Miata Mailing List: June 1994, Message #52
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   From: RedfireBlu@aol.com
Subject: The Road To Indy - Day 0
   Date: Sun, 5 Jun 1994 10:38:16 -0400

The Road to Indy - Day 0

Sacramento, CA
Friday June 3, 1994

Greetings all,

It's late. Saturday morning really, but who's checking. The countdown is
almost over. In a few hours my part of the adventure will truly begin. The
powerbook is rented and the communications software loaded. The modem has
been tested and we're "on the air" with fax and data. I've made the packing
list (3 pages) and I'm checking it twice. I've got all the necessary items.
Camera, computer, R/C Miata, plenty of CD's. The wash bucket is loaded with
goodies and the helmet's in the trunk. Bansel the Bear keeps telling me he's
ready. All that remains is to finish packing a few incidental items. Like
underwear, toothpaste... you know.

Tomorrow/today the BAMOANs (SAMBAMs?) begin their trek. 2500 miles, mostly
two-lane U.S. 50, the less-traveled highway. San Jose (Do you know the way?)
to Indy.  Three Reds and Two Greens to start with. Fate, and maybe a few
Miatas too, will meet us along the way. The BRGs are already on the road.
Carol and Leon from Livermore along with Bill and ??? from ???. They left
Livermore after lunch and are spending the night in Carson City. Two Reds are
asleep in Navato. Wayne and Jan from San Jose are spending the night at Motel
Escover, run by Tom and Harriet. I'm at home in Sacto. Finally.

It all began for me a year ago when I bought my first Miata. (I have since
purchased a second for my parents.) The complimentary issue of the Miata
Magazine I received had a chapter club spotlight featuring SoCalm. Highlights
of the article described the SoCalmers trip to Indy I. As a motor racing fan,
I was hooked and knew I had to attend the next Indy event. Since then I have
become very involved in SAMOA, my local club, and Gold Rush, which we put on.
But I still knew I had to go to Indy. When I found out that the Indy chapter
was organizing a repeat, Miatas at Indy II, I called up immediately. At that
time the event was not even guaranteed. Finally in February I got my
application. In March, after much suspense I received my confirmation #127. I
was in. I made sure everyone knew well in advance. I'm going to Indianapolis
in June. June has arrived, so what am I doing?

I went to Napa tonight (about 70 miles each way) to visit old friends now
living in NY. I was planning to take the truck and leave the Miata packed at
home. I'm glad I didn't. The evening was gorgeous and perfect for top-down
motoring. Six of us bowled until midnight. Eventually I wound up parked on in
the middle of a vineyard staring at the stars. Wonderful people, a magical
car. Memories to treasure. I made it home by 3:00 am, and finished packing.
Now for a two-hour nap. Tomorrow it begins.

Until next time, Ciao.

David D./Redfire #:<{)>