We are currently working on a Mazda Corral for the season ender @ VIR. One again ,we are looking to have parade laps on the track, plus we are also setting up a viewing party with Freedom Autosports. At Mid-Ohio, Mazda owners were allowed to bring their chairs and watch the race in the Freedom Autosport paddock, where lunch was served and your beverage of choice.

Everyone brought their own food and drinks, we of course shared what we brought with the team, as they have always been gracious hosts for our events. So you can check out the all of the racing on the 50" HDTV in the paddock.

Also, we are looking to have a Mazda Corral Appreciation day as well, where we will be giving away Piloti shoes, KONI/Rolex swag, Freedom t-shirts, and we are looking to see if we can get Hoosier to give away a set of tires as well

It should be a great weekend for racing and we look forward to seeing all of the NC, SC, Virginia Mazda owners come out to the event, as we will be having some of our Ohio contingent coming out to join you.

So stay tuned for updates for lodging ( yes you can also camp), pricing and a schedule of events for this great weekend @ VIR

Awesome Marlon! My car club has handled the meet for GT Live the last 2 yrs at VIR. It would be great for this to all come together. Count me in!!!

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Hey Marlon, GT Live will be going that weekend. I'll handle that side of the event if you would like, as I have been dealing with them the last couple years? I'll be able to get the entire group kart time also...the GT Live crew have really hooked our group before.

Awesome Marlon! My car club has handled the meet for GT Live the last 2 yrs at VIR. It would be great for this to all come together. Count me in!!!....
We've been involved for 3 years actually. The first year MazdaSport mag handled the meet/parking passes and what not and we promoted.

Count me in. My current plan is to be there the entire weekend.

Ahh yeah, I forgot about MazdaSport...

I remember it well. It was cold, rainy, and I rode the line ride for the first time hahahaha.

Any more news on this Marlon?

Cool, I hope this works out. I haven't seen the whole "GT Live" thing this time. Are there going to be other supporting events like time attack & drift? My daughter wants to go back again, but mostly for the drifting.

Any more news on this Marlon?

Nic, Steve Focazio of Grand-Am is working with VIR to get this done, I will have further updates real soon!

Thanks for the update Marlon, I'm looking forward to this event. Eventhough I will only be able to attend on the 3rd.

Here's an update of events planned during the race weekend, directly from VIR's site:


Bosch Octoberfest 2009 / Mazda Corral - October 2nd-4th 2009 at Virginia International Raceway!

This is Octoberfest - Bosch Engineering Style! This festival of racing will feature the Grand-Am KONI Challenge Sports Car Series Four Hour Endurance Race - the KONI Challenge season finale, and the SCCA Pro Racing Playboy MX-5 Cup Twin Races.

What would Octoberfest be without a bit of audience participation? New this year, the VW "Sim Race" featuring VW GTIs, where fans ride along in simulated races on the full course.

Don't miss out on your chance to experience top-tier racing at America's finest road course during what is arguably the most beautiful time of year here at VIR!

Just some of what is happening during the 2009 Bosch Engineering Octoberfest:

Full Course

* Grand-Am Koni Challenge Sports Car Series 4 hour endurance race (practice and qualifying on Friday and Saturday – Combined GS/ST Race on Sunday 12 noon).
* SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup (practice and qualifying on Friday and Saturday - races on Saturday and Sunday).
* VW “Sim Race” featuring VW GTIs – fan ride along in simulated races on the VIR full course (Friday through Sunday – sign up at the VIR Store in the North Paddock).
* Fans get to drive their own cars on the track during fan drives on both Saturday and Sunday at no extra cost (sign up at the VIR Store in the North Paddock).

Patriot Course

* S.O.R.A.D. Drift Championship – drivers compete for CASH prizes (Friday through Sunday) (advance registration required).
* Drift ride-alongs (fans get to ride in drift cars on the Patriot Course on Saturday and Sunday – sign up at the VIR Store in the North Paddock).

Skidpad

* Gymkhana presented by Volkswagen (run by DGTrials.com)
o Entrants drive their own cars against the clock for fastest time in various classes for prizes (Friday-Sunday at the Skidpad – advance registration required).
o Fans drive the course in brand-new Volkswagen GTIs – prizes for the fastest times of the weekend (Saturday and Sunday - sign up at the VIR Store in the North Paddock)

Go-Kart Track

* Fans can race the VIR 9hp Stratos Go-Karts (Friday-Sunday)

Offroad Rally Stages

* Fans can drive their own vehicles in the VIR Rallycross. (Saturday-Sunday)

Off-track activities

* Band on Friday and Saturday nights with fan parties
* Playboy Bunnies and VIR Girls
* Sound off competition (no extra entry fee)
* Car show (no extra entry fee)
* Children's Fun Zone

IN WORKS! Based on previous Grand-Am event @ VIR
Mazda Corral

1. Parade laps will be granted to Mazda corral, TBA
2. Piloti will come by the corral to do a tech talk on driving shoes and offer every member a 10% discount coupon on a pair of shoes.
3. Grand-Am will offer two certificates for a free pair of Piloti shoes to raffle off at the corral and some series flags.
4. Grand-Am will give a tech talk to the club that will start at our transporter.


