EEEEEEEEEEeeer4………………………………………………………………………,d How Let me tell you a bit about a running joke among our family. Anytime we travel with the Miller’s (Jim & Mindy) and someone needs something, Mindy has it. She always carries her “magic bag”. Whatever you need, she’s got it in there. It’s almost like the magician’s hat, but without the doves and rabbits. It’s more like a Walgreen’s in there, what with the pharmaceuticals, firsttems, snacks, health & beauty items, greeting cards and magazines. I, for one, have been saved more than once by the “magic bag”. It’s bottomless, I swear! The lesson to be learned here, of course, is to be prepared! The question is: prepared for what? With what? So let’s talk about what you carry in your car, or maybe you don’t. I used to be better with this in my ’99, not so much with the ‘speed and I can’t really explain why. more power continued . . . . . . . . . .

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2017 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA RF FLAUNTS

ITS TARGA TOP IN NEW YORK

Cnet/roadshow/auto/2017-mazda-mx-5-rf

by: Antuan Goodwin March 22, 2016

When Mazda promised to "blow the roof off" of the 2016 New York Auto Show, we thought it'd be bringing a new variant of the MX-5 Miata. Of course, the last thing we expected was the new 2017 Mazda MX-5 RF, an MX-5 with even more roof than before.

The RF in the name stands for 'retractable fastback', indicating the model's fastback coupe profile with a retractable targa-like panel. Push a button and the rear clamshell of the sloping roofline lifts up and a central panel retracts into the body, taking the rear backlight glass with it. It's a mechanical ballet that's not unlike that of the Porsche 911 Targa. In this case, retraction and deployment take about 12 seconds. The retractable portion slips into the same tub behind the seats as the soft top's fabric panels, which means the RF loses no trunk space when its top is down.

When compared to the MX-5 Miata, the MX-5 RF is said to weigh about 50 kg (110 pounds) more. The new model is also said to use slightly stiffer springs and retuned steering to compensate for the slight increase in mass, but Mazda's representatives assure me that the MX-5's handling prowess survives intact. Under the hood, the 155 horsepower, 2-liter Skyactiv engine also persists unmolested.

I'm usually not a fan of automated targa tops -- I personally find them a bit overly complex for my liking -- but I'm absolutely loving this new look. The MX-5 RF boasts a much nicer profile than the old MX-5 PRHT, which looked a bit dorky with its top up.

Mazda says that it's courting drivers who are interested in the driving characteristics that have made the Miata a legend, but are looking for a "more upscale option" than a ragtop.

The automaker states that it will be taking pre-orders on the 2017 Mazda MX-5 RF starting this summer, with the first models being delivered later this year. Pricing has not yet been announced.

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Celebrate America

in

Upper Sandusky

Where: Cal and Pat Bardon’s Home

702 N. Sandusky Avenue ~

Upper Sandusky, OH 43351

When: Saturday July 2nd

4pm

Bring: Your

“Favorite” dish and drink

Furnished: Brats, burgers, hot dogs,

lemonade, ice tea and table

service.

Directions: Take US Route 23 north to

State Routs 53 & 67 ~ Turn left on Routes

53 & 67 ~ Go Approx. 1 mile. ~

You will pass the Fair Grounds, the High

School and the Hospital ~ Our home will

be on the right at 702 N. Sandusky Avenue.

RSVP: By June 29th ~

Call (Home # 419-294-2493)

(Cell # 410-310-0576)

or E-Mail

calbardon@sbcglobal.net

Come: Just relax and have a fun day ~ City

Fire Works at dusk (Viewing area

just a few steps from our home).

SEE YA: On Saturday the 2nd

Cal & Pat

2016 Buckeye Miata Club Officers President: Linda Johnson Treasurer: Bob Kincer Secretary: Pam Billow Competition Director: Brian Claus Social Director: Bill Koch Newsletter Editor: Chris Riner Historian: Kate Koch Membership Director Mike & Brenda Fisher Webmaster: Jim Hayter Insurance Coordinator: Kevin Claus Photographer: John Ness JUNE DOTM

Tuesday, June 21st

, 6:30pm

Gatsby’s

151 N Hamilton Road,

Gahanna, 43230

RSVP to criner@columbus.rr.com or

call 614-638-6620 on or before June 20th

!

