Any updates out there on when the website will be up and running to announce the convention?
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Any updates out there on when the website will be up and running to announce the convention?
Website is up, and registration is supposed to be open in the next few days.
http://www.miataworldii.com/
That site needs some serious work.Quote:
Originally Posted by Titus
Doesn't necessarily inspire confidence in a "world class event" for three hundred bucks does it?Quote:
Originally Posted by black roadster
Shouldn't this thread be in Event planning since it's pretty far from impromptu?
Welcome 2fortheroad!
Hey... the "nice" side of me is resisting the urge to move it to Bull...Quote:
Originally Posted by Nails
I'm sure the Gaylord Texan would appreciate being called by the right name on that registration site... But, fortunately, it's not my party, so I can smirk if I want to.
WoW, 300.00 is a bit steep aint it?
Does someone come detail your car for that price?
I guess I wont be going unless I am contacted to play whch I doubt.
I guess I could park outside the fence and look at all the happenings.
I plan to attend but this smells of Capitalism at its worst. I would have preferred a less formal gathering, say South Padre Island.
For three hundred bucks a head they could have hired a decent website designer.
Any profits made go to a charity. I am looking at it as $300 for a 3 day long track event, with free food and a chance to win a new Miata. The part that gets me is $300 per person rather than per car. I wish they had been per car but required you to buy extra meal tickets if you had the misses with you. Oh well... I can live with it.
I suggested they let Mike Preston do the web site, but didn't happen. The $300/person does not include the Gaylord, either. I agree that "upscale" events does not equate to Miatas, nor entice Miata owners/drivers. This is more like a Porsche or BMW type event. I don't get it........ It's not a three-day track event. It's two days with an autocross, lead-n-follow on the oval, and restricted infield road course laps.
Is this an official Mazda event or just a fan thing?
I can't help but wonder what Mazda will do when the 20th Anniversary for the Miata comes up. For starters, a 20AE NC is probably guaranteed.
Can't wait to see the special badges and the Limited Edition paint color it comes in! :roll:Quote:
Originally Posted by MX-5EE
This is the official Mazda Event. They are kicking in a huge chunk of change and a car to give away.Quote:
Originally Posted by MX-5EE
Ditch the spare and squeeze the ::Curls:: into the trunk::Banana:: I've heard it's been done.:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Titus
Reading the comments on the :batman: board, it sounds like a lot of folks will be traveling a good long way to come to this event, yet the attitude here locally is lukewarm. I probably won't decide if I go or not until a few days before it happens.
Huh... Here are some quotes from Bill on Miata.net:Quote:
Originally Posted by MadMerv
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Originally Posted by billccsi
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4 tracks... 8 am to 5 pm.
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Oh, and there is no limit to the time on any of the tracks. Get in line... do your run... get back in line if you want. Think Six Flags...
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(regarding helmets and rollbars) Neither will be required for lead & follow runs on the oval, autocross, and road course. Helmets will be required for hot laps on the road course and autocross. Roll bar requirements for the road course hot laps is being examined by the local SCCA
I give cudos to Bill Preston and LSMC for putting this all together. You guys don't realize the work they've done to make this huge. It's expensive, yes, but they're not catering to the younger miata crowd, this for the empty nesters that have been driving miatas for 15+ years. I was at miataworld 99' with my parents, (I didn't have a miata yet) and it was a very fun time.
That's exactly why so many people are disappointed. The Miata is an entry level sports car and there are far more people driving them that can't afford the three hundred bucks than those that can. It's sad to exclude so many from what should be a grand party and national event. If the track stuff was billed separately, ala carte, then those with the means can race while those on a budget (or no desire to do the track stuff) can still enjoy the other events.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sharpie
Looks to me like the "tracks" consist of four courses at one venue (TMS).
I would go if all LE's get free entry for being the coolest :)
The track events are a paultry sum compared to the high dollar meals........... Maybe they should think about having a "track only" entry fee. Now that would be fun! You would be surprised how many of us empty nesters would rather play on the track than have $50-$100 meals.
