KONI Challenge VIR Mazda Corral/Fan Appreciation October 3-4
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?
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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?
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I enjoyed the gallery area last year.
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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.
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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!!!
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!!!
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The "message" I got from VIR was this:
So maybe we park at The Gallery again like last year? 
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
, 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.
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!
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!
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
, 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.
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The "message" I got from VIR was this:
So maybe we park at The Gallery again like last year? 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, 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.
So maybe we park at The Gallery again like last year?
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
, 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.
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We have 23 confirmed on Facebook 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!
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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.
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...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!!!
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!!!
but I'll see what I can drum up 
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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?
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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!
Nice to see some new entries in the GS Class!
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.