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I'm sure the economy has something to do with it, however the price increase at the same time was a double hit. Seems like they could reduce expenses in a few areas, as well as lessen the requirement making 1st timers being there on Friday (with no tracktime).
The goodie bag, Friday pizza for noobs, numbers being issued (in the past) and even the Sat banquet are costs that can all be eliminated as far as I'm concerned.
Just run it like a typical hpde. Register and tech everyone running the Fri OTD then keep the gate open till 10 pm Fri, option to camp. Open the track early Saturday for tech/registration for those only running Sat, have the noobs attend class first thing in the am while advanced/int groups are running, etc. I'm sure one or two instructors can handle noob download sessions through the day.
Raffle/social time can be held at lunch. Everyone can packup and head home Sat after the track goes cold. Be home Sat nite and no hotel cost for those on a budget, minimal time from home duties, work etc..
The social aspect is fun, but really, the best part of M@H is that it's only miatas on track. No vettes, subies, stooks, Atoms, loti, porsches, camaros, stangs and most importantly, NO BMWs. The social activity still happens in paddock..
Just mythat nobody asked for.
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1990 White NA - SOLD
1994 Black NA - SOLD
2006 Red NC - GT with limited slip, HIDs, all OEM.
sixace for president
I motion that Arkansas miatas@hallett passes the torch and turn it into DFW miatas@hallett!
Most logical post ever.Originally Posted by SixAce
I'm sure the economy has something to do with it, however the price increase at the same time was a double hit. Seems like they could reduce expenses in a few areas, as well as lessen the requirement making 1st timers being there on Friday (with no tracktime).
The goodie bag, Friday pizza for noobs, numbers being issued (in the past) and even the Sat banquet are costs that can all be eliminated as far as I'm concerned.
Just run it like a typical hpde. Register and tech everyone running the Fri OTD then keep the gate open till 10 pm Fri, option to camp. Open the track early Saturday for tech/registration for those only running Sat, have the noobs attend class first thing in the am while advanced/int groups are running, etc. I'm sure one or two instructors can handle noob download sessions through the day.
Raffle/social time can be held at lunch. Everyone can packup and head home Sat after the track goes cold. Be home Sat nite and no hotel cost for those on a budget, minimal time from home duties, work etc..
The social aspect is fun, but really, the best part of M@H is that it's only miatas on track. No vettes, subies, stooks, Atoms, loti, porsches, camaros, stangs and most importantly, NO BMWs. The social activity still happens in paddock..
Just my
I kind of like the social aspect of M@H, but I'll forgo it for seat time.
TXMC: Drinkin, shootin, racin!
This is a really nice event and we should support it if we want this annual all Miata weekend to continue. I do not want to offend anyone but dfwmiata is a forume and not a club. I for one appreciate the Arkansas Miata Club's ability to organize this event year after year.
Bobby
RED RULES!
90 Miata, 04 Rubicon, 05 Boxster
I'm in for Friday and Saturday. I'm planning to drive up to Sand Springs on Thursday. Mrs. cone has not decided yet if she is going or not. If she goes, she will be spectating and photographing, not driving.
On the track, I am fearless.
If you were as slow as me, you wouldn't be afraid either.
1994 M Edition
CSP 67
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My observations were merely suggestions on how to keep the event viable. I'd hate to see it go anywhere. They do a great job and other miata only events seem to falter and fail. I believe M@H missed the 80 car max last year, and this year sounds more of the same. Sad, because it's lots of fun.
I'm worried this might be the last one.
TXMC: Drinkin, shootin, racin!
I usually don't weigh in on Forums, but I feel I must. I appreciate the suggestions on cutting costs for Miatas at Hallett, but most of our costs are fixed-the track. It costs about $12,000 dollars track rental, corner workers, insurance, emergency vehicles, etc. This year, like a whole of things, prices went up on the track and we had to rent the track on Friday for the entire day.
In contrast, pizza last year was less than $100. We have the banquet and offer things like t-shirts because that is what people have wanted in the past. We pay nothing for the goodie bags or prizes.
Right now we have 11 people signed up for Friday and 15 for Saturday. At the end of June last year we had 34 people signed up for Saturday according to our Club Treasurer, David Laney. You could say we are about two months behind on registrations. So yes we are worried about this year's event, much less one for next year.
