Miatober Fest at Sebring

[Thumper13]

All right you guys....heres the scoop. Last year we had 160 Miatas at Lakeland. I know this is short notice but I know we can get 200 Miatas to show up. Lets get the word out to any Miata driver you happen to see. If they aren't here just pass the word.


Exclamation 2012 Miatoberfest hosted by 5X Racing

Ok, here's in official announcement and thread for the 2012 Miatoberfest Miata Meet and More hosted by 5X Racing and being held in during the NASA Florida race weekend on October 6-7th!

Having helped organize and create the concept of a Miata meet at Sebring Raceway last year, when I heard that there wasn't going to be a Miata meet at Sebring this year, I was disappointed to say the least. SO, I had a unique opportunity to make this happen again this year, and my company is happy to host this event for Miata fans that are interested in a cool place to meet up, and are interested in getting their Miata's out on the track or auto-x event via NASA.

So, we have just really concreted this within the last couple of days, but I wanted to get it out here and published so that anyone interested can book mark the dates and make plans.

Here's the details as of now and what this 2-day event will hold:

Saturday October 6th:
-Miata Meet within Sebring International Raceway
-Prize raffles and giveaways
-5X Racing hosted after party (for those hard core enough to stay until after the races)
-NASA FL Hyperdrive opportunities for $75 (more info later)
-NASA FL HPDE/Time Trial opportunities (pricing and registration info later)
-Auto-X event (more info here: http://www.nasaforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=56517


Sunday October 7th:
-NASA FL Hyperdrive opportunities for $75 (more info later)
-NASA FL HPDE/Time Trial opportunities (pricing and registration info later)
-Auto-X event (more info here: http://www.nasaforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=56517

The main day for the meet is going to be on Saturday, from around 10am-whenever. Wheel to wheel racing and HPDE/Track day events are going to be going on all weekend with NASA FL in the background. Our team will be participating in the wheel to wheel racing with our Spec Miata race cars, and 13Thumper is going to be running the actual meet-up and activities within. My team is more than happy to throw an after party after the races end with food and drink and whatever else we can offer in a party.

This is a pretty open opportunity for us, we have a really great venue to hold this at and a really generous and open host in NASA Florida. Please let us know if there is something that you'd like to see in this meet and we'll look into including it. We're working on securing sponsors and participants to provide prizes for us or donations so we can have some nice giveaways like shirts and stickers. 5X Racing is going to try to provide as much as possible, but help from anybody will be even better so we can add to whatever we can offer.

And, we can always use volunteer help from people that are interested in making this meet a bigger and better thing. So, if you're looking to get involved, please let me or Thumper know so we can include you in the planning process.

Alright! Let's see what we can cook up with this and if we can get a bunch of Miata's out at Sebring in October! It's a great picture spot and if you like road racing, a great opportunity to get up close and personal with Sebring Raceway and the cars competing. Hey, and if you're brave enough, you can even get out on the track yourself in your Miata! (more details on this to come)

Thanks and I hope you guys take advantage of this fall time meet-up opportunity!
__________________
John Adamczyk
Owner/President/Driver - 5X Racing Miata Motorsports Specialists LLC

[Thumper13]

You know John and I will be there so start the sign up list

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[Agent☣Orange]

1) YellowYata (GearheadsMiataClub)
2) MinuteMan (GearheadsMiataClub)
3) Jester~ (GearheadsMiataClub)
4) Tristan75 (GearheadsMiataClub)
5) Joe Morreale (GearheadsMiataClub)
6) 2001SE (GearheadsMiataClub)
7) MMMX5 (GearheadsMiataClub)

[JonnyD]

I was planning to do the HPDE with NASA that weekend as long as I get my car ready. Still need to do quite a bit of work.

[afc2112]

Sounds like fun!!! I need to get a couple of things sorted out on my 2 and I'll be ready.

[f86sabjf]

Ok gang I have been asked to keep some sort of sane master list going so please keep from cross posting on the forums. This will help us prepare for the biggest Mazda gathering Fla has ever seen. I will post a master list so everyone has a good idea every so often

[Ron]

This is going to be a great weekend. Everyone keep those fingers crossed for good weather.