Ticket Info

3-Day Pass - Gate Sales $50 / Advance Sales* $40
Friday 10/02 - Gate Sales $25 Advance Sales* $15
Saturday 10/03 - Gate Sales $35 Advance Sales* $25
Sunday 10/04 - Gate Sales $35 Advance Sales* $25

Online Ticket Sales

*Advance Sales and Online Sales for this event end at 5pm on the 30th of September 2009.
Please note: Although no board code and smiley buttons are shown, they are still usable.

www.virnow.com

October 2-4, 2009
Special Offer to Car Clubs
(note: 10 or more from your Club must enter to qualify)

Car Clubs that purchase tickets to the Bosch Engineering Octoberfest online in advance using a discount code provided to that club will get:
• $30 3-day ticket (regularly $40 in advance and $50 at gate)
• VIR Hat for each pre-registered club participant
• Special car corral parking area
• Touring laps for each club behind the pace car (time to be determined)
• Each club participant will be entered to win additional prizes from VIR and its sponsors
• Photo session with the VIR Girls
• One meal coupon for each participant on Saturday and Sunday that can be redeemed for breakfast or lunch at the Pagoda grille
• 10% discount on go-karting (and preferential booking for go karting in advance)

Activities during the Bosch Octoberfest include the following:
Full Course
• Grand-Am Koni Challenge Sports Car Series 4 hour endurance race (practice and qualifying on Friday and Saturday – Race on Sunday 12 noon).
• Pre-race grid walk where fans can get up close to the cars prior to the race.
• SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup (practice and qualifying on Friday and Saturday - races on Saturday and Sunday).
• VW “Sim Race” featuring VW GTIs – fans ride along in simulated races on the VIR full course (Friday through Sunday – sign up at the VIR Store in the North Paddock).
Patriot Course
• S.O.R.A.D. Drift Championship – drivers compete for CASH prizes (Friday through Sunday) (advance registration required).
• Drift ride-alongs (fans get to ride in drift cars on the Patriot Course on Saturday and Sunday – sign up at the VIR Store in the North Paddock).
Skidpad
• Gymkhana presented by Volkswagen (run by DGTrials.com)
o Entrants drive their own cars against the clock for fastest time in various classes for prizes (Saturday-Sunday at the Skidpad – advance registration required).
o Fans drive the course in brand-new Volkswagen GTIs – prizes for the fastest times of the weekend (Saturday and Sunday - sign up at the VIR Store in the North Paddock)
Go-Kart Track
• Fans can race the VIR 9hp Stratos Go-Karts (Friday-Sunday)
Offroad Rally Stages
• Fans can drive their own vehicles in the VIR Rallycross. (Saturday-Sunday)
Off-track activities: Band on Friday and Saturday nights with fan parties - Playboy Bunnies and VIR Girls - Sound off competition (no extra entry fee) - Car show (no extra entry fee) - Children's Fun Zone – Vendor alley



Here is what we are adding for Mazda Owners

1. Drawing for Piloti Driving Shoes 2-4 pair, depending on turnout

2. Viewing Party w/ Freedom Autosports-inclused lunch

3. Grand-Am swag raffle


Here is the Ticket code for Mazda members:KCMZ09


The wife is working on accomodations and of course you can camp. I am working with Grand-Am on a few more surprises as well. So stay tuned and lets get the word out to other Mazda owners as well.......basically, you get all of this for $10.00 a day.....thats value

Here's an update of events planned during the race weekend, directly from VIR's site:


Bosch Octoberfest 2009 / Mazda Corral - October 2nd-4th 2009 at Virginia International Raceway!

This is Octoberfest - Bosch Engineering Style! This festival of racing will feature the Grand-Am KONI Challenge Sports Car Series Four Hour Endurance Race - the KONI Challenge season finale, and the SCCA Pro Racing Playboy MX-5 Cup Twin Races.

What would Octoberfest be without a bit of audience participation? New this year, the VW "Sim Race" featuring VW GTIs, where fans ride along in simulated races on the full course.

Don't miss out on your chance to experience top-tier racing at America's finest road course during what is arguably the most beautiful time of year here at VIR!

