thanks to Gary Holbrook for being out webmaster!

Get your reservations and forms in early for a chance at a 24x36 poster of your buggy from Gain Signs!

See you in St Louie!



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Please visit the website above and check out the Hot Wheels Racing rules! LMK if you have any questions!



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Venue addresses in Google Maps

For those that are already familiar with the East Coast Dune Buggies webpage for the 2016 Manx In The Middle, a second linked page has been added that may assist participants once they arrive in the Collinsville IL/St. Louis MO area. This page is very basic in its form; but it does give the user the option of clicking on a particular venue name (DoubleTree by Hilton - Host Hotel, for example), which pulls up the corresponding location in Google Maps. The user then may decide to choose the "Directions" option in order to see the route from their present location. Each venue that is currently on the schedule has a corresponding link, along with a few other areas of interest. This additional page may be updated if needed. It is recommended that this link is added to your smartphone/tablet/laptop for on-the-go use.

East Coast Dune Buggies - 2016 Manx In The Middle - Google Maps
http://www.eastcoastdunebuggies.com/201 ... lemaps.htm

Edit on July 20, 2016: now that I think about it, I really should have added this additional information to the above text. For those of you that plan to use this feature, I highly recommend that you test the "Directions" feature out way before you are actually on the road. It may be that your phone/tablet/laptop has yet been set up to allow for google.com to determine your location, which is essential in determining the correct route to your destination. Please refer to your device or assistance from others for additional details, if needed.
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Is there secure parking available at the Doubletree?

I have a neighbor who makes frequent business trips to the St. Louis, MO. area, and he has stopped staying at this hotel,
because of recent break-ins and theft from guest vehicles in the parking lot. there are NO surveillance cameras in the
parking lot area. The thieves tend to just rip out what they from a vehicle. Items like gps units, CB radio, radar detectors,
cameras, and other items that can be grabbed. Good news for most of us is we do not have windows for them to break.
He says that these tend to occur overnight on a random basis, and believes that they are done by undesirable folks from
the East St. Louis and St. Louis area. He also believes that the close proximity of interstate freeways allow for quick scans
of the parking lot along with a very quick exit from the area.

Should we be prepared to move electronics, etc. to our rooms.

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We are looking at hiring security for the evenings. Also, I'm certain there will be people on the parking lot most of the time (shenanigans and malarkey) also, but I would highly recommend that if you're not comfortable leaving something in your vehicle, secure it or take ot to the room with you.

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Only 13 days until the end of pre-registration for this year's Manx In The Middle, September 8-11, 2016. Check out the schedule of events for more details on what is in store for this very exciting weekend:

2016 Manx In The Middle
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Thanks, Gary!! Don't delay, send in your registration today!!

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We are in the final days of preregistration for Manx in the Middle! Dont delay, send your form today!!

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We have a few more days left before the event! If you havent sent in your form, go ahead and do so. We wouldnt want anyone to miss out on this fun event!

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Today, we are posting the categories for awards at MITM! You will notice that we have come up with some original categories to increase the fun factor! If youre coming, this will help you choose which category you wish to enter!

Manx in the Middle trophy categories

"Show 'N Shine" trophies

"Bruce's Choice"-Bruce Meyer will choose his favorite buggy at the event.

"Ladies Choice"-This will be the favorite buggy chosen by the ladies at the event.

"K.I.S.S Buggy"- (Keep It Simple, Shaggy)-This is the buggy that is simple and no frills, just like Bruce intended them to be.

"Go, Go, Gadget Buggy"-This buggy is the one that has the most gadgets, electronics, device and other accouterments that one can stuff into it.

C.U.R.B Buggy- (Could Use Re-Building)-Buggy that could use some love.
"Double-take Buggy"- The buggy that makes you stop and take a second look (double take).

"Ricardo Montalban Award"- The buggy with the nicest interior (rich, Corinthian leather...).

"Chrome Won't Get Ya Home Award"- The buggy with the best looking engine.

"Pimp My Buggy Award"- The Buggy that is over the top in all aspects (paint, interior, engine, wheels...).

"Trail Blazer Buggy"- The buggy that is most ready for anything that the road or offroad throws at it!

Other awards and categories

"Light Up The Night Award"- Buggy that has the best light show. To be judged on the night cruise at Bobbys.

"Road Warrior Award"- The member who drove the longest distance IN THEIR BUGGY to the event.

"Lou'D Pipes Award"- Loudest pipes on a buggy.
"Husher Award"- Quietest pipes on a buggy.

"Louie Award" - The buggy that has the most or worst breakdown to or at the event.

"Speed Racer" - First and second place for unmodified diecast racing.

"Racer X" - First and second place for modified diecast racing.


Hope to see you all in St Louis!
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Shirts are in and they turned out great! Pictures don't do them justice.

We have had numerous requests about hoodies. So, I talked with our producer and she says we can order hoodies and they will be shipped directly to the hotel for pickup.

Two caveats...if you want one or more, I need you to email me at manxinthemiddle@gmail.com with the sizes and numbers you will need. Also, you will need to prepay via paypal 25 each to Lori Ann at membership@manxclub.com.

One last thing...don't wait. I need to call my producer tomorrow morning by 9am. Yes, Friday September 2.

Email me before tomorrow am @ 9am and PayPal the manxclub 25 each. Pickup at the event only. No mailing of these out (sorry).

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Tim & Barb,

Keep up whatever you are doing to change the weather. I am starting to see some minor changes in the long
range forecast that usually indicate clear & sunny for MITM the weekend of the 10th.

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It will be great rain or shine [emoji106]


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