[Thumper13]

1) YellowYata (GearheadsMiataClub)
2) MinuteMan (GearheadsMiataClub)
3) Jester~ (GearheadsMiataClub)
4) Tristan75 (GearheadsMiataClub)
5) Joe Morreale (GearheadsMiataClub)
6) 2001SE (GearheadsMiataClub)
7) MMMX5 (GearheadsMiataClub)

Gotta love the Gearheads.....!!!

[f86sabjf]

hehehe yeah they never let us down

[Thumper13]

Least I forget I want to give major props to Abdul the Camel Jockey a.k.a. Phat for giving birth to this idea. I hope we can make you proud.

[SM16RMSM]

Planing on being there. Thumper, if you need any help, please let me know.

1) YellowYata (GearheadsMiataClub)
2) MinuteMan (GearheadsMiataClub)
3) Jester~ (GearheadsMiataClub)
4) Tristan75 (GearheadsMiataClub)
5) Joe Morreale (GearheadsMiataClub)
6) 2001SE (GearheadsMiataClub)
7) MMMX5 (GearheadsMiataClub)
8) SM16RMSM (Orlando Roadsters, Oviedo-FL, 04 MSM)

[Phatmiata]

Least I forget I want to give major props to Abdul the Camel Jockey a.k.a. Phat for giving birth to this idea. I hope we can make you proud.

just glad someone else wants to give it a go this time, hoping to have something cool for folks next year though. :winky:

[mini_fd]

Flyers would help or business cards to give to members to pass out it just a xerox for the fylers maybe with a logo and information with the sponsors and or site forum name

[AHHthatsJDMyo]

I'll be there both days rain or shine. Anyone else camping out? I'll do my best to cover the event for my photography website or someone else's if they are interested, just contact me.

[Thumper13]

Flyers would help or business cards to give to members to pass out it just a xerox for the fylers maybe with a logo and information with the sponsors and or site forum name

This is why I volunteered you to be on the staff. We ( not you ) should have a meet logo to go along with John's post for flyers and such,possibly later today.

ONE,notice I say ONE of your jobs will be to make sure these get printed and distributed to any Miata you see,posted at the area Mazda dealers and other Mazda sites besides the big 3 you see. I'll call you later today,tell Galo he has been volunteered as well.

[Thumper13]

Planing on being there. Thumper, if you need any help.


Be careful what you ask for..............I am taking you up on your offer,I'll PM you later today.

[kabel]

Glad you found a way to make this happen. I'll see you guys down there ;-)

[SM16RMSM]

Be careful what you ask for..............I am taking you up on your offer,I'll PM you later today.

As long as I don't have to babysit anyone, I think I will be OK. I rather find myself something to do and what not.

[Thumper13]

As long as I don't have to babysit anyone, I think I will be OK. I rather find myself something to do and what not.

Well,you know Gerry,he needs to be burped after his bottle and check his diaper frequently. He TRIES to drive like Andrew and me and when he does it's usually pretty ugly. He crapped the front of his car on our last run.:japaneseflag: Banzai !

[Thumper13]

Hey gang..it doesn't look like we will have the time or the $$$ for a D.J......so.......if anyone has access to a portable p.a. system please let me know

Thank You

[AndrewTCM]

Well,you know Gerry,he needs to be burped after his bottle and check his diaper frequently. He TRIES to drive like Andrew and me and when he does it's usually pretty ugly. He crapped the front of his car on our last run.:japaneseflag: Banzai !

His car is too slow:whistling: hahahah

I cant wait for the autocross... gerry you better sign up

[kabel]

There will be an open autox on Sunday for sure, Saturdays autox sessions may be the Evo Autox School. I'm there Sat and Sun to help run the autox portion of he NASA weekend. I am currently working on the course design for sundays event, should be a fun event, even more so with you guys around!

[Thumper13]

^^ We have the Master of the photo lens. I am looking forward to seeing how Jeff's talents match up to yours. I hope my bud F86 can find a way to be there.

