MATG XXI- 03-06 August 2017

[chiefmg]

Okay, some might say this is too early but as I am finally going to get to attend, I figured why not get this party started? Not only that but (as of now) I have convinced my lovely wife to come with me. We'll see how much her head spins with four days of being around Miata enthusiasts. :mrgreen:

[JamieH]

You know, it's surprisingly easy to not see as many Miatas as you'd think you'd see at MATG unless you make a conscious effort to do so. Yeah, you're still going to see plenty, but if ya don't stop in at Fontana, or participate in the dam photo, and instead just drive and enjoy the roads, you're going to see significantly less Miatas.

Which I can't state it enough, drive the roads in the mornings and after 6pm. And anytime in between, but the morning and after 6pm are prime driving times. Far less traffic and the local LEOs are either in far fewer numbers or non-existent. I'd also suggest a day before and/or a day after the event. Especially the day after, that Monday has way less traffic.

Oh, and do not be ashamed to pull off for faster traffic. Though, it seems several Harley riders are... or are just assholes.

[NCGreasemonkey]

If I remember correctly the MATG is going to move a week before, or later this year. I believe it is due to Fontana and the room rate.?.

Hope to see all of you there! After 'Palooza, of course!

[kung fu jesus]

I haven't been up there since the fires, so I'm curious how it looks. Also hoping for manageable rains for the area, I've seen horrible landslides following big wildfires.

The best roads up there aren't discussed much. It's far more fun to get lost and try to find your way back, staying off the mains.

[Pyr0monk3y]

The standout roads are borderline secret, you have to go find them by Free Bird cues. That makes it a little more fun in my opinion. It adds to the adventure, you just have to stuff as much fuel in the cars as possible and go drive.

I'm taking a solo trip to the Waynesville area this weekend, for the first time I will be running my own adventure rather than being in a convoy. I'll keep the dash cam rolling.

[NCGreasemonkey]

The standout roads are borderline secret, you have to go find them by Free Bird cues. That makes it a little more fun in my opinion. It adds to the adventure, you just have to stuff as much fuel in the cars as possible and go drive.

I'm taking a solo trip to the Waynesville area this weekend, for the first time I will be running my own adventure rather than being in a convoy. I'll keep the dash cam rolling.

If you are talking about the roads North and slightly east of me want to shake hands? No road numbers given. But they have those lovely "Trucks do not use" signage.

[Pyr0monk3y]

I'm going southwest of Asheville, maybe NC 215 and 276.

[NCGreasemonkey]

Ahhhgggg! You are giving routes not on PM! LOL I'm heading toward Stuart. For the dive off 8 onto Va. 40 and then the next truckers warning. Cannot remember that route number. Just know ' see sign, turn wheel'!

Peace fellow nut! If you have a free week-end let's run some!

[chiefmg]

Wife has confirmed our lodging reservation has been made. I have a happy face (you can take my word for it, really you can).

[NCGreasemonkey]

Wife has confirmed our lodging reservation has been made. I have a happy face (you can take my word for it, really you can).

PM me your room # so I can book close as we are the 'Nukuler banned!' LOL

[chiefmg]

We're not staying at any of the big places. There will also be some romancing going on in the evening with my wife so no bad-mannered people allowed. :mrgreen:

[Quicksilver]

Leaving Viera, FL on 8/2 @ 4 AM. I-75 through Atlanta...to Deal's Gap Motorcycle Resort.

Aloha

[kung fu jesus]

Hey, I know it's a long day to drive up from FL, but if you detour to 400/19 on the north side of ATL, you can take part of the Suches Loop, around Blood Mountain to just south of Murphy, NC. It's aka "Georgia's Dragon".

http://www.motorcycleroads.com/75/173/Georgia/Georgias-Dragon---The-Suches-Loop.html#sthash.EMEIEfbW.dpbs

Let me know if you have questions. The 400/19 is near me. Beginning off I-285, it's 4-6 lanes in either direction then narrows to two when you get past the ATL 'burbs. It's a fun drive and nice way to limber up before getting to DG.

[ro4fd]

I should be there again this year. Different car though.

[Roadster7]

I am finally going to make it to MATG this year. Planning on attending Fri-Sun.

