After purchasing our 2023 Mazda MX5 RF back in June, Glenn encouraged me to join a Miata club to learn more about the car and culture. The MX5 is the modern Miata. Through that group I learned of the 2024 Texas Miata Roundup in Kerrville, TX. I wanted to drive this car down the same curvy and somewhat difficult roads South of Kerrville where I had previously ridden my motorcycle and driven my prior convertible several years ago. This rally appealed to me for the opportunity to meet people in the Miata world and to experience those roads in my MX5. So, we attended that rally with about 130 other people October 25-27, 2024.
The venue was the historic Y.O hotel in Kerrville. The atmosphere was amazing with truly antique furniture, a western theme, wooden walls, iron chandeliers, and great pool area. We had a lovely dinner with the Lone Star Miata club at a local restaurant and made several new friends. Being new at this sort of event, I tried to get as much information as possible at the rally registration, but not knowing what to ask was a hindrance. But we weren’t completely clueless, as a few guys at breakfast explained a few things with me that helped.
Regardless, Saturday morning we got in the line to ride the 3 Twisted Sisters with about 20 other Miatas ranging in age from very early models to brand spanking new. There were a few surprises during the “run,” but overall, Glenn got to have a new kind of fun driving this car. Taking corners at speeds that would cause most people to gasp, the car held the road like nothing we’ve ever had.
Later in the day I drove, though not as “spirited” as was done in the morning section, and felt what I wanted to feel. The sensation of being “One with the Car” is a reality in this automobile. Glenn said, “I get it now, I understand.” Being a drag racer and hot rodder all his life, this is a different style of driving from anything he’s ever known. He loved it. I loved it. We were glad we were in that car. Top down with the wind in our hair, top closed in the heat of the day and the air conditioning on, amazing handling, and good acceleration made this a great experience.
The Miata culture is new to us, having been in the drag racing/street rod/car show type world for so long. These folks love their Miatas. Some strive for added performance, as is normal with those who want more. But by and large, Miata owners love their cars for what they are: beautiful, racy, and fun. And they are true enthusiasts.
It is very cool for us to have one foot in the classic hot rod world and the other in the road racing Miata world. When Glenn gets his 1976 Ford Maverick resto-mod done, we will proudly take it and the 2023 MX5 to car shows and other events to demonstrate our appreciation for all things automotive.
After all, I WAS born in a 1955 Chevrolet in the parking lot of Methodist Hospital in Dallas. Almost every vehicle I’ve ever owned was either fast or beautiful, and a couple were both. So, here’s to many good years of Ridin’ Around in the Mazda MX5, the modern Miata.
The venue was the historic Y.O hotel in Kerrville. The atmosphere was amazing with truly antique furniture, a western theme, wooden walls, iron chandeliers, and great pool area. We had a lovely dinner with the Lone Star Miata club at a local restaurant and made several new friends. Being new at this sort of event, I tried to get as much information as possible at the rally registration, but not knowing what to ask was a hindrance. But we weren’t completely clueless, as a few guys at breakfast explained a few things with me that helped.
Regardless, Saturday morning we got in the line to ride the 3 Twisted Sisters with about 20 other Miatas ranging in age from very early models to brand spanking new. There were a few surprises during the “run,” but overall, Glenn got to have a new kind of fun driving this car. Taking corners at speeds that would cause most people to gasp, the car held the road like nothing we’ve ever had.
Later in the day I drove, though not as “spirited” as was done in the morning section, and felt what I wanted to feel. The sensation of being “One with the Car” is a reality in this automobile. Glenn said, “I get it now, I understand.” Being a drag racer and hot rodder all his life, this is a different style of driving from anything he’s ever known. He loved it. I loved it. We were glad we were in that car. Top down with the wind in our hair, top closed in the heat of the day and the air conditioning on, amazing handling, and good acceleration made this a great experience.
The Miata culture is new to us, having been in the drag racing/street rod/car show type world for so long. These folks love their Miatas. Some strive for added performance, as is normal with those who want more. But by and large, Miata owners love their cars for what they are: beautiful, racy, and fun. And they are true enthusiasts.
It is very cool for us to have one foot in the classic hot rod world and the other in the road racing Miata world. When Glenn gets his 1976 Ford Maverick resto-mod done, we will proudly take it and the 2023 MX5 to car shows and other events to demonstrate our appreciation for all things automotive.
After all, I WAS born in a 1955 Chevrolet in the parking lot of Methodist Hospital in Dallas. Almost every vehicle I’ve ever owned was either fast or beautiful, and a couple were both. So, here’s to many good years of Ridin’ Around in the Mazda MX5, the modern Miata.
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