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HowLet me tell you a bit about a running joke amongour family. Anytime we travel with the Miller’s(Jim & Mindy) and someone needs something,Mindy has it. She always carries her “magicbag”. Whatever you need, she’s got it in there.It’s almost like the magician’s hat, but without thedoves and rabbits. It’s more like a Walgreen’s inthere, what with the pharmaceuticals, firsttems,snacks, health & beauty items, greeting cardsand magazines. I, for one, have been savedmore than once by the “magic bag”. It’sbottomless, I swear!The lesson to be learned here, of course, is to beVolume 26 Issue 8prepared! The question is: prepared for what?With what? So let’s talk about what you carry inyourMazdacar, orMX-5maybeyouMiataMSRP starting from 24,915All-new for 2016, Mazda MX-5 shedsapproximately 150 pounds compared to theprevious model, using Mazda’s SKYACTIVTechnology. The 2016 MX-5 comes ’t.I used tobybea betterthis in my ’99,not inNorthwithAmerica,which andproduces155horsepowerso muchthe ‘speedI t4,600RPM.why.Newfeaturesinclude:more power continued . . . . . . . . . .Smart Keyless Access (standard with automatictransmission; available with manualtransmission)No longer has Bilstein suspension packageavailable a la carteMX-5 Sport:Standard six-speed manual transmission(replaces standard five-speed manual inMX-5 Sport)Bluetooth wireless phone and audio pairingCloth Top (previously vinyl standard)Standard LED headlamps and tail lights(bulb turn signals)Power door locks with speed sensorsTrip computerUSB audio input portLeather shift knobSingle CD playerCruise control (automatic transmission)August 2015MX-5 Club:MAZDA CONNECTTM InfotainmentSystem with seven-inch full-colortouchscreen displayMulti-Function Commander ControlHD RadioTwo USB audio input portsBOSE nine-speaker audio systemSiriusXM satellite radioMX-5 Club is the only trim level toreceive a Bilstein sport suspension, frontlip and rear deck spoilers and, whenequipped with a manual transmission,limited-slip rear differential and shocktower bracesMX-5 Club Brembo/BBS PackageRear bumper and side sill extensionsForged lightweight BBS 17-inch wheelsBrembo front calipers and rotorsRed-painted brake calipers at all fourwheels

2Volume 26 issue 8Mazda MX-5 Miata continued .MX-5 Grand Touring:MAZDA CONNECTTM Infotainment Systemwith seven-inch full-color touchscreen displayNavigationMulti-Function Commander ControlHD RadioTwo USB audio input portsBOSE nine-speaker audio systemSiriusXM satellite radioBlind spot monitoringRear cross traffic alertAdaptive Front-lighting system (AFS)Lane Departure Warning (LDW)Automatic headlamps with high beam controlRain-sensing wipers“Miatas Meet-in-the-Middle” SundayAugust 30thThe “Miatas Meet-in-the-Middle” event onSunday August 30th to meet with theNorthcoast Miata Club.We will no doubt meet and leavesomewhere on route 3 near Westervillearound 10:30. We are working on a scenicroute with more detail to follow later thisweek.Both clubs bring provide hamburgers andhot dogs with all the accessories that gowith them. Bring your beverage of choice.Don’t forget we are at a state park so noalcohol . If you want something different toeat please bring it along and throw it on thegrill. We have a pavilion so this is rain orshine event. If you have any picnic gamesyou like to play please bring them along.Bring some lawn chairs if you can.Please send me an e-mail by TuesdayAugust 25th with your intension ofparticipation so we can get the correctamount of food krhodes555@aol.com.Kathy will drive our CRV as a "mule" car totake charcoal, a larger cooler, and thefood. We may have room for a few extrachairs etc if you can get them to ourmeeting point. The event is in MohicanState Park.Looking forward to a great event and lotsof fun with the Northcoast group. Theyhave 28 Miata's signed up. I know thisconflicts with our Autocross event that daybut if you are not going to that please planon attending so we can try to match theirattendance.Please RSVP to krhodes555@aol.com

3Volume 26 issue 8AUTOCROSS 2015Event setup begins at 8:00am.Registration closes at 9:15am or if the driver limit hasbeen reached. 40 drivers at OHS and 50 drivers atAckerman and CRP to allow for a minimum of 7 runsPoints Event #4: Sunday, August 30 - CirclevilleRaceway ParkPoints Event #5: Sunday, September 6 - CirclevilleRaceway ParkPoints Event #6: Sunday, September 13 - CirclevilleRaceway ParkHocking Hills Awards Banquet: Sunday, October 18- Tentative dateHOT NEWS!!!!Here's some exciting news: A turbochargedversion of the latest MX-5 Miata is on thetable.Details come from Australia's Motoring,which reported that during the new roadster'sDown Under launch, Mazda global PR bossKudo Hidetoshi was asked about the futureof the current ND platform and replied: “Aturbocharged or MPS [Mazdaspeed] variantis one of the options we will definitelyconsider."Of course, Hidetoshi also stressed a highperformance model might appear long intothe model's expected ten-year lifespan. Butthere's reason to believe we'll see a force-fedMX-5 sooner rather than later.From motorauthority.comAugust 5, 2015Fall FlingBuckeye Miata ClubSeptember 23, 24, 25 and 26Asheville, N.C.Enjoy the beautiful mountains of N.C. with theBMC.15 rooms have been blocked at the MountainInn and Suites, 447 Naples Road inHendersonville, N.C. (this is the hotel wherewe stayed in 2013). The telephone number is828-684-0040.To make your roomreservation, please phone the hotel and therooms are blocked under “Fall Fling”. Fourrooms are king and 10 are queen. (I know thisonly adds up to 14 – Jerry and I have alreadymade our reservation.) Make your reservationbefore August 23, 2015, to get the rate of 89.00 for Wednesday and Thursday and 109.00 for Friday and Saturday. After thatdate the block will be removed.The plan is to leave early on Wed., September23 and arrive in late afternoon. We are in theprocess of making plans with the RidgerunnerClub to lead us on a drive on Friday. Moreinfo on that will follow. The Ridgerunners arevery excited about showing us more N.C.roads.We ask that you let us know when you makeyour hotel reservations. That will keep us inthe loop as to who is going to join us on thisweekend adventure.If you have any questions, please call Jerryand Jane Nieman at 614-794-9605 or send usan email. Any suggestions you may have forthis trip will be greatly appreciated!Let us put our tops down and enjoy the ride!!!

