Coming soon: this fall’s big East Coast Miata event.
Connecticut’s Lime Rock Park will hold its second annual MiataCon on October 25-26. Last year’s event brought together over 400 Mazda Miata participants and thousands of spectators from across the nation.
This year, MiataCon’s turnout is anticipated to be even higher with organizers pulling together more than $20,000 in contingency. There will be prizes from not only Lime Rock Park but also SCDA, Hoosier, Lime Rock Drivers Club and Mazda.
Some of you may ask, why only Miatas?
“Lime Rock Park and our Drivers Club have a very active and competitive community of Spec Miata and MX-5 racers, including coaches and drivers who have won national Miata championships,” shared Jamie Kistner, director of sales and marketing.
MiataCon’s schedule again features car corrals with parade laps, track sessions, a High-Performance Driving Event (HPDE) and the MiataCon Mixer, plus an exciting new addition–but more on that event in a minute.
In the corrals, participants have the chance to explore every generation of Miata, showcasing the evolution of this beloved Japanese roadster. But that’s not all, participants can also view a lineup of Mazdas, JDM sports cars and kei cars. Specific to Corral Pass attendees, the Moss Miata Car Show is a perfect place to share your Miata with other owners, and see how they have customized theirs! There will be fun and creative categories, with prizes for the people’s choice awards on Saturday afternoon.
For something a bit faster in pace, participants can register for the High-Performance Driving Event (HPDE). This event separates participants into multiple classes, representing each generation of Miata. Don’t worry about your build level, either, as every car is welcome.
Whether you’re a seasoned driver or just getting started, this event offers an exhilarating experience within Lime Rock Park’s main circuit. Sanctioned by the Sports Car Driving Association, the run groups include Spec Miata, Spec/Global MX-5, Exhibition MX-5 and non-racing HPDE. They also provide safe sessions for participants to get some on-track practice in their Miata before the larger sessions.
This year’s new addition? MiataX on the facility’s FCP Euro Proving Grounds: no cones, no walls and plenty of runoff room. In addition to timed laps, introductory sessions will also be offered.
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