Here are the Details, just finalized today.

$55.00-4 day ticket includes Camping (Mazda Designated Area)
Mazda will have a designated camping area in the Yellow SVP area. Mazda members will be allowed to camp overnight Thurs – Sun. However, cars must be parked in the designated car corral and will not be allowed to park vehicles in the designated camping area in infield.

Ticket grants you access to the following: Infield/Grandstands, Sprint Fanzone and Garage Area.

Mazda Owners Perks:

Meet & Greets.

Sylvain Tremblay and SpeedSource
Racers Edge
Dempsey Racing
Freedom Autosports


Grand-Am Hauler Tour
Pirelli Tire Compound Tour
Team and Transporter Tour
Rolex and KONI Banner Giveaways-(2 each)
Piloti Shoe Giveaway-(2 each)
Freedom Autosports Shirts-(2 each)
2010 Mazdaspeed Calendars
Racers Edge shirts & hats (2 each)

We are working on additiional items to add to the drawings. A preliminary schedule of events is being worked on for the above events.
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The offer will be built in the system no later than Tuesday by 12noon. After Tuesday, purchasers can call: 866-500-TIXX(8499).



P.S. don't forget we will be handing out a Daytona hat and a anniversary poster as well.

wow thats a crazy deal!

This is looking good.
Subscribing

Awesome news!

We're still working on adding more to the package!!!!

Wow this looks like fun. I wanted to go last year but couldn't. What are the days for the event?

Jan 28-31, 2010...

zoom freakin' zoom

Hey Eric, are you gonna be needing an extra crew member for that weekend? I'm available...and have Koni RX-8 experience, hint, hint. :) I was jackman for Roar at a few events last season...

Marlon, I have a few people asking if there is a deal for single day passes. I have a couple friends in TX that want to come and watch practice on that Friday. Let me know if you have a hook up.

The offer will be built in the system no later than Tuesday by 12noon. After Tuesday, purchasers can call: 866-500-TIXX(8499).

Sorry for all of the confusion. Let me know if you have any questions.


Nic, I will look into single day tickets for each day. I will get back with you as soon as I know something.

Thanks Marlon.:)

The offer will be built in the system no later than Tuesday by 12noon. After Tuesday, purchasers can call: 866-500-TIXX(8499).

Sorry for all of the confusion. Let me know if you have any questions.


Nic, I will look into single day tickets for each day. I will get back with you as soon as I know something.
Does this mean that we have to call before Tuesday for the deal?

Does this mean that we have to call before Tuesday for the deal?


No, you can order your tickets starting on Tuesday, December 8, 2009.

We are trying to get Continental to donate a set of tires or at the very least, offer discount coupons as a give away for our members.

Correction: Dec 8th 2009

I ordered my tickets

I am working with Grand-Am and Daytona to see if we can get a couple of Parade laps on Friday night, so stay tuned for more updates.

Sweet! Dayton under the lights!!!

zoom freakin' zoom


Speaking of this-----^

Marlon - I was thinking last year you were checking into how we all could get the Zoom-Freakin'-Zoom stickers that were on the back of the Dempsey car... any luck? :fingersx:

Speaking of this-----^

Marlon - I was thinking last year you were checking into how we all could get the Zoom-Freakin'-Zoom stickers that were on the back of the Dempsey car... any luck? :fingersx:

I have a few left in black and couple in white. If there is enough interest, I can have more made in different colors and sizes.

I have a few left in black and couple in white. If there is enough interest, I can have more made in different colors and sizes.

I'm DEFINITELY interested! Both colors... How much do you want for them?
I know some of the peeps in the NW Forum want some too.

Speaking of this-----^

Marlon - I was thinking last year you were checking into how we all could get the Zoom-Freakin'-Zoom stickers that were on the back of the Dempsey car... any luck? :fingersx:

now that is funny.

how long did we talk about that... :)

let me know if you get something.. or get me one!

beers :beer:

now that is funny.

how long did we talk about that... :)

let me know if you get something.. or get me one!

beers :beer:


I know! I was surprised Marlon was able to get them!


