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Brent Dalton 01-12-10 11:16 AM

Anyone interested in getting a group together for a track weekend? VIR? Road Atlanta?
 
It'd be great to get a group of RX-7/Rotorheads together for a track event this year. I think VIR would be a pretty good option for us East Coast guys as it is kind of more centered than somewhere like Road Atlanta or NJMP. It's also a really REALLY great road course and most places have plenty of runoff in case you do make a mistake, damage is minimal. I don't think a NASA event would be a good option for us due to being side tracked with some people racing as well as being completely packed. I know several other organizations have events there, but I'll throw one out... Mazda Driver's in June or August. June is the Grand East course, August is Full Course. No racing, good turnout but not a packed paddock, alot of Mazda's in general, and plenty of time to hang out... Let's hear some thoughts or suggestions?

Brent

Gene 01-12-10 09:29 PM

Alas, my FC has been retired from track duty and replaced with a PT-E Integra race car...

ArmitageGVR4 01-13-10 09:10 AM

I had a good time at the Mazdadriver's VIR event last year. It'd be cool if we could get a big group of FDs together for it this year. June 12-13 is the Grand East and August 28-29 is Full.

Smokey The Talon 01-13-10 10:57 AM

rotorheads huh? Does that mean I don't have to get whipped by your LS1 machine?:)

Any chance you'd consider Mid-Ohio? Growth in family size is limiting my fun budget this year.

wrankin 01-13-10 10:59 AM

June sounds fun. August is out for me (anniversary weekend). I will definitely put the MazdaDrivers event at the top of my calendar. My very first event back around 2001 was with them (when it was still with MSCW).

So, my vote is for June.

-b

Brent Dalton 01-13-10 01:05 PM


Originally Posted by Gene (Post 9733483)
Alas, my FC has been retired from track duty and replaced with a PT-E Integra race car...

rotorheads at heart man!! bring the PT-E car


Originally Posted by ArmitageGVR4 (Post 9734222)
I had a good time at the Mazdadriver's VIR event last year. It'd be cool if we could get a big group of FDs together for it this year. June 12-13 is the Grand East and August 28-29 is Full.

I had a blast at the MazdaDriver's event as well.


Originally Posted by Smokey The Talon (Post 9734377)
rotorheads huh? Does that mean I don't have to get whipped by your LS1 machine?:)

Any chance you'd consider Mid-Ohio? Growth in family size is limiting my fun budget this year.

that's why I said RX-7/rotorheads in my original post :D I'll prob. have my LS1 there.

I'm down for where ever, majority rules. So far though VIR is looking a little better, but the thread is only a day old.


Originally Posted by wrankin (Post 9734385)
June sounds fun. August is out for me (anniversary weekend). I will definitely put the MazdaDrivers event at the top of my calendar. My very first event back around 2001 was with them (when it was still with MSCW).

So, my vote is for June.

-b

Sounds good Bill, hope you can make it!

So currently:

VIR in June: 3
Mid Ohio: 1
Road Atlanta: 0

Fritz Flynn 01-13-10 01:30 PM

I vote for PCA on the VIR F course 5/21,22 and 23. This year it's not the normal 3 day format because they're doing an instructor clinic on Friday but advanced/solo drivers can drive during the clinic on Friday as well. It's usually priced fairly but more importantly its good track time because you're driving w/ mostly Porsches and there's open passing in the advanced group and completely open passing in the instructor group (meaning passing in the corners).

If you're a novice there are also usually good instructors w/ lots of experience.

ptrhahn 01-13-10 02:27 PM

I'm all over it.

RA would be a real hump for me, but NJMP is a possibility. I'm also determined to get back up to WGI this year, but they don't do my traditional mon/tues before the Vintage Grand Prix date anymore, so may go another time.

patfat 01-13-10 04:41 PM

I'll be at the First Settlers PCA 3 day event.

Fritz/Pete you two around June 19-20? We're building a Lemons car for the Summit race and might need another couple of drivers. I'm off to look at a BMW 535i tomorrow. PM me for more details.

jimmacsrx7 01-13-10 06:20 PM


Originally Posted by ptrhahn (Post 9734766)
I'm all over it.

RA would be a real hump for me, but NJMP is a possibility. I'm also determined to get back up to WGI this year, but they don't do my traditional mon/tues before the Vintage Grand Prix date anymore, so may go another time.

