GENERAL ADMISSION
$25.00 per person
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Presentations/Panel Discussion with the Core Original Miata Design Team, and:
Click on the red "REGISTER" button at the top right
of the page & follow the prompts for General Admission.
There are unlimited General Admission tickets available.
THE BIG RAFFLE
Benefitting Speedway Children’s Charities of Sonoma
This year we’ve asked our Sponsors and Vendors to provide us with some cool items for a raffle, with all proceeds going to Speedway Children’s Charities of Sonoma.
We’ll hold the Big Raffle drawing in front of Event Central at 5:45pm on Saturday (must be present to win). The Sponsor or Vendor who donated the prize will be the actual one to draw the ticket, so people will receive their prize and get a photo with the donating Sponsor or Vendor.
PRIZES:
Miata Reunion is donating one HPDE Track Day for next year (your choice of run group, either Saturday or Sunday.)
Flyin’ Miata: A set of their exclusive Kogeki wheels, in the form of a certificate on-site, and shipping the winner’s appropriate chosen wheels.
Moss Miata: A set of their Cobalt Frame Rail Braces.
SuperMiata: Shift knobs; custom wheel lugs (16 or 20, depending on car year); SuperMiata Hoodies; Steering wheel extender
Goodwin Racing: Two $50 gift certificates
Hartz Corporation: A Deluxe Soft Top Cleaning Kit
AWR: A gift card & merchandise pack, so the winner can pick an item that best suits their application (NA – ND).
Burst Craft: a certificate to their web store for $75 and a Burst/RevLimiter horn button
Gutentight Racing: A Gutentight Racing Shirt, a set of door bushings for and a hard top security kit.
KenAuto: Total of 3 sets of Ken Auto T-shirts, Ken Auto towel, and “TAIKAN” door bushings (total 3 items per set)
Lesher Motorsports: ACT Clutch kit, retail value $475.00
WHAT TO DO CHECKLIST
AFTER REGISTERING
- HOTELS/CAMPING
Reserve your accommodation ASAP! The official Event Hotel is Four Points Sheraton, San Rafael, where we have a negotiated discounted room block that includes free breakfast, wifi and parking (click here to book). Rooms are likely to go quickly, so be sure to book early.
Camping is also available at the track. See camping info.
- FIND FRIENDS
Want to form a caravan to the event with a group of friends? There will be groups forming from all over North America, including from Canada and Mexico. Check out Supporting Clubs & Organizations on the home page to connect with local Miata enthusiasts.
- LOADS OF FUN STUFF TO DO!
Check out all the other things you can do as part of the event, such as the Flyin’ Miata AutoX Challenge, Parade Laps, Group Photo, Moss Miata Car Show, BAMA Sunday Cruise and Saturday Party. If you’re going for Track Day ride-alongs, make sure to wear long pants and closed-toed shoes for your safety, and borrow or bring an approved helmet, as helmets are not provided by the event.
AT THE EVENT
- EARLY CHECK-IN
We STRONGLY recommend getting checked in on Friday, October 20th at the track!
General Admission/Merchandise will be open all day Saturday and Sunday in Event Central at the track, but checking in on Friday eliminates time pressure. Your General Admission wristband also speeds up entry through the main gates at the track, as you can just show security your wristband for entry without having to stop to sign event waivers each time.
- SCHEDULES
During the weekend follow the Main Event Schedule and Track Days Schedule and you can’t go wrong.
FLYIN' MIATA AUTOX CHALLENGE
As always, our friends at Flyin’ Miata want to offer you a unique and memorable driving experience at the Miata Reunion. This isn’t just a humdrum “let’s make an autocross course in a mall parking lot” but the real deal, designed to test the skills of even the most experienced autocrossers!
The Flyin’ Miata AutoX Challenge is open to all skill levels and provides drivers a controlled environment to test and develop your car control skills.
No roll bar or other special safety equipment required, however drivers and passengers must wear a helmet. (Loaner helmets available).
