MINI Takes the States Wraps with Nearly 2000 MINIs Participating

DimON · July 26

The MINI TAKES THE STATES (MTTS) 2024 event concluded this weekend in Seattle, Washington, after a nine-day journey starting in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Despite the more remote nature of this year’s MTTS, the rally attracted nearly 2,000 owners who traveled over 1,600 miles across five states and nine cities in the western U.S.

Of the participants, 958 completed the entire route, and 517 were newcomers to MTTS entirely. On average, 650 MINI vehicles were on the road each day, with a total of over 900 vehicles participating, representing every model year and type from the MINI lineup since 2002, along with some classic Minis from before 2000.

This year’s rally, themed “Camp MINI,” supported the American Camp Association and Keep America Beautiful, organizations focused on fostering adventure and environmental stewardship. Participants’ registration fees included a donation to these groups, and MINI owners were also encouraged to engage in peer-to-peer fundraising and volunteer activities during the event.

The route took drivers through scenic mountain passes, byways, and state and county roads, with stops in Colorado, Utah, Montana, and Washington. The rally also visited notable National Parks, including Mount Rainier and Yellowstone, culminating in a final celebration at the Museum of Flight in Seattle.

The previous MTTS held in 2022, over 2,000 MINI owners participated, traveling through nine states and eight cities on the East Coast, from Vermont to South Carolina, with more than 1,000 vehicles participating. While the numbers were down slightly for this year’s rally, the final tally was higher than expected given the remote nature of the route and the smaller cities that it stopped at.

Look for announcements about the next MINI Takes The States over early next year.