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The Great Northwest Gathering of Miatas 2025 was a successIt was great to see so many Miata enthusiasts gathered at Griot's Garage on Saturday, August 2nd. |
President’s MessageI came across a nice and to the point saying describing Autumn, “Autumn carries more gold in its pockets than other seasons” by Bishop. Yes, we are getting ready to enter into the quiet, or resting time of the year when our foliage takes a rest, preparing for their glorious burst of life in the warming days of Spring. This past weekend Cindy and I joined Bill Bell’s Fall River Drive to catch the opening of the Fall season, where we had a great turnout, some great twisties to challenge our driving skills and enjoyed wonderful eats at the 5 B bakery in Concrete, with a grand finale at the Double Barrel BBQ in Sedro Wooley. At the beginning of the quarter, I kicked it off with my Summer Splendor Drive, originating at the Silver Furs Safeway and proceeding through the backroads of Snohomish and King Counties. We ended the experience at Toscano’s Italian Restaurant in Monroe. Alex Countouriotis led his nice turnout of participants on the Capital Forrest Drive which included an ice cream stop and a finish at the Stone Creek Wood Fired Pizza venue in West Olympia. Ingvar Carlson finished up the July rides with his signature Miata Fly-In drive and aviation & car show event in the northern part of Washington. August and the “dog days of Summer” were on full display as we held the Northwest Gathering of Miata’s at Giot’s in Tacoma. This annual “big” event of ours was well attended and included an opportunity to gaze upon some beautiful Miatas, providing a wonderful sampling of the four generations of this dynamic car success. We had prizes for each one of the car generations with winners being determined by our attending members. Griots, being the great partner they are, provided a great product demonstration as well as the superb covered setting for us to hold this event. Bill Bell brought us his lovely Olympic Drive, beginning across the pond, taking us through some magnificent back roads of the peninsula and concluding with lunch in Port Angeles. September proved to be an active month, starting with Alex Countouriotis’s North Cowlitz County Tour, exploring the back roads of this lovely county. Yours truly led a group of brave souls through the wilds of Mason and Gray Harbor counties arriving at the Westport Winery for lunch. After lunch we proceeded to Pacific Beach where we enjoyed exploring on the beach and a great party at the Millar/Snowden chalet for snacks and drinks. Rich Sawyer reprised his beautiful Little Mountain Drive and Bill Bell once again brought us his famed Hurricane Ridge drive to finish the month. On Friday, October 3rd, your PSMC Board met via Zoom for our quarterly meeting. Our recurring reports include club finances, membership and social media. Both our finances and our membership rolls remain steady with increases in both areas. The board discussed our upcoming Holiday Party, a new venue offering us a private room and great Mexican cuisine. We also began planning for our new year of events. For additional information you can refer to our PSMC Board Meeting Minutes. Your club is evolving in a good way and it is your participation that is key to our success. Stay tuned as the adventure continues to develop. Cindy and I wish you and your families all a very merry Christmas with a peaceful and lovely New Year. For now, and forever more, Zoom-Zoom!
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Extra ND trunk spaceby Denton R. Fender Are you one of those current generation (ND) Miata drivers who wish they had a few more cubic centimeters of luggage space in the trunk? If so, the manufacturer has read your mind. Open your trunk and look at the passenger side of the compartment. There is a pull-off panel which you can remove by hooking your fingers into the little recess provided. Inside there is enough room for a couple of cans of your favorite beverage! Whatever you stow there, pad it with an old towel or similar protection because there is exposed metal and wiring. That space is actually the jack storage compartment for Miatas in some locations which require jacks. In America we don’t get a jack or a spare tire.
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About UsThe Puget Sound Miata Club was the first Miata club in the United States to join and be recognized as a member of the Miata Club of America. Our claim as the "First Miata Club in the Nation" is based on this fact. Our original club name was: Our Membership is based in the Puget Sound region of Western Washington and hosts many events each year with several reaching into neighboring states and provinces. The club was organized to share the fun of owning a Miata and to maximize the enjoyment of driving a great roadster. We do this in a variety of ways - we publish a newsletter 9 months of each year with information about the Miata and our activities; we organize and participate in sports car events such as driving tours, rallyes, autocrosses, driving schools, gymkhanas, and concours d'elegance; we arrange technical sessions to learn more about the Miata and its care; we have parties!; we go to sports car races; we caravan to other Miata or car club events; and we participate in parades. Unlike many sports car organizations in the Northwest, we do not specialize in any one-type of activity. As a group, we have opted to sample everything. This leverages the opportunities for our Miata fun. We are a Miata information resource to each other. We know where and what to purchase for the Miata and the best prices available. We get discounts from many dealers and repair shops in the area. Basically, we have more fun in and with our Miatas. Our organization has been in existence since 1989 and has a current membership in excess of 150 Miatas. Join Us and enjoy your Miata to the fullest! |
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