[ScratchNSniff]

Have been thinking about this for sure...

[Roadster7]

Do it. Fontana Village is all booked up, but Deals Gap Motorcycle Resort has very reasonable prices, and has rooms available.

[JamieH]

The Two Wheeled Inn is alright as well. Located on the other side of Robbinsville. They've got an upstairs apartment and a small house/condo to rent besides the little motorcycle rooms with the bike garages.

Stayed there last year. Enjoyed the short time I stayed there (it was really more of a place to lay my head and shower).

Speaking of places to stay for MATG this year, anyone already got a place booked they'd like to save costs by splitting it with a guy? I'm friendly and clean.

[kung fu jesus]

Search for homes or cabins for rent as well. There are some nice places in the area that can be had for great prices if you have a few friends.

[TNRooster3]

Wife and I are signed up with our local Miata Club and are staying in Robbinsville but are flexible on meeting up with folks, just keep in contact guys.

[Sharpie]

Jeez KFJ, it's been 15 years since I was last at MATG. Wow!

[kung fu jesus]

Right?!? How old are we?

[Rogue]

Right?!? How old are we?

Old as a Wet Monkey's Ass! :p

[Sharpie]

Old as a Wet Monkey's Ass! :p

That's funny!

[kung fu jesus]

FYI, putting together Miatas at Road Atlanta Aug 2, for those of you in the area ahead of M@TG
http://mazdaroadster.net/showthread.php?14787-M-TG-HPDE&p=207583#post207583

[NCGreasemonkey]

Speaking of places to stay for MATG this year, anyone already got a place booked they'd like to save costs by splitting it with a guy? I'm friendly and clean.

PM me if you want to find a place to lay our heads after some Miati fun. I have nothing booked, yet. But time off from work is done.

[chiefmg]

Gettin' close...

[kung fu jesus]

PM me if you want to find a place to lay our heads after some Miati fun. I have nothing booked, yet. But time off from work is done.

Find a house to rent. We did this a couple times and added people to offset costs. Had a nice two story summer home on top a hill and a walk out, elevated deck that overlooked the valley, including the AT, below. It had a one car garage. It was just off the 28, just past the Hike Inn and the odd store that has half a 70's era areo cruiser motorcycle as it's signage. It was quiet, inexpensive and easy to get to R'ville or Fontana.

Not the actual house, but very close to it.

https://www.vrbo.com/128573

[kung fu jesus]

This one is a bit more, but the location is awesome. right near the CRoT. 4 people would be ~60/night.

https://www.vrbo.com/3990793ha#map

Has an oversized 2 car carport.

[ro4fd]

Have been thinking about this for sure...

Still thinking?

[JamieH]

Anyone looking for a place to stay for MATG, PM me. I've got an apartment in Robbisville booked for the 3rd-7th (check-in 3rd, check-out 7th). I've got space for 4 more people and 2 more cars.

[TNRooster3]

Will not be able to go after all and had to cancel plans, I am having some health issues and will be doing a stress test the week of MATG. :(

[NCGreasemonkey]

Will not be able to go after all and had to cancel plans, I am having some health issues and will be doing a stress test the week of MATG. :(

Hey fellow Nut! Let me know what is going on, please. You have my number and know I am here for ya!

We still have a meet in our lands to do!

[TNRooster3]

Phone having battery problem, I sent you a PM. Thx

Hey fellow Nut! Let me know what is going on, please. You have my number and know I am here for ya!

We still have a meet in our lands to do!

[kung fu jesus]

Be well, Rooster, good luck with the tests!

[TNRooster3]

Thanks for that. When I hear something back from the tests, I'll do a post to let folks know what's going on. thx
Be well, Rooster, good luck with the tests!

[tsingson]

Stress tests suck. I have to have them done every 6 months. Echo stress tests are even worse. Hope all is well man.

[TNRooster3]

Thanks man, bums me out that i won't make it to MATG again. They are doing a chemical stress test due to bad knees and back. Thx

Stress tests suck. I have to have them done every 6 months. Echo stress tests are even worse. Hope all is well man.

