Although we do not have the full 2012 Grand-Am Rolex Schedule as of yet, we are looking to host at the following track.


Rolex 24-Daytona
VIR**
Lime Rock Park**
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca**
Mid-Ohio**
Road America**
Belle Isle-Detroit
Indy

*****Denotes Castrol Charity sponsored event, w/Dyno.


We'll have the dates up as soon as we receive them

sign me up for Laguna Seca, I'm not missing out this year. :D:

Rolex 24-Daytona - I didn't go last year, maybe this one
VIR** - I would like to see this track
Mid-Ohio** - I'll be back
Road America** - Depends on ticket prices. They were high this year.
Belle Isle-Detroit - I'm interested
Indy - Doubled up with Nascar, No Thanks.

We expect the prices to be lower for the Road America event, we did express our concern over pricing.

sign me up for Laguna Seca, I'm not missing out this year. :D:

Let every mazda owner you know, we'll be having a huge corral , with free castrol oil, dyno and raffle prizes as well.

Belle Isle-Detroit? Sweet! I'm definitely interested in that one! That would be a short drive for me, coming from Lansing. Maybe I'll be able to do that one, Mid-Ohio (as I have for the last two years) and Indy (although I want to hear more about the doubling-up with NASCAR--I don't want to be there if it's going to be a zoo).

I am there for Laguna Seca as well. I trying to get a socal group this year but it didnt happen. With the Force on our side this year it will be a landslide, you will be able to see the caravan from space! Any idea whent eh race might be as I usually have a backpacking trip planned around the same time which I will try to accomodate.

Marlon, we'll be there for VIR as usual...

Marlon, we'll be there for VIR as usual...

Sweet, it is going to be huge. Also, you know about the VIR track day in February, right? We'll have things finalized by the end of this month.

I am there for Laguna Seca as well. I trying to get a socal group this year but it didnt happen. With the Force on our side this year it will be a landslide, you will be able to see the caravan from space! Any idea whent eh race might be as I usually have a backpacking trip planned around the same time which I will try to accomodate.

The dates are July 13-14, 2012 for Mazda Raceway...stay tuned for updates

The dates are July 13-14, 2012 for Mazda Raceway...stay tuned for updates

:rock:

For you So Cal and No Cal folks, check out these videos of the Mid-Ohio corral, Presented by Castrol

Here is the a quick video from the Castrol Folks From Mid-Ohio

All,

The link below takes you to a short video recap we put together of the Mid-OH event. Echoing what everyone else said earlier we enjoyed being part of the show and look forward to more in ’12. While video production isn’t what we do as a ‘job’, I think it’s at least a serviceable effort that captures the excitement for those who weren’t there…plus we’ve got Timko and his panda hat on video for all eternity.

Anyway hope you all like it and feel free to use any way you want. We’ll add to our FB, our site and get out to the rest of our club network.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=19XUc2BiIW0

Thanks,

Mark & Shine Box Guys

PS – blast your speakers and watch in HD full screen for best effect



here's a teaser video that was produced for zoom, zoom magazin from Mid-Ohio as well: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=JGjdxT8eGRA


this is what you can expect at Mazda Raceway in 2012

Sweet, it is going to be huge. Also, you know about the VIR track day in February, right? We'll have things finalized by the end of this month.

Yep saw the post on CVMC...so far 3 of us over there are committed to going. I was wondering if the price is for one vehicle or for one driver? My wife wants to drive as well for a session or two, if I have to pay for a second entry fee for her thats fine. You can pm me all the details and I'll let my NC Rotary guys know as well.

Yep saw the post on CVMC...so far 3 of us over there are committed to going. I was wondering if the price is for one vehicle or for one driver? My wife wants to drive as well for a session or two, if I have to pay for a second entry fee for her thats fine. You can pm me all the details and I'll let my NC Rotary guys know as well.

We should have this finalized soon, as we'll have the final pricing etc.

:rock:


Here is the pricing we have Weekend ticket: $50.00 Corral Parking $10.00 You will receive a coupon for a free program. We are still working on further details for the corral.

^The pricing above is for the Laguna Seca race in July...

what does the weekend ticket include? there are two races but what else?

Looks like the dates have changed.
Laguna Seca is in September

http://www.grand-am.com/news/index.cfm?series=r&cid=50891

Also, no dates for VIR or Lime Rock.

Sucks. Would have made it my doth year going to LEPER. :(

Sucks. Would have made it my doth year going to Lime Rock :(

Last year the Lime Rock car corral was full of BMWs. It was hideous.

