Hallett 2013 - Let's make it happen! A show of hands please

This is officially the last year of Miatas at Hallett hosted by the Arkansas Miata Club.

Many of of have enjoyed this event over the years and most of us are disappointed to see this event end. Last year the Arkansas Miata Club offered all their information on how to run this event if anyone was willing to take it over. Sadly, no one immediately stepped up to the plate.

I've talked with a few folks and there is some interest in trying to take over the reins to keep M@H going. I know we aren't a club and don't have a board, regular meetings or a financial account but that shouldn't be a deterrent. Tailchaser has offered to assist with some available MME funds pending review of materials from Arkansas Miata Club. We can do this. The Texas (specifically DFW) group has been the largest group in attendance for the last few years.

So I have sent out feelers to the Arkansas Miata Club to see what it entails.

I can tell you one thing though. The event days will not change. The M@H weekend was originally an Alfa Romeo event and the Arkansas folks took over that weekend. Most other weekends at Hallett are booked solid so we will likely retain this weekend. Sorry POS. :sad:

So please chime in if you are willing to assist in any way with a MME sponsored M@H event and possibly what you might be interested in helping with. This will likely involve at least some planning meetings and a dedication to keeping this thing going.

That is so weird, I was thinking about that this morning on the way to work, and how TrackDog could be a big part.

I plan to attend this year.

I am planning to attend this year also.

I have been wanting to get out to hallet. When is it??

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Originally Posted by Sharpie

That is so weird, I was thinking about that this morning on the way to work, and how TrackDog could be a big part.

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I don't think he said anything about TDR taking over this event or participating more than they do now.

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Originally Posted by motorollow

I don't think he said anything about TDR taking over this event or participating more than they do now.

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He didn't. I wrote what my brain was thinking as I hugged a curve on my way to work this morning.

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Originally Posted by Sharpie

He didn't. I wrote what my brain was thinking as I hugged a curve on my way to work this morning.

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It was a good thought.

Will there be somebody with pushbars on their front bumper to help push me on the straights?

I'll be there this year also, hopefully with my ls3 installed by then

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Originally Posted by Bigsrturbo

I'll be there this year also, hopefully with my ls3 installed by then

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No boost, no care :D

Can I run my M3ita?

When is it?

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Originally Posted by Rob®

When is it?

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From Friday, September 14, 2012 - 08:00am
To Sunday, September 16, 2012 - 05:00pm

http://arkansasmiataclub.com/index.p...|1|29|16|28|15

I'm confused! Isn't Black Roadster is talking about 2013 and NOT this year!? I'll go this and next year, if there is a M@H in 2013 or the world not ending in 2012! To help with the 2013 event, I guess most of us need to see what and how much work is needed to be done.

It will take some cash to get the track reserved. The Ark Club offered to share the financial records to any club wanting to assume the responsibility. It is a financial commitment without a treasury. How many of us are willing to back stop this venture? Gary has experience and that will help. We need to understand the financial risks and then ask the group for financial support. I'm in.

It will help a lot if enough of us is willing to prepay for the 2013 event.

Motorollow is correct. Track Dog Racing is only willing to commit to the same support it has in the past. This will have to be a DFW Miata run event. This type of event needs planning and support from a larger group anyways. I am not talking about this years M@H. It is be run by the Arkansas folks for the last time this year. I am talking about taking the event over to keep it alive.

I received the info from Lewis Leslie from the Arkansas club and I believe the only up front fees required is the track rental. This is about $5k for both Friday and Saturday. The total event cost them around 16k last year. That's everything including all track and safety workers, banquet, sponser plaques, etc...

Tailchaser did say he may be able to assist with funds from this website after he reviews the material. Maybe we need some fund raising events. We can get POS to host a pimpin' bikini car wash and maybe trickyrix can mug a girl scout and sell her cookies.

I think the Scouts are out of cookies for the season... ;)

I'm in for helping when/where I can. I wonder if Lewis and the crew ever approached one of the area Mazda dealers about pitching in for sponsorship?

Good luck! I hope you can pull it off. Methinks you're gonna need to find a benefactor to front the monies for track rental and event organization who thinks he/she/it can ultimately break even or make a few dollars for the inherent risk involved.

Sad to say, I'm with you Speed. We are just too unorganized to pull this off. This would take a major effort on at least 20+ people (without instructors) to pull off. Remember all the people we have come to know over the years have been working all weekend and not just driving and hanging out. Grid people, track marshall, transponder renter, welcoming committee, forms collector, finance person, etc. etc. It's not just $$$$.

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Originally Posted by gabkwong

I'm confused! Isn't Black Roadster is talking about 2013 and NOT this year!? I'll go this and next year, if there is a M@H in 2013...

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Yes, BR is talking about 2013, which is why the subject was originally 2013. Not sure why it got changed to 2012...

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Originally Posted by gabkwong

It will help a lot if enough of us is willing to prepay for the 2013 event.

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Good luck with that. How many of those who were definitely going to the 2011 event waited until the last day of the lower rate to register?

FWIW I am planning to go to the 2012 event after having missed all but 2007 and 2008.

I've prepaid every year. I usually get my stuff in shortly after registration opens. I know I'm going to go, so I just take care of it early and forget about it. I'm not saying everybody can do that, but it can't hurt to try. However, if the 2013 event is in flux, I can see where pre-payment might be a big problem...

Speed and Sharpie do make very good points. I wonder how many of the old guard would be willing to hang on and help with the track days? I know some are AMC folks, but Hallett does have some permanent staff, right? I'm just scattershooting...

Your entry fee pays for the Hallett staff that were there working.

I will prepay and help out on the administration if needed. I don't know the first thing about setting one of these up.

We may not be able to swing a two-day the first year or two so consider a one-day event too.

So any new word on the 2013 and later events?

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Originally Posted by GregW

So any new word on the 2013 and later events?

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Not looking good IMHO -> http://www.dfwmiata.com/threads/2238...y-May-5th-2012

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Originally Posted by black roadster

Great meeting guys! No one showed up. ::Good::

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I checked the Hallett website there is now "more Info" and a registration form up.



http://www.hallettracing.com/

Yep. I got my registration packet in an email from Connie. I'd recommend signing up early and reserve your hotel room.

BR, can you start a new thread? I would but I am on my phone so its not easy to copy/paste on this phone.

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Originally Posted by black roadster

I'd recommend signing up early and reserve your hotel room.

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It's in the mail box w/ a race port reservation.
Hotel room booked.
I'll number the days on the calendar this evening.

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Originally Posted by motorollow

BR, can you start a new thread? I would but I am on my phone so its not easy to copy/paste on this phone.

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Done. New thread! Close this one please.