Potential Idea for the MTTS 2026 New York Section

Name: Potential Idea for the MTTS 2026 New York Section
Start: 2026-10-22T08:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-10-25T23:00:00-04:00
Location: Frederick MD Visitor Center

Schedule

Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sun, 25 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Frederick MD Visitor Center | Frederick, MD

Mid-Atlantic MINI Alliance Rally Plan
Destination Leg: Frederick, MD → Kinzua Bridge → Buffalo, NY
Event: MINI Takes The States 2026 (NY Route)
Date: October 22, 2026
* We are planning to have other MINI Owners or Clubs meet us along this Route*
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Rally Launch – Frederick, Maryland

Start: Frederick Visitor Center
Time: 8:00 AM rollout
Final driver briefing
Distribute rally cards / QR route links
Assign Lead + Sweep cars
🛣️ Phase 1: Western Maryland Scenic Run
Route Backbone:
US-40 W (National Pike)
MD-58 W
Transition into Pennsylvania
This section gives you:
Rolling elevation changes
Historic highway vibes (old National Road)
Great convoy visuals
Phase 2: Pennsylvania Backroad Rally Section
Route:
PA-75 N
PA-153 N
This is where the drive becomes pure MINI territory:
Tight curves
Forest-lined roads
Light traffic
Official Stop #1:
Kinzua Bridge State Park
One of the most dramatic fall foliage overlooks in the Northeast
The Skywalk gives a “floating above the forest” effect
Massive visual payoff after a long scenic drive
Plan:
45–60 minute stop
Group photo on the skywalk
Drone footage (if permitted)
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🚗 Phase 3: Final Push to Buffalo, NY
Route:
Continue north into NY state Buffalo (first official MINI USA rally hub)
Destination:
Buffalo
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