There is a large parking lot so no parking

worries!

To preview the menu visit:

http://www.gatsbys1977.com

Chris and Ron

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AUTOCROSS

June is a full month of racing and there is something for everyone. You can check out the rest of our season on the website. Sunday, June 19th is our 2nd points event. This event is open to anyone in any car and costs $30 for members and $35 for non-members. Friday, June 24th is the Cobra Autocross. This is a volunteer opportunity. Shelby Cobras that are part of the London Cobra Show will run Circleville Raceway Park. Volunteers will have to help set up, run the track, and tear down. While the cobras are at lunch, volunteers get to run the track.Please email me if you are interested in helping out. Email me at BMCAutocross@Gmail.com with any questions. Thanks, Brian

CORC The June 11th rally by Janis Ford and Dave Sellers will start at Young's Dairy in Yellow Springs, OH. Registration opens at 4:30-5:30 pm. First car off at 5:31 pm. Finish at approximately 8 pm at Colonial Pizza in Cedarville, OH. There will be a TSD event along with an optional alternative sign hunt gimmick rally for those that don't want to do calculations. Please contact Dave Sellers if you are interested in running. 614-208-5799 or basilpage@aol.com. Thanks!! Pat Hoffmannbeck

A Miata Pizza from Signatures

the May DOTM!

Information on the KY Bourbon Trail Drive

From: George Peyton, John McAlister and Steve Rigsby (Thanks to Jerry McAlister who lives there and will lead in KY) We now have a Hotel for the Bourbon Trail run. Hampton Inn is going to block out 15 rooms for our event for the night of July 15th. They have agreed on a rate of $111.00 plus tax of 13.42% totaling $125.90 per night. Room type is the standard with two double beds. Hampton offers a hot breakfast each morning for their guests. Each member must make their own reservations starting 5/13. Any rooms not booked by 6/30/2016 will be put back into inventory. Hampton Inn Frankfort 1310 US Hwy. 127 South Frankfort, KY 40601 (502) 223-7600 (FAX) (502) 223-9881 1

st DAY

Leave from Cracker Barrel on Springtown Rd in Grove City at 8am Turn right on Springtown then right on I-71 Go to the next exit and exit onto Rt. 62 Follow Rt. 62 all the way to Cynthiana, KY (Meet up with Jerry) There will be a pit stop at Hillsboro 1½ hrs, from Grove City Lunch will be in Cynthiana at Bianches Restaurant on Rt. 62 We will then take back country roads through beautiful Blue Grass county to the Woodford Reserve distillery Next drive to the Buffalo Trace distillery near Frankfort On to the hotel in Frankfort and dinner 2

nd DAY

Breakfast then on to Maker’s Mark distillery On to the Heaven Hill distillery On to Bardstown for lunch Next on to the Jim Beam distillery just west of Bardstown The end, unless you want to stay another night to sight see on Sunday Note: Several distilleries charge a small fee for the tour. Buffalo Trace is a free tour, however. Bring your family radios Bring your GPS in case you get lost or separated Should bring sun screen and a hat (Mid July should provide sun) Be fully loaded with fuel when you arrive at the Cracker Barrel Addresses for the distilleries in case you need to use your GPS:

Woodford Reserve 7855 McCracken Pike Versailles, KY 40383 Buffalo Trace 113 Great Buffalo Trace Frankfort, KY 40601 Maker’s Mark 3350 Burkes Spring Road Loretto, KY 40037 Heaven Hill 1311 Gilkey Run Road Bardstown, KY 40004 Jim Beam 526 Happy Hollow Road Clermont, KY 40110

Signatures in Gahanna was a great venue for the May DOTM!

A good time was had by all!

