It is that time again! Another Road Rally and BBQ! This time the Road Rally will start in Lakeland, FL. It will end in Winter Haven, FL. Winter Haven is where the BBQ is... at N-Tech Engineering! This is open to all clubs/models. It will be on Saturday, June 8. The Road Rally begins at 9 am sharp. The BBQ begins at noon or so. For more information (including directions) check out the MRCCFL Information Page. I hope to see lots of people there!

To those of you who showed up, I thank you for attending. To those of you who didn't. You missed a lot!

too bad noone from the FL club chills here.



Then again too bad the FL club got the way it did...

You don't like the way the Florida club is? Go start your own.

actually, i was part of it about 1.5 to 2 years ago when i got my 2nd gen and there was jack **** going down here in the miami area. i attempted to get some gatherings together and **** with Hung and some other cool cats, but not much interest. i heard its changed alot, but wut i dont like it got too political.



Just listen to your Stuck up ass. "Go start your own"??? WTF is that? are you ****** 10 years old. you just reminded why i got the **** outta there...Chumps like you in miami that **** **** up.

The Florida club only got political for a few months during the reorganization last year. The list now contains virtually no politics, and everyone gets along. If people were upset by what happened last year, that's too bad. I know some were, but it's tough to accomplish things without stepping on somebody's toes.



The club is way more active than it ever was in the past, and has also gained recognition by Mazda, and been featured in RX-7 Magazine, published in Japan.



You should really give it a second chance.

i kno this is old as ****, but wutever.



if i do get a 7 again, i will definetely check it out again.



thnx for the info jerry.

When I organized the RX-7 BBQ on the Tresure Coast the MRCCFL sent a member to it. (I am a paid charter Member BTW) I thought that was cool. When he got to the BBQ all he kept doing is telling me it would have been a better event if I had run it past the MRCCFL. Lets see we had over 30 RX-7's a IT-7 trailered in and Pettits Banzai came by for a visit. Japtrix almost came with its 10 sec FC but Roger had to go to the Jamican Nationals to tune a FD. How was this going to be better??



I posted this BBQ on the MRCCFL bulliten board. Only one member came and all he could say is we could have had a better turnout if we had the MRCCFL's blessing.



Oh, thats right your all members of the RX7Club right?? No wonder.





Try taking one of your events away from the I-4 corridor and maybe coming to South Florida for an event the members down here would really appreciate it.

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holy **** thats funny....looks like **** aint changed

There was an event down in Homestead by the water, and it turned out great. Yes, there are events that happen in South Florida. The last one was in Naples, and was successful as well. :monkydance:

My point is even if its not your event at least support it.



A few members on different boards want to do a BIG gathering of 7's someplace on the Eastern seabord. I suggested somewhere in North Carolina along the Blue Ridge Parkway. (I want an excuse to drive my TII on that road so bad)



We also want to do a RX-7 BBQ in the Orlando area in the spring. Why not jump aboard and show some solidarity with the RX-7 community. We shouldn't have to get your permission to put something together.



Why not get behind these things?? Not distance yorself from it then and send someone to tell us we could have done better.

Let me back up my forthcoming statement like this: Personally, I have been to events that have been WAY outside of my local area. Free or not.



That being said, I think the problem in this area has to do with apathy. Unless your event has something for free (or low cost), people aren't going to go unless it benefits them. They could care less.



Now, if you are willing to put something together, let MRCCFL know. I know that the board of directors will help promote it in the newsletter and on the website. They'll even create a web page for the event, along with a printable flyer.



There are tentative plans to have an event in Jacksonville (when? I have no idea, but it is in the works). But this will involve Mazda North American Operations (MNAO), and their facility in Jacksonville. It would be much like Sevenstock that occurred at Mazda's other facility in Irvine, California. The president of the MRCCFL now has contacts within MNAO.



Another event being planned is for February, and the Rolex 24 Daytona Beach. Last year was amazing. We had a suite over pit row, with pit passes!



Jim, if you put on another event on the treasure coast, I'll push the board of directors to support it and promote it as a MRCCFL co-sponsored event. Deal?

I already E-mailed I think it was Ian about getting in the the Rolex and he didn't aswer back yet. I'll go the the website and find out whats up.



FYI - I think what you guys have done is awesome. I am not trying to put down your club. I wish I could participate more but I am very busy Autocrossing as much as possible and I am trying to apply for my SCCA Novice lisence weekend tend to be booked.



If I told my wife I was heading out for 1 more RX-7 thing she would loose it. She has been really cool up to this point I dont want to push the envelope.



As far as another Treasure coast BBQ i would rather see one in Orlando.





As far as the Jacksonville think AWESOME!! I am behind you 100% I will spread the word.

Post up when you know more I will also monitor the chat board more frequently.

I am really excited about the Jacksonville event. I will offer my services to Ian and Jerry like I did last year for the 1st Daytona paddock.

I need to check this place out more often.



Looks like you two have come to an understanding.



AS far as MRCCFL, we have entered what will be a slow period of the year. Nothing BIG until Rolex in February. It's always hard to plan things around the holidays. I'd like to try and get in another charity event the beginning of December, that would be good. Last year we received lots of support from all over the state - all auto enthusiasts, rotary or not.



I'd LOVE for there to be more involvement on the local level. It's hard to plan huge statewide vents every other month, but much easier for local county, or region wide groups to go out and have some fun.



I think I'm done rambling now. https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...#>/biggrin.png



Edit - Rolex plans are still in the works. We'll announce it to the list, website, newsletter, different forums, etc. when plans are made and we want to open it up to everybody. Last year it didn't really start happening until January and it still filled up super fast.

newsman...



You sound like you were not accepted by others when you were young....



If Yuca started a club I would be down for it ....its for fun right?

Why get political?What does your "club"have to offer that 5 good friends cant offer?



Yes my 7 is old.. and not a FD ...I use mine... I dont garge keep it...I acually enjoy it..I dont have it, just to say 'I have a 7'..Like most clubs are..



I see how you guys are talking about help promoting for the rotary community...

I have been going to Lakeland drag strip for the last 3 yrs?I cant recall seeing your "club "there on Rotary events...i guess its to ghetto for you guys and we are on the other side of the fence...

(Drag racers VS AutoX,SCCA)



I wouldnt mind letting you guys know about a big event coming up...lets see who you guys "send"



I thought it was funny how someone got sent to Jims Bar B Q...by reading the post...MRCCFL didnt help him throw it...MRCCFL didnt help him promote it..(did they?)





BUT how are you going to send someone there and tell the host whats hes doing right or wrong...lol

Dont you guys have lives? or is the wifeys bitching to much and then you carry this out on others...lol







Feel free to respond...and Is this post not approved?

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