Lime Rock is back and we are also adding Indy......there were no BMW's in our corral @ Lime Rock Park! Yes, the dates for Mazda Raceway have changed, but we'll have the Castrol Package there.

Already marked my calendar for Laguna Seca and I'll most likely be bringing 2 Mazdas with me and as many RX8 owners as I can rally for the road trip. :)

Will there be a thread for the Mazda Leguna Seca Corral?

Sadly, I'm not sure if I can make Mid-Ohio this year but I will be attending the Indy race and either the Detroit or the Watkins glen race which sadly wont have a corral, which reminds me...why is that?

I, too, will not be making the Mid-Ohio race this year, after all. I'm definitely going to Detroit, as it's close and I really want to see it in person. The Mid-Ohio race is the next weekend, and I can't see my wife going for my being gone two weekends in a row (and I'm not sure that even I would want to be at both races so close together in the summer. I also want to save up my money for other, family trips this year.

just bought my Indy tickets. Check out SPEEDTV.com/deals. They have limited time deal for $24 for the grand am race at indy

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e228/Haasesum1/Miscellaneous/2012MazdaCorralSchedule.png

How do I order Belle Isle tickets specific to the Mazda Corral? I found the URL for ordering tickets, but I want to make sure I get in the Corral.

From NH so I will definetly be at Jersey racing my RX8 in the support race and at LRP to spectate!

Stephen

Count me in...Master Jedi54 lead the way!!!

Already marked my calendar for Laguna Seca and I'll most likely be bringing 2 Mazdas with me and as many RX8 owners as I can rally for the road trip. :)

I am interested in the Mid Ohio, where is it held and when? Maybe the Belle-Ilse one also... Is it specific to RX8's or do RX8 owners use it as a way to get together? Sounds like there are promotions for owners?

I am interested in the Mid Ohio, where is it held and when? Maybe the Belle-Ilse one also... Is it specific to RX8's or do RX8 owners use it as a way to get together? Sounds like there are promotions for owners?
Mid-Ohio is near Lexington, OH. Steam Corners actually. For when, you can see this post http://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php?p=4188515&postcount=29 or visit the Mid-Ohio website.
The Mazda Corral is not RX8 specific. It is open to all Mazda makes.

thanks Al...I went to the Mid Ohio website, no mention of the Mazda Owner Car Corral, should I look for updates on tickets and the Corral here then..... http://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php?p=4188515&postcount=29 Is there a way to get tagged and emailed for show post updates?

Watch this thread for updates on when the Corral tickets become available.
I expect to be there again this year. But, my 8 may not be repaired in time.

You can subscribe to this thread and get email updates when someone posts here.

thanks Al...I went to the Mid Ohio website, no mention of the Mazda Owner Car Corral, should I look for updates on tickets and the Corral here then..... http://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php?p=4188515&postcount=29 Is there a way to get tagged and emailed for show post updates?

The. Corral will cost $40 for the entire weekend at mid Ohio event we will have the flyer up soon.

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e228/Haasesum1/Mazda%20Corral%20Flyers/NJMP2012flyer.png

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e228/Haasesum1/Mazda%20Corral%20Flyers/MidOhio2012flyer.png

A clickable url for tickets:

http://store.njmp.com/store/product/1036/MAZDA-CAR-CORRAL-SUN./

http://www.midohio.com/Store/Tickets/Event-Tickets/EMCO-Gears-Classic/EGC12-Mazda-Car-Corral-Advance

Mid-Ohio is giving away free tickets. Buy you ticket on or before Feb 29th and you will be entered in a drawing to get your ticket free.
http://www.midohio.com/News/Order-Tickets-on-February-29,-You-Might-Get-Them-f

New jesery motorsports park? Isnt that english town? Shit im in !!! Gonna get the tix tonight. Swwwwweeeeettttt

Damn, I will be in Europe on a cruise when you guys hit RA. Damn. Maybe next year.

Got our tickets-3 day pass for the track, but a little bummed car corral is Sat or Sun specific. Went with Sunday, Grand Am is what we're about. Off work all week and staying in AC and showing the RX in Wildwood Friday and maybe Sat on the boardwalk. Should be hellva week. Poker, car shows, Grand AM and the Jersey Shore Can't wait :crazy:

Any word yet for Mazda corral tickets at Belle Isle? I want to get those as early as possible.

