Our goal is to have an enjoyable day driving our Miatas. Everyone’s fun will be enhanced by

following these simple guidelines.

1. DEPARTURE. The event leader will set a time and place for departure. As a courtesy to other members,

the destination at a reasonable pace, while taking into account pit stops, traffic, the occasional wrong turn

and any unexpected delays.

When parking in a business parking lot, use the back areas of the lot out of the way of paying customers.

have approximately the same range of travel before required refueling.

3. RADIOS. Do not forget your radios. We communicate with one another while en route to our destination.

batteries. A headset is recommended to overcome road noise. If you suddenly stop hearing chatter, then

your radio just changed to voice-activation; correct immediately.

4. DRIVERS MEETING. The event leader will have a drivers meeting prior to leaving on our journey. Here

he/she will pass out maps and/or directions to our destination.

5. COURTESY. When a member needs to join the group en route or must leave prior to our destination he/she

should notify the event leader as soon as possible and preferably before the event.

1. LEAD VEHICLE. The event leader is typically the lead vehicle. Where a large group is in attendance,

he/she may request the large group separate into two smaller groups for easier management. In this case

there will be two group leaders.

2. KEEP UP. Traveling in a group is one of the benefits. It is important for you as a member of the group to

up then contact the leader immediately and ask him/her to slow down or pull over to allow us to regroup.

This ensures that no one gets lost or falls too far behind.

3. BE PREPARED. When the group is ready to roll, do not dawdle. This includes all stops during the event.

Also help those who travel solo and communicate immediately to the leader if you see an empty car when

the group is ready to roll. We especially don’t want to leave anyone behind.

4. COMMUNICATE. During an event each member plays an important role in helping the other members

follow the leader. Communicate what is happening on the road in front of you such as hazards and when

you get stopped by a traffic light. Always use your turn signals. If you feel sick or need a pit stop, speak up

as soon as possible. If you pass the lead vehicle or if you pull over and wave the sweep car past, you have

effectively left the group and are on your own.

5. DRIVE WITHIN LIMITS. At all times each member is responsible to remain alert and to operate his/her

vehicle safely and within the vehicles and his/her own limits. We do not pass other Miatas to play cat and

mouse. Do not tailgate. Do not pass on double yellow lines or on curves. Pass only when legal and safe.

6. SWEEP VEHICLE. The car in the back has a very important role in the group. He/She has the best view of

the group and can monitor the distance we are spread out on the road. He/She must communicate with the

leader to help keep the group together.

Give the miles lots of smiles. Be courteous while driving. When we drive as a group, we tend to dominate the

road. Therefore, we should be extra nice to the other motorists out there. If others are trying to pass us, let

them. If a member of our group wants to pass you, let him/her. Speeding up to push through a “red” light,

honking our horns in residential neighborhoods, cutting people off, and making unsafe passing maneuvers will

just make Miata owners everywhere look bad and could lead to someone getting hurt. Also be extra nice to the

members in our group. Allow another member to “cut in” in front of you when we are passing slow traffic on a

divided highway. This helps keep the group together in a crowded area. Cell phones come in handy but be

careful to “drive safely”. Cell phones CAN distract your attention from the road so use them sparingly while

driving.

Have real “MIATATUDE”. Again, we are all here to have fun, so remember that these guidelines exist to help

ensure that everyone has a good, safe time. If something doesn’t go according to plan – hey, that’s life. Part of

the fun is “u-es” which are u-turns. We have now experienced a few “o-es” which is going in circles when the

introduce yourself. For us “old timers”, we have learned that this is a family – NOT just a club. Welcome

everyone with enthusiasm and enjoy the ride!!