Okey doke... It'll be your Christmas or early birthday present. :)
What color do you want? Black, white, or another color?

I know! I was surprised Marlon was able to get them!


Okey doke... It'll be your Christmas or early birthday present. :)
What color do you want? Black, white, or another color?


I was the one who had the Zoom, freakin Zoom stickers made and got Patrick to put them on the car. Also, my good friend Eric Meyer put the large ones on the rear bumper of his KONI RX-8's.........


I just need to know what colors and how many that you guys want........

I was the one who had the Zoom, freakin Zoom stickers made and got Patrick to put them on the car. Also, my good friend Eric Meyer put the large ones on the rear bumper of his KONI RX-8's.........


I just need to know what colors and how many that you guys want........

white,

not that there is anything wrong with that.. :) i will need a second for my new mazda! ;)

beers :beer:

I could use one (or two in white) to go with my licence plates.
http://img362.imageshack.us/img362/9427/zuzuzm8za1.jpg

I have a few left in black and couple in white. If there is enough interest, I can have more made in different colors and sizes.

I personally would like 2 black and 2 white. How much do I owe you?

I know there are people in the NW Forum that want them. Do you mind if I start a thread, or do you already have a thread for them?

Thanks Marlon!

I personally would like 2 black and 2 white. How much do I owe you?

I know there are people in the NW Forum that want them. Do you mind if I start a thread, or do you already have a thread for them?

Thanks Marlon!


Go ahead and start a list, make sure that they specify a color. The cost is $5.00 a piece. If anyone want a large banner size, they run $13.00.

Marlon, I started a thread in the NW Forum and I'm getting more questions for ya...

http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=187890

What are the measurements for both sizes - regular and banner?
I was thinking the ones on Patrick's car are the same height as the regular Zoom-Zoom sticker, but longer by about 9 or so characters - are they close to 18"?

How do you want to be paid? Paypal, check...?

Marlon, I started a thread in the NW Forum and I'm getting more questions for ya...

http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=187890

What are the measurements for both sizes - regular and banner?
I was thinking the ones on Patrick's car are the same height as the regular Zoom-Zoom sticker, but longer by about 9 or so characters - are they close to 18"?

How do you want to be paid? Paypal, check...?


Small: 12" X 1"


Large: 18 1/2 " X 2 1/2"

We are setting up a Special Mazda Only Paddock Tour with Gainsco/Stallings, the 2009 DP Champion. We will be hosted by Bob Stallings, Alex Gurney and Jon Fogarty at their paddock.

Sweet...I'm still working on getting a crew spot for the weekend. I spoke with Wayne from Sahlen and he said he will keep me posted. Haven't been able to get a hold of anyone from Dempsey...maybe you can put in a good word for me Marlon. ;) haha

Sweet...I'm still working on getting a crew spot for the weekend. I spoke with Wayne from Sahlen and he said he will keep me posted. Haven't been able to get a hold of anyone from Dempsey...maybe you can put in a good word for me Marlon. ;) haha



I will check with Ken Goldwasser for you and let him know. Did you contact Sylvain @ SpeedSource?

I was the one who had the Zoom, freakin Zoom stickers made and got Patrick to put them on the car. Also, my good friend Eric Meyer put the large ones on the rear bumper of his KONI RX-8's.........


I just need to know what colors and how many that you guys want........


I am not your friend. Quit putting those stickers on my car and for god's sake quit stalking me. I promise I will enforce that restraining order.


Waaaaaazzzzzzaaaaapppp!!!!!!!!!!!!

ZFZ

I am not your friend. Quit putting those stickers on my car and for god's sake quit stalking me. I promise I will enforce that restraining order.


Waaaaaazzzzzzaaaaapppp!!!!!!!!!!!!

ZFZ



Yo E-Roc!!!! Great Job @ Road Atlanta...for those of you that do not know. Eric, Jay and Tom Neel won the 9 hour Enduro a couple of weeks ago, in an RX-8.

