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Alright boys and girls... I'm at it again. I've joined up with a few of my Mazda friends to bring you all another ALL MAZDA TRACK Day on Saturday May 7th, at Buttonwillow Raceway. This event is going to include more though...

-Car Show
-Dyno
-Track Time
-Race Demos
-Track Rides
-etc.. etc...

Track spots are limited, so sign up ASAP... this is first come (PAY) first serve!!! Don't be left out, like at the ALL MAZDA TRACK DAY last August. You know how I do this....


Full Details here:

MAZFEST 2005 (http://www.moccforums.com/mazdafest/)

Hope to see you all there, even if you don't get in on the track time!

-Bern

Looking for a few more 8's!! We only have 3 signed up so far!!

Come on boys... show us what your 8's can really do.


-Bern

hey Bern where exactly is buttonwillow? Is it in So Cal? I live in the SF area and am willing to drive a few hundred miles to get there, but not 500 or more.

it is north of bakersfield

I just signed up!!

hey Bern where exactly is buttonwillow? Is it in So Cal? I live in the SF area and am willing to drive a few hundred miles to get there, but not 500 or more.

It's north of Bakersfield, as stated previously... I would say about a 3 hour drive (250 miles south) from the Bay area. Here's a map for you:

http://www.buttonwillowraceway.com/images/directions.gif

-Bern

I just signed up!!

Thanks ZGlide... hoping to get a few more 8's!! The sign-ups are going nicely.

-Bern

Yeah, I just signed up and marked my calendar.

Yeah, I just signed up and marked my calendar.

NICE!! :D

-Bern

hey this question is for you track experts out there....are we to expect severe tire wear or engine wear after this event? just want to be prepared

hey this question is for you track experts out there....are we to expect severe tire wear or engine wear after this event? just want to be prepared

Not at all... think of it as a spirited drive on your favorite canyon road. If you push like REALLY hard, then you might wear your tires a bit, but for a beginner, you should be ok. ;)

-Bern

Hey guys, we have 5 RX-8's signed up, looking to get a few more... would love to see 10+ on the track. Hopefully there will be a nice representation on the show field too!

Thanks!!

-Bern

can we change the group we're in if necessary once we get there?

can we change the group we're in if necessary once we get there?

No... you should set your GROUP now. If you feel you picked the wrong group, please e-mail the REDLINE guys ASAP. The groups run in very specific #'s, so they need to be set!

If you've never done a track day, you need to be in the BEGINNER group. No shame in that! If totally necessary, they will change your group there, but you should be set before.

Cheers,

-Bern

What group is everyone else running in? Oh, how many more openings left?

What group is everyone else running in? Oh, how many more openings left?

It doesn't matter what group others are running in, please pick the group that is appropriate to your skill level.

There are ONLY 4 spots left :eek: before you get on the WAIT list, so sign up ASAP.... don't say I didn't warn you guys! :)

-Bern

Well, entered my car in the car show. See you all there!

Track spots still available boys and girls...

http://www.moccforums.com/mazdafest/

Don't miss out... if you can't do the track day, make sure you sign up for the car show (http://www.moccforums.com/mazdafest/carshow.html)... it's free, just register on the site!! Looking forward to a great day!


Cheers,

-Bern

It's looking good... per this mornings list, we have 7 RX-8s signed up to run the track!! Spots are getting really low, so please sign-up asap, if you'd like to track!!

If not, please sign up for the free All Mazda Car Show, and make plans to attend!!

Also, we'll be setting up caravans soon!

There are 24 RX's total signed up for the track!! NICE!! :D

Cheers,

-Bern

I'd love to attend but don't think I can make it. [sigh]
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I'd love to attend but don't think I can make it. [sigh]

Sorry to hear that... was looking forward to seeing you again!

-Bern

Bern,

All the links seemed to have died. I was thinking about going just to check out the cars & the dyno sessions.

Bern,

All the links seemed to have died. I was thinking about going just to check out the cars & the dyno sessions.


They all seem to work for me... hmmm... try again

http://www.moccforums.com/mazdafest/

NO problem to just coming out to check out the event... even if you don't do either the show or track, please feel free to come out and check out all of the days activities... there will be vendors and displays... not to mention the lunch time race and drift demos!

-Bern

Bern, any word on what the tech sessions are going to cover?

Bern, any word on what the tech sessions are going to cover?

