The Miatapalooza 2014 Thread

[— Phatmiata —]

This is the Official Thread for the 2014 Miatapalooza event, this is a discussion thread about the event. Please stay on topic

We will post more event details as we start to plan the event.

Any important details of the event will be posted in this thread first, and then to follow on the facebook page.

I will most likely not have a separate thread on all of the other forums as it was just too much extra work, and extremely time consuming. If you guys have questions about the event you are welcome to post them here in this thread. Please do not start a Miatapalooza thread on the other forums as it will most likely just cause more confusion and or mis-information.

[— Phatmiata —]

Last year we had some tuners show up at the actual event and set up booths, everyone really liked this, and the tuners really seemed to have a good time chating with Miata Owners from all over the state and beyond. I think that Planet-Miata.com wants to come down and set up a booth for the 2014 Miatapalooza this time too. So chances are this will be a much bigger event as some others have expressed interest as well.

Which tuners would you guys like to see out there?

[HELLIONMX5]

Which ones? Hell, just look at the sponsors of this site! I want all of them!

Btw 1st!

[— Phatmiata —]

Which ones? Hell, just look at the sponsors of this site! I want all of them!

Btw 1st!

For those of you that missed out on the previous year, here is a recap of the show.
http://mazdaroadster.net/showthread....ap-of-the-Show!!!


Here is the Sponsors that setup a booth last time around.

MazdaRoadster.net
Classic Mazda
MazdaMovement
Redline Autosports
RoadsterTECH
V8Roadsters
5XRacing
BSIRacing
TreasureCoastMiata
Turbos 'n' Tuning Done Right
The Dentman
Polar Cup
BumbleBeadery

and the sponsors that sent us gifts that could not attend

Mazda North America
Project-G
Planet-Miata
GarageStar
Boss Performance
Revlimiter
Grassroots Motorsports Magazine
Track Dog Racing
Panic Motorsports
Garage5
Ferman Mazda
Lakeland Mazda
Rspeed
enthuzacar
EcheverriLaw.com

[Thumper13]

Little Rob and I have been doing some preliminary unofficial hunting for sites that could be considered as an option to Lakeland. We stopped out at Rossmeyers in Ormond Beach off of I-95 and US-1. That place is perfect,huge all the amenities including a 36,000 sq ft covered pavilion. I have no idea if they are going to charge for use of their back parking area but it can easily hold more than twice what Hooters can as far as parking.

I hope to hear back from them this week.

It would be great if Phat could get a little tighter date. I told them we are looking at late April as a MAYBE date.

[— Phatmiata —]

Little Rob and I have been doing some preliminary unofficial hunting for sites that could be considered as an option to Lakeland. We stopped out at Rossmeyers in Ormond Beach off of I-95 and US-1. That place is perfect,huge all the amenities including a 36,000 sq ft covered pavilion. I have no idea if they are going to charge for use of their back parking area but it can easily hold more than twice what Hooters can as far as parking.

I hope to hear back from them this week.

It would be great if Phat could get a little tighter date. I told them we are looking at late April as a MAYBE date.

I would shoot for around the same date

Remember we have to watch out for;

Love Bug season (Twice per year)Late April-May and August-September
Hurricane Season
Overly Hot Summer & Fall Season
Rainy Season

[Thumper13]

So.....late March or Early April ???

SM and I are also looking at the Shrine in Maitland off I-4. While we are the self appointed "unofficial" alternate site finders if you have any sites you can think of,feel free to post up. Rob and I are looking for something that would make it a little more attractive for Miata owners from the other Southeastern States to attend

[★ Unk577 ★]

Anyone want to talk to Richie Brother's auction on I4? They have enough room to run 3-4 different autocrosses, the show, and anything else you wanna do

[morr]

I plan to attend the 2014 event, but was hoping to find a place to crash for the night since it's a 5+ hour drive. I believe I had a few forum members (mini fd?) offer up a couch or floor space but I can't remember. So any room and board is appreciated. I'd be happy to buy dinner and drinks or something to compensate for sleeping space.

Also, I'm down for a hardparking show and/or an autocross event. Either way I'll be there. Last years photo have me regretting I didn't come down for it!

[— Agent☣Orange —]

Yeah, I was thinking about that the past couple years. It would be cool to have an after-hours party but it would have to be at one hotel and no driving home drunk at 3am. Folks would have to check in and stay 'til the next day. Probably too much liability because there's always that one guy...

[morr]

I'd be happy to pitch in on a couple hotel rooms with a few other out-of-towners if it came down to it. I agree, because this past year at MATG's beer swap there were some people that shouldn't have been driving, even being within 2 mins of their cabin. But I hear what you're saying... hopefully we can figure something out since we're planning it more in advance.

[HELLIONMX5]

In reference to the matg event (beer swap) I might know who your taking about LOL!

Anyone hear back from anyone?

[— Agent☣Orange —]

Not referencing any names about anyone about any event, just saying that if a group of us decided to hang out, it would be outside the purview of any MR.net sanctioned event. Basically, you'd be on your own but with the burden of maintaining the rep of not only MR but the Miata community at large.

[HELLIONMX5]

the last time I went there were some folks who can drink and drive around the mountains. at night too..... I don't condone it. but nothing bad happened, so its cool I guess.... not really. but what can you do?

[Thumper13]

Anyone want to talk to Richie Brother's auction on I4? They have enough room to run 3-4 different autocrosses, the show, and anything else you wanna do

Certainly lots of room,that's for sure. We'd need porta potties and catering services but that's not a lot of $$$. I have nothing but time on my hands,I'll cruise over there this week.

I'm thinking we'd probably need to post a hefty insurance bond for auto xing though.