[TNRooster3]

If things work out, will try and plan a trip to the Dragon in the Fall and maybe meet some of you up there then? :?

[kung fu jesus]

The autumn is a better time to be there anyways. :)

I'll be up there twice in August, most likely. Once for this and again a couple weeks later for the eclipse, which is at 100% for that area.

[Roadster7]

Any recommendations for the Saturday dam photo? What time to arrive to be relatively close to the front, etc?

[Grumpy]

Any recommendations for the Saturday dam photo? What time to arrive to be relatively close to the front, etc?

iirc last year, we got there at 930 maybe? we were 2nd row , right hand column in this picture, (taken from the MATG page)


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[Roadster7]

iirc last year, we got there at 930 maybe? we were 2nd row , right hand column in this picture, (taken from the MATG page)
Sweet, I was planning around that time if not earlier, so thanks for the tip!

[oldgrayleather]

They are doing a chemical stress test due to bad knees and back. Thx

Since there's no possibility to get me or my Miati out to MATG I don't follow this thread but since it's coming up was casually checking in. Didn't expect to see this kind of news. :(

Really sorry to hear all is not particularly well.. really hoping for a quick resolution/ recovery. Be well good sir.

[TNRooster3]

This old man thanks you for that, it was news I quite didn't expect either, knew I was overweight and had lost 15 pounds on a diet. So far some of the tests have come back with good news, waiting on two others to come back and still have the stress tests coming up. :?

Since there's no possibility to get me or my Miati out to MATG I don't follow this thread but since it's coming up was casually checking in. Didn't expect to see this kind of news. :(

Really sorry to hear all is not particularly well.. really hoping for a quick resolution/ recovery. Be well good sir.

[RoadsterTech]

I'm working out of Waynesville this week so I'll be driving up from there each day. Great drive up to Fontana each morning. See y'all there.

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[Pyr0monk3y]

I'm sooo tempted to swing through this event on my way home from Iowa. But it adds a few hours to the trip and I'll be in a Civic loaded with all of my worldly belongings. Not a great setup for mountain roads.

[RoadsterTech]

This old man thanks you for that, it was news I quite didn't expect either, knew I was overweight and had lost 15 pounds on a diet. So far some of the tests have come back with good news, waiting on two others to come back and still have the stress tests coming up. :?

So sorry to hear this. No one wants to hear they need a stress test. I pray all turns out well for you!

[kung fu jesus]

I'll be watching the rain forecast. If it's going to be around Saturday, I may wave off this trip.

[TNRooster3]

Thanks for that, wish I was able to be there, all you guys be careful, that Dragon can bite. Took Stress test yesterday but still waiting to hear results, all the tech said was that she got good pix. :?
So sorry to hear this. No one wants to hear they need a stress test. I pray all turns out well for you!

[kung fu jesus]

Another friend had this on his feed. This was an accident on Tuesday at DG. Stay safe out there! :)

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[JamieH]

From what I read/saw, choice of tire likely had to do with that.

[kung fu jesus]

That sounds like a driver issue.

[kung fu jesus]

I know intertruck is scarce up there, but I'm leaving ATL around 8-9a Saturday morning. I'm coming up through Blood Mountain or Suches. I should be at the Fontana between 1130-1230.

Listen for the tire squeal, watch for the finger.

[TNRooster3]

Anybody gonna post some Pix? Some of us might like to see what we missed!:popcorn:

[kung fu jesus]

I didn't go. Had a couple emergencies crop up, so I deferred. I will be up there for the eclipse in a couple of weeks.

[JamieH]

Anybody gonna post some Pix? Some of us might like to see what we missed!:popcorn:

I will once I get home, get them sorted, and uploaded. Should have a couple videos too. I haven't driven as much as I had planned/wanted to, but I did get to meet and see a lot of faces/people. I have thoroughly enjoyed the conversations I've had with everyone I spoke to this weekend.

I may be staying an extra night. The owner of the rental I'm at offered me a free night since they won't be cleaning until Tues.

[JamieH]

Pics will come sooner than later. Raining here in Robbinsville today, forecast looks to be rain all day. So I will be heading home today.