Small: 12" X 1"


Large: 18 1/2 " X 2 1/2"


Thanks Marlon. One final question.... Paypal or check or ?

CASH!!! LOL.

Hey Marlon, I emailed Sylvain, thanks for the help with Ken.

Thanks Marlon. One final question.... Paypal or check or ?

pay pal works fine for me.


fishline9572@aol.com

Attention Scanner Users: I've attached a list of frequencies used by the Rolex GA teams. I don't have anything for Koni Challenge. Has the Koni Challenge been changed to Continental Challenge?

pay pal works fine for me.


fishline9572@aol.com


Great, thanks. I'm setting a deadline of January 3rd, then I'll get you the list of orders so you can make them. Each person will send their payment separately, if that's ok with you. I'm getting people from other areas outside the NW who want them, so it's not gonna work for me to do one order and distribute them myself.

Marlon great job on this event... I am looking to rejoin the planning team at some point in June

Marlon great job on this event... I am looking to rejoin the planning team at some point in June

No problem, I am meeting with Steve Focazio and the rest of Grand-Am Marketing next week, to plan the upcoming corrals. Last year went over well and all of the tracks want us back and with 9 of the 10 events have both series involved, it makes it even better for all of us.

I should have the final schedule of events when I get back from Daytona, so stay tuned for more updates, etc.

Great, thanks. I'm setting a deadline of January 3rd, then I'll get you the list of orders so you can make them. Each person will send their payment separately, if that's ok with you. I'm getting people from other areas outside the NW who want them, so it's not gonna work for me to do one order and distribute them myself.

Not a problem at all, if you need anything else, please let me know. Here is my cell if you need to reach me or anyone else who may have questions. 440-382-3636

Not a problem at all, if you need anything else, please let me know. Here is my cell if you need to reach me or anyone else who may have questions. 440-382-3636

PM sent with the final order and a couple more questions. THANKS!!

Todd Lamb, the 2009 Playboy MX-5 cup winner ( he won 8 straight races), will be drving the Racers Edge #30 RX-8, is going to be adding 20 hats and shirts, along with decals from one of his sponsors.

We will be looking to finalize the Mazda Corral schedule later this week or early next week. We are looking to add even more giveaways for the Mazda owners. If you want to see what is going on with Grand-Am, please check out

www.grand-am.com

They have interviews, videos and blogs. There is a lot of good information on their website as well as their news letter.

Hi guys! are the tickets for this event still avalible? Im going for sure this year!

Attention Scanner Users: I've attached a list of frequencies used by the Rolex GA teams. I don't have anything for Koni Challenge. Has the Koni Challenge been changed to Continental Challenge?
Can someone fill in the blanks in the freq column in the attached PDF? TIA.

Hi guys! are the tickets for this event still avalible? Im going for sure this year!

Yes, they're still available.

Can someone fill in the blanks in the freq column in the attached PDF? TIA.
I posted one list above. I have since found another list (attached). These 3 lists will need to be merged along with the entry lists that have been posted.

Thankls Al. The list I posted is the Rolex 24 entry list off the Grand-Am web site as of today. I suppose that is pretty much the final list.

EDIT: Unfortunately, most of the car numbers on the 2009 list are not in use this year and a few of those car numbers listed are in use by another team. For example, last years Penske cars. So I guess the answer is to monitor 450.000-470.000 Thursday and Friday to see if I can link freqs with teams. Then again, I may leave my scanner stuff at home and just enjoy the festivities.:)

Thankls Al. The list I posted is the Rolex 24 entry list off the Grand-Am web site as of today. I suppose that is pretty much the final list.

EDIT: Unfortunately, most of the car numbers on the 2009 list are not in use this year and a few of those car numbers listed are in use by another team. For example, last years Penske cars. So I guess the answer is to monitor 450.000-470.000 Thursday and Friday to see if I can link freqs with teams. Then again, I may leave my scanner stuff at home and just enjoy the festivities.:)As of today, I'm 90% sure I'll be there. I just got a new scanner (to replace an older one) and I want to try it out.

