The Cooper Cast Podcast
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The Cooper Cast Podcast
Episode 63; MINIs On The Dragon wrap-up and having a laugh at Audi, or is it AUDI?
In Episode 63 of The Cooper Cast podcast, host Dale Blankenship, Producer Kodi (who once again insists on making himself heard), and Program Director Chassie wrap up the always-thrilling MINIs On The Dragon. This year’s event was a motoring masterpiece, with 601 enthusiastic attendees and over 450 MINIs tearing up the curves of the famous Tail of the Dragon and other roads. The weather cooperated (mostly), the runs were exciting, and the camaraderie was as strong as ever. If you weren’t there, don’t worry—we’ll make you feel like you were… and maybe convince you to circle your calendar for 2026. We also veer off the Dragon briefly to talk Audi’s latest move: same name, different game, as they shift gears toward an all-electric for their new "sub brand" future under a bold new style. It’s a packed episode filled with memories, motors, and maybe a little muttering from Kodi.