I'm off to Barber this weekend! No Mazda corral, but I'll have fun anyway. See you guys @ Mid-Ohio and hopefully Lime Rock as well.

I'm off to Barber this weekend! No Mazda corral, but I'll have fun anyway. See you guys @ Mid-Ohio and hopefully Lime Rock as well.


Jeff we will be at Barber, we will be there tomorrow. Meeting with the track to see if we can work out a Grand-Am package only w/ Barber.

Any word yet for Mazda corral tickets at Belle Isle? I want to get those as early as possible.


We are workingon pricing with Belle Isle, expect an update in the next couple of weeks.

Are there going to be parade laps at Indy?

About to get my tix for the nj english town, but before i get it just wanna know who will be there on which day?

Or is it just sunday only?

No mention of Corral tickets for the Laguna Seca race yet? Any idea Msumlin when they should be making them available?

And race dates changed to Sept. 7-9 2012

Here is the link Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca for SEP7-9. (https://oss.ticketmaster.com/html/pack_planlist.htmI?l=EN&team=laguna&selID=87)

It's $60 for 3 Day Admission & Paddock w/ MAZDA Corral.

Jeff we will be at Barber, we will be there tomorrow. Meeting with the track to see if we can work out a Grand-Am package only w/ Barber.

Marlon,

That would be great! As you saw, it's a beautiful place. I always look forward to going there.

By the way, Lime Rock looks fairly definite for me this year. Haven't been in that area for 32 years when we lived 10 minutes away when we were first married! It's a good chance to see my brother & sister-in-law.

The Mazda Corral tickets are up and running on the Mid-Ohio site (just ordered mine). But still nothing for Belle Isle - will there be one or not? Corvette, Porsche corrals are up there; the tickets are pricey: http://www.detroitgp.com/tickets/index.cfm?cid=17697

I haven't found anything yet for Road America either.

Yeah, I'm getting nervous about Belle Isle. This is the one I was planning to do this year. It may already be too late to get my standard room for Mid-Ohio if I need to switch. I was considering Indy, but I thin someone mentioned there were going to be NASCAR races that weekend, too, and I don't know that I want to be flooded with NASCAR goings-on.

They didnt list Mazda under Corral tickets for Detroit...I smell discrimination!!

i should be attending the 12th on saturday at NJMP.

getting my sprint springs the 7th, expect to see some sunken in wheels cuz im too poor for spacers!

About to get my tix for the nj english town, but before i get it just wanna know who will be there on which day?

Or is it just sunday only?

NJMP is not englishtown fyi.

Tomorrow is the last day to purchase Mazda corral tickets for Mid-Ohio at the advance price. It would be nice to know whether I need to buy the Mid-Ohio ticket, or if I should wait for Mazda to get the Belle Isle corral. At this point I suspect that there will be no Mazda Belle Isle corral, but it would be nice to have an update.

For those in Columbus Ohio area, offering to meet at my place Fri morning (north Westerville) and drive up to the Mid Ohio. Huhwha is joining me....send me a personal msg with contact info if interested.

Count me in for Laguna Seca. I went last year and there were only 3 8's in attendance. I think I sparked a caravan from the bay area to head to the track on the bay area forums.

Gotta wait til September!!!!!!NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

do i have to pre order my tickets for the corral at njmp this saturday the 12th?

or can i just show up and pay my $45 at the ticket booth and proceed to the mazda corral?

^bump for my question :)

do i have to pre order my tickets for the corral at njmp this saturday the 12th?

or can i just show up and pay my $45 at the ticket booth and proceed to the mazda corral?

I would call the track and see what they say

Mid-Ohio noticed that I hadn't ordered my tickets yet. They phoned me and offered me the ticket at the early purchase price.

god damnit.

ticket sales for the mazda corral ended yesterday. They refused to sell me a ticket when i called up the track.

anybody have any connections? :) :) last year the gen admission had to park in the mud and cars got stuck. No way im parking in mud. im out for this year.

EricB-Were you parked next to us Sun. at NJMP. The Velocity Red 8 is ours. Couldn't stay for the parade laps- Had to pick up our dog from the kennel by 7. Just made it. Kind of a bummer weekend for Mazda fans:sad: Should have been on the podium Sunday for sure. I guess that's racing.

^yup that was me, i waved to you as you were leaving but i guess you didnt see me.

it was a pretty shitty day, one of the sahlens cars gets put off track, one of the dempsey cars went off track, the other dempsey car was slow, the speedsource car gets random car trouble and pits and goes from 1st to 9th, then at the last 40 seconds the sahlens in 2nd place dissapears to 7th or something.

i was surprised at the turnout, last year there was a huge amount of mazdas, i guess it was mothers day and the ladies put the handcuffs on.