I think that would be a great option. Don't take the empty nester comment the wrong way. I know at 33 my parents couldn't afford $600+++ to play for a weekend, I can't either. A track only option would cool, but this event is also for hanging out and talking over dinner too. They'll get their #'s without making everyone happy although that's what they're trying to do.
I think they've done a good job.
Those quotes were from early on. Day #3 was nixed. Four courses assumes SCCA can come up with enough equipment and workers to handle two autocrosses, infield track, and oval. Now here's the deal, and I explained all of this to Bill: That weekend is always a NATIONAL race at TWS, meaning race workers will be there. So, SCCA is planning on paying autocrossers to work this event(YOU???????). I'm concerned that there won't be enough, and few are "Pro's" when it comes to the road course and oval flagging. Because of this, the oval and infield events will simply be 1-2 laps and you're done. If you want more, get back in line. Now, if there are 1000 entrants, or even 500, how long do you think you might have to wait?Quote:
Originally Posted by Titus
That's it. I shouldn't even be telling ya'll this, but I'd hate for you to spend the money and be disappointed.
That blows, I'm out. ;-)Quote:
Originally Posted by MadMerv
Ok... maybe I will still go. I am OK with the format, as I think that a large % of participants will not be in to the track stuff, as the event's target audience isn't as in to performance driving as those of us here. Some of them will go out and do a couple runs to see what it is all about and then head on to other events more their speed, and many won't drive anything beyond a lead and follow on the oval. You then spread the more hardcore people out over 3 or 4 courses over 2 days, and I would think we should be able to get a decent amount of track/autocross time. I am also excited about the Saturday night banquet. I have heard whispers of entertainment and possibly a celebrity guest speaker or 2, and I think that is worth a chunk of change to be apart of.
Well, there is still some time to decide. I say wait and see.
https://ww2.eventrebels.com/er/Regis...04&ItemID=9558
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
I think I am passing on this for several reasons.
1. The price. If I go, my wife goes and $600 not including other expenses is too much. It would easily be over $1200 with hotel (which again my wife would want) and I am local. The meals should have been optional except for the banquet and lower the cost. Also, a cheaper Associate entry which does not include all the track stuff for my wife would have been better.
2. I anticipate the track events will be lack luster when compared to proper track events at MSR or Hallett and for $600 I can get A LOT of track time.
3. We are planning a family trip later that summer so the money would be better spent there.
4. I tried to get involved and even signed up for committees to help out and no one from LSMC ever contacted me. :confused:
I wish LSMC luck but I think they only catered to their interests and demographics. The all inclusive plan was the wrong way to go in my opinion. The event will likely attract one of two types.
People who live and breathe all things "Miata" and empty-nesters with the funds to drop $2000+ on a cross-country trip.
They will attract few "young" enthusiasts or Miata owners who are not necessarily obsessed with the car.
The wife and I are registered and we have a room Fri, Sat, and Sun night. She didn't seem 100% sold that she wanted to attend, so if she decides at a later date that she doesn't want to go, I will offer her spot for sale.
You think someone will pay for the privilege of sharing a hotel room with you? My guess is you would have to hire them ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Titus
Hell no... I would just be looking to recover the $300 event fee so I would have the cash to fill the other side of the bed. ::Naughty:Quote:
Originally Posted by onething
http://images.southparkstudios.com/i...news/2368a.jpgQuote:
Originally Posted by Titus
I am soooo sorry I went down this path. Please, let's go back to the original thread :rolleyes:
Anyone registered for this?
Yes, I think Titus did reserve a hooker for the event.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ted the Red
Maybe I should have said besides Titus!
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Originally Posted by jrj512
For $300 I'll just get the hooker and a sack lunch, then go run hot laps in the office parking garage.
Or just come out to this weekends S2000 AX. Bring the hooker and lunch with you.Quote:
Originally Posted by trickyrix
You should hire $10 hookers to shag cones. ::ConeDOWN ::slut::Quote:
Originally Posted by jrj512
I hate to think what that smells like after a full day under the sun...Quote:
Originally Posted by Titus
I think we hit a new low at the MME site. :clap:Quote:
Originally Posted by trickyrix