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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 11:29 PM
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It probably won't be necessary, there are rumors that Porsche is pulling out of GA and concentrating in ALMS, in the GT2 category and the GT-Challenge class. Fat meat there for Porsche as they can probably sell a lot of race prep-ed GT3s there. They will go out with a first place finish in team, driver and constructor this year anyways. Next year should be Mazda's year.


RX-8s qualified 2nd, 3rd, 6th and 7th at Montreal. Should be a very interesting race, I love watching this race since it is a F1 track. All of the RX-8s are very fast(They can all match the #70's race pace, which is very very good), hopefully we will get a podium sweep this time as the track should suit the 8.

Race is 2pm on SpeedTV guys.
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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 01:58 AM
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Oh yeah, PODIUM SWEEP, PODIUM SWEEP, PODIUM SWEEP!!!
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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 02:55 PM
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Aaaaarrrrrggghhh!!! Worst luck ever,,,,
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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 02:57 PM
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They all self-destructed....
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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 02:58 PM
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Damn.
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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 04:41 AM
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I had gotten so excited 70 was leading 30 was doing amazing and 69 and 40 were going strong. then....

the rain fell. and it was as if a bomb went off in the mazda corner.

I nearly cried when tremblay wrecked. it was like domino's

it was a great exciting race. the rain made it so intense. but it is a race I hope to forget.
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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 11:11 AM
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Can we just chalk that one off as a ultra-expensive demolition derby?
It became funny after the Porsches started crashing...
Congrats go out to the 69 team for making the podium again!!
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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by AirlockRX
Can we just chalk that one off as a ultra-expensive demolition derby?
It became funny after the Porsches started crashing...
Congrats go out to the 69 team for making the podium again!!
70 is just snakebitten this year. Seems like half their incidents have occurred when they were in the lead.

Anyone else catch one of the Pontiac teams talking about being part of the Camaro program for next year? Looks like nothing is official but that's the route GM is going to go. With Camaros coming in, hopefully the BMW team going all in next year, this could become a much more interesting race series. Never really understood why Pontiacs were out there to begin with. Seems like there were better platforms to be pushed to compete with Porsche and Mazda for race car enthusiasts.

Wonder if Ford will get tempted back in if Chevy's are going to be featured more prominently.

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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 12:51 PM
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the G6 is a FWD car too! But then these cars are all prep 2 tube framed race cars.
The BMW M6 is a reskined pontiac G6 GXP, of course with a new engine as well.

The Camaro is going to be in Grand Am Koni Challenge for sure, GS class I believe
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 07:05 AM
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Originally posted in the SE RX-8 Forum for the Rolex Grand-AM, Homestead Speedway, October 10, 2009. A bit off yet but wanted to get the ball rolling to see if we can get enough people from the club to exceed only two RX-8's attending last year.

These are the ticket options and pricing provided by Alex Misrahi and his contact information.
Last year was great, the activities, the races and entertainment. Who wants to go?

On October 10th the championships are being help for both the Grand-Am series and the Indycar series. That day there will also be a bbq festival, live music, kid zones, and the car exhibit.

Attention Car Clubs Of South Florida
Car Club Exhibition Order Form
Package Price Quantity Total Amount
Basic Package:
-One (1) ticket to NextEra SpeedJam
-One (1) Corral Parking Pass behind the
Grandstands OR Car Show Admission
Row (1-10): $30.00
Row (11-21): $40.00
Row (22-32): $50.00
Row (33-48): $60.00
Custom Package:
-One (1) ticket to NextEra SpeedJam
-One (1) Corral Parking Pass behind the
Grandstands OR Car Show Admission
-One (1) Paddock Pass that allows access
to the infield of the track, for an
exclusive behind-the-scenes view
Row (1-10): $45.00
Row (11-21): $55.00
Row (22-32): $65.00
Row (33-48): $75.00
Subtotal
Processing
Fee
$10.00
Total
Register by September 15th and you will be guaranteed an opportunity to
drive you cars on Homestead-Miami Speedway’s Oval and Road Tracks!
Additional Tickets Available for Family and Friends at the Same Price Above
Kids 12 & under FREE! Ages 13-16 ONLY $15!*
Account Holder’s Name __________________________________________
Address __________________________________________________ _____
City __________________________ State_________ Zip _______________
Daytime Phone ________________________
Evening Phone ________________________
E-mail Address _________________________________________________
Payment ( )Visa ( )Mastercard ( )AMEX ( )Discover ( )Check
Account Number ________________________________ Exp ____________
Card Holder Signature ____________________________________________
Car Club Name __________________________________________________
Number of Cars _______________________
Payment Info
Payment must be made by check, money order, or credit card.
Make check payable to: Homestead-Miami Speedway. Cardholder/Check name must match account holder name.
Please mail/fax form and payment to: Homestead-Miami Speedway, Attn: Alex Misrahi
One Speedway Blvd, Homestead, FL 33035 or Fax: (305) 230-5140
Call with questions at (305) 230-5257
*seat(s) must be reserved THE CHAMPIONSHIP TRACKTM
October 10, 2009