My wife and I were there with the 8 (the white one), but we ended up driving it to outside of turn 8-9 into the shade and watching from the 8 there. So tired that we headed home with a few minutes to go.

EricB sorry I didn't see ya wave on the way out. Glad I was able to point you in the right direction when you were looking for the corral area. I I had the black hat and shirt with Mazdatrix on it. I DVRed the whole race and watched it yesterday. The guys on SPEED said that Mazda will be making a MAJOR anouncement about their Grand Am plans for the future at the next race in MI. Kinda of funny, right in GM's backyard. SPEED guys did say that it will NOT include any rotary engine. Been a hellva run for that little 1.9 . Watching it go against those V8's, six's, V10's, never ceases to amaze me. We've got tickets for the final race this year at Lime Rock, and if that's it for the RX8's, I'm glad we'll be there to cheer them on . Don't know if we will go to any more Grand Am races live if that's the case. I'll just catch em on SPEED. Hey RIWWP was that you who pointed me in direction of the corral Sun. If so, thanks.

Yup, that was me!

Quick story. Well maybe not so quick. Wife and I were on vacation all week, got 3-day passes for NJMP early, not wanting to miss the autograph session like we did last year at Mid-Ohio. We hadn't been to the South Jersey shore in 16 years, so I found a nice little condo in North Wildwood on VRBO . Got down there Wed. Around 3 weeks earlier I saw on a couple of tuner and sports car forums a car show on the Wildwood Boardwalk Fri. and Sat. being promoted. They have 2 shows a Spring show for ALL types of cars and a fall show for just street rods and muscle cars. So, I signed up, thought it would be fun, and we had the RX8 down there anyway. MISTAKE. On Thurs. night they held a small show down in the Crest, kinda a meet and greet- pick up your packet event. Well, don't get me wrong, the people running the show seemed very happy to see us ( and our $ I guess ). But when your the only Asian car in a sea of American muscle (aprox 90 cars total ), not good . We had chairs with us and were only 10 feet away from the 8, with our RX8 sweatshirts on. Understand most everyone there Thurs. night were the other owners. People OUR age. I thought our car looked nice, I sprayed it after the trip down from PA. But to sit there all night hearing comments of people talking to each other- "What's this thing doing here" , "Jap junk", "These Rotaries are s---" well, my wife's getting pissed but we were parked in and couldn't move untill it was over. This ties in very well with the thread I started about certain other drivers giving me dirty looks. Fri. AM I drove over in our Vibe (we took 2 cars down,wanted to do some sightseeing and keep the 8 clean) and took a look at the ramps up to the boardwalk- kinda steep- didn't really want to take the chance of tearing up my carbon lip up front-NOT worth it. Ended up going to AC for the day- 6 hrs. later and $300 richer we headed back to our condo. Kinda happy ending. Sat. we walked up on the boardwalk , a lot of cars, only imports were a couple MG's. Then an EVO goes by and parks .Went over and talked to him nice young guy, he said he barely made it on , more worried about how he was gettin off it. Told him our story- he said the whole time drivin down the boardwalk people were yellin at him- get that Get that ricer s--- of here. Next time I'll KNOW BETTER. Can't wait for this weekend though, my fav show every year-the Import and Kit car show at Carlisle. Cars from all around the World. No issues. We'll be on the showfield- stop and say hi.

Wow, that sucks. I've never experienced that here in Lansing, MI. I'm sure there are rednecks who would maybe say something, but I've never heard any.

Anyway, I gave up on Belle Isle and bought my (late, $50) ticket for Mid-Ohio. I had to get a hotel room over 30 minutes away. My standard bed and breakfast was filled up months ago. I would have had this stuff done months ago if I had known that there would be no Mazda corral at Belle Isle. Hopefully the RX-8s will do better at Mid-Ohio than they did at NJ!

A few years back I happened to drive past a "all car's" every-sunday show in walmart parking lot in up in MA. I couldn't help but noticing a sign that they had up: "American only."


And the sign was leaning up against a Mazda 626. :lol:

They didnt list Mazda under Corral tickets for Detroit...I smell discrimination!!


Well weeks upon weeks of e mailing, phone calls bitching and moaning we have a corral package! It is not what I wanted and or discussed with us @ Daytona and I am a bit disappointed and I made my feeling known about how this played out. Here is the e mail I received and the response I sent today as well. So here we go guys and gals!

