Flyin' Miata : Open House 2003

We had a lot of fun this year. Friday started with 35 cars at the Grand Junction Motor Speedway, competing for valuable prizes. Well, certificates. But people still tried hard. Friday night was the banquet dinner with a much better band than last year!

On Saturday, after taking over the parade in Palisade, the FM shop was packed for dyno runs, installations and spectators watching us tune the 1999 Übercharger. We even dynoed one of the two RX8s that showed up. Ken's ECU masterclass was a highlight for many people. A late dinner at Sonic, a catered breakfast and people started to drift away. Until next year...

James Knight took a side trip to Moab and snapped this gorgeous photograph in Castle Valley.
Elvis gets a new engine as Brett checks the clutch install.
While some folks raced at the track, others settled for more virtual competition. Dan Pedroza wows the crowd.
As usual, the FM parking lot was a colorful place. There were around 50 Miatas in attendance.
While on the dyno, a decorative chrome cap came loose and went through this timing belt. Ouch!
The joys of a snapped timing belt.
Andy Margolin multi-tasks, removing his grille and talking on the phone as his car is dynoed.
The ECU masterclass.
Andy, you're not paying attention.
More of the masterclass.
Meanwhile, serious study back at the shop.
Getting ready for the parade. Photo by James Knight.
More parade lineups, from James Knight.
Post-parade, an impromptu car show started up.

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