All Right two days of auto x maybe I can finally burn up these old 615's. Now if I can only beg borrow or steal a roll bar and get on the track,hmmmm.

[f86sabjf]

keep crossing your fingers but it aint looking good

[SM16RMSM]

All hell is going to break loose after that.

[kabel]

^^ We have the Master of the photo lens.
All Right two days of auto x maybe I can finally burn up these old 615's. Now if I can only beg borrow or steal a roll bar and get on the track,hmmmm.

You are too kind sir :oops:

We'll have to dbl check the NASA regs, but all you may need is a hard top or a roll bar.

I have not heard anything official but I believe Sunday is the only open autocross day. The autocross happening on Saturday will be for the Evolution Performance Driving School - Phase One autox school all day. Which is a great program by the way.

[Thumper13]

You are too kind sir :oops:

We'll have to dbl check the NASA regs, but all you may need is a hard top or a roll bar.

I have not heard anything official but I believe Sunday is the only open autocross day. The autocross happening on Saturday will be for the Evolution Performance Driving School - Phase One autox school all day. Which is a great program by the way.

Yup,Sunday is the open auto x $30.00. Sebring and Nasa track regs are convertibles need roll bars ( cheaper than a hard top anyway ). I wouldn't want to bet my fossilized body on a Miata hardtop. Nothing functional about that in an inversion.

[f86sabjf]

heres an updated list from all 3 websites. No maybes included and thanks for not posting on multiple sites it helps a bunch

1) YellowYata (GearheadsMiataClub)
2) MinuteMan (GearheadsMiataClub)
3) Jester~ (GearheadsMiataClub)
4) Tristan75 (GearheadsMiataClub)
5) Joe Morreale (GearheadsMiataClub)
6) 2001SE (GearheadsMiataClub)
7) MMMX5 (GearheadsMiataClub)
8) Joker
9) Andrew6691
10) JStammer
11) BigBlueFL (Ron)
12) afc2112 (arvin) - tentative...
13) sfl Miata
14) the Pirate
15) Maykelcj
16) SM16RMSM (Orlando Roadsters, Oviedo-FL, 04 MSM
17) ahhthatsjdmyo
18) pass the peas
19) darwynism
20) The Joker
21) rudes333
22) leatherface24

[Thumper13]

Damn son. A lame ass Mazda meet in St Cloud pulled in 40 plus Miatas. WHERE ARE YOU PEOPLE ?????

[Phatmiata]

actually those are great starting numbers! just give it some time, not everyone is on the interwebz 24/7

[minuteman048]

Posting for and adding a fellow Gearhead to the list. As club Events Manager am beating the bushes to get members to sign up. Having a mid week meet tomorrow in Cape Coral and will assertively encourage our Lee and Collier members to sign up.

http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k619/gearheadsmiataclub/Dawn%20Patrol/hoover.gif

1) YellowYata (GearheadsMiataClub)
2) MinuteMan (GearheadsMiataClub)
3) Jester~ (GearheadsMiataClub)
4) Tristan75 (GearheadsMiataClub)
5) Joe Morreale (GearheadsMiataClub)
6) 2001SE (GearheadsMiataClub)
7) MMMX5 (GearheadsMiataClub)
8) Joker
9) Andrew6691
10) JStammer
11) BigBlueFL (Ron)
12) afc2112 (arvin) - tentative...
13) sfl Miata
14) the Pirate
15) Maykelcj
16) SM16RMSM (Orlando Roadsters, Oviedo-FL, 04 MSM
17) ahhthatsjdmyo
18) pass the peas
19) darwynism
20) The Joker
21) rudes333
22) leatherface24
23) White Knight (GearheadsMiataClub)

[Siringo]

I'll be there. It will be my first Miata event.

[kabel]

Registration is open for the NASA weekend events

http://www.drivenasafl.com/scheduleresults/sebring/

Looks like a Mini club is trying to organize a meet there that weekend too :ninja:

[Thumper13]

Hell,the way this is going we may be outnumbered by some lame azz faux sports cars. C'mon you guyz sign up and show up.

