Once again it’s almost time for GT Live East @ VIR Oct 3-5!!! My car club, the North Carolina Rotaries, will be hosting the MazdaDayz fanfest...all Mazda models are encouraged to come out and make this one of the largest Mazda meets on the east coast!

GT Live brings the widest variety of events to a single weekend on VIR’s calendar with a pair of six-hour enduros for the Grand-American KONI Challenge sports sedans and sports cars; motorcycle stunt riding, drifting, track attack events, static displays, music, and never a dull moment. The KONI Challenge races feature cars from BMW, Porsche, Mustang, Chevrolet, Mazda and more, with star drivers from the worlds of auto racing and show business taking part. More info can be found at www.gtlivetour.com and www.grand-am.com.

To make this experience even better, those attending the MazdaDayz fanfest will be granted special parking access inside the main paddock of VIR! Literally you get to park mere feet from fully prepped race cars and be able to take in the sights and sounds of this historic race track. Our club will also set up a meet/greet with many of the KONI Challenge Mazda drivers and crew. Also, I can guarantee a chance to sit and take pictures inside of a KONI Challenge prepped RX-8 race car. In the coming weeks I will provide more info on our sponsors for the event and how to obtain your parking pass prior to the event.

As of right now I am just trying to gain info on the interest level for this type of event. Please feel free to contact me either by PM or email at i8u@inbox.com. Please mark subject as GT Live, thanks!


Nic Cadenas
NC Rotaries Events Promoter/Coordinator
ROAR Racing Crew Member

i will try to make it again this year. Go Team Roar!

So is this an event I can drive my car at, or will I be watching other people race?

GT Live offers a Lap Battle competition, you would have to register for that thru their site. But if you're looking for a lot of driving time this is not the driving event for you. This event is held to showcase a variety of different motorsports to the general public.

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Oh yeah, Mazdaspeed Motorsports Development just joined in as a co-sponsor...

Still working with some prospective co-sponsors. If there is anything in specific you guys would like have or see at the event let me know and I will see what I can do. Already we are working out on getting some private time for the kart track. We were able to secure two thirty minute sessions last year, we are hoping for more time this year!

I'm there.

There are some really great things lined up this year for GT Live...SCCA will be hosting a FREE AutoX for anyone who wishes to participate. Also, the Mazda Drift team will be giving out demo rides on the Patriot Course! Tickets are available thru www.virclub.com or www.gtlivetour.com.


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UPDATE!

Registration is now open!!!

Fan Festival Registration Page

Be sure to choose Mazda Days! This gets you into the corral area to park with us!

http://www.gtlivetour.com/events/att/festivals/registration.html

GT Live/KONI Challenge Series Ticket Info

Ticket Info - Advance/Gate
3-day Super Ticket - $40/$50
Friday - $20/$20
Saturday - $20/$25
Sunday - $20/$25

Advance Ticket Sales

http://www.gtlivetour.com/tickets.html
http://www.virclub.com/2008-gt-live/koni-challenge/

Accommodations for GT LIVE

Camping at Virginia International Raceway

http://www.virclub.com/amenities/camping.html

S. Boston/Other Area Accommodations

http://www.virclub.com/area-info/s.-...ccommodations/

Danville Accommodations

http://www.virclub.com/area-info/dan...accomodations/

Driving Directions

http://www.gtlivetour.com/events.html
http://www.virclub.com/location-map.html

I loved it last year. I will certainly be trying to make it again this year!!

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will we be able to get the ticekts at the event, I will prob be able to get there Sat

You can buy single day pass tickets at the gate. But you still have to register for the Mazda Days fan fest if you want to be granted access to our exclusive parking area. There is no charge to register, and you must register prior to the event.

*UPDATE*

I have been granted a special discount code for $20 off the purchase of your 3-day weekend passes for GT Live. Tickets can be purchased on etix
http://www.gtlivetour.com/tickets.html
The discount code for this offer is PCC08 and will be valid for 10 days
starting 9/5.

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Remember the discount for the 3 day passes ends on the 14th. Also, don't forget to register with Mazda Days on GT Live's website, to be granted special parking access.

really wish i could come to this--mom having eye surgery so no dice. I will be there vicariously!
olddragger

NEW INFO!!!

The free AutoX event has been changed to the WRX Track Attack...please refer to http://www.gtlivetour.com/events/att/wrx/index.html for further info.

From what I was told, by registering for this event you get to set a time, session and heat cycle to drive an '09 WRX STi in an autoX setting. I, myself, have registered for this one...I really want to see what the hype is all about of a WRX.

See everyone there!

*UPDATE*

For all attendees of the the Mazda Days fanfest, we will be using the Gallery at VIR as the "Mazda Pavilion" located between the Patriot Course staging area and the main paddock.


- Mazda Days located beside Gallery
- Driving Simulator - with prizes for top 10 scores each day
- Base Camp for the Mazda Drift Experience
- Formula D Pro/Am Drift Driver Lounge - with part of Gallery roped off for furniture, water, drinks, and basic hospitality
- Dealer Display
- Mazda Display
- Grand Am Car for display (provided by Roar Racing)
- Autograph Session / Meet-and-Greet with Grand-Am Drivers (TBA)