misterwilson007

thanks for the info.......i never driven on a track b4.....should I decide to particapte do I need a helmet??

Phlash

Excellent question....yes....you can bring your own or they may have rentals available (i'll check). The Panoz events had helmet rentals for $20.00.

XeRo

scott...you'll want your own...i can't remember if they rent out head socks or not with their helmet rentals...don't want someone elses funk...yyyyuckk!!!

misterwilson007

good call.......are you going to the event??

TrackAddict

I think with NASA you need to bring your own helmet.

XeRo

nah..i can't make this one...i have WAY to much going on..

rx8pilot

myself...and i know of about 5 other rx8's just in fort rucker and enterprise

ONOFIVEO

It's official, I'm the newest member of CAMS! These guys really made me feel welcome at Tech day. Trussville Mazda graciously shared their bays and lifts for those interested in doing their own work. There were plenty of other Mazda owners on hand to help and give out pointers. There are also discounts available to club members.

They're looking to get other RX8's involved. Membership is $25 and open to all. Tech day was part of their January activities, Rotary Taz (who owns both Miatas and an RX8) should be updating on future events. I'm looking forward to the next. :D

speedweasel

How do I get involved?

I live in Decatur, AL and om-nc and I are in the local SCCA chapter and will do SoloII events this year.

ONOFIVEO

Contact Rotary Taz (post #46) above. He and his spouse are club officers. I'll see if I can also get a number/email and get back to you.

speedweasel

Thanks!!
We have about 5 8's in the Huntsvile area now.

ONOFIVEO

Speed, if you haven't already, send him a pm. He was online a minute ago.

Rotary Taz

Rob,

If you are interested. the local Miata Club, CAMS (Central Alabama Miata Society) is seeking to expand its base (a move Mazda is pushing) to include all Mazda models.

In that regard, we would welcome any new members from the Mazda community, including rotarys. I own an RX8 as will as Miatas.

Keep an eye on the RX8 SE portion of the Forum and I will regularly post information about CAMS activities.

ONOFIVEO just joined CAMS yesterday (our first non-Miata member) when we held our regular Tech Day, a day when the local Mazda dealerships allow us to use the service facility/lifts to perform maintenance and installations.

We have our regular monthly business meetings on the third Thursday of each month at a restaurant on the southside of Birmingham called Ranelli's.

We have a tentative event planned for February 12 at a custom car shop/restoration facility here in Birmingham.

Again, watch this forum for additional information about CAMS activities. Of course, you are welcome to come join us for any event and check us out, and then decide if you want to join.

I believe you and other RX8 owners would enjoy the type of activities we hold each month, and of course we are always looking for new and exciting things to do.

You can contact me directly at this email address: bettyboophd@mindspring.com.

Ernest

ONOFIVEO

Taz, I won't be able to make Ranelli's next week, but hope to make the Feb 12 meet.

JJ01769

Make that 6. Have a Red one here. Its a blast to drive.

ONOFIVEO

Welcome to the fold JJO! We all share your joy.

JJ01769

Thanks. Does anyone happen to know who drives the Silver 6 Speed in Huntsville and goes to Plamor Lanes alot? I believe they bowl in the Leage on Thursday but cant figure out who it is.

om-nc

Don't know about that one. Ti gray here and my son has a Nordic. I am in Research Park and live east of Hsv. Speedweasel works close by as well.
Welcome to the cult.
Paul

JJ01769

I think I might have met your son a few times. He go to Buckhorn? I have a friend who goes there that has a 7. He introduced me once or twice.

om-nc

Thats him. He is at a Drum Corp International tryout/rehersal this weekend in Jacksonville. I am going to get my new comp tires mounted Monday, P-0 Corsa's 265-35-18. I have to do something to keep him slower than me at the local autox! The friend with the 7 is Clayton. I think he may have gone this weekend as well. He went to the last one, but I thought Drew told me he wasn't going this time.

Maybe we can have a Huntsville lunch outing in the next few weeks. Anybody up for that?

Paul

JJ01769

Sounds good to me. Ill try to attend if I can but with being in high school and working almost every day a week takes up alot of my time. On top of it, the extra time I do have at night usually goes to working on a project car my friend and I bought. We found an old 86 Corolla that we are setting up for a drift car.

ONOFIVEO

Good to finally meet you Mr.Wilson007. Your 8 looks great, I'll be adding tint (probably 32-35%) in the next few weeks. I'm not sure if the weather has anything to do with it, but I'm waiting until it warms up.

misterwilson007

Thanks.....I enjoyed the time i spent at the dyno. I just wish i could've stayed longer. It was nice to have put a face with your name. Maybe we'll see each other again b4 the dragon in april. I hope your tint job comes out well....keep me posted.

rx8pilot

*clears throat*....anyone see my first post?

anyways.. yeah..i'll repeat.. i'm here in enterprise...and there's about 8 or so that i know of in fort rucker and enterprise... i guess it's an army officer thing..

rx8pilot

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