[Joker]

Signed up for HYPERDRIVE

[Thumper13]

F86 ( Jeff ) has run into some obligations that are taking much of his time. SO........he has posted a completed up to date sign in list at Club Roadster.Net. If anyone is interested in helping out by monitoring all 3 sites to keep updating the list please step up and volunteer,otherwise there will be no additional names added.

[Thumper13]

Well I have decided to sit this one out. New shoes for baby,a dawn patrol run with the Gearheads, and a 5 day trip to the really cool roads in and around Boone N.C.will eat up my budget for Miata fun this year.

Hope y'all enjoy Sebring.

[ctrench]

1) YellowYata (GearheadsMiataClub)
2) MinuteMan (GearheadsMiataClub)
3) Jester~ (GearheadsMiataClub)
4) Tristan75 (GearheadsMiataClub)
5) Joe Morreale (GearheadsMiataClub)
6) 2001SE (GearheadsMiataClub)
7) MMMX5 (GearheadsMiataClub)
8) Joker
9) Andrew6691
10) JStammer
11) BigBlueFL (Ron)
12) afc2112 (arvin) - tentative...
13) sfl Miata
14) the Pirate
15) Maykelcj
16) SM16RMSM (Orlando Roadsters, Oviedo-FL, 04 MSM
17) ahhthatsjdmyo
18) pass the peas
19) darwynism
20) The Joker
21) rudes333
22) leatherface24
23) White Knight (GearheadsMiataClub)
24) ctrench (tampabaymiatas)

[MarcoSTEEZ]

1) YellowYata (GearheadsMiataClub)
2) MinuteMan (GearheadsMiataClub)
3) Jester~ (GearheadsMiataClub)
4) Tristan75 (GearheadsMiataClub)
5) Joe Morreale (GearheadsMiataClub)
6) 2001SE (GearheadsMiataClub)
7) MMMX5 (GearheadsMiataClub)
8) Joker
9) Andrew6691
10) JStammer
11) BigBlueFL (Ron)
12) afc2112 (arvin) - tentative...
13) sfl Miata
14) the Pirate
15) Maykelcj
16) SM16RMSM (Orlando Roadsters, Oviedo-FL, 04 MSM
17) ahhthatsjdmyo
18) pass the peas
19) darwynism
20) The Joker
21) rudes333
22) leatherface24
23) White Knight (GearheadsMiataClub)
24) ctrench (tampabaymiatas)
25) MarcoSTEEZ
BUMP BUMP BUMP BUMP COME ON GUYS Sign up! I wanna see 100 cars show up!

[SM16RMSM]

I could add four more to the list but they aren't positive if they are coming or not. One is a member over on CR but the other are not on the forums.

[f86sabjf]

I'll post this up in case any of you havent seen

5X Racing

BIG PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT!

We are very happy and proud to announce that Classic Mazda of Orlando has partnered up as a primary sponsor for Miatoberfest 2012! They will be providing items for the first come first serve swag bag giveaways, and have promised to donate several larger items for the raffle drawing.

For anyone out there not from Central Florida, or not familiar with Classic Mazda, they are easily the kindest, most racer/enthusiast friendly dealership in Central Florida. Every year, Classic Mazda holds a "Pre Sebring Event" at their dealership. They have professional Mazda factory drivers and race cars there for autographs, race car displays, prize raffles, gift bags, free food, and special deals going on for event attendees. We went to this event this past spring and it was a very nice thing that they do completely FREE for the Mazda Motorsports community. I am sure their appreciation for the Mazda and Miata motorsports/enthusiast community for our event will be just as great.

We are looking forward to Classic Mazda's help in this event, and be sure to pay them a visit when you're looking for a great deal on a new or used Mazda in Orlando.

[Boris]

Where do I sign up for the track fun for that $75/ day ??

[Phatmiata]

Where do I sign up for the track fun for that $75/ day ??

http://www.nasaforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=56517

[Boris]

So it's only for the autocross ?
I was under the impression that there was some killer deal for the track sessions.

[Phatmiata]

So it's only for the autocross ?
I was under the impression that there was some killer deal for the track sessions.

