Monday, April 05 2010 @ 06:51 PM EDT
Contributed by: Eric
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That's right now you can show your LVMOC pride by displaying an official LVMOC window decal. The decals are clear with a metallic silver print and adhere to the inside of the window. Decals may be ordered when you join or renew your membership by checking off the box on the form, or may be ordered at any event where an officer will be happy to help you. Price is $3.00 per decal or two for $5.00.
What is that in my Rear View Mirror
What is that in my rear view mirror?
Since 1997, the Delaware Valley Miata Club, a/k/a Del-Val, has sponsored Driver Instruction Days at the Pocono International Raceway. The current president of Del-Val and five year LVMOC member, Denise Balsama, was in attendance to oversee the two day event, which was led by Jeff Jury, Del-Val motorsports director.
Attendance at the event is limited, and each driver is placed in a class based upon his or her experience. On the first day, novice and intermediate drivers are required to have an instructor in the car to assist them with learning the “line” through the course. Once the instructor feels the student has learned enough about the course, they are allowed to solo.
Each class gets several 20-minutes sessions on the track each day of the event. Tech inspections of students’ cars are required and safety is strongly emphasized. An unsafe car or infractions of the rules will get a driver black flagged, or barred from the track for either a single session or an entire day.
ATTENDANCE
For the past 7 years, Iva Ferris, LVMOC Secretary and Del-Val member has been sharpening her driving skills at the event, and this year was no different. Joined by other LVMOC members, she enjoyed two days in the sun, the fellowship of other Miata owners, and most of all, track time. Iva did her best to keep the other cars in her rear view mirror, but was caught on the bank by the photographer as she was being passed by a much faster car. No matter, she would catch it in the curves.
Ed Trahan, self proclaimed “Slow Eddie” was there, but experienced mechanical difficulties with his boosted Miata that limited him to a maximum of 90 MPG. Never a quitter, Ed went home and came back the very next day with his 08 MS3. You can't always get what you want, but if you try. sometimes you get what you need - track time.
Jason McCully was in attendance with his latest McCully Racing V8 Miata conversion. The car was looking sweet, running well and drawing lots of attention. Another V8 Miata, with a newly installed Ford V8 thanks to the McCully racing team who did the job in record time, was also there. Owner Morris experienced a minor overheating issue, but thanks to the many attendees willing to help, he was quickly on his way with a new, stronger hose clamp and fresh coolant.
Dan and Angela were there for the second year in their blue NC. Dan handled the driving chores while Angela served as photographer, grabbing shots through the fence as Dan raced by. On one occasion she was heard to shout “Two hands Dan” … which is apparently some sort of secret family code.
The event, while sponsored by a Miata club, drew many other brands of cars, including V8 Miata hybrids, home built kit cars, Spec Miata’s, Corvettes, Porches, Hondas, and even Volkswagens.
Sadly one multi-year attendee and LVMOC member, Marty Lazarow who hails from Franklin Sq. NY, was not in attendance this year due to hospitalization for smoke inhalation suffered when his house burned. We wish Marty a quick recovery.
THE BOTTOM LINE
It was a safe event and everyone went home a little tired, a little smarter and a whole lot happier.
See you again next year.