As of today, I'm 90% sure I'll be there. I just got a new scanner (to replace an older one) and I want to try it out.
Maybe we should get together Friday evening and exchange notes to update the lists. I'll be hanging at the Grass Roots Motorsports hospitality area when not roaming the garage and track. The GRM area is in Lake Llyod Area West at the end of the hospitality/reserved parking areas. There will be a GRM banner hanging at the entrance I think. Look for the old guy with the black RX-8 hat with flames.:) I'll PM you my cell.

Here is yet another list of Grand-Am freqs. There is a good bit of duplication with the other lists, but more alternate freqs are listed. This list was obviously compiled based on 2009 events, so there are teams/cars that are not running this year and the accuracy is questionable.

Once a team is issued a FCC licence for a frequency(s), they don't typically change them. The only question is when they change car numbers or the new teams.

Any word on parade laps?
This would make the different whether I drive down from Northern Va or not.
My co driver dropped out and the flights are very reasonable.
Anyone one want to share driving my RX-8 to Daytona?

As far as I know, Marlon was working on the parade laps for Friday night...don't hold me to it though.

And it looks like I'm out for the trip down...we just had a schedule change Marlon and I will be on duty that weekend. I tried to talk my way out of it but being a rookie cop doesn't have many perks, haha. Give everyone my best...

Thanks for the response Adam.
I picked up plane tickets yesterday for $230.00 roundtrip and a rental for $30/day
Any recommendations on motels or should I just bring some camping gear.

Who's Adam? Not me man...my name is Nic. If you're speaking of Adam Whitener...I used to work with him at Roar Racing.

Anyways, there is Mazda dedicated camping area. It's always a good time when getting to camp out with a bunch of rotards! We had a blast at VIR this past Oct doing just that.

Parade laps are a little iffy at the moment, logistics and time, I have a slight hope that we'll be able to get one in, can't guarantee it. Also, Eric Meyer of Meyer Motorsports will be in attendance, he is going to talk about his new RX-8 build for 2011.

He will offer a lot of insight of what it takes to run and own a race team as well.

Who's Adam? Not me man...my name is Nic. If you're speaking of Adam Whitener...I used to work with him at Roar Racing.

Anyways, there is Mazda dedicated camping area. It's always a good time when getting to camp out with a bunch of rotards! We had a blast at VIR this past Oct doing just that.

Oops, I was referring to Adam of Roar Racing.
Camping sounds fun, just a little concerned about the cold weather in FL last week

marlon,
I'm new to this
we have a group going 4-6,
how and where do we pickup the tickets?
I can pay paypall. no prob
do you have the time the activities are going to be held?
please let me know ASAP
PM, or email me joanpa.dist@codetel.net.do
thanks
Jose P

Saw this at an indoor race track a bunch of us from the NW Forum went to tonight. Thought you guys might like it.... :D: Woohoo Team Seattle and Dempsey Racing!! Wish we could go this year :(

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4281244294_4819bd58a8_b.jpg

Good luck to our boyz... GO MAZDA..

Hey guys I'm definitely going to be there this year in the firetruck (Speed 3), problem is I already bought my tickets - is there a way to swap out for the Mazda corral tickets?

Here is yet another list of Grand-Am freqs. There is a good bit of duplication with the other lists, but more alternate freqs are listed. This list was obviously compiled based on 2009 events, so there are teams/cars that are not running this year and the accuracy is questionable.

There will be an updated Frequency list at the Grand-Am trailer available to teams and fans. It will be at the back of this trailer:

http://gallery.me.com/meyermotorsports#100506/DSC_0101&bgcolor=black

Lots of good printed info there including lap time sheets (available about 15 minutes after each session ends). Ask for Lucie at the back of the trailer and she might give you some Rolex and Continental stickers if your polite. Don't ask for them early in the day---wait until the 24 race when things are not busy for her. A pocket size 2010 rule book is an awesome little reference guide too---great airplane reading. Ask for one of those.