Schedule for both Saturday & Sunday
8:00am driver’s meeting and course walk
9:00am to 5:00pm drive! (break for lunch)
Cost: $80 per day/driver. Each driver will get 10 to 15 runs for the day.
Procedure:
- Start the morning with a driver’s meeting that will cover format, objectives, course description and basic safety. A group course walk will follow to review safe, controlled driving procedures.
- Each group will alternate back and forth between “run and work” for the remainder of the day. Workers will maintain track safety and replace hit cones.
- Typically, drivers will get between 10 and 15 runs for the day.
- Flyin’ Miata will be awarding prizes for the 3 Top Times of the Day!!!
- Limited to 60 drivers.
- For insurance reasons, all Flyin’ Miata AutoX Challenge drivers and passengers must have signed all event waivers and have General Admission wristbands.
HPDE TRACK DAYS PASSENGER RIDES
- A unique Miata Reunion feature! Want to jump in the passenger seat of a track-prepared Miata to experience truly high speed laps? Here's your chance!
- You MUST be registered and have signed all event waivers to get an event wristband to do any activities involving driving or riding on track as a passenger. THIS INCLUDES PARADE LAPS.
- If you want to go for a track ride you must be wear an approved SA2015 or newer helmet.
- For your safety we require closed-toe shoes and long pants, with common-sense coverage "on top" (no tank tops or crop tops, ideally long sleeves), and an approved helmet.
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You can get passenger rides in any group.
(NOTE: E (Novice) Group drivers must get instructor sign-off before giving passenger rides)
SATURDAY PARADE LAPS
- During the Saturday lunch break we'll offer Miatas Only Parade Laps, so you can drive your own Miata around famous Sonoma Raceway.
- Miata DNA cars only on track please. Don’t have your Miata there? Now’s a good time to make a new friend and bum a ride in an empty seat.
- Speeds will be SLOW (that's why they're called Parade Laps) and will be closely monitored for everyone’s safety.
- There is no additional cost. It is included in your General Admission.
- The only requirement is that you and your passenger must each be registered with a wristband, and that you’re driving a Miata.
- There are no special safety regulations for parade laps beyond standard seat belts. Helmets and roll bars not required. Driver and passenger must be wearing their seat belts. Anyone driving too fast or in unsafe ways will be asked to leave the track.
- Our goal is to give everyone a chance to see the track in a safe way, and get a photo of you in your Miata on track (see Optional Photo section below), so please be considerate of others.
PARADE LAPS RULES
- No passing. Anywhere. Period.
- Max speed 40 mph. Everywhere.
- Do not stop on track for ANY reason – it’s super dangerous!!
- Do NOT slow down to open a gap so you can speed up for a corner. This causes an unsafe “accordion effect” for everyone behind you. Maintaining a constant speed will make it more enjoyable and safe for everyone, not just you.
- As you enter the track you will be guided to the left or right side by our team members, as there will be two staggered lines going around the track, side by side. Stay to your side while on track. This adds an extra margin of safety between you and the car in front of you while giving you a better view, and actually allows us to let more cars on track.
- At the end of Parade Laps, team members will direct you to safely exit the track to go back to the parking areas. Please keep cars moving , as we anticipate a huge number of cars and don’t want to hold things up with a traffic jam.
SATURDAY GROUP PHOTOS & VIDEO
We’ll be setting up a group photo and video of you on track during Parade Laps.
It will include still photos, aerial photography and video of the Parade Laps.
Miata Reunion Group Photos and Video are included for free as part of your General Admission, and will be posted on our Facebook page after the event.
Watch Parade Laps and other videos from previous years at the Miata Reunion Youtube channel.
OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL
PROFESSIONAL PHOTOS
FOR PURCHASE
Want a photo of you driving your Miata on track during Parade Laps?
Our official event photographer GotBlueMilk will be there shooting all weekend, including Parade Laps.
Dito and his team are professional motorsports photographers who really know how to make you and your Miata look great on track.