Not yet... should know soon! Anything you'd like to hear talked about?

-Bern

I'd be interested in an emanage/piggyback tuning clinic for the 8. If racing beat is there, I'd like to hear about how their ECU project is going.

also maybe a clinic on suspension tuning if that has enough appeal.

I just signed up and paid my fees for the track day. hopefully there really was a spot left for me to do this!

I'd be interested in an emanage/piggyback tuning clinic for the 8. If racing beat is there, I'd like to hear about how their ECU project is going.

also maybe a clinic on suspension tuning if that has enough appeal.

Thanks for the input Zaku-8!!

-Bern

I just signed up and paid my fees for the track day. hopefully there really was a spot left for me to do this!


Murix,
E-mail me your name, and I'll see if you are on... because there is now a WAITING LIST for all RXs and Miatas....

brhslm@earthlink.net


Cheers,

-Bern

Well I swear I lost half my tread on my first track day at Calf. Speedway.

Ah......... Rotors can wear out if you push it hard. They'll warp.

The new 05's have bigger rotors up front.

Guys... all track spots are now SOLD OUT... there is a WAIT List though

We are now looking for clean RX's for the show. We want to see some real quality cars out at the event. If you have a clean ride, please feel free to sign-up for the show FREE on the event website at:

http://www.moccforums.com/mazdafest/carshow.html

Looking for all RXs... old schools. RX-7s, and RX-8s...


-Bern

unfortunately I had to cancel my spot for a family gathering (other family) so maybe one of you guys will get moved up.

Bern, will there be another MazFest next year? Possibly around or after memorial day?

unfortunately I had to cancel my spot for a family gathering (other family) so maybe one of you guys will get moved up.

Bern, will there be another MazFest next year? Possibly around or after memorial day?

Sorry to hear you had to cancel...

On Mazfest next year, not sure yet. We need to get through this one and see how it goes!!

-Berny

Is there a parking entry fee of $10? I thought I saw that somewhere...

that's the gate fee for buttonwillow. goes for spectators and track cars alike. I think its per car

that's the gate fee for buttonwillow. goes for spectators and track cars alike. I think its per car

Yes, the $10 is the gate fee Buttonwillow Raceway (SCCA - Cal Club Region) charges per car to enter the grounds. We will picking up the tab for all drivers participating and registered to drive the TRACK event. Courtesy of Heritage Mazda.

Cheers,

-Bern

That's pretty cool... so the spectators and the show cars will have to pay the $10 fees. That's fair.

That's pretty cool... so the spectators and the show cars will have to pay the $10 fees. That's fair.


Yes sir... that's about right. We wanted to show a little appreciation for those that shelled out the bigger $$

We really wanted to pay for everyone, but the money we received from Heritage Mazda, was just enough to cover the track group.

-Bern

This may be a stupid question but do you need to register to be a spectator, or is it just show up pay your $10 and enjoy the view?

Registration is not required to spectate. Just show up with friends and family, pay the $10 gate fee and enjoy the day :)

Yahoo. Last nite was notified that a spot opened and I was next on the wait list.
Paid my $$ immediately. :D

Chuck

Guys, if you have an option to go on the track, go! Its a nothing deal and lots of fun. I was just there last week (the only RX8). If you drive carefully, you can have lots of fun (and get passed alot -- who cares). Put air in your tires -- start at over 40 -- stock breaks should work if you have pads left (redstuff ceramics work great front and rear though) fun fun... great track!!

which days were you there?

april 15th ... hosted by speed ventures..

I'm heading up late Friday afternoon. Should be a bit of partying Friday night as well. Anyone want to meet up for the drive to Buttonwillow?

LC

I will be there, I live in Bakersfield so thats only like 15 mins away from my house. :)

I will be there, I live in Bakersfield so thats only like 15 mins away from my house. :)

hey rx803 i am in bako too....what color is your car i will look out for you ... have you found any good shops here that know anything about rotaries?

Heard about this.. i would've gone if i hadn't spent last weekend in Cali already.. :rolleyes: sounds real fun though.. :)

Be there or be square.

You'll see my tail lights on the track.

Well, I'll be leaving from Sacramento at about 10am tomorrow morning and my car will be in the car show. Was wondering if I could ride shot gun with someone on the track :D I'll have the tit gray 8 with the veilside body kit.

cheers
Ryan

hey rx803 i am in bako too....what color is your car i will look out for you ... have you found any good shops here that know anything about rotaries?