Parade laps are a little iffy at the moment, logistics and time, I have a slight hope that we'll be able to get one in, can't guarantee it. Also, Eric Meyer of Meyer Motorsports will be in attendance, he is going to talk about his new RX-8 build for 2011.

He will offer a lot of insight of what it takes to run and own a race team as well.

Hey, I know that dude. He's a tool. :)

Thanks for the response Adam.
I picked up plane tickets yesterday for $230.00 roundtrip and a rental for $30/day
Any recommendations on motels or should I just bring some camping gear.

Stay at the "MAYAN INN" on the Daytona beach. Easy to get to. Exit the track, turn right on Intl' Speedway drive and head to the ocean. When you get to the strip it's at your 11 o'clock about a block away. Cheap place and for an extra $10 a night your on the beach. About $60 a night plus tax. Here's the bonus: RIGHT next door is this killer little pub with great deep fried seafood "Ocean Deck". My record is 3 nights in a row there. Live music, cold draft beer, low prices and tons of race fans (and drivers and crew). Th and Fri night.

Near the Mayan Inn, just north of the pier, there is a banked oval kart track on top of one of the buildings. I don't know if it is open during the cooler season there.

Near the Mayan Inn, just north of the pier, there is a banked oval kart track on top of one of the buildings. I don't know if it is open during the cooler season there.

It should be open, about the only places that open and close with the seasons down here are citrus farms and their related stores.

Hey guys I'm definitely going to be there this year in the firetruck (Speed 3), problem is I already bought my tickets - is there a way to swap out for the Mazda corral tickets?

Contact Daytona and see if you can exchange them, if not I am sure you can find a buyer for them at the track.

Hey, I know that dude. He's a tool. :)

My brother from another mother! We'll see you @ Daytona, we'll see you there for sure.

I was having problems with the 866-500-tixx so I called directly to Daytona Int. Ticket office and they transfered me to the group buy agent if you have problems getting thru call 386-681-5530.

hope this helps.
see you all there :)

Alrighty, I'll give it a shot, thanks!

EDIT: FYI for anyone looking to buy Mazda corral tickets, they are sold out! It sounded like they may have been willing to deal on the ticket swap, but they really can't do much about a sold out event. Either way I'll try and swing by at some point during the race, hope you guys have a good time!

Also, some of my friends are asking if they can get in on the $55 deal without owning Mazdas. I know the answer is probably a resounding NO, but I figured I'd be a nice guy and ask anyway. :p:

Alrighty, I'll give it a shot, thanks!

EDIT: FYI for anyone looking to buy Mazda corral tickets, they are sold out! It sounded like they may have been willing to deal on the ticket swap, but they really can't do much about a sold out event. Either way I'll try and swing by at some point during the race, hope you guys have a good time!

Also, some of my friends are asking if they can get in on the $55 deal without owning Mazdas. I know the answer is probably a resounding NO, but I figured I'd be a nice guy and ask anyway. :p:


Just park you car in the Mazda Corral, I think the issue is that all of the camping spaces are sold out. I have no issue with Mazda owners parking in the corral area, which is near the old dog track area.

Just park you car in the Mazda Corral, I think the issue is that all of the camping spaces are sold out. I have no issue with Mazda owners parking in the corral area, which is near the old dog track area.

I will not be driving my RX-8 to the track. I assume that my non Mazda rental is not welcome in the corral. Any suggestions on where to park close by to the Mazda experience activities?

I will not be driving my RX-8 to the track. I assume that my non Mazda rental is not welcome in the corral. Any suggestions on where to park close by to the Mazda experience activities?

We'll let you park it, it will just be at the rear of the area. Not a problem at all.

Just park you car in the Mazda Corral, I think the issue is that all of the camping spaces are sold out. I have no issue with Mazda owners parking in the corral area, which is near the old dog track area.

