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Annual Potluck Picnic 2010
The weather was a bit cold, so were the sandwiches, and drinks. But the company was warm with Eric & Rachel(taking pic), Josh & John, Randy, Mike, Carson & Donald. Thank you for participating. Please welcome Donald, our newest AKMC member. He brought his son Carson and their 97 Miata SALLY. Congratulations to Donald for winning a 1/18 scale model of an NC, to Randy who won the Leather Miata Luggage Bag, and Mike for the Miata portable picnic blanket. I also gave Tina some Mazda swag. Special thanks to Eric and Rachel for the wonderful pictures and showing us the JRSC. Sadly, none of our rotary brethren showed up but there is always next time.
"ONDAGO", CHIEF, SALLY, "ROWDY", and FD.
Midnight Sun Fun Run 2010 With lots of planning we still left an hour late with a bad forecast. Chris, Mike, John and Josh were determined to make this happen with CONNIE, JENNY, and ONDAGO ready for the Anchorage Chapter's hardcore run to Fairbanks. The trip up wasn't bad with a rest stop at the Denali area, Cantwell for gas, and the 24 hour Subway for a late dinner. Once we arrived in Fairbanks it was raining and we decided not to camp but crash at Jeff's apartment. Chris stayed at the local Hilton. Hope Run 2010 This year's Hope Run couldn't be stopped as Chris invited Nate in GOLDWING to join us once again. This automatically gave us this year's 3 hopefuls. On top of that Kurt and his son were rearing to go with ZOOM ZOOM so we were gonna be a foursome, a first in Hope Run history. The weather was sunny but still a tad bit cold. Nevertheless, we were on our way. Eric sent us off as he couldn't go this time. I took the FD because JENNY is technically broke with a bad head gasket. So, it was CONNIE, GOLDWING, and the FD starting it off and ZOOM ZOOM would meet us at the Hope rest stop. RIP OZINGA I got the great news that Jeff traded OZINGA for KODIAK. This would normally be bad news but to get a better shape running automatic Miata with a hardtop for recently wrecked one is a screaming deal. The owner of KODIAK only wanted the front and rear subframes with full suspensions and told us that he didn't really want to ruin a whole car to do so. I say good job Jeff and many years with your "new" car. Jeff says he is totally happy and might think about a repaint since it is another red Miata.
Thaw Out Run 2010 Weather Canceled We had three Miatas at Barnes & Nobles, CONNIE, JENNY, and ROWDY but Eric was missing a lug nut and could not go. Kurt called from Soldotna and said he was going to try and meet us at Girdwood with ZOOM ZOOM. It wasn't the best day for a run but we had the minimum number of people. Then Kurt called back and said it was snowing at Moose Lodge so he was turning back. We canceled due to weather and not meeting the required three member caravan rule. No worries, there are still more events scheduled and the weather is getting better. Let us see what May will hold for us all.
April Fool's Meet 2010 JENNY, KOOPA II, and CONNIE, a Nissan Skyline GTR (GODZILLA), and a Jeep Cherokee at this year's April Fool's Meet. John, Mike, Chris, Ryan, and Marilyn showed up and talked quickly about this seasons events and the name change. Ryan gave us the lowdown on GODZILLA and the possibility of selling LIL' RED. Quick pictures with the new banner and then to Red Robin on Dimond. The quick run was awesome since it has been 6 months since my last drive. Pictures to come. Mike, John, and Chris talked more about Miatas, road trips, and the club car.
Another Special Edition? The Matte Black NC Was it the Mercedes Black Series? Or something else that prompted them to paint this model Matte Black. This paint scheme debuted at a French car show. There is nothing special with this model except the one off paint, thank goodness. Enjoy the other pics.
Meet TOAD, AKRCs Parts Miata! So when it rains, it pours. It is just another reason why the 2010 Roadster Season will be a good one. We were able to get another Miata parts car. I have several ideas on what to do with this after we let members grab some parts for their rides, for free of course.
Only in Europe. Mazda comes out with 3 2010 20th Anniversary Editions. They will debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March. This model will have a limited production run of just 2,000 units. These versions, unlike the Japanese 2009 20AE will not have the retractable hard top convertible option. Instead take you back to the basics of open-top driving fun. Each model is equipped with a special edition scuff plate in stainless steel with its unique serial number (from 1 to 2000).
Based on the 1.8-liter SE soft-top roadster, this version has a special exterior styling package with chrome grille, door handles and headlight fascia; along with silver-look fog lamp surrounds, unique 17-inch alloy wheels and 20th Anniversary logos. It can be ordered in three exterior colors - True Red, Crystal White Pearl and, specific for this edition, a new Aurora Blue - with matching body-color painted decorative elements in the interior. A front suspension bracing bar is also added to ensure an even more sporty and exhilarating drive.
2009 20th Anniversary
Edition (SE)
Only in Japan, Crystal White Pearl Mica
paint, special badges, and numbered edition. Base models Special equipment Happy New Year Alaska Roadster Club! New Year, new decade, new name. I hope that this year brings good times and new Miata memories for everyone. If you have any ideas or would like to host an event this season please email us and we can work something out. My summer schedule is looking better as I will be working overnights and my brother John bought another Miata.
Big news. The Alaska Miata Club will be going through a name change. It will be the Alaska Roadster Club in an effort to increase membership by allowing all makes of roadsters. We never discriminated before but we will make an effort to find new members by inviting them.
This years theme Forever Young inspired by the track you are listening to from Initial D Fouth Stage. So it is looking good so far for 2010. Hope to see you this season. Peace!
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