Sucks I couldn't take advantage of the generous offer of a free night, but I'm satisfied with this trip. An extra night would've just been a nice bonus.

[TNRooster3]

Sorry we couldn't get to go and meet up with folks face to face that we have talked to on MR over the years. Can't wait to see the pix and videos! :frantic:


I will once I get home, get them sorted, and uploaded. Should have a couple videos too. I haven't driven as much as I had planned/wanted to, but I did get to meet and see a lot of faces/people. I have thoroughly enjoyed the conversations I've had with everyone I spoke to this weekend.

I may be staying an extra night. The owner of the rental I'm at offered me a free night since they won't be cleaning until Tues.

[Grumpy]

I didnttakemany photos. Was busy driving!Lol. I think i drove twice as much as last year. Next year I think i'll go down the cherohala. Haven't done that in the miata yet, just the 3https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170807/593a4229a7e4ce2273730f5e21a214dc.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170807/92a1dd1d2b2b92ff9e4697a4d008c252.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170807/e17dbab373b9a02aee35fac1ab1065c3.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170807/2f15f27b732b8c45451cc36feca1dbb4.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170807/ccb54ee7294f7241277078fc82c236e8.jpg

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[Roadster7]

MATG XXI was a blast. It was very nice to meet people and put faces to names.


http://i.imgur.com/eJ04nsK.jpg


http://i.imgur.com/r41Lrur.jpg


Maxime is a cool guy, and his ND is stellar:
http://i.imgur.com/ekbWtxP.jpg


It was great to meet Jamie as well, his NA is absolutely amazing. I even got to sit in the seats!
http://i.imgur.com/S1jV60w.jpg


http://i.imgur.com/1hHWEEa.jpg


http://i.imgur.com/vFY3mkk.jpg


http://i.imgur.com/0k4EiBP.jpg


http://i.imgur.com/cii7fu7.jpg


http://i.imgur.com/DEw4MNT.jpg


http://i.imgur.com/exT8jhE.jpg


http://i.imgur.com/wU4aNVF.jpg

[JamieH]

Great pics and kind words, man, thanks!

If ya want, next time we can swap cars for a run. Or I can give ya a ride in Betty so you can get an idea of what Xidas ride like. Granted, that road isn't the greatest for ride comfort testing... though some of the roads in Robbinsville are. I can't believe I didn't think to at least offer you a ride while we were there this time.

[Roadster7]

I can't believe I didn't think to at least offer you a ride while we were there this time.

I know right, how inconsiderate of you.

You're good man, no worries. We're not that far away for me to swing by someday and feel the Xidas, when I decide to bite the bullet.

[JamieH]

I got my first clean (no impeding traffic or LEOs) run in on Sun. evening.


https://youtu.be/b5qedW2OvyI

Pics and more videos to come later.

[freedomgli]

Nice to have a clean run with no traffic. Looks like a nice spirited pace. Not too fast, not too slow. I can't imagine wanting to go any faster on US129 than what a near stock NA Miata can do. Unless maybe I was on a sport bike....

[freedomgli]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170807/ccb54ee7294f7241277078fc82c236e8.jpg
Where is this?

[kung fu jesus]

Its here:

https://www.smokiesadventure.com/smokymountains/explorations/the_road_to_nowhere.htm

[Grumpy]

Its here:

https://www.smokiesadventure.com/smokymountains/explorations/the_road_to_nowhere.htmYup that's it. Strangely enough, on the road to nowhere, no cell service. Through the tunnel and up the path a bit and we had service! My text notification startled us! So apparently nowhere is actually somewhere. Lol

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[TNRooster3]

Cool, did not know this, I'll have to check it out next time I'm up there, maybe this fall? :lol:

Its here:

https://www.smokiesadventure.com/smokymountains/explorations/the_road_to_nowhere.htm

[TNRooster3]

Nice video, thanks Jamie. :bow:

[MiataQuest]

I got my first clean (no impeding traffic or LEOs) run in on Sun. evening.


https://youtu.be/b5qedW2OvyI

Pics and more videos to come later.

That was a great video that portrayed exactly what the Dragon is all about.
Watching the video I was hanging on to your roll-bar the whole time.
I can't wait to drive it myself.

