Spirited Drive - Sunday, 10-23-11 - Denton, Texas

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10-18-2011, 09:28 AM
MarbleGT

Spirited Drive - Sunday, 10-23-11 - Denton, Texas

I am organizing another drive on this Sunday. The last one, a couple of weeks ago, had a nice turnout...6-7 cars. This time, instead of heading south towards Granbury we will be heading north towards Denton. The drive will offer spectacular photo ops as well as a chance to see miles of undisturbed countryside and the biggest wind turbine farm in the area. The weather should be perfect for top down driving.

The meeting place will be at:

Good Eats Grill
5812 N Interstate 35
Denton, Texas
76207

We plan to depart around 9:30am and will be stopping somewhere for lunch.

I don't anticipate the drive lasting to late into the afternoon, so expect to be back fairly early.If you feel like you may go, please add your user name to the list.If you've been on one of mine before, you know I don't dissappoint.
10-18-2011, 09:51 AM
Nails

In.
10-18-2011, 09:52 AM
Sharpie

As I said on CR.

Good eats is closed now and they may have removed the sign, but the exit is 35 and Loop 288 by the "outlet mall".
10-18-2011, 11:37 AM
MarbleGT

Mr. Nails...

How does one get a bigger version of that picture in your profile pic?
10-21-2011, 09:24 AM
MarbleGT

There are more cars added to the list...including that of a Vantage and a BOSS Leguna Seca Mustang....

Bring your radios.
10-21-2011, 09:35 AM
Nails

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Hope the Aston and Stang don't slow us down much.
10-21-2011, 09:37 AM
MarbleGT

Thats the spirit.
10-23-2011, 07:01 AM
MarbleGT

Michael, looks like you're the only one from this forum. Im still going. Hope to see you there.
10-23-2011, 08:03 AM
mydogyuma

Now that it's 28 minutes until you leave can my wife and I come in our pajama's?
You're heading west for the wind turbines? YES! Lovely country!
10-23-2011, 03:08 PM
Nails

Was a great run. Thanks MarbleGT. Pics and video coming soon.
10-23-2011, 03:38 PM
MarbleGT

Thanks!

Can't wait to see pics and vid!
10-23-2011, 03:47 PM
Bigsrturbo

Dang I missed out on this or I would have gone...I went by myself today and ended up at motorsports ranch watching everyone run...ohh well maybe next time
10-23-2011, 04:50 PM
MarbleGT

Motorsport Ranch is always a good "free" place to watch cars being ragged out.

We might go out that way for our next "tour."
10-23-2011, 06:52 PM
MarbleGT

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10-23-2011, 06:53 PM
MarbleGT

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10-23-2011, 10:08 PM
Rogue

Wow not one Miata..........................
10-24-2011, 06:35 AM
MarbleGT

Yea...not one.

There were three.

From what I've figured out over the years, there are 3 types of Miata drivers.

1) Those who put luggage racks on their weekender..and thats it. 50%
2) Auto-X Junkies 30%
3) ...and the ones that actually get out and drive them, whether it be on a track or a country road. 20%

Its very hard rallying up interest from the Miata folks do get together and be productive whereas with, say, an S2000 group or Exotic group, its a lot easier....same age range, just different minded.

These kind of things are the most fun anyway. If there we're 15 Miatas, there would be nothing to oggle at.
10-24-2011, 07:57 AM
Keifersmith

Love the NC with the bluish-silver stripes. Whose is it? That's the exact style of stripes that I want to eventually put on my NB.
10-24-2011, 08:14 AM
MarbleGT

Thats Simon.

Let me know when you want to do them, I did his.

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10-24-2011, 12:38 PM
POS Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarbleGT

From what I've figured out over the years, there are 3 types of Miata drivers.

1) Those who put luggage racks on their weekender..and thats it. 50%
2) Auto-X Junkies 30%
3) ...and the ones that actually get out and drive them, whether it be on a track or a country road. 20%

FWIW - There were 12 Miatas at the PCA Time Trial at MSR Yesterday. :drive: Which must have cut into your Miata count.

