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msumlin · 01-17-2009, 10:41 AM

As most of you know I have been working with World Vision (Speed World Challenge) to help promote their series. In addition I have also planned Mazda Corrals aty various venues as well, with the backing of Mazdaspeed Motorsports
Grand Am noticed how well our LRP events have progressed during the last two years, so they tracked me down and want to move forward, by using our template to host events across the country. I can tell you that a lot of exciting things will be taking effect for 2009!

All of the ideas presented to date have been met with a lot of excitement, all of the Mazda teams are solidly behind the entire idea as well. Here is just a few of the highlights of our discussions.

1. Parade laps at all of the tracks

2. Tram transportattion for all corral atttendees (where possible)

3. Tech Talk with KONI, Hoosier, Pirelli and Grand Am Race Officals

4. Photoshoots with all Mazda teams, drivers, crew, etc

5. Hot Pit Tours

6. Pit Stop Challenge (corral members will be able to witness an actual pit stop from behind the pit stop wall.

7. Timing and scoring tours

8. Pace Car laps

9. Crew member for a day on a Mazda team (we will hold drawings)

10. Sponsor swag

11. Dedicated webspace on the Grand Am website, with information on upcoming events, ticket prices, etc.

12. Discount ticket prices

We will be running our "beta testing" @ Daytona next weekend! This is an unique opportunity, as Mazda owners are the only ones eligible for this experience, we get to lead the way on this one. We will be finalizing our agreement with Grand Am , Mazdaspeed Motorsports, KONI, Hoosier and Pirelli, next Saturday. We are looking to have our first event @ Miami Homestead, we'll also hosting events @ New Jersey, Lime Rock, Mid Ohio, Watkins Glen, and all over the US and Canada as well.

So stay tuned, as Mazda is leading the way in partnering with Mazda Car Clubs across the country to roll out this pilot program.

Mz6GreyGhost · 01-17-2009, 10:47 AM

Cool! Keep us updated about how things turn out. I may try and make it out to WG this year...

MrTea · 01-17-2009, 11:02 AM

though we've had a couple decent corals over the years at Laguna, nothing really ever compaires to what you guys pull off back east. props for that and hopefully some of that energy heads out to this coast sometime soon!

triplejumper18 · 01-17-2009, 11:27 AM

I hope Mazda brings something to Portland.

msumlin · 01-17-2009, 11:53 AM

QUOTE (MrTea @ Jan 17 2009, 10:02 AM)

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though we've had a couple decent corals over the years at Laguna, nothing really ever compaires to what you guys pull off back east. props for that and hopefully some of that energy heads out to this coast sometime soon![/b]

I am allover it. Look for a PM from me.

ATL · 01-19-2009, 01:19 AM

This is great news!

Just need to get another set of Mazda keys. I will still come out and support Mazda at Atlanta and Florida.

brandiniman · 01-20-2009, 10:35 AM

Got any info on what's coming to VA? I'd like to attend an event!

jimale · 01-20-2009, 12:56 PM

QUOTE (triplejumper18 @ Jan 17 2009, 07:27 AM)

Quote:

I hope Mazda brings something to Portland.[/b]

Absolutely! Don't forget the Pacific NW!

Raynman · 01-20-2009, 01:56 PM

You know me, Marlon. You call, I haul. Let's do this!

b12sentra · 01-20-2009, 06:46 PM

Sounds great guys, would like to be in on a corral sometime, especially with all this action going on!!

Let me know if you have an event coming to VIR or Road Atlanta this year.

Thanks~!!