[JamieH]

MATG XXI DSLR (http://imgur.com/a/UWjGM)

MATG XXI phone pics (http://imgur.com/a/VJSxQ)

MATG XXI Betty phone pics (http://imgur.com/a/AkNHF)

MATG XXI Betty DSLR Highlights (http://imgur.com/a/KkDTU)

Got some more videos too. But I need to edit and upload them, so it'll be a bit before I post those.

[TNRooster3]

Nice pix, thanks for posting the links. Where did you get the small GarageStar and small 949 RACING window stickers? All the ones I have found are too big to fit the small side windows.:shrug:

[Quicksilver]

Got to Deal's Gap Motorcycle Resort Wednesday at 4:30, 11 hours from central Florida. Unpacked, sat on the bench in front of my room, stared at the Dragon, and thought "no time like the present ", and did my first blast on the Dragon. What a difference from my slog on the Interstate.
Left on Monday after doing maybe 15 Dragon runs and countless runs on the Cherohala Skyway, 28, etc etc etc.
Only got stopped once on the Dragon, a quick, friendly warning for 40 in a 30. Tennessee cops were cool, NC cops, not so much. As long as you're no being stupid, no problem.
Saw Wheels Through Time museum, stayed with friends on Lake Norman, am now in NYC visiting my son and old friends.
Before I left Statesville, my friend, a MATCO distributor, hooked me up with a visit to Long Road Racing. I got a personal tour from Alan a Long and met Glenn. They were building their 153rd Miata.fot 4 different series.
I sat in her son's racecar, saw the build process, and was happy to meet such nice and dedicated people.
Going back to Lake Norman Saturday, partying through Sunday, back to Florida Monday.
Already have my reservation for next MATG XXII August 1-5, 2018.
Pictures later;my room is at the Tree of Shame.
What everyone else said, DO IT!!!

[Quicksilver]

Don't tilt your head as you turn; this changes you balance (inner ear.Meniere, blah blah.
Cool video, nice 9 mile run down to Fontana.
Aloha

[JamieH]

Nice pix, thanks for posting the links. Where did you get the small GarageStar and small 949 RACING window stickers? All the ones I have found are too big to fit the small side windows.:shrug:

Came with stuff I bought from them. The 949 one I cut to seperate the "949" and "RACING" so it'd fit. I need to run by the sign shop an old friend of mine works at and have them replicate the GV sticker in vinyl.

[TNRooster3]

Well the ones I got from both companies with my stuff are too big, wonder if i drop them a line if they have the small ones for sale.:?
Came with stuff I bought from them. The 949 one I cut to seperate the "949" and "RACING" so it'd fit. I need to run by the sign shop an old friend of mine works at and have them replicate the GV sticker in vinyl.

[TNRooster3]

Anybody gonna post what this years t-shirts looked like?:?

[Roadster7]

I don't have any photos, but it was a very good looking shirt...they sold out in pretty much all sizes on the first day.

Basically this logo on a green shirt:
https://i.imgur.com/2wrta7I.png

[JamieH]

...they sold out in pretty much all sizes on the first day.

I missed getting a M by 30mins or so. Too many trim Miata owners.

Also missed out on the free lunch... but from what I heard they started giving them out early. Was kinda bummed about that, but the Wildwood Grill still ain't a bad second choice... just not free.

[TNRooster3]

Never did the free lunch, figured it would go quick, but not surprised that the shirts went quick, that is a nice shirt! Wish I could have got one to, even though I didn't get to go. :winky:

I missed getting a M by 30mins or so. Too many trim Miata owners.

Also missed out on the free lunch... but from what I heard they started giving them out early. Was kinda bummed about that, but the Wildwood Grill still ain't a bad second choice... just not free.

[JamieH]

https://youtu.be/j3PQgakb_jk

[JamieH]

Just a touch of oppo.


https://youtu.be/wx9rNnM0O6Q

[RoadsterTech]

Here are a few pics I took at MATG

Gas was cheep but I could not get the pump to work!
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I had covered parking Thursday night.
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A few pics from our twilight run.
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Fontana Village
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The Dam pic
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[RoadsterTech]

Pics from KillBoy
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