Is the corral outside the gates? I know there is a dog track next door to the speedway, but I'm not sure if that's considered the old dog track. I assumed the corral was going to be in the yellow parking area on the west side of the infield.


Edit: I may as well cover all my questions in this post
-Can I bring a friend's car with me to park in the Mazda corral? If not, I'll probably just park elsewhere and visit.
-Provided there's room, can we regular ticket holders camp within the corral?
-If not, are we still allowed to camp in the regular infield parking areas? I realize you may not know this one since it's not related to the Mazda corral, but if anyone knows this answer I'd appreciate it. I don't see any mention of being able to just plunk down a tent next to your car wherever you end up parking like I've done in the past. It sounds like they're trying to force everyone to get these crazy expensive reserved camping tickets.

Alrighty, I'll give it a shot, thanks!

EDIT: FYI for anyone looking to buy Mazda corral tickets, they are sold out! It sounded like they may have been willing to deal on the ticket swap, but they really can't do much about a sold out event. Either way I'll try and swing by at some point during the race, hope you guys have a good time!

Also, some of my friends are asking if they can get in on the $55 deal without owning Mazdas. I know the answer is probably a resounding NO, but I figured I'd be a nice guy and ask anyway. :p:
I also missed out on the ticket special. Are we welcome to join in on the activities?

I also missed out on the ticket special. Are we welcome to join in on the activities?



Sure, any Mazda owner is welcome to join us.

Here's the Story

Dempsey Joins Freedom Autosport At Daytona

The two Mazda MX-5s that won races for Freedom Autosport during the 2009 GRAND-AM Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge circuit will return to the 2010 season opener, but the team's newest additions - MAZDASPEED3s - will attract Patrick Dempsey.

Dempsey, who will also compete in the Rolex 24 At Daytona on Saturday, will suit up to drive the No. 27 MAZDASPEED3 with Formula Atlantic Championship driver John Edwards. Also running a MAZDASPEED3 are Taylor Hacquard and Ryan Ellis in the No. 28.

Team manager Tom Long, who will pilot the No. 25 Mazda MX-5 at Daytona, is excited Dempsey will join the four-car team.

"He brings a lot of star power to the lineup," Long said.

Long expects his regular teammates - including Andrew Carbonell and team co-owners Rhett O'Doski and Derek Whitis - to be in the MAZDASPEED3s soon. At this juncture, he notes the team is looking forward to helping Mazda manufacturer title as well as take a team championship.

"The 2010 season will prove to be Freedom Autosport's strongest year ever in competing for the manufacturers championship within GRAND-AM competition," Long said. "Building on our 2009 successes, and moving forward with the all new Mazdaspeed3 is a fantastic opportunity Mazda has provided us. Debuting a Mazda filled driver lineup for Daytona like this will be sure to start the season off with plenty of Zoom-Zoom!


We are finalizing the schedule todqay and we are working on getting our membership access to the Drivers meeting and also a trip to Victory Lane! Once that is done, we'll post the schedule!!!!

UPDATED SCHEDULE UPDATED SCHEDULE UPDATED SCHEDULE








Mazda schedule Friday January, 29th
Daytona International Speedway


9:00 am to 9:30 am Meet with Continental Tire Series Manager Jeff Smallwood at The Toshiba Business Center Transporter

10:00 am to 10:30 am Driver meet and greet with Todd Lamb and Jordan Taylor at Racers Edge Team Transporter

11:15 am Meet with Steve Focazio at Toshiba Business Center Transporter

11:30 am to 12 noon Pirelli tire demonstration and tour

12 noon to 12:30 pm GRAND-AM and Toshiba Business Center Transporter tours

11:30 am to 12 noon Meet & Greet with Speedsource

1:00 pm to 1:30 pm Fan Walk on Pit Road

1:45 pm to 4:15 pm Continental Sports Car Challenge Fresh From Florida 200

3:30 pm Sunday Attend Victory Lane Celebration



Below are links to the official site of GRAND-AM Road Racing and the site to sign-up for the GRAND-AM weekly newsletter where you can stay informed about everything you want to know about GRAND-AM Racing.