Track Deal is $75 for HPDE, and a heads up you will need a rollbar to race. https://nasaproracing.com/event/1502

[Boris]

Threw the stupid jungle gym in just for this event and/or the Bay Bottom Crawl.
Trying to decide which one I should be doing.

[Thumper13]

Threw the stupid jungle gym in just for this event and/or the Bay Bottom Crawl.
Trying to decide which one I should be doing.

Dang,I wish you hadn't brought this up. I have wanted to do the crawl for years now. I spent too much money getting ready for MiB3 new tires,bushings,brakes,wires,plugs,and,and and plus about 6 tanks minimum of gas. Hmmm $165.00,wonder what rabbit I can pull out of my ass to make this happen ???

[Boris]

You know you have 2 kidneys, right ?!

[Phatmiata]

..................Bay Bottom Crawl


What is "Bay Bottom Crawl!?!?!

[Boris]

An autoX event on a closed road down in the Keys.
http://www.evscc.com/baybottommain.htm

[f86sabjf]

Tons of videos on YouTube about the Bay bottom crawl. A one of a kind awesome event

[Thumper13]

You know you have 2 kidneys, right ?!

Yeah,but,I'm saving that one for the turbo :slayer:

[Thumper13]

What is "Bay Bottom Crawl!?!?!

Lots O History , I think they are up to 50 something years. I think calling it an auto x just doesn't do it justice. It's more like a happening.

[Boris]

I'll let you borrow my M45 if you like.

[Thumper13]

I'll let you borrow my M45 if you like.

OK,as long as I can keep my kidney:drink: I'll buy the beers

[Boris]

A case of Żywiec in trade ?
Sounds awesome, keep yer kidney. I'll drown mine.

[Thumper13]

A case of Żywiec in trade ?
Sounds awesome, keep yer kidney. I'll drown mine.

Only one case ?

[Boris]

I drink slowly and through a straw.

[Boris]

Hey, I must be blind and/or stupid (easy layup right there) but where exactly does it say that I get to play out on the track for $75 per day ?
All I see is a $75 discount for first timers.
What am I missing ???

[kabel]

$75 = the Hyperdrive program, which is one HPDE1 equivalent track session with an instructor plus classroom.
Hyperdrive sessions are limited & fill fast, the ones for this particular weekend are in fact sold out (according to the website).
Great way to see if you want to pursue doing track days.

registration page is here: https://www.nasaproracing.com/event/1502

[kabel]

This NASA Miatober fest weekend is getting closer. Please preregister for the autocross event if you want to attend. nasa could pull the plug on it if not enough sign up for the event. That would be a shame, I would really like to try the course I have designed :lol:

The Evo School has already been postponed till spring due to not enough entrants at this time.

[MR JM1NA]

Is it worth going to if I am not entering any events?

[afc2112]

Is it worth going to if I am not entering any events?

You're driving over with the gearheads, right? I hear they have a fun route to Sebring. I'd go on that basis alone...

[MR JM1NA]

No, I mean at the Fest

[kabel]

only you can answer that question based on the info provided so far...

[MR JM1NA]

just nevermind, lol

[AndrewTCM]

If you like miatas and racing why would you not go?...

[MR JM1NA]

lol I do want to, but do I have to pay just to get in that place? or only to race?

[kabel]

Well I guess that detail is not exactly clear in this thread is it...
There is no charge for the Miatoberfest meet.

[Boris]

It's free to watch.
Damn, really wanted to run the track but just don't have all my gear ready.

[kabel]

Online preregistration is still open for the Sunday Oct 7 nasa autocross event. https://www.nasaproracing.com/event/1502

I think prereg closes Friday evening. Current head count is a little on the low side, but we will still have the autocross event and that will mean lots and lots of runs. ;-)
More info on the official facebook event page too:
https://www.facebook.com/events/447546008610641/

[SM16RMSM]

So, what happened to all that said they where going to show up. It turned out to be a rather small meet. The Kissimmee meet turned out bigger than this. Didn't even break the 30 car count.