{"id":6397,"date":"2023-08-02T08:27:09","date_gmt":"2023-08-02T12:27:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sundaymanagement.com\/?p=6397"},"modified":"2023-08-14T08:28:34","modified_gmt":"2023-08-14T12:28:34","slug":"lime-rock-park-announces-miatacon-to-celebrate-every-miata-generation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sundaymanagement.com\/index.php\/2023\/08\/02\/lime-rock-park-announces-miatacon-to-celebrate-every-miata-generation\/","title":{"rendered":"Lime Rock Park announces Miatacon to celebrate every Miata generation"},"content":{"rendered":"

August 2nd, 2023 \u2013 <\/strong>Lime Rock Park will introduce a new event to its calendar this year, celebrating one of the most beloved sports cars of all time, the Mazda MX-5 Miata. Slated for Oct. 27-28, 2023, \u201cMiataCon\u201d promises to be an action-packed weekend honoring the Mazda Miata. This inclusive grassroots race weekend will bring together Miata owners, fans and industry experts from around the country to revel in the passion for this legendary roadster.<\/p>\n

The weekend will feature three different Miata race groups: Spec\/Global MX-5, Spec Miata, and an Exhibition group which will include any race-prepped MIata that doesn\u2019t fit into the first two groups. Also featured on the weekend will be a number of Miata-only HPDE sessions. Practice and qualifying will fill Friday\u2019s on-track activity, with Saturday opening with sprint races from each group and culminating with an hour-long multi-group enduro. Lime Rock Park is proud to announce that it\u2019s partner Sports Car Driving Association (SCDA) will sanction MiataCon, opening registration up to professional and club racers.<\/p>\n

Friday\u2019s activities will also feature \u201cMiataX\u201d \u2013 Miata-only autocross lapping sessions on the FCP Euro Proving Grounds. A limited number of MiataX spots will be available via the MiataCon registration page.<\/p>\n

Miata owners from all generations will have the chance to come together to celebrate their love for the Japanese sportscar. The weekend will feature\u00a0five different Miata Car Corrals\u00a0where like-minded Miata enthusiasts can park amongst each other and participate in parade laps around the iconic LIme Rock circuit. The different corral classifications include: NA Miata (1989- 1997), NB Miata (1998 \u2013 2005), NC Miata (2006 \u2013 2015), ND Miata (2016 \u2013 present) and JDM Sportscars.<\/p>\n

Miata-themed vendors and exhibits will also outfit Lime Rock Park\u2019s\u00a0midway.<\/p>\n

\u201cLime Rock Park and the Lime Rock Drivers Club have a very active and competitive community of Spec Miata and MX-5 racers, including coaches and drivers who have won national Miata championships,\u201d said Dicky Riegel, President & CEO of Lime Rock Park.\u00a0 \u201cRecognizing that the Miata is the most-raced car in the world, it is a natural for Lime Rock Park to host this new annual MiataCon festival to build upon our heritage.\u00a0 This will become a major event for current and aspiring Mazda racers and I can\u2019t wait to be out there as a participant!\u201d<\/p>\n

The history of\u00a0 Miata at Lime Rock Park is intertwined with its introduction to the automotive world. The Mazda Miata made its debut in 1989 and quickly became an instant hit due to its lightweight, rear-wheel-drive and simple, yet elegant design. It rekindled the spirit of classic roadsters, providing an affordable and reliable open-top sports car experience. Since its debut, Miatas have been used to springboard motorsport careers, with several Lime Rock Drivers Club members and other grassroots racers developing their skills behind the wheel of a Miata.<\/p>\n

One of the most notable Miata wins at Lime Rock was in 2014 during the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge when\u00a0Tom Long, co-driving with Litchfield, Conn., local Staff Sgt. Liam Dwyer in the No. 27 Freedom Autosport Mazda MX-5 drove to victory after looping the car near the end of the race. The pressure on Long was tremendous, as the Marine amputee Dwyer aimed for\u00a0a win at his home track on Memorial Day weekend.<\/p>\n

Ticket Info<\/strong><\/p>\n

Advanced spectator tickets for MiataCon are $25. Children 12 and under, active military and veterans are free. Camping and infield car corral parking experiences are also available. \u00a0Camping is limited for this event & spots will be not assigned in advance.<\/p>\n

Important Links:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Team\/Driver Racing Registration: Driver Registration \u2013 MiataCon<\/a><\/p>\n

Vendor Registration: https:\/\/limerock.com\/vendors<\/a><\/p>\n

Tickets: https:\/\/tickets.limerock.com\/miatacon<\/a><\/p>\n

Event Info:\u00a0https:\/\/limerock.com\/events\/miatacon\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Learn more about Sports Car Driving Association (SCDA): https:\/\/scda1.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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