PCA Event Stuff -> http://www.dfwmiata.com/showthread.p...-Oct-23rd-2011
10-24-2011, 07:04 PM
Keifersmith

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarbleGT

Let me know when you want to do them.

I'll let you know but it's probably going to be quite a while before I have the funds available. Gotta pay for a replacement engine first, then paint my replacement hood, trunklid and rear bumper, then maybe I can do the stripes. Guessing those are vinyl?
10-24-2011, 07:10 PM
slowchildmiata

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarbleGT

3) ...and the ones that actually get out and drive them, whether it be on a track or a country road. 20%

Tough talk from somebody that takes a bunch of pictures of cars hard parked.
10-24-2011, 07:38 PM
MarbleGT

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keifersmith

I'll let you know but it's probably going to be quite a while before I have the funds available. Gotta pay for a replacement engine first, then paint my replacement hood, trunklid and rear bumper, then maybe I can do the stripes. Guessing those are vinyl?

Yes, its vinyl. I can point you in the right direction to pick up some nice, thin metallic stuff for under $50. That will get you 15"x3yds, more than enough to do the car twice, depending on the design.

From there its all installation...we can work something out. I like messing with the stuff...my rates skyrocket if I have to do it above 95 or below 50:D
10-24-2011, 07:41 PM
MarbleGT

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Originally Posted by slowchildmiata

Tough talk from somebody that takes a bunch of pictures of cars hard parked.

Yea, I know...I just wish there we're more MX5'ers represented on some of these drives. Its fun talking to other people that know our language. Plus my guestimated percentages with no research at all weren't meant to offend anyone.

I was too busy driving to take any pictures on Sunday, none of those are mine.
10-26-2011, 10:45 AM
offsprg01

lol i just realised that i know about half the non miata drivers from the border run, and dustball. i'm guessing this was the same event that took place instead of the october fest run?
10-26-2011, 12:17 PM
Nails

I am uploading video to you tube now. I'll have a link here shortly and you can see who all went, at least car wise.
10-26-2011, 01:36 PM
Nails

Here's my video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9s5x-eOj3U
10-26-2011, 01:53 PM
Rob®

By far, the best parts of that video are the brief times the camera flashes to your face. haha Well played, good sir.

Not that the video is bad, just I started cracking cracking up when I saw the camera go to you with just a blank expression for those brief times.
10-26-2011, 08:19 PM
MarbleGT

Awesome video, nails.

Amazon...gopro x2....checkout.
10-26-2011, 11:23 PM
Nails

Rob: Yeah while cutting it I was thinking Scrooge McDuck I looked so grumpy and expressionless. That's why I said something at the end.

MarbleGT: Thanks man but it was all you. You coordinated and led this venture I was just along for the ride. Sorry I didn't get more footage of your car but next time I will.
10-27-2011, 08:14 PM
MarbleGT

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nails

Rob: Yeah while cutting it I was thinking Scrooge McDuck I looked so grumpy and expressionless. That's why I said something at the end.

MarbleGT: Thanks man but it was all you. You coordinated and led this venture I was just along for the ride. Sorry I didn't get more footage of your car but next time I will.

I think one day coming up I'm going to venture up there for an afternoon and just scope out as many smooth roads as I can find on the other side of Muenster so that next time its not nearly as hairy.

I wonder whats beyond that bridge. There might be some good roads that follow the river.
10-27-2011, 11:37 PM
Nails

As diplomatic as I can be MarbleGt and anyone else reading this thread; get your ass on a track. Quite simply; think of it as a pre-paid speeding ticket and invest in yourself. I'll be at ECR Nov. 4th if anyone wants a ride along.
10-28-2011, 11:07 AM
MarbleGT

I know, I know...

Im going to try and make it up on the 4th.

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