Just some of what is happening during the 2009 Bosch Engineering Octoberfest:

Full Course

* Grand-Am Koni Challenge Sports Car Series 4 hour endurance race (practice and qualifying on Friday and Saturday – Combined GS/ST Race on Sunday 12 noon).
* SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup (practice and qualifying on Friday and Saturday - races on Saturday and Sunday).
* VW “Sim Race” featuring VW GTIs – fan ride along in simulated races on the VIR full course (Friday through Sunday – sign up at the VIR Store in the North Paddock).
* Fans get to drive their own cars on the track during fan drives on both Saturday and Sunday at no extra cost (sign up at the VIR Store in the North Paddock).

Patriot Course

* S.O.R.A.D. Drift Championship – drivers compete for CASH prizes (Friday through Sunday) (advance registration required).
* Drift ride-alongs (fans get to ride in drift cars on the Patriot Course on Saturday and Sunday – sign up at the VIR Store in the North Paddock).

Skidpad

* Gymkhana presented by Volkswagen (run by DGTrials.com)
o Entrants drive their own cars against the clock for fastest time in various classes for prizes (Friday-Sunday at the Skidpad – advance registration required).
o Fans drive the course in brand-new Volkswagen GTIs – prizes for the fastest times of the weekend (Saturday and Sunday - sign up at the VIR Store in the North Paddock)

Go-Kart Track

* Fans can race the VIR 9hp Stratos Go-Karts (Friday-Sunday)

Offroad Rally Stages

* Fans can drive their own vehicles in the VIR Rallycross. (Saturday-Sunday)

Off-track activities

* Band on Friday and Saturday nights with fan parties
* Playboy Bunnies and VIR Girls
* Sound off competition (no extra entry fee)
* Car show (no extra entry fee)
* Children's Fun Zone

IN WORKS! Based on previous Grand-Am event @ VIR
Mazda Corral

1. Parade laps will be granted to Mazda corral, TBA
2. Piloti will come by the corral to do a tech talk on driving shoes and offer every member a 10% discount coupon on a pair of shoes.
3. Grand-Am will offer two certificates for a free pair of Piloti shoes to raffle off at the corral and some series flags.
4. Grand-Am will give a tech talk to the club that will start at our transporter.


Ticket Info

3-Day Pass - Gate Sales $50 / Advance Sales* $40
Friday 10/02 - Gate Sales $25 Advance Sales* $15
Saturday 10/03 - Gate Sales $35 Advance Sales* $25
Sunday 10/04 - Gate Sales $35 Advance Sales* $25

Online Ticket Sales

*Advance Sales and Online Sales for this event end at 5pm on the 30th of September 2009.
Please note: Although no board code and smiley buttons are shown, they are still usable.

www.virnow.com


Nic, you know I can do better than this!!!! We get $30.00 pricing.....

Great to see this info! I'll get to work on the Central Virginia Mazda Club gang.

Great to see this info! I'll get to work on the Central Virginia Mazda Club gang.


cool, looking forward to seeing all of you guys again, we should have a great turnout once again!

Thanks again Marlon! I've had this up on own club forum for some time now. Everyone is looking forward to it!!!

Yeah I'm pumped up. October is right around the corner :). I'm going to be there all three days this year.

Marlon, any idea where we are going to be located? Last year for GT Live we were stationed in/around the Gallery, which was nice because there was shade.

It's probably gonna be around the same area we were at for the Rolex in April. Sadly Bobby, I'm only gonna be there for Sat and Sun...but we'll all get to hang out the entire weekend!

Wow, more stuff than I expected! No freebie group go-karting humiliation for me this time, though. :(
;)

Just wanted to add, the discount code is for the Mazda Corral group rate. Don't worry about having 10 ticket purchases from your 1 group alone...it's cumulative for the entire Mazda group. We will have well over 10 purchases so don't worry about being screwed later for more money. :)

Happy Rotoring!!!

It sure would be nice to have 50+ Mazdas for this event. I'd like to give those Porsche guys a run for their money.

Yeah no joke! Problem, 2/3 of the Porsche owners don't know how to drive what they got! I don't think we'll even come close to the numbers like the Subie guys have though...ohwell, it'll still be a blast!

We'll have several cars from Ohio making the trip, I feel we'll make the 50+ cars at this event easy....

Man let's hope! :)

Oh hi! I can haz break from posting on every Mazda forum I know?

Yeah we should have a large gathering of Mazdas 'cause I just snagged another club into joining us. :naughty:

Yeah no joke! Problem, 2/3 of the Porsche owners don't know how to drive what they got!

If another Porsche gets in front of me and does 40mph down the back straight I will pass it and then let off as much rotary exhaust fumage as possible to let him know my displeasure.

This is not a Mazda forum, it's a forum for Mazdas. :rofl:

Maybe we should start a tally of how many we have coming from each club? Sort of a motivational thing.

NC Rotaries ... ?
Cleveland6 Club ... ?
Central Virginia Mazda Club ... ?
What other group Greg?

