VIR Grand East course. June 16 and 17. $425 includes instructor.

I believe this is around 70% sold out already. www.mazdadrivers.com

Who is in???

 

bump. no responses? you gotta be kidding me. is this a MAZDA forum or what?!?!? This is an AWESOME track- very well suited for the (comparatively) lower-horsepower, but great-handling RX-8. (The 4.2 mile Grand East has a shortened back straight and added twisty sections.) The price may be a little steeper than some other HPDE events, but you get FOUR sessions per day, and many others have just three per day.

..and BTW I have no affiliation with mazdadrivers, ...other than being a happy customer for the last 7 years.

Hope to see you in a couple of months.

 

no grand course for me, but i will do the other course. with the grand course, you will get 6-7 laps per session

 

I'll probably be signing up.

 

i wanna sign up but just a matter of doing it

 

I wouldn't wait too long to sign up- I believe they are now over 70% full. Hope to meet some of you in June.

 

Highly considering this. One car but i want my girl to drive also. does anyone know if that is possible.?

 

yeah, just have to pay twice

 

I'll be there. Just made my hotel reservations -- looking forward to it. It has taken me two years to learn the track, this year I think I will 'get' it

 

I'll be there as well. I've paid for the track but still need to make my hotel reservation.
-Dan

 

there's at least one guy on the NSX website looking for a roomie- and I believe he is from No VA too. (I think there will be three or more NSXs there). PM me if you want more info or log on to the thread at

http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=87096

 

bump.

Just wanted to see if anyone else has gotten off the fence. Hope to see y'all in June.

 

any suggestions for hotels that weekend??

 

Besides the Sleep Inn (event hotel), the Comfort Suites in Danville is nice - and walking distance to a good Mexican restaurant and cold refreshments

 

k thanks

anyone have any advice for me...ive auto x a few times but thats about it kinda new at everything...what i should bring, getting my car ready before hand, that kind of stuff, oh still need to order a helmet too, ive been looking around and what brand would be the best to go with?

 

Lots of good links out there to help...Check out the Mazdadrivers site, I think it has a good list.

My list for you ..... IMHO

DOT 4 Fluid -- Required...
Better pads -- Desired, not required as long as your OEM pads are NEW'ish. e.g. have lots of material left.

WATER for you -- Required It's hot at VIR in June - though they have a nice cafeteria...

Jack - although you may not need it and people share
Tools - DITTO
Suntan lotion
Chair
Cigars (well maybe that's just me)
Money for gas (you will may it at VIR and it is expensive)
PATIENCE - VIR is a big track that takes some time to learn

Everything else is optional...The 8 is ready to go and give you lots of big grins and high fun factors as delivered with better Fluid.

 

k sounds good.

anyone interested in sharing a room? if so lemme know

 

k well turns out i cant make it...just informed my sister is having her high school graduation party in jersey that weekend...and i kinda need to be there

hope everyone has fun and lemme know how it went

 

thanks for the info...considring this though June may be a little too soon...as this would be a first for me and I have to get the car ready, get a helmet, etc.

I most likely will do September though- how are the instructors/ how do they break up experience levels?

this would be my first track event...

 

Din- check out www.mazdadrivers.com they separate into beginner, intermediate and advanced for Student Run Groups, plus there's an Instructor Run Group. Beginner usually sells out the quickest.


also check out www.bsr-inc.com for the Friday At The Track (FATT) events at Summit Point. - only about an hour and a half from Arlington. but for beginners they sell out MONTHS in advance.

 

hogcar and his son are in. I believe they attended last year as well.

 

Virginia International Raceway Grand East Track configuration:

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We were there last year, the car looks a little different this time.

 

hogcar- SWEET !!! looking forward to seeing everyone in less than 2 weeks.

Anyone else signed up yet? I woud guess they're full now.

 

im signed up. i believe (and hope) that i got the last spot.

anyone looking for a roomie?