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About Us Updated 9/05/09
The Alaska Miata Club (AKMC) is a social car club established on May 25, 2003 to enjoy Miatas together at local events. The largest and most active chapter is Anchorage but we have members from the entire state. We welcome anyone who is a fan of the Mazda Miata as you don't have to own one to join. 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 which our rides reflect. We encourage our members to personalize, modify, 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. More 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 the AKMC, the
members are always more important than the car. 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!
AKMC Style Every club or hobby has its own language and traditions. The Alaska Roadster Club is no different. We drive, park, and greet each other a special way. Some are universal and other's are local. 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. JUNE (beautiful)
Hope Runs JULY (beautiful) Sheep Mountain Lodge Runs AUG (good) Car Show at the Strip SEPT (rainy)
Leaf Peeper Runs -
considered to be last run of season to watch color change of leaves OCT-MAR Social Dinners
are strictly for dinner and social banter. If done in the winter there is
no run. 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. We used to have a club car OZINGA
but was donated to a fellow member in the Fairbanks Chapter. 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
not determined. The highest mileage Miata was
OLE BLUE, an M1 with over 181,000
miles. The newest model in the
club is GROCKLE or CHIEF 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, zoom? Most popular color: Red
with Green a close second Most Miatas in one event:
3rd Annual AKMC Potluck Picnic 14 Miatas Contact Info: AKRC
10613 Elmore Road #3
Anchorage, AK 99507
Email: info@akmiataclub.org Phone: (907) 952-0619 |