Hi, The group I run with com sports car club,comscc.com, is at The Glen Sep. 14- 15. It is a HPDE day one and 1/2 day pratice and time trial on the second day. Three laps on the clock,best one counts and you can win a trophy for the real glory!:)
We end the year at NJMP on Nov 4-5. I would love to meet up with some fellow rotorheads!!

Jim

Brent Dalton 01-13-10 08:12 PM

VIR with FSR PCA May 21-23: 3
VIR with Mazda Driver's June 12-13: 3
Mid Ohio: 1

NeoTuri 01-13-10 08:43 PM

VIR works for me.

yallgotboost 01-13-10 10:31 PM

VIR is good for me should be fun!

yallgotboost 01-13-10 10:32 PM


Originally Posted by jimmacsrx7 (Post 9735286)
Hi, The group I run with com sports car club,comscc.com, is at The Glen Sep. 14- 15. It is a HPDE day one and 1/2 day pratice and time trial on the second day. Three laps on the clock,best one counts and you can win a trophy for the real glory!:)
We end the year at NJMP on Nov 4-5. I would love to meet up with some fellow rotorheads!!

Jim

I will deff be at NJMSP Nov 4-5

ArmitageGVR4 01-14-10 08:45 AM

We should have a dedicated Lemons thread since there looks to be at least 3 separate efforts going on right now not counting a few other RX-7 teams running events that aren't represented here.

wrankin 01-14-10 09:27 AM


Originally Posted by ArmitageGVR4 (Post 9736370)
We should have a dedicated Lemons thread since there looks to be at least 3 separate efforts going on right now not counting a few other RX-7 teams running events that aren't represented here.

Done. See:

https://www.rx7club.com/race-car-tech-103/dedicated-lemons-chumpcar-thread-882322/

Btw - anyone have dates for the Alfa-Romeo "Small Bore" event at VIR this year? It's usually in May and I've always had a great time there. Well run event and the displacement limits for student cars (<3.5L) makes it perfect for rotaries.

-b

ptrhahn 01-14-10 10:24 AM


Originally Posted by patfat (Post 9735045)
I'll be at the First Settlers PCA 3 day event.

Fritz/Pete you two around June 19-20? We're building a Lemons car for the Summit race and might need another couple of drivers. I'm off to look at a BMW 535i tomorrow. PM me for more details.


Pat,
I could be down w/ this. Gimme a call at 703 965 8244 (phone works like shit at work, so don't be surprised by voicemail).

Brent Dalton 01-14-10 10:25 AM


Originally Posted by NeoTuri (Post 9735571)
VIR works for me.


Originally Posted by yallgotboost (Post 9735778)
VIR is good for me should be fun!

You guys have any preference, May or June?

Fritz brings up a good point... more bang for the buck. I like to get as much for my dollar as possible, and a 3 day event really cuts down my per day cost opposed to a 2 day event. I'm still down with either or, but I think my preference is the FSR PCA.

amp 01-14-10 10:34 AM

im in for njmp.. no longer have access to a trailer so VIR/RA/SP events for me this season is out..

jimmacsrx7 01-14-10 10:48 AM


Originally Posted by yallgotboost (Post 9735781)
I will deff be at NJMSP Nov 4-5

We open the year at Montecillo May 3-4. First time there for me,that may be close for you as well.

Jim

NeoTuri 01-14-10 10:55 AM


Originally Posted by memphisraines82 (Post 9736517)
You guys have any preference, May or June?

Fritz brings up a good point... more bang for the buck. I like to get as much for my dollar as possible, and a 3 day event really cuts down my per day cost opposed to a 2 day event. I'm still down with either or, but I think my preference is the FSR PCA.

May or June is fine. I could go for the cheaper event to keep the costs low.

yallgotboost 01-14-10 06:15 PM

PCA deal sounds good to me.

bewtew 01-23-10 01:21 PM

may, jun + would be perfect and i can def attend along with a bunch of other cars

Brent Dalton 02-02-10 08:44 PM

Alright... let's shoot for May 21-23 at VIR with the FSR PCA. You can also just register for May 22-23 if you don't want to attend Friday. You can register here(doesn't open until Feb 22): http://www.motorsportreg.com/index.c...DB21EEF31BA43D

Dave McLaughlin 02-08-10 02:12 PM

I'll be signing up for this one as soon as it opens. Good suggestion Fritz!


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