Hotels
Wingate by Wyndham
Headquarters Hotel
Wingate by Wyndham
This is the primary hotel for the Midwest Miata Gathering 2008. We have reserved a block of rooms for the event. When you make your reservation be sure to mention that you are registering for MMG2008 to receive the group rate. Also, you will need to call the hotel at the phone number listed below. The reservations staff at the 800 phone number DOES NOT have visibility of our block room rate. To visit the hotel's website click here...- MMG2008 HQ Hotel Contact Information
- 6300 Gateway Drive, Plainfield, IN 46168
- Phone: 317-279-2500
- Group Room Rates
- $87.00
- Free Hot Continental Breakfast
Super 8 Motel
Super 8 Motel
This motel is located near the Wingate, which is the MMG2008 headquarters hotel and Hummel Park our main gathering point for the event. The motel is relatively new and offers many amenities. When you make your reservation be sure to mention that you are registering for MMG2008 to receive the group rate. Again, you will need to call the hotel at the phone number listed below. The reservations staff at the 800 phone number DOES NOT have visibility of our block room rate. To visit the motel's website click here...- MMG2008 Hotel Contact Information
- 6015 Gateway Dr, Plainfield, IN 46168
- Phone: 317-837-8888
- Group Room Rates
- $65.00/$75.00
- Free Superstart Plus Breakfast
Local Lodging on Google
Additional Hotels/Motels
There are many lodging options in the area. We've created a google map to highlight a few in the Plainfield area. To visit this link click here...Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Big League Zoom Zoom
The Famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway
For 96 years the Indianapolis Motor Speedway has been the home of racing. The track is famous worldwide for the open wheel racing of the Indy 500, the NASCAR stock car racing of the Allstate 400 and has just added motorcycle racing for 2008 with the Red Bull Indianapolis GP. To visit the Indianapolis Motor Speedway website click here...
Miatas on the Track
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Track Time
This rear view could be yours. Paid registrants in this year's Midwest Miata Gathering will have the opportunity to drive their own Miatas on this historic track. A rare opportunity that has been memorable for every member of the Indy Miata Club or anyone who has driven these famous curves. Don't forget to bring your camera! To visit the Indianapolis Motor Speedway website click here...- We Drive, Rain or Shine!
Miatas at the Museum
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum
Located on the grounds of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the museum has over 75 vehicles on display at any one time. In addition, trophies and awards including the Borg-Warner trophy honoring each winner of the Indianapolis 500, racing equipment dating back to the track's inception, historic photographs and a theatre which presents memorable moments from the track's past are also available.There are also 2 gift shops located within the museum for you to pick up your track gear while in town for the MMG2008. In addition, you may wish to spend Saturday afternoon (on your own) taking advantage of the museum's narrated bus tours of the track and ground tours which visits the paddock area, the pagoda, gasoline alley and more. To visit the museum's website, click here...
- Museum's Nominal Fees Not Included in Registration Fee
Miata Driving Tours
Bridgeton Covered Bridge
We Were Here
Covered Bridge Tour
On the Covered Bridge driving tour you'll travel through scenic Parke County, Indiana. This is one of the Indy Miata Club's more popular rallies, and offers some beautiful backcountry driving to visit some of the county's historic covered bridges. This event will be offered in two formats: guided and self-guided. To visit the Parke County covered bridge website click here...Parke County is the Covered Bridge Capital of the World and features 14 covered bridges and 2 operating grist mills. You will see 9-10 bridges built between 1855 and 1920, plus two grist mills. If Mother Nature cooperates you will enjoy a beautiful, top-down, fall drive. Based upon our knowledge of the area, we have combined 3 of the routes to give you the best of Indiana's Covered Bridge country. To visit the website of one of the more popular locations you will visit click here...
Fall Cruisn'
Yellow Cruisin'
Nashville, Indiana Tour
This road trip is a scenic driving tour to the other Nashville...Nashville, Indiana. This rolling hills area of southern Indiana is home to a popular artists' colony. Great driving, beautiful scenery, shopping in over 300 unique stores and a variety of dining choices makes this a must see. This drive will be offered in two formats: guided and self-guided. To learn more about Nashville, Indiana click here...
Indy at Night
Downtown Indy Tour
Arriving on Thursday? If so, you're invited to take part in a driving tour of downtown Indianapolis where you'll see Indy's Monument Circle, Conseco Fieldhouse-the home of the Pacers, Lucas Oil Stadium-new home of the 2007 Superbowl Champions the Indianapolis Colts, Circle Centre Mall, NCAA headquarters, museums and more. Bring your CB radios for the narration and cameras for the sights. This event will be offered only as a guided tour. For more information about Indianapolis, click here...I Feel the Need...the Need for Speed
Fun Times at Fastimes
Fastimes Indoor GoKarting
Fastimes showcases the intensity and sophistication of open-wheel racing, while maintaining a commitment to fun and safety. Designed through research conducted with professional European karting designers, Fastimes provides its guests with the most top-rate, thrilling race experience available in karting.The track features a bi-level racetrack with banked corners and a length of over 900 feet. The karts, traveling in excess of 40 mph, utilize digital lap timers next to the steering wheel. This feature allows each driver to compare his/her abilities against others to the hundredth of a second. To visit their website and learn more about gokarting at Fastimes click here...
- >30 Drivers Pre-Registered on MMG2008 Website
- Reserve a 2 Hr Time Slot
- Secure Pricing at $80 per Driver
- <30 Drivers Pre-Registered on MMG2008 Website
- Race Time Dependent on Availability of Fastime Track
- Standard Pricing (see Fastimes website)
This Could Be You!
Indy Racing Experience
***********************************************************************************************CONGRATULATIONS David!
The lucky winner of our Indy Racing Experience is David Henry from Michigan. David will be driving an open wheel Indy Car on the Indianapolis 500 race track on September 26th. Everyone is invited to go out to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and watch one of our own take his "Rookie" laps. Zoom Zoom!
Available on Thursday is an Indy Ride Experience where you can ride in a 2-seater IndyCar on the famous Indianapolis 500 racetrack. You'll ride with a professional driver and reach speeds up to 180 mph. The Indy Racing Experience phone number is 888-357-5002. You must call to make your own reservations and let them know you are with MMG2008. To learn more about how you can ride "shotgun" in an IndyCar click here...
On Friday, experience what it feels like to fasten yourself into a real Indy Car and take it for a drive! You'll go through an orientation program and then put on a driver’s suit, racing gloves, and helmet. Next you'll climb into the Indy Car and be instructed to follow a certified instructor around the course. These are real Indy Cars that competed in the Indianapolis 500. You may reach speeds between 70 and 135 mph, depending on your ability. There are weight limits, so please check their web site for details. The MMG2008 price for this event is $350.00 for 3 laps at hourly intervals throughout Friday. The Indy Racing Experience phone number is 888-357-5002. You must call to make your own reservations and let them know you are with MMG2008. To visit the Indy Racing Experience website and learn more about how you can become an Indy car driver (for 3 laps anyway) click here...
Motorcycle Track Time