Barry's website says 1000 people registered, approximately 693 cars. MINIs On The Dragon - Past Dragons
Gee, thanks! But, you should take a survey to see how many people attend who do not register, though. 1000 registered participants are a lot and the facilities are stretched to their limits to house them all [look how far away many have to stay in order to just get to Fontana on a daily basis...and then there is that on-going parking problem once they get there]. I KNOW there are a lot more people who do not register. Many are veterans who have done all the drives and the dinners, but they still scoop up the rooms at the hotel there. Some are locals who just want something to do and to see all the MINIs. MOTD has sure come a long way since its inception...lots to do and see, but, maybe too big and not as personal as it once was?
some interesting numbers for ya. Last year at this time we had 906 registrations and ended up with 1000 when it was all said and done. As of Today we have 913. So we may have a shot at breaking 1000 again.
There's a smaller gathering of MINIs in the fall as well (oct 9-11 this year I believe), for those that may want a smaller gathering. Then again the numbers for that seem to be increasing as well.
http://www.motoringalliance.com/forums/mssd-minis-slay-sleeping-dragon-october-9-11-2015-nc/24144-minis-slay-sleeping-dragon.html
Wahoo I just made the cutoff for badges and shirts! Totally forgot, but it has been one hell of a busy month, and things were ramped up a little too much over the weekend!