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Put a Mini Cooper through its paces with former Redskins, this Saturday at FedEx Field

The Countryman is among the fleet of Minis at Saturday's Mini Takes the States tour at FedEx Field
The Countryman is among the fleet of Minis at Saturday's Mini Takes the States tour at FedEx Field
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Are you a Mini Cooper owner, Mini Cooper fan, or have you ever wondered what it feels like to put one of those sporty little British numbers through its paces? Join former Redskins Charles Mann and Rick "Doc" Walker this weekend at FedEx Field for the DC leg of the Mini Takes the States Tour 2010.

The week-long road rally begins Thursday August 5th in New York City, makes its way through Philadelphia on August 6th, then spends August 6th and 7th here in DC. Other stops include Knoxville, TN; Columbus, OH; Kansas City, MO; Indianapolis, Dodge City, KS and from the Western U.S., Winter Park and Grand Junction CO; Phoeniz; Vegas; Los Angeles and San Francisco, wrapping up August 13th with a "meeting in the middle" in Denver, CO.

The tour will also give participants free barbecue and refreshments - and a chance to sample the Countryman,  Mini's new crossover. Registration and detailed tour information is available at the Mini Takes the States tour website, www.minitakesthestates.com

The Mini Takes the States Tour is presented locally by Passport Mini of Alexandria, Virginia.

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