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Old 04-17-07, 07:26 PM
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zomg we're gonna be in a magazine!! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Question

Does anyone have the final numbers for how many vehicles made the event? Someone supposedly had a count, broken down by model, but I do not know who.



Also, does anyone have the full names of those who spoke at the Banquette? I know some, but not all.



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2 1973 RX-2's
1 1975 REPU
20 or so first gens
assorted variety of latecomers to the rotary powered world...
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18 takeovers (rx8s).
Old 05-09-07, 11:12 PM
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Article was submitted yesterday!

The editor wrote, "Thanks Phil - this is great stuff!"

Article will be published in the next issue of MazdaSport! Go pick up a copy!
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Great, I'll be looking for it!
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WOOHOO! one small step for rotaries, one giant step for DGRR!
cant wait!
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Where can we pick up a copy of the mag?
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Where can we pick up a copy of the mag?
I've seen this magazine in every bookstore I've been..

BAM! or Barnes and Noble... Even coffeeshops
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I got the last issue at barnes and noble. It had a green miata with a T2 engine in it. Very sweet mag.

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I've seen this magazine in every bookstore I've been..

BAM! or Barnes and Noble... Even coffeeshops
Good stuff! Phil, which pics are they going to use? The ones of us driving across the damn 75 times at 15 mph ?
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Originally Posted by DarkKnightFC
I got the last issue at barnes and noble. It had a green miata with a T2 engine in it. Very sweet mag.

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With Ghost Flames?

If so I rode in that beast at the Nopistons Winter Retreat, great ride
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Not really sure. If it had a Vmount then yes. Made around 290atw??? Had RX-8 Seats in it?
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Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
Good stuff! Phil, which pics are they going to use? The ones of us driving across the damn 75 times at 15 mph ?
I think three or so of those and few that Killboy took and etc.. i gave them about 12-15 pics.

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what month will it be published, any ideas?
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Originally Posted by DarkKnightFC
I got the last issue at barnes and noble. It had a green miata with a T2 engine in it. Very sweet mag.

Chris
And it had me in it which made that particular issue even sweeter.... haha ok not as sweet as the T2 mx5. If you guys come to GT Live this year you'll get a chance to meet the guys who do the mag.

This is the T2 MX-5 That was in the mag. I don't remember it having ghost flames (the photos for that issue were taken the same day I took these).
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Hey! Is that last year when we were at VIR for the GT Live thingy? I remember that car. Was very nice.
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Originally Posted by mrthundercleese
And it had me in it which made that particular issue even sweeter.... haha ok not as sweet as the T2 mx5. If you guys come to GT Live this year you'll get a chance to meet the guys who do the mag.

This is the T2 MX-5 That was in the mag. I don't remember it having ghost flames (the photos for that issue were taken the same day I took these).
No ****, you're bobby with the RX-8? For some reason I hadn't put that together. You gave me and my girl a ride back to the lodge from cabin 1016. Nice to meet you.

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Originally Posted by DarkKnightFC
You gave me and my girl a ride back to the lodge from cabin 1016. Nice to meet you.

Chris
No!!! Not cabin 1016! The horror. They should put that in the article haha!
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Yea but I decided that it wasnt really PG what had went on in that place. haha
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Originally Posted by DarkKnightFC
No ****, you're bobby with the RX-8? For some reason I hadn't put that together. You gave me and my girl a ride back to the lodge from cabin 1016. Nice to meet you.

Chris
OH haha that was you?! whats up! I didn't even realize it. Nice to meet you guys too!
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The Mazdasport newsletter is out. The important part:

Originally Posted by mazdasport eNews
Slaying the Dragon
By Chris Crane
Photo by Bobby Williams


Traveling along a serene and steeply winding road near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in western North Carolina, you hear a sudden thrilling roar. The distinct sound of rotary engines echoes through this peaceful haven, announcing the launch of the third annual Deals Gap Rotary Rally.

If you've ever had the opportunity to drive a rotary-powered car on a mountain road, then you know that they were built with curves in mind. There is no better place to experience that innovative design than at the world renowned Tail of the Dragon, tucked away in this scenic mountain hideaway. The Dragon, as it is affectionately known, is another name for an eleven mile stretch of US Highway 129 that spans the North Carolina - Tennessee border and comes to an end at Chillowhee Lake. This area is called Deals Gap, and it has become a mecca for motorcyclists and sports car lovers. With 318 curves in eleven miles, the road seems like it was cut specifically with enthusiasts in mind.

The rotary's chance to slay the Dragon occurred this year on April 21st. For the third year in a row, RX-7s, RX-8s, and other descendants of the rotary heritage (including an RX-2, RX-3, and even a REPU Truck) arrived in Deals Gap for a weekend unlike any other. Drivers from all across the country formed caravans and made the journey to pay homage to the Dragon and enjoy a few days away from the daily grind. Deals Gap is not only a place to release the soul of your sports car, but also to enjoy the spirit of driving, make lots of new friends, and meet with others who share the rotary virus.

We'll have full coverage of this event in Issue 5 of MazdaSport, due out in July. Until then, check out www.dealsgaprotaryrally.com and plan to put this great event on your calendar for next year.
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Man, that discription or tease if you will, had my heart pumping for another run! How about having a DGRR 2007.5 and let's go again THIS year!!!
Deals Gap is not only a place to release the soul of your sports car, but also to enjoy the spirit of driving, make lots of new friends, and meet with others who share the rotary virus.
This is the best discription I've read of what DGRR is all about... at least to me.
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Chris did a fantastic Job writing this article!

Also, I need to give part credit to my wife as she gave up her free time (busy 80+ hour being a doctor) and edited this article for me..
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Originally Posted by Noxlupus
Deals Gap is not only a place to release the soul of your sports car, but also to enjoy the spirit of driving, make lots of new friends, and meet with others who share the rotary virus.
This is the best description I've read of what DGRR is all about... at least to me.
I'm with you there. This is what I've been preaching to some of the Raleigh guys. Very nice Chris!

Phil, thank your wife for us for doing the edit .


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