Author: Jeff Lane

23 days to go!?!?!?!!!

As many returning attendees know we have a raffle each year. We solicit donations from Miata related companies in order to donate the funds to volunteer rescue squads around the Tail of the Dragon.

Sponsoring MATG once again is one of our Spec Miata friends; Advanced Autosports. They offer Spec Miata rentals, car setup services, and a plethora of Miata parts, including some kick ass vented wing windows. We look forward to seeing what they donate this year! Check out the website below and see what they have to offer.

www.advanced-autosports.com

Full schedule for MATG XXV
**Notice the change of date for the A&W Run**

Thursday, August 5, 2021
10:00 am – Run to Highlands Smokehouse
7:00 pm – Annual MATG Sunset Run

Friday, August 6, 2021
10:00 am – Friday Morning Spirited Run
4:00 pm – Spirited A&W Run
4:30 pm – Run to Fat Buddies BBQ
4:30pm – Drive to Iron Works Grille

Saturday, August 7, 2021
11:00 am – Annual MATG Photo
7:00 pm – MATG Raffle to benefit Graham County Rescue Squad
7:00 pm until ??? – Annual MATG Beer Swap

Registration Tent will be open Friday and Saturday from 8am until 5-ish pm

We’re pleased to welcome a new member to our family this year. MiataGear is a company out of Oregon who makes well thought out accessories for all generations.

MiataGear offers an assortment of customizable gear! From accessory pouches to cup holders, we are always thinking of new, innovative products that are as unique as your Miata! Some items can also be custom embroidered, making your Miata that much more personalized.

Be sure to check out MiataGear on Facebook or on the web at https://miatagear.com/. They have fast turnaround so there’s still time to get your accessories in time for MATG XXV!

MX5 Digital will be joining us again this year! Come check out their completely digital dash for NA Miatas. They also offer a new dash kit that includes a GPS sending unit for more accurate speed display. James Michael Mack, Travis Divine, and the rest of the MX5 Digital crew will be there to answer any questions you might have!

Miata Fix is joining us again in the Vendor area in just a few weeks. Starting out only a few short years ago in a small downstairs garage, this obsession with Miatas and a need for spare parts grew into a 1250 sq. ft. shop where wrecked Miatae are parted out, becoming donors to help other Miatas live a longer, happier life on the road.

They’ll be back this year with a selection of parts, and if you’re in the area, they’ve recently begun doing small service work such as repairs and installation, and they’re happy to just talk Miatas any time.

30 days until Miatas at the Gap XXV!?!? Our friends at Exomotive will be back again this year and are bringing several examples of their exo-cars for you to see.

The Exocet kit puts Miatas on a serious diet bringing them down to only 1500 lbs. This improves handling, braking, and acceleration. So, make sure you come and talk to Kevin, Trevor, and the crew at Exomotive while you’re in the vendor’s area!

Only 31 days remain until Miatas at the Gap 2021. With us again this year is Fab9 Tuning. Last year Bryan and his gang brought several cars: 1 turbo NC and 1 supercharged ND, along with some of their products. This year they’re also bringing along a special guest, VersaTune.

VersaTune is a Mazda dedicated software company that’s partnered with Fab9Tuning to hyper focus on performance and calibration of the NC and ND platforms. They drive Miatas, own Miatas and will continue to support Miatas well into the future. With a simple experience for the end user to unleash horsepower, it comes as no surprise that they’ve quickly dominated ND1/ND2 tuning market.

Make sure to check out their tent in the vendor area during MATG XXV because they’ll be doing tunes on site and might even offer a free tuning suite or two!

From all of us at Miatas at the Gap HQ to all of you m, we hope you have a happy Fourth of July. Stay safe out there, and we’ll see you all in just a few weeks at Fontana Village!

Dents. They are a fact of life. An annoyance, and an inconvenience. But feat not. This year, long time attendee Kyle Bracken will be bringing paintless dent removal back to Miatas at the Gap! Suncoast Dent Removal will have two technicians on site to help you take care of those dented panels. They’ll be set up in our vendor area in front of the Wildwood Grill all weekend.

If you would like to be placed on an appointment list to ensure a spot to get your vehicle repaired, you can visit the Suncoast Dent Removal page on Facebook and send them a message or give them a call. They will also be accepting walk ins during the event!

Scotty started by carrying decals in a binder to weekly Miata club meets in Tampa. Now he has a full inventory of custom car liveries, headliners, door cards, wide view mirrors, apparel, LEDs, and more. Spinnywhoosh can make your Miata truly unique and stand out, no matter what your taste may be.

Stop by and see what Scotty brings with him this year, and be sure to check out the cars sporting Spinnywhoosh Graphics.