We have 5 cars making the trip down to VIR

NC Rotaries has 13 confirmed and 11 maybes. The maybe may all turn into confirmed as the event gets closer.

Also Marlon, do we have a soft schedule of events and times so I may pass the info along? Mostly, when and where the viewing/lunch with Freedom will take place.

You can count me in the CVMC numbers. I'm trying the camping thing this year, but I'll come up Saturday morning.

It looks like kids under 16 are free? Last year I had to buy a ticket for my daughter at the gate. Does anyone know for sure?

Hey Rex, I sent out an email to VIR to verify age requirements. I should hear something back tomorrow.

Well thanks to G-Rex, the CVMC is up to a whopping 5 cars! Yes, I'm a bit embarrassed. But we're late bloomers, there will be more.

NC Rotaries ... 13
Cleveland6 Club ... 5
Central Virginia Mazda Club ... 5

I am sure we'll have others that will show as the word gets out and the date draws nearer. We'll have a schedule up next week, as soon as I firm up things with Freedom.

Awesome, Thanks Marlon! BTW, I just bought my weekend pass!!!

Hey Rex, I sent out an email to VIR to verify age requirements. I should hear something back tomorrow.

I emailed as well & got 2 answers! Kids 15 & under are free with paying adult.

HAH, got the same email but was busy with school work to post. See ya then!

Here are the best deals we found for the weekend


if anyone else cares, all hotels are pet friendly

Days Inn - Yanceyville, NC
1858 NC Hwy 86 North, 27379 ph: 336 694-9494 rate on line ~$63 includes continental bkfast


Super 8 - S. Boston, VA
1040 Bill Tuck Hwy, 24592 ph: 434-572-8868 rate on line ~$54-60 inc continental bkfast


Quality Inn - S. Boston, VA
2001 Seymour Dr, 24592 ph: 434-572-4311 rate on line ~$60 (no breakfast)

Thanks Marlon, I think I might sleep in the car Sat night...there's something about waking up to the smell of race fuel in the morning. ;)

I'll be racing in the MX-5 Cup races.

Well you need to stop by the Mazda corral and introduce yourself so we can cheer you on.

I know that Team MER will be by with Jason Saini, Mark Miller and more, they are good friends. Also Stan Wilson and Randy Hale, as we have relationship with them as well.. If you've never seen a MX-5 cup race, you are in for some great racing..

2 more weeks!!!

I am looking forward to it ias well, can't wait to get back on that track again. Should be a lot of fun, especially if we get a large number of Mazda owners to come out and join us.

Sorry forgot to add, NC Rotaries will also be bringing along 2 different Miata groups that we will be either be meeting with in Raleigh for breakfast or picking up along the way on our way to VIR.

Depending on how many of the Miata actually make it, this should add another 15-20 vehicles to our caravan! :)

Marlon, I'll give you a call that Friday to confirm with you if I need to go to the registration area to pick up the pass or just meet with you inside somewhere. Thanks again.

Sorry forgot to add, NC Rotaries will also be bringing along 2 different Miata groups that we will be either be meeting with in Raleigh for breakfast or picking up along the way on our way to VIR.

Depending on how many of the Miata actually make it, this should add another 15-20 vehicles to our caravan! :)

Marlon, I'll give you a call that Friday to confirm with you if I need to go to the registration area to pick up the pass or just meet with you inside somewhere. Thanks again.


You just need to go to registration and pick up your pass. If you need anything else, please let me know.

Cool man, thanks. Do you need me or the group to bring anything or is everything pretty much covered?

Are there many in your groups that are camping? It would be fun to have an area we could all park our tents ... and our cars.

I plan on camping out...gotta get me a new tent and sleeping bag though. ;) I'll ask around and see if anybody else plans on it.

Cool, I know we should have a least 4 people camping.

+1 camper.

I'm picking up my tent this weekend.

Don't forget the air mattresse!!

Ehhh, I'm good. I'll be fine with just a sleeping bag. I can sleep anywhere. ;)





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I just got word from VIR, that the car corrals will be centered around The Gallery. That's a good walk to the main paddock...I was hoping they would have put us up near the skid pad as they did for the Rolex race in April. Maybe someone can pull some strings? ;)

...Marlon, any idea where we are going to be located? Last year for GT Live we were stationed in/around the Gallery, which was nice because there was shade.


...
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I just got word from VIR, that the car corrals will be centered around The Gallery. That's a good walk to the main paddock...I was hoping they would have put us up near the skid pad as they did for the Rolex race in April. Maybe someone can pull some strings? ;)

:ylsuper:

I enjoyed the gallery area last year.

I liked the gallery because of the shade and it's central to the paddock, the Patriot track, the skidpad & the Roller Coaster viewing. It's good as long as they let us camp with the cars. I hope they leave the Gallery building open overnight for the bathroom.

