2012 Texas Miata Roundup

[OZMDD]

My apologies for not having a more prominent competitive lean to the Roundup. As for myself, I'm a big autocross participant. Planning an event around the track would be quite costly, speaking from the Club aspect. When the annual Roundups were planned in the past they were in locations that presented the attractions in that particular location. Big Bend had the Marfa lights and the observatory and some interesting roads, San Antonio had the Three Twisted Sisters ranch roads, Austin had Lyme Creek Road and their hills. Public roads add no cost to the event. Adding the type of activity to the Gulf Coast area adds from $1000 to $3000 to the base cost. There are more than just competitive drivers in the Miata Family so we are trying to appease as large a group as possible without unduly stretching anyones finances. Take a little of the edge off...do this one for a little relaxation. The people planning this are the ones riding the edge.

Thanks for the kind word of encouragement!

Sorry if I came across as critical of your event. I only intended to poke a little fun, but that didn't translate well in my posts. We hassle each other on this forum, but I forget that someone new won't see it the same way. I am looking forward to the Roundup. You're doing a great job with it.

[Nails]

First line of this thread mentions thrill seekers. Second post of this thread mentions Fat Cat Motorsports. This forum is widely visited by autocrossers and track enthusiasts including many that don't even drive a miata.

So, aside from my saying "screw the karts", my post wasn't negative and certainly wasn't saying the event sucks. I was offering info on possible venues they may not have considered; Grandsport and Greyhound. I've been all around Galveston, Texas City, Hitchcock, Friendswood, Santa Fe, Alva, Angleton, and Surfside (Where I saw my first Buckees) and I can say with certainty; it's mostly straight non-scenic roads. So unless there is some sorta of motorsport events planned, I would sooner drive 5 hours to Tulsa (and ignore Hallett) than drive the same time/distance to MSRH.

[cjshem]

The issue of the roads or lack there of, posed a problem for the Club Board when we were considering hosting the event. Our perception was that the other clubs were just as aware of the situation as we at the Houston Club. The only idea we could rationalize was that there was no sense having the Houston Club plan an event that was in another region. It would be so much easier for the local Miata Club to handle. This is the Gulf...it is what it is.

We are at half of our required registrants to meet the minimum stipulations for our hotel contract. With a couple more months to go, unless we meet those requirements, we will follow the Tejas Club lead last year and cancel. Apparently just having a location that met the aggressive driving portion of the Clubs was not enough. With the central location of Galveston as the focal point of the Roundup, I would hope that there be enough attractions and activities that "all" will have something of interest besides the Miata.

The Flight Museum, Moody Gardens (this could take all day), harbor ship tours, "Tall" ship Elissa, Dolphin watch, jet boat ride, beach, fishing, the Pleasure Pier, Strand (shopping), karting, rooms on Seawall Blvd (walking distance from the beach)...don't find anything that entices you? We drive the Miata because we have a discriminating taste in cars, it doesn't me that's all we enjoy.

[jrj512]

certainly wasn't saying the event sucks.

I've been all around Galveston, Texas City, Hitchcock, Friendswood, Santa Fe, Alva, Angleton, and Surfside (Where I saw my first Buckees) and I can say with certainty; it's mostly straight non-scenic roads. So unless there is some sorta of motorsport events planned, I would sooner drive 5 hours to Tulsa (and ignore Hallett) than drive the same time/distance to MSRH.

I rest my case.

If the event does not appeal to you, then don't comment. If you think you will like it, then sign up and help the guy promote it with a positive response.

[cjshem]

With the interest in performance driving that I have read to date, maybe arranging something similar to the "Miata World" wouldn't be a bad idea. It was one of the events timed around the Roundup that I did not attend. (finances being what they were at the time.)

There is a very large group of Miata enthusiast in the Houston area that regularly participate in the SCCA autocrosses (17) and the DE and track offerings locally (unknown). What is the DFW count?

But I digress...this is the 2012 Texas Miata Roundup thread.

[Jim m]

First line of this thread mentions thrill seekers. Second post of this thread mentions Fat Cat Motorsports. This forum is widely visited by autocrossers and track enthusiasts including many that don't even drive a miata.

So, aside from my saying "screw the karts", my post wasn't negative and certainly wasn't saying the event sucks. I was offering info on possible venues they may not have considered; Grandsport and Greyhound. I've been all around Galveston, Texas City, Hitchcock, Friendswood, Santa Fe, Alva, Angleton, and Surfside (Where I saw my first Buckees) and I can say with certainty; it's mostly straight non-scenic roads. So unless there is some sorta of motorsport events planned, I would sooner drive 5 hours to Tulsa (and ignore Hallett) than drive the same time/distance to MSRH.

Seems to me the real winner here will be Tulsa. Have a great trip.

[Nails]

Seems to me the real winner here will be Tulsa. Have a great trip.

I will in September. Thanks!

[cjshem]

I want to thank the Moderators and the Forum members for their support. We are closing in on changing the Grand Prize for the raffle from the $2000 Fat Cat suspension to the $3000 single adjustable Fat Cat suspension. The Houston Club is finalizing the activities that will be available for the Roundup and will be posted on the website soon.

[cjshem]

Miata enthusiast! The deadline for registration to the Texas Miata Roundup is just around the corner. (Sept. 1) I can count the number of rooms left on one hand. That special someone that sits in the co-pilot seat, the one that puts up with you when you are carving that corner or spinning around those little orange traffic cones, deserves some special attention. Some "together" time in Galveston on the beach!
If you’ve been to any previous Roundups, you’ll remember that we catered more to the driver. This year we still have some interesting "driver" events for you but I think the vacation atmosphere will put you miles ahead for your future exploits! Don’t let this opportunity to show some appreciation drive by you. Go to http://houstonmiataclub.com/index.php and register for this years Texas Miata Roundup while there is still time and rooms.

[black roadster]

Sounds like fun. Not every Miata event needs to have track time. Did we forget about the fun of driving these car on the street and the camaraderie of fellow enthusiasts? There is a part of me that misses a structured club with planned events, even if they are of the more moderate driving type. At least they are doing something besides hanging around a greasy burger joint, looking at their cars. (That's fun too but that's all we do!)

Sadly, with a wife and a six year old, we are one seat shy for regular Miata events. Good luck with the event. I'm sure it will be a blast.

[Keifersmith]

Sadly, with a wife and a six year old, we are one seat shy for regular Miata events.

BR, three people in a miata should be no problem. Just have your six year old do the "parade" wave on your way down I-45 ...

[cjshem]

BR, three people in a miata should be no problem. Just have your six year old do the "parade" wave on your way down I-45 ...

Now this is a thinking man! A problem solver!

[black roadster]

BR, three people in a miata should be no problem. Just have your six year old do the "parade" wave on your way down I-45 ...

I don't think I want to be on the news. It might even make national news. "Parents place child on back deck of two seat convertible. Child Protective Services has placed the child in foster care while police investigate."