seatownracer

Just wondering, is there any state wide meets that go on? Like have everyone meet up in Austin for a BBQ or something? Just an idea, thought it would be fun.

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BigRed

I think there is one in Arlington, just can't remember. I couldnt find those lights btw Ill look harder when I have more time...

jiggawha1

Hopefully someone puts something together, I think we could have a pretty big turnout if we had it in Austin...pretty central location for everyone.

BigRed

Austin sounds fine for me...

J8635621

I like Austin.

HeavyMetal699

If its on a weekend with no autocross scheduled I'd go. I should be able to drag a few people from Houston there.

seatownracer

Cool. I am wanting to see if we can get something together in mid to late September on a weekend, maybe even make it a saturday/sunday thing if people would want to do that. I do not know Austin all that well so someone would need to figure out what the best place would be to meet up. Are you guys wanting to do a BBQ kinda thing and then go on a cruise? Lets get some ideas thrown out there and get this thing going. I am pretty sure we could get a bunch of cars from teh DFW area to come.

jiggawha1

BBQ sounds awesome, problem is where can we host it? Ive seen austin 8's talk about some badass road they go on, i'd like to check that out. WHERE ARE THE 512 8's?!?!?!

DrKillJoY

Some of the guys at texasmazdaclub are in the pre-lim phases of organizing one.

9krpmrx8

Lets do it. This is how these things get started.

DrKillJoY

Recently we are discussing locations.... everyone wants it in their neck of the woods which is always an issue with these types of meets.

Secondly lodging and events... (of course events sometimes dictates location).

Any thoughts?

DrKillJoY

With gas prices being a concern for many we have considered the idea of a campout at a statepark.

This would eliminate the need for hotel lodging saving most people between 500 and 100$.

DrKillJoY

As far as the date. I was thinking the weekend AFTER mid-terms (for those college kids out there).... This would be the end of October.

Next month is Sevenstock and some of us will be making plans to be in California.

This will give everyone 2 months lead-in time to get prepared and ready to go.

9krpmrx8

I have access to a RV so I will drag my dads *** to the event since I end up being the the mechanic at all his Jeep club mod days. But camping may be a bit uncomfortable until everyone gets to know each other.

DrKillJoY

How would not knowing people make camping uncomfortable? I never considered this.

Additionally, most of the state parks that would be considered offer cabins or other accommodations in addition to simple campsite hookups.

thejew89

im game for a camp out at a state park just need to know when so i can svae money for it

DrKillJoY

If we work with my plan I'm thinking the last weekend in October

That would be the weekend of the 24th through the 26th.

I'm scouring calendars for possible conflicts or other issues that might prevent the event.

seatownracer

I am down with doing in in Oct. and doing a camp thing would be fine with me. Is there any camp grounds next to some nice roads to cruise on?

Creto

My favorite stretch of road so far: 2323

jiggawha1

o yea, all those roads near fredricksburg are fun. October sounds like a good idea, im sure there is a lot of us kids in school still.

malignant

I'd down for a state meet here in Austin Saves me the effort of driving anywhere.

9krpmrx8

Actually ther is a big Miata meet my dad and I are going to. I dont think they would mind some 8's showing up.

http://lsmiata.com/calendar/view_ent...&date=20081024

or

http://forum.miata.net/vb/calendar.p...y=2007-9-1&c=1

Grungepup

I am game for late October, state park or whatever.

DrKillJoY

So what amount of effort would you put in if it were somewhere else?

seatownracer

Is that fredricksburg place by austin?

Drkilljoy- so do you have any placed in mind around Austin to do this event?