Waiting patiently for our group photo to be taken. All the photos on this page are courtesy of Kevin Edens, who co-drove my car.
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A sea of Miatas. Chris Edens' Spec Miata in foreground. This car makes 116 furious rear wheel horsepower!
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All you guys in some sorta club or something?
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The next generation of Miata drivers. Julia and Max Tucker hang with Ray Wilson during the group shoot.
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Ren Tucker, along with his faithful crew Ray Wilson and Rick Elsie, built a new car and got it to Miatas at Hallett less than one month after wrecking his previous car at Heartland Park Topeka. (see gallery "When bad things happen to good people")
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Our editor, Richard Talley, has been a loyal participant at Miatas at Hallett.
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Our gridmaster, Debbie Wisdom, waves me onto the track. Debbie worked hard all day making sure the driver's had cold drinks and cookies and got on the track in a timely fashion.
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Our able Captain of the Course, John Newman, watches to see if two Miatas will pass without incident. John, from NEO Miata Club, did an outstanding job.
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Our chairman for the Fifth Miatas at Hallett, Rick Elsie, finds time to actually run during the event.
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John Newman gives the high sign to a Miatas @ Hallett V participant.
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Charles Bishop, assistant gridmaster, converses with Richard Talley and unknown participant during a lull in the action.
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Bob Smyers hauling booty with his supercharged NB.
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Jay Erwin sez: I'm having a Hallett of a good time, why aren't you here?!?
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Jay Erwin doing what comes naturally in a Miata.
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Driving Hallett is a real experience. Ten turns in 1.8 miles plus all the elevation changes will give you a real workout.
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Having big fun coming out of "The Bitch", heading for Turn 10.
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Wallace Hattenhaur led the way at Miatas at Hallett V, posting fastest time. This car is now for sale.
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Chris Edens being chased by Ren Tucker in turn 4.
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Why yes, I drive at Miatas at Hallett! Why don't you? Paige Tucker relaxes between runs with her husband Ren's car.
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The MTech garage saw plenty of action during the day. Judge Plegge is thinking "I can't wait til next year already!"
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Gail Clayton, Arkansas Miata Club president, ensures that everyone is having a Hallett of a good time at registration.
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Racing? Who, us? No, no, not at all, heh heh, just lapping in close proximity is all. No, really. Trust me.
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Mmmmmmmm bow bow, mmmmmmm bow bow bow, mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.
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Experienced group leaves the grid. There's enough adrenaline in this photo to power the lights in a small city.
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Spirit of Scotland Special moves out.
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Raymond Clayton and j.r. dueling down the main straight.
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Coming onto the main straight, Chris Edens has his 1.6 wide open. Spec Miatas turned times equal to, or in some cases, better, than the blown cars.
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Even locking your keys in the car at the host hotel can be overcome at Miatas at Hallett!
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Michael Homic hustles his Spec Miata around Hallett. Michael was one of three full race Spec's at Miatas at Hallett V.
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There were more NC's this year at Miatas at Hallett by far than in years past. Several had the Mazdaspeed suspension and were quite fast.
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"Baby," a turbo Miata driven all the way to Miatas at Hallett from Albuquerque NM, ran two different run groups, and made it home with no problems including not having to add any water or oil! -Reported by "Sharpie", from miata.net
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Another view of Wallace Hattenhaur hauling it around Hallett. Note huge intercooler peaking out of grill opening. This cars makes BIG horsepower.
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With a look of steely determination, j.r. hits (more or less) his exit from the bitch on the way to another fast lap.
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Passing is only allowed on the straights at Hallett, and pointing the faster car by is a must.
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