01-17-2009, 10:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
msumlin Mazda Guru Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lakewood, OH (Cleveland) Posts: 2,914 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	As most of you know I have been working with World Vision (Speed World Challenge) to help promote their series. In addition I have also planned Mazda Corrals aty various venues as well, with the backing of Mazdaspeed Motorsports Grand Am noticed how well our LRP events have progressed during the last two years, so they tracked me down and want to move forward, by using our template to host events across the country. I can tell you that a lot of exciting things will be taking effect for 2009! All of the ideas presented to date have been met with a lot of excitement, all of the Mazda teams are solidly behind the entire idea as well. Here is just a few of the highlights of our discussions. 1. Parade laps at all of the tracks 2. Tram transportattion for all corral atttendees (where possible) 3. Tech Talk with KONI, Hoosier, Pirelli and Grand Am Race Officals 4. Photoshoots with all Mazda teams, drivers, crew, etc 5. Hot Pit Tours 6. Pit Stop Challenge (corral members will be able to witness an actual pit stop from behind the pit stop wall. 7. Timing and scoring tours 8. Pace Car laps 9. Crew member for a day on a Mazda team (we will hold drawings) 10. Sponsor swag 11. Dedicated webspace on the Grand Am website, with information on upcoming events, ticket prices, etc. 12. Discount ticket prices We will be running our "beta testing" @ Daytona next weekend! This is an unique opportunity, as Mazda owners are the only ones eligible for this experience, we get to lead the way on this one. We will be finalizing our agreement with Grand Am , Mazdaspeed Motorsports, KONI, Hoosier and Pirelli, next Saturday. We are looking to have our first event @ Miami Homestead, we'll also hosting events @ New Jersey, Lime Rock, Mid Ohio, Watkins Glen, and all over the US and Canada as well. So stay tuned, as Mazda is leading the way in partnering with Mazda Car Clubs across the country to roll out this pilot program. __________________ 6'S SQUARED-Zoom, freaking, Zoom" 2004 Mazda6 Wagon, Steel Metallic Gray, MTX, fully loaded, bose, leather 2004 Mazda6 Hatch, Blazing Copper, MTX, bose, sunroof 2003 Mazdaspeed Protege, Spicy Orange, w/ all the bells and whistles MIDLAND6 6 OF THE MONTH FOR JULY http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2049982/2

01-17-2009, 10:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mz6GreyGhost Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 3,671 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Cool! Keep us updated about how things turn out. I may try and make it out to WG this year... __________________ “A republican stands up in congress and says 'I GOT A REALLY BAD IDEA!!' and the democrat stands up after him and says 'AND I CAN MAKE IT SHITTIER!!'” - Lewis Black

01-17-2009, 11:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
MrTea Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 8,131 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	though we've had a couple decent corals over the years at Laguna, nothing really ever compaires to what you guys pull off back east. props for that and hopefully some of that energy heads out to this coast sometime soon! __________________ '03 Lapis(mostly) 6i...Tranny swap by Gillis Motorsports : MTX-75 5speed tranny, 4.06 gears, Torsen LSD & chromoly axles, Engine build by Gillis Motorsports: 9:1 Supertech Pistons, Crower rods, Supertech valves, springs & retainers, ARP head & main studs, F2 Stage2 Turbo, Custom F2 engine/tranny mounts, 3" Turboback exhaust, Tein Basic Coilovers, Brembo Big Brake Kit and Rotora Rear Rotors, RacingBeat Front & Rear Sways, Seibon OEM hood, VF Engineering rear engine mount, Powdercoated Valvecover, TEIN hood dampers, Some sort of Body Kit from some company usually last dyno 8/23, 10psi...260HP/267TQ Still need: Seat, cage, Gillis suspension...then i'm DONE!!

01-17-2009, 11:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
triplejumper18 Mazda Guru Join Date: May 2007 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 2,941 Thanks: 24 Thanked 22 Times in 17 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: 0 reviews	I hope Mazda brings something to Portland. __________________ 2006 Mazdaspeed6 GT, Whitewater Pearl News at 11: "A local Mazda6 owner's wedding was crashed by 300+ members of an online car club today. Mayhem ensued when cake ran out and Dave from Accolade reportedly blamed the cake shortage on US customs." http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=...oldid=324318080

01-19-2009, 01:19 AM	#6 (permalink)
ATL Mazda Guru Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Atlanta,GA Posts: 6,283 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	This is great news! Just need to get another set of Mazda keys. I will still come out and support Mazda at Atlanta and Florida. __________________ Black CP-E CAI/Black HKS BOV/TurboXS RP/RX-8 Wheels/MS6 Coming soon... LOL

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01-20-2009, 10:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
brandiniman Track Racer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 780 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Got any info on what's coming to VA? I'd like to attend an event! __________________ BUY MY CAR

01-20-2009, 01:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
Raynman Mazda Guru Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bridgewater, New Jersey Posts: 4,766 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	You know me, Marlon. You call, I haul. Let's do this! __________________ 04 Mazda 6s 5 Door - MAZDASPEED MOTORSPORTS DEVELOPMENT

01-20-2009, 06:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
b12sentra Track Racer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 759 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Sounds great guys, would like to be in on a corral sometime, especially with all this action going on!! Let me know if you have an event coming to VIR or Road Atlanta this year. Thanks~!! __________________ '06 Speed6 RPM Street springs, TWM S.S.&bushings, Cobb Tpi, ETS 3.25, 19's w/Bridgestone RE960's, SU BOV, Mazdaspeed CAI, Corksport tower brace, JDM tails, SPC ball joints, SU engine mount, Turbo XS Race Pipe, Technafit brake lines, full syn., Prosport bst ga., shark fin. The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits.