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#21
Cruises / SUN MAY 17 - CURVY ROADS TO GR...
Last post by ZoomZ - May 11, 2026, 07:09:58 PM CURVY ROADS TO GREY GOOSE
BY
LINDA ZIMLIKI
On Sunday May 17th JD Greene will be leading a line of Miatas on curvy back roads of Laurel Highlands to Grey Goose. The Grey Goose reminds
you of a southern home. Veranda length of front of restaurant with a pond in the back. The pond has ducks, endless wildlife and geese hence the name of the restaurant. Join us for hour and half ride ending in a buffet lunch.
Date & Time: Sunday May 17th at 10:00 am
Meeting Place: Smail Mazda parking lot-There will be Sheetz restroom
stop just passed the dealership on right going East and
going West on left.
Please make stop before you get to dealership.
Cruise: Sporty
RSVP: Linda Zimliki bclj8@comcast.net BY THURSDAY MAY 14
BY
LINDA ZIMLIKI
On Sunday May 17th JD Greene will be leading a line of Miatas on curvy back roads of Laurel Highlands to Grey Goose. The Grey Goose reminds
you of a southern home. Veranda length of front of restaurant with a pond in the back. The pond has ducks, endless wildlife and geese hence the name of the restaurant. Join us for hour and half ride ending in a buffet lunch.
Date & Time: Sunday May 17th at 10:00 am
Meeting Place: Smail Mazda parking lot-There will be Sheetz restroom
stop just passed the dealership on right going East and
going West on left.
Please make stop before you get to dealership.
Cruise: Sporty
RSVP: Linda Zimliki bclj8@comcast.net BY THURSDAY MAY 14
#22
Cruises / Re: Washington Trail Cruise 20...
Last post by NC_2013 - May 01, 2026, 05:06:00 AMWashington & Gist on the Road the Ft LeBoeuf...
#23
Cruises / 2026 ANNUAL IRWIN CAR SHOWV- A...
Last post by ZoomZ - April 19, 2026, 06:19:25 PM 2026 ANNUAL IRWIN CAR CRUISE
BY
LINDA ZIMLIKI
Irwin Car Cruise is presented by Kenny Ross, a sponsor of West Penn Miata Club. The Event is Sat April 25 from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Check in will be 11:00 am at 3rd St on Main St. Pre Registration is $10 and done online at https://irwincarcruise.org/car-cruise/ Day of the show it will be $15. There will be Trophies and Plaques. On 4th St a Food Court will be present. Radio Station 97.5/770 KFB DJ "Daddy G Georgeo" will be present Spinning The Sounds you hear all through the town. Hope you will come and show your Miata. The Club
tries to support our sponsor's events. I have it on good authority that it is a good time. Members Ron and Pat attend every year.
Event: April 25 12:00 pm - 4:00. Check In 11:00 am
Pre Registration: https://irwincarcruise.org/car-cruise/ $10
RSVP: Linda Zimliki bclj8@comcast.net After you pre register send me an email.
BY
LINDA ZIMLIKI
Irwin Car Cruise is presented by Kenny Ross, a sponsor of West Penn Miata Club. The Event is Sat April 25 from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Check in will be 11:00 am at 3rd St on Main St. Pre Registration is $10 and done online at https://irwincarcruise.org/car-cruise/ Day of the show it will be $15. There will be Trophies and Plaques. On 4th St a Food Court will be present. Radio Station 97.5/770 KFB DJ "Daddy G Georgeo" will be present Spinning The Sounds you hear all through the town. Hope you will come and show your Miata. The Club
tries to support our sponsor's events. I have it on good authority that it is a good time. Members Ron and Pat attend every year.
Event: April 25 12:00 pm - 4:00. Check In 11:00 am
Pre Registration: https://irwincarcruise.org/car-cruise/ $10
RSVP: Linda Zimliki bclj8@comcast.net After you pre register send me an email.
#24
Cruises / Re: WPMC TECH SESSION - APRIL ...
Last post by ZoomZ - April 19, 2026, 06:11:26 PMClub had a really nice day. Members lined up to show what that had done to their Miatas. Joel turbocharged his engine. Very impressive
Tom put new air intake, header on exhaust, adjustable shocks and lowered the driver's seat.
Some people stopped by to check us out. They had two Miatas.
Tom put new air intake, header on exhaust, adjustable shocks and lowered the driver's seat.
Some people stopped by to check us out. They had two Miatas.
#25
Cruises / WPMC TECH SESSION - APRIL 18TH
Last post by ZoomZ - April 19, 2026, 05:51:49 PM Tech Session
By Joel Starr
We are changing things up a bit this year. Smail Mazda (yes we are doing Smail again, it's a long story) has agreed to clear part of their parking lot so WPMC Members can display their cars and chat about what makes their car interesting and/or any modifications they have made. So, if you have a car you are proud of (I'm assuming that is all of us) and you would like to present it to the rest of the club, now is your chance. We will line up our cars, pop the hoods and do a walk around each car as the owner discusses it with the other attendees. If you don't want to present your car and would just like to attend and learn about other cars, that is fine as well.
Date & Time: Saturday April 18, 10:00 am
Location: Smail Mazda
5094 Us-30
Greensburg, PA 15601
Lunch: Longhorn Steakhouse
5296 US-30,
Greensburg, PA 15601
Please email me at: jgtexstarr@gmail.com
Let me know if plan to attend and if you would like to present your car or not
By Joel Starr
We are changing things up a bit this year. Smail Mazda (yes we are doing Smail again, it's a long story) has agreed to clear part of their parking lot so WPMC Members can display their cars and chat about what makes their car interesting and/or any modifications they have made. So, if you have a car you are proud of (I'm assuming that is all of us) and you would like to present it to the rest of the club, now is your chance. We will line up our cars, pop the hoods and do a walk around each car as the owner discusses it with the other attendees. If you don't want to present your car and would just like to attend and learn about other cars, that is fine as well.
Date & Time: Saturday April 18, 10:00 am
Location: Smail Mazda
5094 Us-30
Greensburg, PA 15601
Lunch: Longhorn Steakhouse
5296 US-30,
Greensburg, PA 15601
Please email me at: jgtexstarr@gmail.com
Let me know if plan to attend and if you would like to present your car or not
#26
Cruises / Washington Trail Cruise 2026
Last post by NC_2013 - April 13, 2026, 06:53:24 AMWashington Trail Cruise
By Joel Starr
This is a Historical, scenic and curvy cruise. We will be following George Washington's 1753 journey from the site of the Indian village of Loggstown (Ambridge, PA) to Fort LeBeouf in what is now Waterford PA. In Waterford we will visit the Fort LeBeouf Historical Museum followed by lunch and ice-cream. Washington's journal is rather vague about the actual route they followed but is guide, Christopher Gist, made journal entries most evenings when the stopped. Between Washington's and Gist's journals and the map Washington published, historians were able to reconstruct his route. The history and controversy surrounding the Washington trail is too involved to review the day of the cruise so I will be hosting a web meeting Thursday, April 30 at 7:00 pm to discuss the details.
Date & Time: Saturday May 2, meet at 9:00 am we will leave promptly at 9:30 am
Location: Sheetz
100 Ohio River Blvd
Baden, PA 15005
Lunch: Waterford Hotel
213 High St,
Waterford, PA 16441
Ice Cream: The Scoop
13124 US-19
Waterford, PA 16441
Please email me at: jgtexstarr@gmail.com
Let me know if you plan to attend the cruise and/or you would like a Zoom link to access the web talk
Washingtons Path to Ft LeBoef fm Log (Miata)).gpxWashingtonTrailCruise_Miata_abrv.pdf
By Joel Starr
This is a Historical, scenic and curvy cruise. We will be following George Washington's 1753 journey from the site of the Indian village of Loggstown (Ambridge, PA) to Fort LeBeouf in what is now Waterford PA. In Waterford we will visit the Fort LeBeouf Historical Museum followed by lunch and ice-cream. Washington's journal is rather vague about the actual route they followed but is guide, Christopher Gist, made journal entries most evenings when the stopped. Between Washington's and Gist's journals and the map Washington published, historians were able to reconstruct his route. The history and controversy surrounding the Washington trail is too involved to review the day of the cruise so I will be hosting a web meeting Thursday, April 30 at 7:00 pm to discuss the details.
Date & Time: Saturday May 2, meet at 9:00 am we will leave promptly at 9:30 am
Location: Sheetz
100 Ohio River Blvd
Baden, PA 15005
Lunch: Waterford Hotel
213 High St,
Waterford, PA 16441
Ice Cream: The Scoop
13124 US-19
Waterford, PA 16441
Please email me at: jgtexstarr@gmail.com
Let me know if you plan to attend the cruise and/or you would like a Zoom link to access the web talk
Washingtons Path to Ft LeBoef fm Log (Miata)).gpxWashingtonTrailCruise_Miata_abrv.pdf
#27
Videos / 2024 Butler Memorial Day Parad...
Last post by SteveLapp - June 12, 2024, 02:22:16 PMVideo from the 2024 Butler Memorial Day Parade. West Penn Miata Club Cars appear at 19:19.
2024 Butler Memorial Day Parade
2024 Butler Memorial Day Parade
#28
Tech Talk / Re: Member Recommendations on ...
Last post by SteveLapp - June 08, 2023, 10:18:53 AMCurrently using a DieHard Silver U1RT size battery. Only 1 year old so can't really comment on durability just yet. It does fit perfectly and has the vents.
#29
Videos / 2023 Butler Memorial Day Parad...
Last post by SteveLapp - June 06, 2023, 11:36:25 AMVideo from the 2023 Butler Memorial Day Parade - West Penn Miata Club cars appear at the 30 minute mark.
#30
Tech Talk / Diagnostic for battery drain o...
Last post by kgmccafferty - April 15, 2023, 03:18:34 PMLooking for recommendation for how to diagnose potential electric issue with my 1993 Miata. I must use a battery tender, and it must be on, to start my car. Whether it sits for a few days or weeks. Tests of the battery by AAA and local garage say my battery is good, my alternator is good. But I can't be sure my car will start if I don't plug in the tender; which is not convenient if I want to take a cruise or overnight trip. I have been told it could be a problem with the ground wire but I do not know how to check this nor have the tools to investigate. Any one out there with similar issue or a recommendation on a person or garage that may be able to help figure this out? Thank you.