4Volume 26 issue 8Buckeye Miata ClubMonthly Meeting MinutesAugust 6, 2015 6:30 PMI.II.III.IV.V.VI.VII.41 attendees - Guests or NewMembers Introduction- - DaleStrickland (member, 1st meeting) 2014silver, Cory Ford (guest) 1990 red,Marilyn and Bob Holb (guests) 2006blue, Nancy Reddinger (guest) 2014redNew Paid Members Since LastMeeting- Fisher- NoneMiata Quiz- What are the three trimlevels for the 2016 Miata? WinnerSteve Johnson- sport, club, grandtouringAfter Meeting Dinner Tonight- LogansSteak HouseTreasurer’s Report- Kincer- report wasread and accepted. See secure pageon websites for details2016 Miata arrival at Byers- Membersviewed and discussedOld Business and Eventsa. American Celebration in UpperSandusky- Bardons- Friday, July 3Great time, good food, outstandingfireworks- 36 attendedb. Arthritis Auto Show- Rhodes –July9-11 Great weather, 6 Miatasc. Pittsburgh Vintage Grand PrixEvent- Snyder- July 5-19- Goodcars, good people (Last race doneon streets in U.S.)d. Pool Party – Kincer- July 18- Goodtime by all – 32 attended (13members)e. DOTM G&R- Koch- July 20- 28members attended- Good foodGreat Pie! Some cars caravanned– led by Rhodes to restaurantf. West Liberty Ice Cream RunCooper- July 25- Wonderfulweather- 6-7 cars- Dinner afterDessert!!!g. Corn Pick’in- Clemmons FarmAugust 1- Nancy Clemmons- 25attended- Dinner at Los Mariachispicked and ate corn after dinnerVIII.New Business and Upcoming Eventsa. London Jazz & Rib FestClemmons- August 7- Car show6-8,Ribs and music starting at4:00b. AutoCross Circleville- B. ClausSunday, August 16 & August 30We will be racing 4 out of the next5 weekends (Aug.16, Aug. 30,Sept. 6, and Sept. 13)c. DOTM- LeBlanc- Pioneer MillTiffin, Ohio- Sunday, August 164:00-Rhodes will lead caravan torestaurant- more details to comeRSVP to Clauded. Meet in the Middle- (withNorthcoast Miata Club)-Sunday,August 30- Rhodes- MohicanState Park- cookout- more detailsto comee. Put-in-Bay Vintage Road RaceReunion- Informational- August31- Sept. 2f. Millie’s Pie Run (Date Change!)Fisher- will be Saturday, Sept. 12more info to comeg. BMC Fall Getaway to N.C.Nieman- Sept. 23-26h. Horse Parade- Billow- Sept.13 –Delaware, Ohio- Parade at 2:00 –more to comei. Swap Meet- Claus- Sunday 11-4Grove City Church of NazareneHoover Ed.- (East side of church)

5Volume 26 issue 8August minutes continued j.IX.X.XI.XII.XIII.Soine Vineyards Night – PeytonsMusic with Annie Hawe – Sat.,Aug. 8- Meet at Peyton’sClubhouse between 5-5:30- leaveat 5:30Next Meeting – Thursday, September3, 2015 at 6:30Restaurant Selection Next MeetingYou pick it -White Castle, RubyTuesday, and Steak & Shake on Rte.23 and Powell Rd.Open Discussiona. Update on Members – Cheryl VanDyk- Dave says things are lookingup-will have a family & friendsmeeting to discuss single lungtransplantb. Sheila Gill- Jerry reported she hadsurgery and is doing wellc. Deb Rhoades- had eye surgery,now at home recuperating, will takesome timed. Hunt for Hope – Jerry Gill- Oct. 4thJerry reported that they have raisedapproximately 330,000 forresearch for inflammatory breastcancer- There will be a scavengerhunt, prizes, silent auction, foodPlease participate50/50 Drawing-Winner-George SnyderSecond Drawing for 2 passes toNationwide Children’s Hospital 200 –Mid Ohio- Winner Cal & Pat BardonAugust 14-15-Tickets compliments ofMike Fisher2015 Buckeye Miata Club OfficersPresident:Kevin RhodesTreasurer:Bob KincerSecretary:Dusty RhoadesSocial Chairperson:Bill KochMembership:Mike & Brenda FisherHistorian:Kate KochNewsletter Editor:Chris RinerCompetition:Brian ClausInsurance:Kevin ClausWebmaster:Jim HayterPhotographer:John NessCORC Upcoming EventSummer Rally ScheduleSaturday, August 29th, rallymasters: Eagan Foster andCraig Wright, more info later.Saturday, Sept. 19th, rallymasters: Dick Paddock andDave GhioldiThe summer rally schedule usually starts around 5 pmand ends by 9 pm. As mentioned above more info willcome later but please mark your calendars!