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Buckeye Miata Club

Monthly Meeting Minutes

June 02, 2016

37 Members Attending Meeting called to order by Linda Johnson – Club President Guests: Winston Campbell, Shawn Agee,

and Jim Francis New Members: Pam Ellis, Charley & Norma

Butterfield, and Steve Burger Tonight’s Dinner: Ruby Tuesdays or White Castle Treasurer’s Report: Bob Kincer 1st: Carl Klontz 2nd: Jeff Billow So moved Old Business: May 7 “Tulip Run” Kingswood Gardens –

Mansfield and Brown Derby for lunch – Edwards 13 cars/25 people

May 17 DOTM – Signatures in Gahanna – Riner 28 people

May 20-22 Cruise Hocking Hills Weekend – Kevin Claus (reported by Brian)

May 21 Autocross Special Events – Brian Claus May 21 Westcott House (Frank Lloyd Wright) -

Springfield and Carillon Historic Park – Dayton – Kahle 12 cars

May 28 23rd Eric Jones Memorial Run – Koch 82 cars – raised $1,200 for JamesCancer Hospital

May 29 26th Annual Indy 500 Party – Johnson 30 guests

New Business:

• Bluegrass & Bourbon Tour update – George Payton – 2nd night option at another Hampton Inn

Upcoming Events: June 5 Autocross School Circleville – Brian

Claus June 9-12 ZTMOET Zoomin’ the Mountains of

East Tennessee sponsored by: Tri-Cities Miata Club – Kochs & Gills

June 18 Millie’s Pie Drive Middlepoint, Ohio – Fisher

June 19 Autocross Points Event #2 June 21 DOTM Gatsby’s Gahanna 6:30pm –

Riner June 24 Cobra Autocross – Circleville Raceway June 24-26 Mid-Ohio Vintage Grand Prix July 2 American Celebration Upper Sandusky

4pm –Bardon July 15-16 Bluegrass & Bourbon Tour – Kentucky

–McAlister & Peyton July 23 West Liberty Ice Cream Run – Langley September 10 Soine Vineyards (rescheduled

from August) - Peyton September 14-18 Nashville #3 – Neimans 50/50 Raffle: Jerry Gill - $48 Meeting Adjourned Next meeting: July 7, 2016 Dinner: Joe’s Crab Shack Rt. 161 & Sawmill Road Respectfully submitted, Pamela Billow Buckeye Miata Club Secretary

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BMC 2016 Calendar of Events June:

9th - 12th (Sun) – ZTMOET (Kate Koch)

18th (Sat) - Millie’s Pie Run (Fisher)

19th (Sun) Autocross Points Event #2 (B. Claus)

21st (Tues) – DOTM - Gatsby’s – (Riner/Lester)

24th (Fri) BMC The Cobra Club Autocross (B. Claus)

25rd (Sat) The Cobras in London

24th – 26th (Fri - Sun) - Vintage Grand Prix of Mid-

Ohio.

July:

2nd America Celebration in ~ Upper Sandusky , OH (Cal and Pat Bardon).

7th (Thurs) - Monthly meeting at Byers Mazda/Subaru.

8th – 9th (Fri - Sat) - Arthritis Car Show and Cruise In

15th -16th Bourbon Trail (Peytons)

16th - 17th (Sat - Sun) - Pittsburg Vintage Grand Prix at Schenley Park

21st (Thurs) DOTM- Bennies Pizza (Peyton).

23rd (Sat) West Liberty Ice Cream Run (Langley)

30th (Sat) – Pool Party- (Bob Kincer)

31st (Sun) – Autocross Points Event #3

August:

TBA - Corn Picking in London (Nancy Clemons)

4th (Thurs) - Monthly meeting at Byers Mazda/Subaru

7th (Sun) – Autocross Points Event #4

8th (Mon) DOTM G&R (Koch)

28th (Sun) Meet in the Middle Mohican State Park (joint event with North Coast Miata) (Rhodes)

TBA Stockport Drive?? (Clemmons)

TBA Canton Trip - Hall of Fame/ Winery - overnight

September:

1st (Thurs) - Monthly meeting at Byers Mazda/Subaru.

