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The Utah Miata club was formed in 1991 and is one of the oldest established Miata clubs in the United States. Our club celebrated its 30th Anniversary in 2021. When Mazda created the Miata Club of America (MCA), which later became the Miata Owners Club (MOC), our club was the official chapter for Utah. Even though the MCA and MOC are now gone, our club continues to grow with an average member base of over 152 members. 

    Each month we have a club luncheon (and drive during good weather seasons) to discuss the upcoming month’s activities and calendar of events. After the meeting, we have a drive planned on a nice, curvy, twisty mountain road where the Miata is in its element.  We all know how fun they are to drive - that's why we bought them, right?  Typically, 12-20 cars join in these drives which is fun to be a part of and always gets thumbs up and waves from passersby. The luncheon is usually on the second Saturday morning at 11:30 a.m. at a local restaurant or park. The location changes from month to month. At this luncheon we offer a “door prize” (or two) in which a gift is given by drawing a lucky number ticket. We also honor those members in attendance who have a birthday that month by giving them a gift. This is why we ask for your birth date on our application. We conduct any club business and discuss events, planned drives and activities and ask for participation from members on what they would like to do for upcoming events. This is “your” club, so we want everyone to get involved in planning activities and rides. We discuss impromptu rides, day rides, overnight events and various annually planned activities.  Some of our activities have included: Tech Day, A Polar Day Ride (first ride of the season, Summer BBQ, Crazy Hat Drive, a Road Rally, and our Fall Leaf Drive (Sept/Oct). We also have other annual events such as a Planning Meeting and Club Officer’s Election at the summer picnic. In colder months when our Miatas are tucked away in the garage, we plan indoor activities to do (plays, movies) and also have our annual Christmas Holiday Party. In other words, there is always something FUN to do in the Utah Miata Club.

  The Utah Miata Club has several sponsors where you can purchase parts and services at a discounted rate; and if you are looking for a new or previously owned/pampered car, Bountiful Mazda will provide you with the best price available. Bountiful Mazda is our 'main' Club Sponsor, offering Club Members a 10% discount on parts and services. They also provide each new person who purchases a new vehicle with a one year’s paid membership to the Utah Miata Club as a token of appreciation for purchasing a new vehicle. A “Tires for Life” program, offering a 50% discount or free tires for the life of your new Miata, is provided as well, as long as you use the dealer for servicing your vehicle.  These are just a few of the benefits of membership.

  We publish a full color Monthly Club Newsletter, called "Ragtops to Ridges", where you can read about past and future events, member spotlights, highlights of what is happening in the club and product reviews. Some features include our "From the Top Down" article submitted each month by the current Club President, Miata of the Month, Miata Tidbits, Vanity License Plate of the Month, Candid Camera (photos of club members at activities) and highlights of drives and activities. New club promotional items such as Club Car Magnetics, Apparel (hats, shirts, jackets etc.) are featured for purchase to club members. The club also supports Community events, for instance in the past, the Huntsman Cancer Institute's Cancer Awareness (we call it "Cancer Sucks") where we collected donations for their cause. Additionally, several members have competed in SCCA Solo2 (auto-cross) in their Miatas.

   Other specialty Miata Events: Our Utah Miata Club has been actively involved in other local, regional, and national events. Some of our members travel to other states to participate in both regional, nationwide, and international events. We list some of the links to these events from time to time on our website and newsletter. There are many Miata Clubs within the United States and Canada, as well as across the world. Our club has hosted a very successful event called “Miatas in Moab” four times since 2003. (The latest event, Moab V, was held on May 3-6, 2012). Each time the attendance and popularity has grown. In May of 2007 and May 2010 (Moab III & IV), we hosted almost 300 cars with almost 550 Miata people representing over 45 different Miata clubs across the country and Canada, representing over 35 states. We have “Miata Friends” from all over the United States and Canada and even some in Europe whom we are personal friends with. We are also invited to participate in their events. We have also enjoyed going on cruises together. Our motto is: We want to Have Fun! We want to put that famous “Miata Grin” on your face. We call it “Miata-tude”.

  For those that live in Southern UTAH area, there is a group of enthusiasts there called The Day Trippers Sports Car Club. They have a FACEBOOK page: (https://www.facebook.com/TheDayTrippersSportsCarClub).  

  And finally, we have our "infamous" RED LOBSTER  award. No, it is not a gift certificate to the restaurant of the same name. Rather, it is an award given to Club Members at certain driving events. To learn about our prestigious award, you will find the details here. 

  So fill out that Application. Join the Party and Have some FUN. This is what it is all about. (See Join Us Page).

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