Official GRAND-AM website: http://www.grand-am.com/rolex/
Newsletter site: http://www.grand-am.com/newsletter/

I won't be driving my 8 there , but look for me, I will be the guy wearing the black hat with yellow Mazdaspeed on it. If I do drive my 8 there do I have to pay a special fee to park in the Mazda section on Saturday?

Alright, what I understand after some research is that we'll be parking our cars just outside of the Turn 1 tunnel behind the grandstands and the camping will be a roped off area just inside of the turn 1 tunnel (see the map in my previous post). If this is the case, I'm going to have way too much stuff with me to leave my car and my supplies in separate areas; I'll just park in my usual spot which is in those short parking rows near the exit to the first infield hairpin. I'll swing by the camping area and say hi to everyone, maybe even a couple times - you guys are welcome to drop by the firetruck and pay us a visit if you'd like as well. Hope everyone enjoys the race!

Also, are guests allowed to tag along for the tours? I'm going to have 4 people with me and I don't want to just ditch them.

I won't be driving my 8 there , but look for me, I will be the guy wearing the black hat with yellow Mazdaspeed on it. If I do drive my 8 there do I have to pay a special fee to park in the Mazda section on Saturday?

No special fee

Alright, what I understand after some research is that we'll be parking our cars just outside of the Turn 1 tunnel behind the grandstands and the camping will be a roped off area just inside of the turn 1 tunnel (see the map in my previous post). If this is the case, I'm going to have way too much stuff with me to leave my car and my supplies in separate areas; I'll just park in my usual spot which is in those short parking rows near the exit to the first infield hairpin. I'll swing by the camping area and say hi to everyone, maybe even a couple times - you guys are welcome to drop by the firetruck and pay us a visit if you'd like as well. Hope everyone enjoys the race!

Also, are guests allowed to tag along for the tours? I'm going to have 4 people with me and I don't want to just ditch them.


This event as well as all of our events are open to Mazda owners and their guests.

This event as well as all of our events are open to Mazda owners and their guests.

Excellent, thanks - I'll see you guys there!

Excellent, thanks - I'll see you guys there!

hope i can get a pass into the corral just for friday..

as i have erics beer for the team! :)

beers :beer:

Anyone know if anybody from the Speedsource team, other Mazda GT teams, or anybody just hanging out at the track is going to be on Twitter for the race? Would love to get some updates from the pits but wouldn't mind updates from the track whenever the TVs shut off for the night.

Probably get some quicker updates through Twitter if any problems crop up as well.

Nevermind! Found them:

http://twitter.com/SpeedSource
http://twitter.com/GoDempseyRacing
http://twitter.com/Toddspeed

Good find RK! I'll definitely be following them during the race.

hm.... so... i don't really get it... do i have to buy tickets to come? =_=

All Mazda Corral members and guests are to report to the Toshiba Grand-Am hauler at 845am on Friday.

Refer to schedule posted above.

That's where we'll be handing out the raffle tickets for the give-aways, mazda posters and calendars.

if you need to contact me, my cell is 440 382-3636.
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So how'd it go this year? Did you guys have a good time? ;)

Excellent race! My feet hurt so bad that I've been shambling around like a zombie all day, but it was totally worth it. I'll try to post up my videos of the race later tonight or tomorrow.

Also, I was never able to find the Mazda corral - sorry I missed you guys! :(

I had a great time. Never did hook up with the Mazda Experience peps.
Corral was empty as far as I could tell.
I was hobbling after the first day too but got better.
The Conti tire race on Friday was in better weather.
The Riley RX-8 had the ST class covered most of the race until an incident.
The Camaros looked awesome on the track.

Go SpeedSource!