4th (Sun) – Autocross Points Event #5 at Carfest

10th Soine Vineyards Night (Peyton)

11th (Sun) All Horse Parade and Cook Out at the Billow's

14th – 18th (Wed - Sun) “Miatas Play Music City”

regional event, Nashville, TN.

20th (Tues) DOTM - Flanagans – (Riner/Lester)

25th (Sun) – Autocross Points Event #6

TBA – The Wilds – Drive and Visit (Rhodes)

October:

6th (Thurs) - Monthly meeting at Byers Mazda/Subaru

TBA - Byers Appreciation Lunch (Johnson)

TBA – (Sat) Road Apple Tour to Amish (Kahle).

TBA- DOTM (Doug Henderson).

TBA - BMC Autocross Awards Dinner

23rd Fall Road Rally (Johnson)

November:

3rd (Thurs) - Monthly meeting at Byers Mazda/Subaru

12th (Sat) Car Talk (Rhodes)

26th (Sat) - BMC Squared Party (Johnson)

TBA- DOTM (Billow).

December:

1st (Thurs) - Annual Christmas Party (no monthly

meeting) TBA

TBA Caroling Party (Nieman).

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Submitted by Mike Fisher! Fun Read! Thank you Mike!!

7 Benefits of Driving Stick Shift By: Leah Knapp | March 18, 2015

You know the great thing about driving a car with an automatic transmission? They’re so much fun. The thrill of shifting from park into drive is just exhilarating…said no one ever. Thirteen years ago, I was in the market for a new car when I found it: a beautiful Saab 9-3 in pristine condition and heated seats. Heated seats! (Please keep in mind this was long before those things were mainstream.) The dealer was willing to negotiate, putting that beauty well within my price range. There was just one, tiny glitch. It had a stick shift, and I didn’t know how to drive one of those. “No problem,” said my then boyfriend, who helpfully test drove it, assured me it was a great find and then got it home for me. All that was left was to learn how to drive it. After a couple weeks of frustrating (and sometimes harrowing) commutes, I more or less had it figured out and never looked back. I’ve since traded in my beloved Saab for a Volkswagen. The one requirement I had when I was looking for a car the second time around? It had to have a manual transmission. Why? Here’s my completely unscientific list of the benefits of driving stick shift: 1. I’m in control. When I learned to drive a stick, I became infinitely more aware of what my car could do and how to control it. I learned how to listen to the engine and not rely on the tachometer to tell me when to shift. These days I can tell – just by listening – when my husband needs to adjust gears, and I helpfully point it out to him. (He loves that about me, I swear.) 2. It gets better gas mileage. One of the other benefits of driving stick shift is the possibility of boosting your fuel efficiency anywhere from 5 to 15 percent. How much you save depends on your driving style and the road conditions.

3. It’s cheaper to maintain. Generally speaking, manual transmissions are easier to maintain. Clutches tend to be the most common repair. But, again, depending on driving style and road conditions, you might not need to change one for hundreds of thousands of miles. 4. I’m less distracted. Between clutching and reminding myself to get back into first when I stop at a light, I don’t have time (or enough hands) to fiddle with my phone, eat and change a radio station at the same time. You’re welcome, fellow drivers . 5. It’s fun. It’s actually really, really fun. That’s as good a reason as any to learn something new. 6. No one’s going to steal my car. Estimates vary, but the average I’ve seen is that only about 5 to 6 percent of cars sold in the U.S. today have a manual transmission. If my experience at valet stands is any indication, no one knows how to drive them. My car isn’t going anywhere. 7. No one asks to borrow my car. See #6. Yes, I’ve had embarrassing lurching starts and stalls on hills. If I’m not paying attention (see #4), I still do forget about first gear. Everyone does. But that first time I figured out what I was doing behind the wheel and how to do it consistently was a proud one. The boyfriend I mentioned earlier is now my husband, and we have a toddler. While I don’t want her to grow up too quickly, I’ll confess I’m looking forward to giving her the confidence that comes from knowing how to use that third pedal on the left.