I just wasn't sure if anybody had issues with the walking from there to the main paddock...others have said they like this location as well so, it's good. We won't be the only clubs in that area this year so we'll see how it works out.

As far as the location, I am not sure where we'll be located. I sent an e mail to Steve Focazio to see if he can find some informaion for me to pass along. Since this is an Octoberfest event, why don't we bring some type of local beers.

Since we are coming from Cleveland, we'll bring some Great lakes brew, as it is from our local brewery. What do you guys think? I talked to Tom Long of Freedom Autosports, they are looking forward to the event as well, should be a lot of fun, we'll see you in a few days!!!

The "message" I got from VIR was this:

Off Track Activities - Speed is only part of the attraction for fans for Octoberfest. Other activities include a 'sound off' competition testing custom stereo installations, a car show, a Children's Fun Zone, fan parties with live music on both Friday and Saturday nights, plus the Playboy Bunnies, VIR Girls and much more.

The Sound off and Car Show and Car Club Corrals all take place around the VIR Gallery. Located between the Patriot Course and the North Paddock the VIR Gallery will be the central location to park your neat ride in the car show, check out the sound off and see all the amazing rides expected to attend. Prizes will be awarded to the best cars according to our judges.

At the fan parties, music on the PA will start as soon as the track goes cold. Then the band Nex-Faze will take the stage from 7:30-10:30 on both Friday and Saturday. Nex-Faze plays an awesome mix of classic rock, 80's, 90's & modern rock and country as well. The VIR Girls will be at the parties with various give-aways for the fans from our sponsors. And what would Octoberfest be without beer? Special sponsors of the fan parties are Spaten and Leinenkugel's Octoberfest - two premium beers that will be served at the fan parties along with food for those that work up an appetite dancing!

So maybe we park at The Gallery again like last year? :dunno: I suggest just follow the signs when ya get there and look for a group of Mazdas!

I've also had lots of people asking me about the VIR car clubs part, like the hats, food tickets, Playboy Bunnies :rock:, etc... They're wanting to know where they are suppose to go to pick them up (not the bunnies) or what they are suppose to do and I was wondering if anyone had any info on that.

BTW, we're going to need a bigger boat.

The "message" I got from VIR was this:



So maybe we park at The Gallery again like last year? :dunno: I suggest just follow the signs when ya get there and look for a group of Mazdas!

I've also had lots of people asking me about the VIR car clubs part, like the hats, food tickets, Playboy Bunnies :rock:, etc... They're wanting to know where they are suppose to go to pick them up (not the bunnies) or what they are suppose to do and I was wondering if anyone had any info on that.

BTW, we're going to need a bigger boat.


I am sure that they will have an desinated area where you can pick up the hats, etc. I will try and find out for you, we should have a good turn out, which I am looking forward to.

Is it Friday yet!? Looking forward to seeing everyone again!

I am sure that they will have an designated area where you can pick up the hats, etc. I will try and find out for you, we should have a good turn out, which I am looking forward to.

Thanks Marlon!

We have 23 confirmed on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=logo#/event.php?eid=127754261734&ref=ts) with 14 maybes and 14 who haven't replied.
I have 2 different Miata clubs that will be joining us Saturday morning for a caravan to VIR (which I've been told could be 15 cars or more) plus the people that are going to show up from those 2 clubs on their own for the event.
I have another Mazda club with about 10 people who say they are going to show up for the weekend.
We have everyone from here (some of which can be found elsewhere), the crew from the CVMC, and then hopefully a few from the INC, MSCCNC, the RX-7 Club, the Rotary Car Club, Mazdas Forums 24/7... and I posted it on MySpace today.

Plus whatever has been posted elsewhere by others...

So yeah I think we'll have a good turnout as well and it should be quite a bit of fun. Looking forward to it!

Fingers crossed for the weather girl too...I've been watching Stephanie Abrams on the weather channel. I think she likes me. So I'll see if I can get her to order sunshine in abundance for Saturday.

...Since this is an Octoberfest event, why don't we bring some type of local beers.

Since we are coming from Cleveland, we'll bring some Great lakes brew, as it is from our local brewery. What do you guys think? I talked to Tom Long of Freedom Autosports, they are looking forward to the event as well, should be a lot of fun, we'll see you in a few days!!!

This is a fine idea sir. My favorite local NC brew only comes in kegs :( but I'll see what I can drum up :).

I think I may bring some REAL German wheat beer. I'm a huge Hefeweiss fan!!!

Hey guys I'll be down there in my titanium grey 2007 rx8...but driving for AMG in the Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup. Be sure and cheer me on! Not sure what car number I'll be in yet!