I say all of this to educate the participants on the reality of the current situation. We are unique, we are a Miatas only event. I drive Hallett in HST track events about 3 or 4 times a year and I love going to these events, but because our event is a Miatas only event, it is more fun for me. I hate to see Miatas at Hallett go the way of the dinosaurs, but if we don't have more people sign up, that is where it is heading.
Lewis
Thanks for the info Lewis, and it's ok to weigh in here, we're really not that bad. I think you'll see the attendance start to jump as we draw nearer to the event. Not only are we a bunch of TCB's we're likely a bunch of procrastinators. The heat wave has me holed up and not thinking about the track much lately, but the itch will be starting soon I'm sure.
That said, I've got the paperwork filled out and have been waiting to send it in. Seems I need to find out what postage/stamps are? I have a vauge memory of something called "mail" and need to google it or something to get the down low. See you in September.
Actually, it's called a scanner... team it up with email and it's a magical tool!
'94 Black & Black & Tan
'99 head swap, JR header, TDR intake & header blanket, MegaSquirt, RB hollow bar, Tein Flex, 15x8 6ULs, HD M2 Sport, FM cat, Borla cat-back, black '95M interior, MOMO Zebrano, IL Motorsport console...
Dyno Days
8/16/08 (bone stock): 103.1 hp/99.0 lb-ft - Dynojet
8/23/08 (Borla cat-back): 108.2 hp/104.1 lb-ft - Dynojet
8/13/11 (more stuff...): 126 hp/116 lb-ft - Mustang dyno
Roger Moore: the Danny White of James Bonds
I have to work in Miami, OK that week from Monday through Thursday. This is bad. I guess I'll leave my car at Hallett on Monday and just stay up there all weekend.
TXMC: Drinkin, shootin, racin!
How would you get to Miami if you leave your car at Hallett???I have to work in Miami, OK that week from Monday through Thursday. This is bad. I guess I'll leave my car at Hallett on Monday and just stay up there all weekend.
'94 Black & Black & Tan
'99 head swap, JR header, TDR intake & header blanket, MegaSquirt, RB hollow bar, Tein Flex, 15x8 6ULs, HD M2 Sport, FM cat, Borla cat-back, black '95M interior, MOMO Zebrano, IL Motorsport console...
Dyno Days
8/16/08 (bone stock): 103.1 hp/99.0 lb-ft - Dynojet
8/23/08 (Borla cat-back): 108.2 hp/104.1 lb-ft - Dynojet
8/13/11 (more stuff...): 126 hp/116 lb-ft - Mustang dyno
Roger Moore: the Danny White of James Bonds
I'd get someone from Hallett to drop my off at a car-rental spot in Tulsa.
TXMC: Drinkin, shootin, racin!
Only 8 more days to sign up before the price goes up......I guess it's time to pry open the wallet!
1990 White NA - SOLD
1994 Black NA - SOLD
2006 Red NC - GT with limited slip, HIDs, all OEM.
I'm about to pry open my wallet for a set of RS3s... among other goodies.
'94 Black & Black & Tan
'99 head swap, JR header, TDR intake & header blanket, MegaSquirt, RB hollow bar, Tein Flex, 15x8 6ULs, HD M2 Sport, FM cat, Borla cat-back, black '95M interior, MOMO Zebrano, IL Motorsport console...
Dyno Days
8/16/08 (bone stock): 103.1 hp/99.0 lb-ft - Dynojet
8/23/08 (Borla cat-back): 108.2 hp/104.1 lb-ft - Dynojet
8/13/11 (more stuff...): 126 hp/116 lb-ft - Mustang dyno
Roger Moore: the Danny White of James Bonds
Paid. Anticipation clock running..
Heck, I'm signed up for both days and I'm "in between" Miatas. A friend has offered me seat time if I don't find one that temps me, and yes, that is a good friend.
In reference to an earlier question about being able to drive on Friday if you've not been to Hallett before, I think you may be allowed to if you have track experience. You would just need to call Lewis 501-993-7591 or JR 501-416-7787. Probably depends on how much track time you have. It's not my call to make, but if you may be allowed to drive if they have time to ride a few laps with you, show you the lines, etc- never a bad idea at a new track. We certainly want to give everyone a chance who wants to attend, especially this year. I hope we have enough to carry on, and I think we will. so thanks for all of your support.
And if the number of participants stays lower than the past, well, the only good thing is less crowded run groups and more clean laps. And a clean lap at Hallett is NICE. Except then I don't have any excuses...
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