MazdaSpeed HPDE - BeaveRun PA - gauging interest
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MazdaSpeed HPDE - BeaveRun PA - gauging interest
Hey there everyone,
I'm a regular over at torontomazda6.com
A good friend of mine from the 'States asked if I could spread the word and gauge interest about a possible Mazda/MazdaSpeed sponsored HPDE at BeaveRun Raceway in Pennsylvania (~ 5 hour drive from T.O).
In short:
The track web site: www.beaverun.com
The event will be sponsored by Mazdaspeed, and for (an estimated) cost of $150 USD you will get
- in car and class room instruction,
- 1 1/2 hours of track time each day,
- breakfast and lunch as well for both days
- an event shirt.
- camping will be available at the track
For instructors, Mazda will be looking to invite:
- Chip Herr
- Michael Galati
- Charles Espenlaub
- Jason Saini
- Sylvain Tremblay, Nick Ham and others
The event is tentative at the moment, as 150 drivers are needed to make this happen. The organizers feel that they have around 75-100 from the U.S. that they can count on, but they'll need more.
To quote the organizers: "Whether the car is modded or not, if it is a Mazda, they can track the car".
Also, "there will more than likely be a woman's novice group as well, so they can feel comfortable tracking their cars...."
It would be a great opportunity to get instruction from REAL pros who race Mazda's full time!
The proposed date is October 11-12, 2008.
Anyone interested?
Please pass this along to any Mazda owners that you may know.
Thanks!
-Steve
I'm a regular over at torontomazda6.com
A good friend of mine from the 'States asked if I could spread the word and gauge interest about a possible Mazda/MazdaSpeed sponsored HPDE at BeaveRun Raceway in Pennsylvania (~ 5 hour drive from T.O).
In short:
The track web site: www.beaverun.com
The event will be sponsored by Mazdaspeed, and for (an estimated) cost of $150 USD you will get
- in car and class room instruction,
- 1 1/2 hours of track time each day,
- breakfast and lunch as well for both days
- an event shirt.
- camping will be available at the track
For instructors, Mazda will be looking to invite:
- Chip Herr
- Michael Galati
- Charles Espenlaub
- Jason Saini
- Sylvain Tremblay, Nick Ham and others
The event is tentative at the moment, as 150 drivers are needed to make this happen. The organizers feel that they have around 75-100 from the U.S. that they can count on, but they'll need more.
To quote the organizers: "Whether the car is modded or not, if it is a Mazda, they can track the car".
Also, "there will more than likely be a woman's novice group as well, so they can feel comfortable tracking their cars...."
It would be a great opportunity to get instruction from REAL pros who race Mazda's full time!
The proposed date is October 11-12, 2008.
Anyone interested?
Please pass this along to any Mazda owners that you may know.
Thanks!
-Steve
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Shouldn't be any. I've been reading about the California HPDE events in Sport Compact Car and it's basically an entry level program that you can advance to different levels in. If my car is running and everything is good financially I think I may have to give this a try.
how does one sign up... time to take some seat time away from the fd a bit..
lookin to see what the speed6 can do.. ive only had an opportunity to test her out in autox this season...
lookin to see what the speed6 can do.. ive only had an opportunity to test her out in autox this season...
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Thanks for the reponses folks!
To answer the questions above:
- No experience needed. Myself, I have some Autocross experience, and plan on running my stock Mazda 6 'round the track a few times...not sure what the hell I'm going to do without little orange cones to run over...
- As for signing up, the event is still tentative, as the organizers need another 50 or so cars before this can happen
I'll pass this thread along to the organizers. Please feel free to spread the word!
-Steve
To answer the questions above:
- No experience needed. Myself, I have some Autocross experience, and plan on running my stock Mazda 6 'round the track a few times...not sure what the hell I'm going to do without little orange cones to run over...
- As for signing up, the event is still tentative, as the organizers need another 50 or so cars before this can happen
I'll pass this thread along to the organizers. Please feel free to spread the word!
-Steve
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Hey everyone - quick update. Things are looking really good!
I've asked for details on formal signup procedure...that's in the works and should hear soon.
Here's a cut-and-past from a torontomazda6.com thread in the "MeAt Planning & Discussion" area:
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Guys, the event is happening ...
We will having the event, Pirelli is on board and will be having free giveaways, including a set of tires as well. C-PE will be donating prizes and I am meeting with HAWK next week to see what they are going to add to the mix. Mazdaspeed Motorsports have okayed my budget for food already. Here are the particulars
When: October 11-12, 2008
Where:BeaveRun Motorsports Complex (www.beaverun.com)
Time: TBD gates open @ 7:00AM
Cost: $150 (tentative) I don't expect this to change, but it could.
What I need is a list of all of the owners who are serious about attending the event. I am working on lodging and caping is available @ the track. fo $20.00 for the weekend. so if you can start a list, so I can show all my numbers to the sponsors and to Mazdaspeed Motorsports, that would be great!
As always I appreciate all of our friends in GTA, for stepping up, we will always take care of you guys when you are here.
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Stay tuned!
I've asked for details on formal signup procedure...that's in the works and should hear soon.
Here's a cut-and-past from a torontomazda6.com thread in the "MeAt Planning & Discussion" area:
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Guys, the event is happening ...
We will having the event, Pirelli is on board and will be having free giveaways, including a set of tires as well. C-PE will be donating prizes and I am meeting with HAWK next week to see what they are going to add to the mix. Mazdaspeed Motorsports have okayed my budget for food already. Here are the particulars
When: October 11-12, 2008
Where:BeaveRun Motorsports Complex (www.beaverun.com)
Time: TBD gates open @ 7:00AM
Cost: $150 (tentative) I don't expect this to change, but it could.
What I need is a list of all of the owners who are serious about attending the event. I am working on lodging and caping is available @ the track. fo $20.00 for the weekend. so if you can start a list, so I can show all my numbers to the sponsors and to Mazdaspeed Motorsports, that would be great!
As always I appreciate all of our friends in GTA, for stepping up, we will always take care of you guys when you are here.
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Stay tuned!
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^^Yep - there's something in the works for that as well, rd_turbo.
An update from our organizers: "We are working with Fairfield Inns for lodging for rooms, we have a block of 15 reserved so far and will have more if needed. We are working on pricing and I will update after I have heard back from them."
As you've been there before, any suggestions I can pass along? Camping is an option, albeit a chilly one in early October
An update from our organizers: "We are working with Fairfield Inns for lodging for rooms, we have a block of 15 reserved so far and will have more if needed. We are working on pricing and I will update after I have heard back from them."
As you've been there before, any suggestions I can pass along? Camping is an option, albeit a chilly one in early October
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