Hey guys I'll be down there in my titanium grey 2007 rx8...but driving for AMG in the Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup. Be sure and cheer me on! Not sure what car number I'll be in yet!


Wow, I know a number of drivers in the MX-5 Cup, Todd Lamb, Mark Miller & Team MER, Stan Wilson, Randy Hale and a number of others........Can anyone stop Todd?

I am working on trying to get a private paddock tour of the Strevenson Motorsports paddock. They are running the new Camaro in GS. Also, the Blackforest Challenger is going to be making an appearance as well.

Nice to see some new entries in the GS Class!

Cool, yeah I really wanted to take a look at those 2 cars in particular!

Cool, yeah I really wanted to take a look at those 2 cars in particular!


Nic, go by Grand-Am registration to pick up your other ticket.

Yeah man. I think I picked it up from there last time too. Thanks again!

Yeah man. I think I picked it up from there last time too. Thanks again!

make sure you go to the Grand-Am registration window, not SCCA's.

Parade laps are listed as "1:10-2:10 Car Club and Spectator Laps (spotters versus full flagging)(pace and chase cars)" for Saturday. Any idea if we have to sign up at the VIR store if we're already signed up with Mazda group? I won't be arriving until about noon Saturday. so I don't want to miss out.

Parade laps are listed as "1:10-2:10 Car Club and Spectator Laps (spotters versus full flagging)(pace and chase cars)" for Saturday. Any idea if we have to sign up at the VIR store if we're already signed up with Mazda group? I won't be arriving until about noon Saturday. so I don't want to miss out.

We are already signed up, I will also contact Steve Focazio of Grand-Am, to have him re-confirm our particpation. With that being said, we are going to need all of the particpants at the corral by 12:00 noon, as we have to sign waivers and have a drivers meeting, to review the rules.

Also, I will be arriving at the track early on Saturday morning to help organize the corral and to set up the paddock tours. If anyone needs anything or has concerns, please call me @ 440-382-3636 (cell). If I don't answer right away, please leave a message and I will return the call.

Myself and the rest of my group will be there around 830 Saturday morning, we'll be able to help you out Marlon.

Is anyone else planning to go up on Friday? I am.

We are already signed up, I will also contact Steve Focazio of Grand-Am, to have him re-confirm our particpation. With that being said, we are going to need all of the particpants at the corral by 12:00 noon, as we have to sign waivers and have a drivers meeting, to review the rules.

Also, I will be arriving at the track early on Saturday morning to help organize the corral and to set up the paddock tours. If anyone needs anything or has concerns, please call me @ 440-382-3636 (cell). If I don't answer right away, please leave a message and I will return the call.

OK, I'll have to move up my departure time a little bit. Wish me luck getting the kids up.

Marlon, I mentioned it to Nic. I got a call from Crista Walker @ VIR today about picking up all of our "freebies" for the group, hats and such. I told her I would get them Saturday morning if no one else had. It sounds like you are picking them up?

She also said we appeared to be the largest registered group with 39 cars! Mazda rules!!!

Marlon, I mentioned it to Nic. I got a call from Crista Walker @ VIR today about picking up all of our "freebies" for the group, hats and such. I told her I would get them Saturday morning if no one else had. It sounds like you are picking them up?

She also said we appeared to be the largest registered group with 39 cars! Mazda rules!!!

Greg and I are getting there tomorrow evening. I don't mind picking up the stuff if it would help Marlon out (one less thing to do is always a plus right :) ). I'll check back in here again tomorrow before I head out.

And Mazda FTW!

Yeah, thanks Bobby. That would help. When you get there, just make sure you get a hold of Crista Walker...she's got the goods. Oh yeah, I'm sure you know, but see if they can give an assortment of sizes in t-shirts...I'm sure L and XL will cover most in the group...but we have a handfull that will need smaller and larger. Thanks!

I'll be stopping by a lot this weekend...really upset I couldn't bring down my rx8...but I'm racing the #19 AMG MX-5 Cup Car! Cheer me on...! :)

Marlon, I mentioned it to Nic. I got a call from Crista Walker @ VIR today about picking up all of our "freebies" for the group, hats and such. I told her I would get them Saturday morning if no one else had. It sounds like you are picking them up?

She also said we appeared to be the largest registered group with 39 cars! Mazda rules!!!



Guys, that would be fantastic! Any help would be appreciated, please ask Crista is she can add 4 hats and t's for my Ohio volunteers, me included.

1-large
1-XL
1-2X if the have it a
1-medium

Thanks...

Also, please make sure we have organized parking in the corral, it does not mean that all of the 8's, 7's, etc have to be together, but I want us to look very organized, as I am going to see if we can get some photo ops with the VIR Girls, and also the Playboy Bunnies too!

Thanks for stepping up and helping out,.....once again, Mazda leads!

