Our
goal is to have an enjoyable day driving our Miatas. Following these
simple guidelines will enhance everyone's fun.
Meeting
Arrive
at the
starting point early,
with a full
tank of gas.
If you
are going to meet the group en route or leave the group before the end,
tell us.
When
parking in a business parking lot, use the back areas of the lot so
their paying customers have places to park.
Safety First
Stay
within the
posted speed limit (The yellow speed signs on curves are advisory
speeds). If traffic is going slower than the speed limit stay with the
traffic flow.
Do not
tailgate.
Do not
pass on double yellow lines or on curves. Pass only when legal and safe.
Use
your turn signals.
When
stopping at a queue point or corner, make sure you pull completely off
the road.
The
lead Miata will establish the pace for the group. Do not drive faster
than your comfort level.
Positions at
the rear are best for you if you wish to go slower.
If you
find yourself falling behind the car ahead, take up a position toward
the rear of the line at the next queue up point. Don't drive unsafely to
keep up.
On
the Road
If you
lose visual contact with the car behind you, wait at the next turn
(change in direction). When you are sure the car behind is able to see
your Miata, you may then continue. This ensures that no one gets lost or
falls too far behind.
This is the
single golden rule that keeps a Fun Run fun!
Use
common sense, be courteous and obey the law.
When we
are making a turn and there are two turn lanes, or when we are driving
straight through an intersection that has two lanes, use both lanes.
Our
line of cars should not dominate the road. If others are trying to pass
us, let them. If a member of our group wants to pass you, let him.
Solo
drivers (without passengers to help navigate) buddy up and follow a car
with two persons aboard. CB/cell phone users can and will help maintain
communications up and down the line.
If you
want the group to stop (and do not have a CB/cell phone), flash your
lights. If the car behind you flashes its light, flash yours until the
leader pulls over.
If you
need to pull over, turn on your flashers and pull off the road. The
sweep car will stop behind you.
If you
pass the leader of the group, or if you pullover and wave the sweep car
past, you have effectively left the group and are on your own.
If you
are not feeling up to par, tell the leader. We will find someone to
drive for you, no questions asked.