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V Miata Services by Scott • 30K Tune-Up Service ($325) new plugs, timing &

synth. fluids • Basic timing belt Service ($325) incl. new Mazda

belt & spring • 60K Full Service ($675) incl. 30K service + Std.

Timing Belt Service PLUS • all drivetrain fluids, brake and clutch fluids, filters,

gaskets, checks and lubrications called for by Mazda • Add Water Pump Replacement to any timing belt

service ($150) new pump, gaskets and coolant • Other mechanical work and Accessory

Installation – call for quote ($35 per hr.) • Detailing by Appt, call for details - can include: • Exterior - Paint polishing, swirl removal, touch-ups,

wax and more • Interiors – carpets steamed, seats cleaned, leather &

vinyl treated and more I'd be glad to discuss any work you may want or need. If you have questions about what I can provide or just about your Miata in general, I'll be glad to help!

(614) 633-7419

Detailing . . . . . . . . Many of you know that I offer paint polishing, interior cleaning, tops, engine bay detailing and more, using the same processes and many of the same products as seen in the demo at Performance Auto Spa. I've been detailing Miatas for many years and can handle clear coat and single-stage paints as well as repaints. I can bring new life to your car by removing oxidation, eliminating swirls and more. Now's a great time to schedule a Detail. give me a call anytime - 614-633-7419. If I can't pick up, please leave a message. Happy Motoring! - Scott Langley

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Subject: Buckeye Miata Club Invitation to 2016 Motor City Roundup Performance Driving Event

Hello Buckeye Miata Club, Please read this email for a special offer to participate in the 2016 Motor City Roundup performance driving event! Your Club is

Invited to the

2016 Motor City

Roundup!

I’m reaching out to you, as a leader of your car club, to invite you and your club members to participate in an exciting high performance driving event (HPDE), the Motor City Roundup!

Grattan Raceway Belding, Michigan Thursday Aug 18

Motor City Roundup is operating its 3rd annual event, this year at Grattan Raceway in Belding, Michigan on Thursday August 18, 2016. This event is just before the Woodward Dream Cruise weekend. This is an opportunity to generate excitement and participation for the members of your club.

Register Early for

Significant

Savings

Drivers save money with early registration. Register before May 18 for $139. When early registration ends, the standard cost is $179. Register today at msreg.com/mcr2016grattan.

Special Offer for

Event Organizers When 5 or more club members register, car club event organizers receive two registrations with a 50% discount off the standard cost (for more info or to redeem this offer, email jcthomas@motorcityroundup.com).

All Drivers and

Vehicles Are

Welcome

The Motor City Roundup event is appropriate for everyone who wants to have fun driving their car fast in a safe and controlled manner. Any licensed driver is welcome, from experienced racers to drivers who’ve never been on a road racing course, and everyone in between. All makes and models are welcome.

Organized and

Safe with Driver

Instruction

The Motor City Roundup event is safely and professionally run by car enthusiasts that are experienced race track drivers. Learn from experienced driving instructors who provide both classroom instruction and in-car coaching, all included in the registration cost. Drivers learn to drive their car safely at a level of performance with which they are comfortable.

Other Driver

Benefits

� Event t-shirt � Barbeque lunch � Raffles � Sponsor car hot laps � Spectator rides � Sponsor tech talks

Sponsor

Opportunities

Available

If your club or other businesses with whom you have relationships are interested in being a sponsor for this event, Motor City Roundup provides several great promotional opportunities at low cost. For more information, please email jcthomas@motorcityroundup.com.

Promotional

Assistance is

Available

For more event details, see http://www.motorcityroundup.com/. Attached find the event flyer. We are happy to help you promote the Motor City Roundup as a club event to your members. Let us know your ideas and how we can help.

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If you have questions, please email me at jcthomas@motorcityroundup.com or call me at 810-210-5770. Thank you for your time and attention,

Joseph C Thomas

Motor City Roundup

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