Okay Bobby, I'll send Christa an email now telling her you will be by today to get the goodies! Ask the parking attendants to direct you to the Registration Building (Crista Walker).

Steve Focazio is finalizing the meet and greet with Stevenson, so we can see the new Camaro first hand. For you youngsters out there, this Camaro is being driven by the sons of the original Penske Camaro back in 1969!

It should be a lot of fun and once again, I love the fact that Mazda owners have stepped up and claimed the highest number of registrations for the car clubs, says a lot about us! Great job, by all

We will also have paddock tours of Team MER ( Jason Saini is an owner) in the MX-5 cup, they'll also be stepping by to check out our corral as well. We'll see everybody tomorrow.

Once again, AWESOME event Marlon!!! I really enjoyed myself and I'm sure everyone else did as well. Thanks to everyone who had a hand in promoting and putting this all together.

Also, if anybody has pics of me or my car with The Playmates and/or the VIR girls especially the "kissing" photo, please email me full size copies, thank-you!

Sorry Nic, no kissing photos of you in my camera. But I did find a couple...

http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww260/theCVMC/VIR%20October%202009/IMG_3843Largee-mailview.jpg

http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww260/theCVMC/VIR%20October%202009/IMG_3863Largee-mailview.jpg


...and there are tons more coming!!!


Thanks for a great weekend!! Goes out to everyone there!

This weekend was fresh off the grooler hot. Thanks Marlon, Lori (I hope I spelled her name correctly), Grand-Am, and everyone else who helped put this on. I'll have pics up tomorrow sometime. Still blowing from all the walking hahaha.

HAHA, thanks John. Anybody remember the Playmates names...I apparently wasn't paying attention when they told me.

Did anyone watch the MX-5 Cup Race from today? I got taken out at the top of the roller coaster section and wanted to know if anyone saw it? I was in third in the #19 Blue AMG Machine

I just flipped through all of my action shots and sorry, no #19. Unfortunately I was focusing on the Freedom Autosport team since we met all of those guys in their pits. I got a semi-crash of a Porsche and a Beamer at the top of Roller Coaster, does that count?

I believe we met your Dad though didn't we? It was nice of him to come over. Good luck on the next run.

HAHA, thanks John. Anybody remember the Playmates names...I apparently wasn't paying attention when they told me.

Deanna Brooks and Pilar Lastra

Thanks to all that came out and lent a hand, it was great to see everyone again. I can say that Mazda, VIR and grand -Am was very happy with our group! As far as the parade laps, we were the best organized group, as eveidenced by us getting up to 90 MPH in the straights.

Also, it was nice to have "our club" do the gridding for the race, since we had the highest number registrants for the car club. I am guess I am most proud that we beat out Porsche, Cobalts, Mustangs and other makes and models. it did not go unoticed.

It was great that Freedon took first and third in ST, I think Mazda may have finished either 2nd and 3rd in the manufacturers championship. Also, here is some news for 2010, Freedom Autosport will be running 2010 Mazdaspeed 3's in ST, along with Team MER!!!

So we'll get to see the debut of the cars @ the 24 Hours of Daytona. As you know, Grand-Am is working on special pricing, infiled access for the KONI race and a host of other special events.

Again, thanks for showing what Mazda owners are all about, both on and off the track, we'll see all of you for the 24 hours race in January!

Deanna Brooks and Pilar Lastra

I'm impressed you remembered. :cool:

Big thanks to Marlon and the folks at Mazda & Grand Am for all the hospitality. My kids and I had a great time. My son's digging his picture with the bunnies, but the kids were most impressed by getting to hold the marshalling numbers in the pits. Awesome stuff.

Did anyone watch the MX-5 Cup Race from today? I got taken out at the top of the roller coaster section and wanted to know if anyone saw it? I was in third in the #19 Blue AMG Machine

I missed it. Most of us were watching down by Nascar. There were some tight bunches of cars coming through - really fun to watch.

I'm impressed you remembered. :cool:

Big thanks to Marlon and the folks at Mazda & Grand Am for all the hospitality. My kids and I had a great time. My son's digging his picture with the bunnies, but the kids were most impressed by getting to hold the marshalling numbers in the pits. Awesome stuff.

Glad the kids enjoyed it, they did a great job! Hope to see you again at other events as well!

What can I say? An awesome event from Grand-Am, VIR and Mazda. It was great to see everyone and hang out! A huge thanks to Marlon and everyone who made this happen! Can't wait for next year! :D:

Oh yeah... PICS!!!!

Click on the first picture, then click on the full screen button in the upper left hand corner to go through them in full screen mode. Much more fun.

