MINI Delivers World Record Wish List to Santa Claus
A fleet of eight MINI models ventured from one end of Europe to the other, finishing at the Arctic Circle and delivering the world’s longest wish list to Santa Claus.
A grand total of 75,954 wishes from 16 different countries were gathered up, with the wish list coming in at almost 125,000 feet. The wishes were joined end-to-end by a special paper that has a minimal impact on the environment.
The MINI family began its adventure on November 24th from the BMW Group’s headquarters in Munich before travelling over 2,175 miles to Rovaniemi, where Santa Claus’ Post Office is. When the group of MINIs arrived in Rovaniemi, they were not only greeted by Santa, but Finnish driver Rauno Aaltonen. Nicknamed “The Flying Finn” and “The Rally Professor”, Aaltonen has won various events behind the wheel of a MINI.
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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