scannon Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 1,932 Miatas showed up for the three day event. Unfortunately my car wasn't one of them. I did get to do my track day sessions in a turbo charged Miata a friend was kind enough to let me use. My Miata pedal car did make it and if you squint you can see it in the middle of the hyphen between MX and 5 in the video. helicopter view of 1,200 Miatas spelling out MX-5 and 25. http://autoweek.com/video/car-life/mazda-miata-world-record Overall event video with some footage of the new generation Miata to be released as a 2016 mode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoPho Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 I was there the whole week working for Mazda, wish I knew you were going. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scannon Posted September 13, 2014 Author Share Posted September 13, 2014 I was there the whole week working for Mazda, wish I knew you were going. Wow, I wish I had known you would be there. Do you have any of your pictures of the event available for public viewing? Did you get a chance to drive the new ND? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoPho Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Unfortunately I can't post my pictures from the event as they are going to be used by Mazda and the media. I did a photoshoot of the new car too, but Japan is putting a hold on them for now. I was pretty bummed because I busted my ass to get the shots done in time for the launch. I didn't get to drive it, but did sit in it.... Want! Car was only driven for the parade on friday and to move it around for the photoshoot. It was one of three cars in existence, so only a few people were allowed to touch it It was amazing to hang out with the original designers/engineers who worked on the project and hear all the stories. Bob Hall is a character Did get to take my Mazda5 out on the track for a couple laps though . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoPho Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 What did your friends car look like? . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scannon Posted September 13, 2014 Author Share Posted September 13, 2014 What did your friends car look like? . Emerald green 1999 Miata with black interior with a #1 on the doors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoPho Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Doesn't look like I have any shots of it, sorry. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVP66S Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 It was amazing to hang out with the original designers/engineers who worked on the project and hear all the stories. Bob Hall is a character . My hat's off to Mazda and I thank them for coming out with the Miata. I remember the lean years of sports cars when nothing new was coming from the manufacturers. Then, I eagerly followed the development of the Fiero......... until they announced the 2600 lb weight. Luckily, the MR2 came out and I bought an '87 model in '89. I REALLY wanted a Miata but the dealers were adding several thousand dollars to the price and I couldn't justify the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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