This forum seems pretty dead this year. Are we getting left out due to perceived lack of interest since there are no rotary-powered cars this year? I still plan to attend the Mid-Ohio race, and I'm thinking about going to Belle Isle this year. I'm not sure I"m interested in Mid-Ohio if there won't be a Mazda Owners Corral. Maybe I need to go check out miata.net?

 

I know you can buy Mazda corral tickets on the Mid Ohio site. Maybe Marlon will chime in here with details. I'll be there anyway.

 

Thanks. I realized that I could just go and buy the Mazda tickets after I posted, and did so. Looks like Chevy is again the main sponsor of the Detroit race, so I'm sure Mazda will get no love there again this year.

 

The Mazda corrals were "founded" on Mazdas247.com, more specifically a push by a regional group within that forum that started with Lime Rock, and has since been adopted elsewhere in the series.

Marlon and Lauri run the corral organization, and are stellar in their dedication and their efforts to make them happen. Mid Ohio is there "home" track though, so Mid Ohio is always sure to have one, as does Lime Rock, as that's the "home" track of NEMOC which started it. Huge success at both tracks. Mazda and Grand Am have supported the corrals at an increasing rate however, and I think there was a corral at every Grand Am race last year.

The best way to keep up with schedules and planned events is to either keep tabs on the NEMOC group on Mazdas247.com or join the Facebook group "Mazda Owners' Corral Operations" (https://www.facebook.com/groups/369315769832931/). They are very active during the racing season. Far too many Mazda forums to try to keep up with them all 100% of the time.

 

Excellent. Thank you! I've had an account on mazdas247.com since I bought my old 2005 Mazda3, but I haven't been on there in a long time. I'll check it out.

 

We are here, but as was stated earlier there's a lack of interest on the forum. We have a dedicated FACEBOOK PAGE, Mazda Owners' Corral Operations that has all of the information listed on it. Going forward we will post information on this site as well.

Mid- Ohio is going to be huge once again, along with 6 Hours of the Glen and Road America. We will post up ybe information on all of our upcoming events later today.

 

Thanks, Marlon. I did join up on the Facebook page, too. I've got my hotel and Mid-Ohio tickets.

 

We will have a dyno at the corral on Saturday!

 

I'm planning on being there, just not with my RX8. I get to dyno the Cherokee.

 

 

Mid-Ohio Update: No dyno this year : /

Saturday's Lunch Menu (once again catered by The Bier Haus)

Smokey Porky Pig sandwich
(smoked-pulled pork, haus slaw, grilled bacon, melted onions)

Grilled Cubano sandwich
(chorizo, ham, mustard, pickle, grilled onions)

Roasted Chicken "Mac & Cheese"
(Ohio roasted chicken, fresh cavatelli, cherry tomatos, crumbled bacon crust)

Grilled Veggie Skewers
(marinated cremini mushroom, bell pepper, onion, zuchini)

German Potato Salad

 

Welcome to the Mazda Owners’ Car Corral at Mid-Ohio

Schedule of events for Friday, June 14



10:00 – 10:30am Paddock Tour at I-Moto Racing

10:45 – 11:30am Paddock Tour at CJ Wilson Racing

11:45 – 12:15pm Paddock Tour at Freedom Autosport

12:30 - 1:00pm Paddock Tour at Team Sahlen’s

 

Welcome to the Mazda Owner’s Car Corral at Mid-Ohio

Schedule of Events for Saturday, June 15


9:45am Continental Tire Challenge Pre-Race Fan Walk/Autograph Session

10:00am Grid Marshalls to Grand-Am/Toshiba hauler to grid race

10:35am START – Continental Tire Challenge Race (2.5 hours)

1:30pm Rolex Autograph Session at the Honda Pavilion

2:00pm LUNCH at Mazda Corral Tent (catered by the Bier Haus)

2:30pm Charity Raffle to benefit CJ Wilson’s Children’s Charities

3:30pm Rolex Series Pre-Race Fan Walk

3:55pm Grid Marshalls to Grand-Am/Toshiba hauler to grid race

4:30pm START – Rolex Sports Car Series Race (2.75 hours)

7:15pm Parade Laps (at the end of race be at Mazda Corral tent)


For first time race attendees, we recommend to bring chairs, water, sun screen, rain gear (hopefully not needed, but keep an eye on the weather report) and good walking shoes!



We look forward to seeing YOU at the races!!

Thanks for coming!!

MOCO
Mazda Owners’ Corral Operations

 

Al, sorry you can't make it.

Marlon, see you soon!

Jeff