WAS UP man, mine is silver, i haven't really been out latly but im back out again. :) what color is yours? There is a decent shop towards on the north side of bakersfield by chester that is pretty damn good with rotory engines. :D Pm sent.

Ryan I saw your Veilslide kit. Where did you get it?

Man was that fun!

I saw a lot of wipe outs. The field was super muddy with pools of water.

Just got back from Button Willow.
Was consistently hitting 103+ on the track.
This time I participated in Intermediate class.

On the last session they put us with the big boys. Was with the pros that you see in NASCAR.
On the back end stretch we were hitting near 100 when all of a sudden there is a car facing us head on. (Of course it was a Silver 8)

We had just over one car width between him and the edge of the track where a there was huge wet muddy infield.
Five us just made it through the narrow gap.

Then the big boys started pushing me on the next lap.
Fortunatley it was hotter and Magic Mountain dried up a bit.

Pushed over the mountain and around the next couple of corners.

Next.......

We hit the hard right had corner AKA (Mazda hair pin), before the stretch of chicanes where speeds hit over triple digits.

I was trying to get more speed as our cars have so little torque you consistently have to down shift to second.

This time in 3rd I pushed so far with the big Boys on my tail that I went off the edge but quickly recovered.

Man you should have seen some of those guys fly.

It was fun participating with the Mustang Cobra and Super Charger on the track.

Actually I was behind you in a silver (you passed me) when you put two in the dirt. Quite a show! Did you see that blue Mazda 6? Wow he was banged up. Apparently at the beginning of the chicane... they said he hit a wall but i dont remember one there...

oh yea and the silver that spun on the back (bus stop) was the other one...glad i wasnt right behind him....

I heard there were the 4 off tracks on silver, 4 on the 3rd generation RX7's they were red.

My neighbor across the street was one of those in the Red seven. I passed him right after it happened.

I saw that banged up 6.

did you see that pink 7 with nitrous drifting down the straights?

Oh yea. So that was deal -- nitrous. That would explain it. Seems like half the time I heard tire squeal, there was the pink rx7. I was behind him once when he went sideways in the Mazda turn but he stayed on the track unfazed.

Speaking of drifting, I thought they were setting up a drifting area or exhibition but I dont remember seeing it, did you?

Ryan,

It was nice to meet you. I forgot to ask you. Did you have CF rear view mirrors. I thought I saw them on your car. What type are they & where did you get them ?

Hey fanman I think I saw your car at the Mazfest. Did you have your air filter out in the open and not enclosed?

Had a great time myself. Fun track once I finally got an idea if where it actually went. I still I can not see the track. I just had to make it up in my head. :D

Nice to meet some others out there and hopefully I will see you guys at a few more track days.

Hey fanman I think I saw your car at the Mazfest. Did you have your air filter out in the open and not enclosed?

Yep, it has the open blue Greddy Airinx filter. That is the way it comes in the turbo kit. No current enclosed housing, but I will be trying to fab up an enclosure from my previous Rotary Extreme casing to protect the filter/intake from engine bay heat.

Hey everyone... Sorry took so long to reply back... I just got home from working a 48 hour shift. Anyway,

Razz1, I looked back at web pages and I believe I got it from www.intensepower.com. I got the kit almost a year ago and it was on sale for about 1,500$ and took about 5 to 6 months to get to the US.

Fanman, the side mirrors are carbon fiber Ganador mirrors. The actual rear view mirror is stock. I'll try to post a pic of the mirrors.

That car show/track day was sweet! I got to ride in one of the Rx-8 race cars. I'm not sure what mods were done to it. They redid the exhaust though as there was only 1 exhaust pipe.

Some pics...

http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=61165

-Bern

Anyone have videos?

I got video, but nobody to host it!

Mazdafest pics at http://racecarshots.com/gallery/MazdaFest-05

-Chuck-

more pics and event coverage write-up


WRITE-UP:
http://www.urbanracer.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=1406&z=1

PICS:
http://www.urbanracer.com/gallery/gallery.asp?categoryid=583


Enjoy,

-Bern

Stephen's kick-ass event pics are up.... check them at:

http://www.stephenchiang.com/mazfest05/index.html

-Bern