Hello Mr. Sumlin,
Steve Focazio has passed along your inquiry regarding a Mazda Car Corral at our upcoming event, Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle
Grand Prix on June 1-3. Unfortunately due to on island exclusivity due to our main sponsor, we are unable to provide an on island
Mazda Car Corral. However, we can put together an affordable and unique package for the Mazda group.

What we can offer is:
A dedicated corral in our West Jefferson parking lot, where your group can convene and tailgate.
Parking pass & shuttle wristbands (shuttle transportation to the island)
Reserved grandstand ticket & paddock pass
Cost: $75 for either Saturday, June 2 or Sunday, June 3
($25 Savings off retail price)

If you are interested in promoting this package, I can create a ticket offer and put it on our website for ordering convenience.
I will provide you a link to share and provide a graphic to promote it. Just let me know if you are interested.

Cory Davala
Ticket Sales Director
Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix

(313)748-1821 direct
(248)561-0529 cell


my response:

Cory, thanks for getting back to me as my group of folks were really looking forward to this event. First off we’ll take the offer, as my folks are very interested in this event. Can you also add a 3 day package as well? We may have folks interested in that one as well. I appreciate you getting back to me. Please advise once you have the link up.

One question for you, why was the PCA club allowed on the Island? We typically have more cars than they do at our events? Also, just so you can see how good we are at promoting events if we have the pricing for the events well in advance, this is an e-mail from Mid-Ohio:

“Marlon, I forgot to give you an update this past Monday but here you go. You guys had a massive push just before the advance deadline and are up to 112 in advance. Another 6 have purchased since May 4th. Awesome job so far!”Stephen

If you need anything from me or my team, please let us know.

Marlon
Mazda Owners Corral Operations


P.S. Here are a couple of video links for last year’s Mid-Ohio event as well, see attachment.








Again, I did not understand them allowing PCA club to have access to the "Island" and not Mazda, as we always oput draw them at our events. We'll make a positve out this and have one hell of a tailgate part. We'll show the "wine and cheese" crowd how a "real corral" is run! Beer, wings, music, etc. As soon as the link is posted, I willput it up or you can call Belle Isle and order tickets, here is the number 866-464-PRIX (7749).

I hope to see as may of you as possible that can make it. We'll make the most of it, as Saturdaywill be our day, we are going to represent Mazda to the fullest and again make the most of this event. Sorry guys, we got the ol bait and switch from the people in Detroit!


This is a e mail I got yesterday!

I was told that Porsche is not viewed as a direct competitor to Chevrolet, where Mazda is. I will get the link up and online offer to you on Wednesday, asap.

Well, I am all up for having a corral to show up Government Motors, after my tax dollars help bail their asses out! I would love to have a 100+ Mazda cars in "our corral" flying the big ass Mazda Flag so they all can see and have the damn thing in the grandstands as well. I sent this information to my Mazdaspeed and grand-Am Marketing Folks!

We are waiting to hear from Road America about Corral pricing, as soon as we have it, We'll post it up. Detroit screwed us over, see earlier post. We have sold 118 tickets for Mid-Ohio, Mazda is leading the way again,.

I will have updates for you as soon as I receive them!

Count me in for Laguna Seca. I went last year and there were only 3 8's in attendance. I think I sparked a caravan from the bay area to head to the track on the bay area forums.

Gotta wait til September!!!!!!NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!


As ar as Mazda raceway the event is going to be big, MLB/FOX is going to do a story on the corral and C J Wilson racing and his charity. the corral will be close to vendors row, so we'll have a prime location. So stay tuned for more updates!

Really hoping to make it out for Laguna Seca's Corral :)

Doubt I'd be driving, but I've got my eye on a company that will rent me a Miata... :suspect:

I knew it! I had a feeling it was because of Chevy. I just couldn't understand why PCA was allowed, but now I know.

Now I don't know what to do. I've already bought my Mid-Ohio ticket and hotel room, and I'm looking forward to that one. Not sure how I feel about not being in the track area at Belle Isle, and I doubt my wife would be thrilled with my being gone both weekends. Grrr. I feel like letting the air out of the tires of some big, bloated Camaros.

^-- What he said. Belle Isle is an event hosting a track, Mid-Ohio is a track hosting a race.

It would be poetic justice to have a win by Speedsource in Detroit.

Go SpeedSource!!!