Friday's pictures! (http://picasaweb.google.com/gstamper1/Octoberfest10209?feat=directlink)

Saturday's pictures! (http://picasaweb.google.com/gstamper1/Octoberfest100309?feat=directlink)

Sunday's pictures! (http://picasaweb.google.com/gstamper1/Octoberfest100409?feat=directlink)

How you guys like the parade laps? It was fun having the wife toss around the wagon, espcially through the uphill esses! We are looking at coming back to VIR with the MSP for an HPDE as soon as we can fit one in!

...Also, it was nice to have "our club" do the gridding for the race, since we had the highest number registrants for the car club. I am guess I am most proud that we beat out Porsche, Cobalts, Mustangs and other makes and models. it did not go unoticed. The grid action was sweet. I felt important :).

...Also, here is some news for 2010, Freedom Autosport will be running 2010 Mazdaspeed 3's in ST, along with Team MER!!!Deanna and Pilar told us that they would be piloting MS3s in the Koni challenge when we talked to them on Saturday. Are these those 3s?


So we'll get to see the debut of the cars @ the 24 Hours of Daytona. As you know, Grand-Am is working on special pricing, infiled access for the KONI race and a host of other special events.

Again, thanks for showing what Mazda owners are all about, both on and off the track, we'll see all of you for the 24 hours race in January!I'll be there as long as there are no unforeseen circumstances. Already talked it over with the misses. :)

How you guys like the parade laps? It was fun having the wife toss around the wagon, espcially through the uphill esses! We are looking at coming back to VIR with the MSP for an HPDE as soon as we can fit one in!The parade laps were much more spirited than I anticipated after seeing the other groups run on Saturday. Very nice.

...
Oh yeah... PICS!!!!

Click on the first picture, then click on the full screen button in the upper left hand corner to go through them in full screen mode. Much more fun.

Friday's pictures! (http://picasaweb.google.com/gstamper1/Octoberfest10209?feat=directlink)

Saturday's pictures! (http://picasaweb.google.com/gstamper1/Octoberfest100309?feat=directlink)

Sunday's pictures! (http://picasaweb.google.com/gstamper1/Octoberfest100409?feat=directlink)
Nice pics Greg!

Bobby, Playboy will be back sponsoring a Koni team, Pilar and Deanna will be driving separate cars. ;) Looking forward to seeing the MS3's in action from Freedom and Playboy!

just got a conformation from Steve Focazio of Grand-Am, we will have full access to the stands on top of the garages for the KONI race, another Mazda Corral exclusive, for our membership.

In addition, we are working on the pricing fo rtyhe event, we will have our own dedicated Mazda owners campsite, tech talks with KONI officials, Pirelli, Hoosier and other sponsors. We will have our "private paddock tours" with the Mazda teams and so on.

So stay tuned for pricing, which we'll have hopefully in two weeks, as the folks at Grand-Am are excited once again to have the Mazda owners supporting both KONI and the ROLEX Series.

Click me for Photos! (http://picasaweb.google.com/blwilliamsjr/BoshOctoberfest2009#)

Click me for Photos! (http://picasaweb.google.com/blwilliamsjr/BoshOctoberfest2009#)

Nice shots!

Does anybody have the pic of the VIR girl kissing me? I'm hoping Gary or Pat snapped that shot...

Click me for Photos! (http://picasaweb.google.com/blwilliamsjr/BoshOctoberfest2009#)



Great Shots, thanks for the pics of the Wagon, After all these years, it still looks good!!!

Does anybody have the pic of the VIR kissing me? I'm hoping Gary or Pat snapped that shot...

You got kissed by VIR? :uhh:

just got a conformation from Steve Focazio of Grand-Am, we will have full access to the stands on top of the garages for the KONI race, another Mazda Corral exclusive, for our membership.

In addition, we are working on the pricing fo rtyhe event, we will have our own dedicated Mazda owners campsite, tech talks with KONI officials, Pirelli, Hoosier and other sponsors. We will have our "private paddock tours" with the Mazda teams and so on.

So stay tuned for pricing, which we'll have hopefully in two weeks, as the folks at Grand-Am are excited once again to have the Mazda owners supporting both KONI and the ROLEX Series.

Which weekend is this going on? I am quite bummed I had to attend a wedding instead of the Koni race last weekend. I hope I can make the Rolex race...sounds fun.

Does anybody have the pic of the VIR kissing me? I'm hoping Gary or Pat snapped that shot...

I thought I caught of pic of that, but looking through my card, I missed it. Sorry, man. I got some of you and the bunnies, but no smooching there.

I knew I took a pic of someone getting kissed. It was of John getting his car show award with his camera...

http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww260/theCVMC/VIR%20October%202009/IMG_3860Largee-mailview.jpg

Ahhh, good memories.

Gary ended up having the one of me getting kissed...so, it's all good now. ;) Now off to the Raleigh area to watch her "dance". hehehe