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About Us Updated 9/20/08
The Alaska Miata Club (AKMC) is a social car club established in Anchorage on May 25, 2003. Our mission is to enjoy our Miatas together. The main chapter is in Anchorage but we have members from the entire state. We welcome anyone who is a fan of the Mazda Miata, you don't have to own one to join. In the AKMC, the members are always more important than the car. Our members' ages extend from teens to late 60's. Our rides range from bone stock to highly modified, NA to NC. It is our diversity that makes our club interesting and exciting as our rides reflect. We encourage our members to personalize and drive their rides. It snows heavily during winter but more the reason to enjoy our long summer top down days under the Midnight Sun. The AKMC holds events throughout the year but the majority of events are from April to the end of October. Some of our members drive their Miatas all year round but many of us, due to modifications and the weather, have our Miatas in hibernation during winter. Events include but are not limited to monthly dinners, day tours, motor sports, and games. Members don't have to join all the events, but if an event is posted on the forum you won't be alone. The AKMC roster is also available so you can meet and get to know other members. The AKMC is modeled after our sister club in Japan, the Kanazawa Roadster Club (KRC). All members are important and have an equal voice on club events and activities. In most cases, common sense, the logic of "better safe than sorry", and what is good for the club prevails. There are no club dues or monthly meetings so participation is key. We are still growing and encourage members to volunteer hosting future events. All projects and events happen because of you, the member. So, what is the Alaska Miata Club all about? Miata People! Rules of Engagement You are probably wondering what Rules of Engagements are? Well, they are just things that all Miata fans do in common. Some are popular world wide, while others are strictly AKMC related. MIATATUDE
That is correct, the right attitude. Miata people are some of the nicest people you will ever meet. Don't get road rage from a cage. Drop the top and forget all your troubles. For example, you will get people who cut the caravan on purpose or try to pass the entire caravan after a double yellow. Drive defensively and allow cars into the caravan. Be patient as the caravan leader will already be thinking of a way to fix it. How many times have you been challenged to drag race at a stop light? People will be people, and Miata people will always be one of the friendliest. Remember, you are representing not just yourself but the AKMC too. EVENTS Most of our events are during our short summer season. These events have stood 5 years of trial and seem to be on the event schedule year after year. Click to see reports of our past events. APRIL (still cold) Miata Fool's Meet - No run, just the
official Meet and Greet usually only for 30 mins 6 PM MAY (good) Membership Run - A city run to tag
Miatas. Retrace first official run ever! JUNE (beautiful)
JULY (beautiful) Sheep Mountain Lodge Runs AUG (okay) SEPT (rainy) Leaf Peeper Runs - considered to be last run of season to watch color change of leaves OCT-MAR
When driving the Miata, sign and sound language is very useful. Communication by flashing headlights, beeping horns, hazard lights, and hand signals are very common. Flashing your headlights to oncoming Miatas is a universal way of saying hello. One flash of the hazard lights is thank you. Lastly, the official AKMC gesture is the peace sign which can be rewarding as the other Miata returns this above the A pillar. A note. A peace sign is palm out. If it is palm in it is something not so friendly in England. PARKING
We park like this when it is feasible. Yes, backed in like motorcycles. The idea is from Japan where the parking spots are so small and not slanted that they have to park backwards to be able to leave. The second parking of choice is lined up behind the leader. If you are a leader please keep in mind that you are looking for parking for the entire caravan. CARAVAN
The Miata caravan is standard event practice to show unity and pride. When we drive in a caravan we will have one chosen leader for the entire group. Please follow the Miata in front of you and don't pass them. The idea is to enjoy a safe drive together, passing and too many lane changes may confuse people. Leaders will try to drive within the posted speed limit and find suitable places to slow down and or stop to fix the caravan. It is nice to keep the caravan whole but do not tailgate or drive reckless to do so. Better to be safe than sorry. Please be patient as the leader may already be slowing down or stopping to fix the caravan. If you are leaving the caravan please tap the horn and give a wave to signal that you are leaving so the Miata behind you will not follow you.
THE BANNER, CALENDAR, AND THE CLUB CAR Over the years we have been able to do things better and better every time we do them. We started out with a hand drawn vinyl banner. We had an electronic calendar and eventually got a paper product. Now, we have OZINGA, the club Miata for all members to borrow and share. It is automatic so there is no excuse not being able to enjoy it. Please ask for specific dates to borrow it. NAMES, CALL SIGNS, HANDLES, ETC. You don't have to name your Miata, sometimes they name themselves. Trigger, Hidalgo, Shadowfax, or Silver, there are many famous steeds that have names. Stop and think about it for a minute, it will happen if it hasn't already. Eventually we will have walkie-talkies or radios so call signs and or handles are cool. Just make sure everyone knows who you are. Also, personalized plates are another thing that our members have fun with. Fun Facts The fastest Miata in the club is ON VFR, an NB with a Flyin' Miata Turbo The highest mileage Miata is OLE BLUE, an M1 with over 181,000 miles. The newest model in the club is GROCKLE, an 2006 NC. Official Motto: Top Down Fun, Under the Midnight Sun Official Hand Sign: Peace sign Official Road: New Eklutna Road to the Lake Official Song: Zoom, zoom? Most popular color: Red with Green a close second Most Miatas in one event: 3rd Annual AKMC Potluck Picnic 14 Miatas Contact Info: AKMC 12140 Hilltop Drive Anchorage, AK 99515 Email: info@akmiataclub.org Office: (907) 770-AKMC (2562)
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