The 30th Anniversary Miata Reunion Photo Dump

"Corkscrew'd" (corkscrewd) 10/15/2019 at 16:57 • Filed to: photography, Photo Dump, Miata, miata reunion, mazda miata, miata is always the answer, The 30th Anniversary Miata Reunion, automotive photography, LAGUNA SECA, WEATHERTECH RACEWAY LAGUNA SECA, WeatherTech Raceway

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I just finished going over the photos from my adventure at the 30th Anniversary Miata Reunion! Check out the full album on Corkscrewd.blog!

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davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Corkscrew'd 10/15/2019 at 17:15

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That’s a lott a Miata...

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > Corkscrew'd 10/15/2019 at 18:26

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Oh man I really missed out didnt I! Right when I was on my way driving to Mammoth Lakes for my weekend of backpacking I got this email:

Would have been awesome to make it out since I finally had my Miata in working order too. Granted making it to Laguna on short notice from LA would have been unfun (my tires are in a storage unit that I wouldnt have been able to access until Saturday at 10am). Oh well, I hope that they are able to find a new location for the reunion even if Laguna is out of the picture for the future. 

Corkscrew'd > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 10/15/2019 at 18:49

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Oh yeah, it would be super unfortunate if they did end up moving it! It was a lot of fun, but from what I heard, a lot of people couldn’t make it to the track for whatever reason.

Maybe the next one will be closer to you?

Corkscrew'd > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 10/15/2019 at 18:51

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There were almost 1700 registered for the event, but I heard that over 2000 showed up! All of them went around the track!

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Corkscrew'd 10/15/2019 at 19:02

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The NB Coupe. SCHWINGG.

Wait that’s an NA. WHAT? Must be a custom job. 

Corkscrew'd > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 10/15/2019 at 20:02

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Nope! Mazda toyed around with the idea of a coupe for the longest time. It’s the M Coupe Concept!

https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/first-drives/reviews/a8675/archive-dive-mazda-miata-m-coupe/

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Corkscrew'd 10/15/2019 at 20:42

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Fantastic. 

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Corkscrew'd 10/15/2019 at 22:07

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It would be fun to go to an event like this and just see how many different State license plates you could find.

Corkscrew'd > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 10/15/2019 at 23:51

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The farthest one I saw was from Canada!

Nick Has an Exocet > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 10/16/2019 at 02:44

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*Somewhat fantastic. The parade laps ran far enough over time to screw up the hot laps schedule a bit (which was already messed up by a non-track medical emergency). I was in the paddock watching cars come off the track for what seemed like forever.

Nick Has an Exocet > Corkscrew'd 10/16/2019 at 02:48

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Great event. Sorry I missed you! One of my most striking realizations was hope capable an ND is in the hands of a great driver. I chased a stock ND around the track in the Exocet and had a real power advantage on the straight and even though I could kind of reel him in a bit in corners, it didn’t quite even out. The other stark contrast was how slowly some of these new ND owners are in their cars, haha. I’m not sure about you, but seeing all the 30th cars in one place actually made me want one a little bit less.

pip bip - choose Corrour > Corkscrew'd 10/16/2019 at 04:01

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gib the yellow coupe!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Nick Has an Exocet 10/16/2019 at 09:25

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Ah, bummer. Hot laps should always take precedence!

Corkscrew'd > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 10/16/2019 at 13:10

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LOL I waited back far enough to speed up a bit and hit both apexes for the Corkscrew. Then again, I was in 2nd and 5500 rpm, so I was going about 40-50 and making a lot of noise. Years of playing Gran Turismo made it less scary!

It’s hard to drive and film at the same time lol.

Corkscrew'd > Nick Has an Exocet 10/16/2019 at 13:12

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I’m still in love with that color though! Which Exocet was yours? I got a great picture of one passing me in the paddock!

If I can wrangle the rest of my Miata owning friends I’d love to invite you to hang out with us!

Corkscrew'd > pip bip - choose Corrour 10/16/2019 at 13:14

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It’s my Miata and I need it now!

Nick Has an Exocet > Corkscrew'd 10/16/2019 at 13:48

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Word, that would be fun!

I was in the black and hammered copper car.

Corkscrew'd > Nick Has an Exocet 10/16/2019 at 14:26

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HA! I did see you driving around! It wasn’t the one I got a picture of, but I think you were sitting behind me in traffic when I came in Saturday!

I was in the Shinsen Miata with the 2003 SE Wheels!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Corkscrew'd 10/16/2019 at 14:32

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Sweet! Knowing what’s coming helps, but that drop still has to feel bonkers.

Nick Has an Exocet > Corkscrew'd 10/16/2019 at 14:36

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Oh that’s awesome! If I had known that was you, I wold have tried to track you down for a ride in my passenger seat.

Corkscrew'd > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 10/16/2019 at 14:46

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Considering that the first time I went down the Corkscrew I was in a Mercedes AMG GT being driven by a factor driver, Yeah it still has an impact lol.

Corkscrew'd > Nick Has an Exocet 10/16/2019 at 14:47

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Man that would have been fun! Well, there’s always a track day lol. Let me know if you need a photographer the next time you’re down there!

Nick Has an Exocet > Corkscrew'd 10/16/2019 at 15:30

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Will do!