The car exhibit consists of two things: The show and the corral parking. The corral parking allows people to park within the track grounds on speedway blvd for display. The car show allows for the judging of 10+ categories including club participation and best of show. Here are the basic pricing;



BASIC PACKAGE:

Starts at $30 including

1 ticket to speedjam

1 ticket for corral parking or 1 ticket for car show admission



CUSTOM PACKAGE:

Starts at $45 including

1 ticket to speedjam

1 ticket for corral parking or 1 ticket for car show admission

1 paddock pass



Kids 12 & under FREE! Ages 13-16 ONLY $15



I would love to have your club come out to display your cars and for the clubs that bring 25+ cars to the event, on Sunday October 11th they will have an opportunity to do some parade laps around the oval track and the road course at speeds of 70 – 80 mph. The other option would be registering prior to September 15th deadline to have that opportunity.



Please call me or e-mail me with any questions you may have regarding this event. It would be great exposure for your club and also for full day of activities surrounding the show. If you would like me to come out to any of your meets to speak personally with your members I would be more than happy to.



Thank you again for your time.





Alexander Misrahi

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One Speedway Boulevard, Homestead, FL 33035

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This event is getting closer. We are starting a list in the SE Region.
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by PaPaBear
This event is getting closer. We are starting a list in the SE Region.
There you go again making me froth...
I wanna go home!!!!
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Old Sep 19, 2009 | 04:53 PM
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At least the Racer's Edge RX-8 was off track on the first lap. Plenty of time to come back and get in the mix.

Looking good so far....
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Old Sep 19, 2009 | 05:35 PM
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#70 is currently in 1st, the #69 is in 6th. Go SpeedSource!!!!
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Old Sep 19, 2009 | 05:56 PM
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huh, so 3 more RX-8s next season? The 2 corvettes changing, plus Dempsy adding 1 more? I knew about the vettes swapping to 8s, but didn't know about Dempsy. Sounds good to me.
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Old Sep 19, 2009 | 06:28 PM
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LOL, #40 ran into #70 AGAIN!

They were drifting side by side thru the corner, looked pretty badass... They should mail the clip to the producer of Fast and Furious for their next drift movie
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Old Sep 19, 2009 | 06:40 PM
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i have been out of it for a while. the speedsource teams are doing great but so are all the other 8's! Great race so far.
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Old Sep 19, 2009 | 06:43 PM
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Old Sep 19, 2009 | 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Renesis_8
LOL, #40 ran into #70 AGAIN!

They were drifting side by side thru the corner, looked pretty badass... They should mail the clip to the producer of Fast and Furious for their next drift movie
On a DVR delay, just saw this,,,
WTF,,, rediculous,,,
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Old Sep 19, 2009 | 06:54 PM
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...and 30 is out. Stopped on the track, mechanical issues it seems
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Old Sep 19, 2009 | 07:09 PM
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WTF mazda makes an egressive pass on pontiac and the pontiac takes him out!?
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Old Sep 19, 2009 | 07:20 PM
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Disappointing...though I love how much coverage GT got today.
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Old Sep 19, 2009 | 07:25 PM
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Oh come on come con come on,,,,,
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Old Sep 19, 2009 | 07:26 PM
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Wow what a last lap!! Mazda gets the win!!
Congrads to Speedsource and Jeff Segal and crew.
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Old Sep 19, 2009 | 07:26 PM
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Yes!!!!!

I kept saying "come on, hit each other take each other out....." and they did!!!!

(My preferred color 8 too
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Old Sep 19, 2009 | 07:27 PM
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F*ck yeah,,,,, hahahahahaah alol,,,


Awesome,,,,,,,,,,
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