Alright, videos are up! Sorry my fingers show up in about half the videos - hope you enjoy anyway!
(Headphones and high volume are strongly recommended)

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Thanks to all that came out, it was a great weekend for Mazda and our membership. I hope eveyone received something form the drawings, I know most of you received a 2010 Mazdaspeed Motorsports Calendar and the limited edition 2010 Rolex 24 Hours RX-8 GT Poster.

Those posters were just for the Rolex event, so you will not see them at any other events, so enjoy them. We'll more events planned for this year!!!

Thanks to all that came out, it was a great weekend for Mazda and our membership. I hope eveyone received something form the drawings, I know most of you received a 2010 Mazdaspeed Motorsports Calendar and the limited edition 2010 Rolex 24 Hours RX-8 GT Poster.

Those posters were just for the Rolex event, so you will not see them at any other events, so enjoy them. We'll more events planned for this year!!!

Great job as always Mr. Sumlin. Enjoyed sharing a brew with you.

It was nice meeting you Mr. Meyers. Thanks for the recommending the Myann Inn and the Ocean Deck. Ears plugs are not for track use only if you catch my drift.
BTW how did you know about my buddy Mr Cates?

Great job as always Mr. Sumlin. Enjoyed sharing a brew with you.

E-Roc as always it was a pleasure to share a brew and also break bread with you, Mickey and Mike. Let me know when you are leaving for VIR, maybe we can hook up on the road.

Also, thanks for Meyer swag, all of our members went nuts for it. I dare say, you have a bunch of new fans this year and next.

Here is an article from Todd Lamb, one of the drivers for the #30 Racers Edge RX-8.

http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/article/lamb-a-tough-rolex-debut/

Thanks to all that came out, it was a great weekend for Mazda and our membership. I hope eveyone received something form the drawings, I know most of you received a 2010 Mazdaspeed Motorsports Calendar and the limited edition 2010 Rolex 24 Hours RX-8 GT Poster.

Those posters were just for the Rolex event, so you will not see them at any other events, so enjoy them. We'll more events planned for this year!!!
Thank you for your work in getting this together. It was nice meeting you.

Thank you for your work in getting this together. It was nice meeting you.

It was a pleasure meeting you as well Al. We are currently working on Barber and Lime Rock, if you are interested in either, please let me know. Lime Rock is one of our larger events and with the DP cars being there, we expect a very large Mazda turnout.

Hope to see you soon!

"Those posters were just for the Rolex event, so you will not see them at any other events, so enjoy them. We'll more events planned for this year!!"

Any details on the other events? Homestead, perhaps? maybe an ALMS event at Sebring?

"Those posters were just for the Rolex event, so you will not see them at any other events, so enjoy them. We'll more events planned for this year!!"

Any details on the other events? Homestead, perhaps? maybe an ALMS event at Sebring?

We are not having a corral @ Homestead as there was not enough interest. I think they'll be an event @ Sebring, but again, there is not a whole lot of interest, since World Challenge is not running and Dyson is only runing a single car.

We will however be having events @ Barber, VIR, Lime Rock, Mid-Ohio, Watkins Glen and more.....

I'm planning to be at Barber & Mid-Ohio

ok, thanks. it is a shame about world challenge not including sebring on their schedule this year. i was at Homestead last year and had a great time with the mazda event. i'll have to work something out to get to another event.

ok, thanks. it is a shame about world challenge not including sebring on their schedule this year. i was at Homestead last year and had a great time with the mazda event. i'll have to work something out to get to another event.

I was at Homestead last year too, but the turnout was less than expected. With a number of Mazda owners coming out to the 24 Hour race, from allover and as far away as Chicago, it is hard for a number of folks to head down to Miami for this event.

Grand-Am has a great deal, $20.00 and that gets you to the infield, a car show and a parade lap. I am not sure if it is still available, but give it a shot.

Wasn't Homestead the first event last year? People were slow to react to a good deal. You can't beat free. Oh well, their loss. I believe that $20 deal is good through the 19th. Still trying to figure out if I can make it out to one of the other events. Thanks for your hard work.