You can see his work at the GotBlueMilk website, where you can learn more and contact them to pre-book to ensure your Miata gets photographed.
WHERE TO LINE UP FOR PARADE LAPS
PARADE LAPS & GROUP PHOTO STAGING
Parade laps Procedures
Starting at noon, please proceed to your Miatas to start the pre-staging for Parade Laps.
If you are in general Miata Parking
We need you to line up along the outer edge of the parking area, going along the outer edge in a clockwise direction (see white arrows on the diagram). When we are ready to move you down to the main staging area, our staff team will direct you down the hill and onto the hot pit lane for final staging.
If you are in the Clubs Corral
Volunteers will direct you out of the Corral exit, where you will proceed up the center access road, then follow directions of our team directing you down the hill to the left into the hot pit lane for final staging.
If you are in HPDE Driver parking in the paddock
Proceed through the normal Hot Pit entrance you have been using, where one of our team will guide you to the final staging area.
Parade Laps/Drone Videos
In the hot pits, our team will guide you into two lines, side by side, to hold for final staging. When you are released, you will go out on track in two lines, side by side. For everyone’s safety, please stagger your lines to give space between you and the car next to you (think of a zipper).
At the end of the first lap you will be held at the Finish Line for the final group video/photo shoot. Please park side by side as neatly as possible as these will be the “hero” photos and videos. You can get out of your cars if you like and wave at the drone, and get some of your own photos/videos.
Once released from this location, you’ll proceed around the track again to the Turn 10 exit, where our team will guide you off so you can return to your original parking areas.
PLEASE KEEP MOVING AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE AFTER YOU EXIT, AND HEAD STRAIGHT TO YOUR PREVIOUS PARKING AREA, OTHERWISE WE’LL HAVE A HUGE TRAFFIC JAM CAUSING DELAY FOR OTHER ACTIVITIES.
If you would like to purchase a professional souvenir photo from GotBlueMilk (their trailer is in the paddock) make sure to go to their trailer and get a number to put on our windshield (this is free of charge) to make it easier to identify your car when you get your photos.
MOSS MIATA CAR SHOW
FRIDAY 20 OCTOBER FROM 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm
VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
- Pick up your Car Show voting ballot during the check-in/registration process.
- Once checked in, take a stroll through the Car Show and mark your favorites on the ballot!
- When you're done, drop your completed ballot off at the Moss Miata booth in Vendor Alley, where you'll be given a free Moss Miata Drawing ticket, which you can drop into your choice of prizes boxes.
ENTRANT INSTRUCTIONS
- There will be a separate Car Show table at Friday Event Check-in where you can register your car for your selected category, where you’ll pick up your car ID Sheet for display in your windshield to identify your car and category for the show.
- Voting starts at 3:30 pm Friday and ends at 7:00 pm. Park your car in the designated Car Show Parking area, prominently displaying your ID sheet to help voting.
CATEGORIES
- Stock Miata (defined as stock with no engine or suspension mods and period-correct OEM wheels (Enkei, BBS, Panasport, etc.) Non-OEM radio, roll bars, and polished OEM parts OK)
- Modified Miata
- Miata I'd Most Like to Own
RESULTS
- Voting ends at 7:00 pm
- Winners will be announced at the Saturday Party, where each category winner will receive a trophy and a prize, compliments of Moss Miata. Trophies will be presented on stage by special guests Tom Matano, Norman Garrett and Ken Saward.
- Winners will be invited to display their cars in a special area in front of the Turn 11 Club on Saturday before the Party.
BAMA SUNDAY CRUISE
Join a group of Miatas for BAMA'S Meander Thru Marin, a guided drive through this breathtaking area, designed and hosted by people who know the area the best:
The Bay Area Miata Association!
Registration opens May 27th at 9am Pacific
via the REGISTER button (top right of the page)
Meeting point and route TBA
Per insurance requirements, driver and passenger must have
General Admission registration wristbands & have signed all waivers.
Space has been opened up to TWO GROUPS of 50 cars -- thanks BAMA!
