Meet #10 - October 2-4 - VIR Koni Octoberfest

Son of a B... wedding weekend! I actually knew this was going to happen and was bummed out about it.. somehow I dont think the wife to be would be thrilled about me hanging out at the track after the wedding, lol...

Anybody who hasnt attended an event like this should go, its a good time!

Son of a B... wedding weekend! I actually knew this was going to happen and was bummed out about it.. somehow I dont think the wife to be would be thrilled about me hanging out at the track after the wedding, lol...
Anybody who hasnt attended an event like this should go, its a good time!

-we3rx7

I mean there are going to be Playboy bunnies there, what wedding would be complete without fast cars and bunnies??

HOLY SMOKES! I need to do some adjusting to the family schedule.

Here's an update from the same guy who organized our Mazda Corral last year. This proves to be full of win for the Mazda clubs!!!

Special Offer to Car Clubs
   

Car Clubs that purchase tickets to the Bosch Engineering Octoberfest online in advance using a discount code provided (KCMZ09) to that club will get:

• $30 3-day ticket (regularly $40 in advance and $50 at gate)
• VIR Hat for each pre-registered club participant
• Special car corral parking area
• Touring laps for each club behind the pace car (time to be determined)
• Each club participant will be entered to win additional prizes from VIR and its sponsors
• Photo session with the VIR Girls
• One meal coupon for each participant on Saturday and Sunday that can be redeemed for breakfast or lunch at the Pagoda grille
• 10% discount on go-karting (and preferential booking for go karting in advance)

Activities during the Bosch Octoberfest include the following:

Full Course

• Grand-Am Koni Challenge Sports Car Series 4 hour endurance race (practice and qualifying on Friday and Saturday – Race on Sunday 12 noon).
• Pre-race grid walk where fans can get up close to the cars prior to the race.
• SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup (practice and qualifying on Friday and Saturday - races on Saturday and Sunday).
• VW “Sim Race” featuring VW GTIs – fans ride along in simulated races on the VIR full course (Friday through Sunday – sign up at the VIR Store in the North Paddock).

Patriot Course

• S.O.R.A.D. Drift Championship – drivers compete for CASH prizes (Friday through Sunday) (advance registration required).
• Drift ride-alongs (fans get to ride in drift cars on the Patriot Course on Saturday and Sunday – sign up at the VIR Store in the North Paddock).

Skidpad

• Gymkhana presented by Volkswagen (run by DGTrials.com)
o Entrants drive their own cars against the clock for fastest time in various classes for prizes (Saturday-Sunday at the Skidpad – advance registration required).
o Fans drive the course in brand-new Volkswagen GTIs – prizes for the fastest times of the weekend (Saturday and Sunday - sign up at the VIR Store in the North Paddock)

Go-Kart Track

• Fans can race the VIR 9hp Stratos Go-Karts (Friday-Sunday)

Offroad Rally Stages

• Fans can drive their own vehicles in the VIR Rallycross. (Saturday-Sunday)

Off-track activities:

Band on Friday and Saturday nights with fan parties - Playboy Bunnies and VIR Girls - Sound off competition (no extra entry fee) - Car show (no extra entry fee) - Children's Fun Zone – Vendor alley

Here is what we are adding for Mazda Owners

1. Drawing for Piloti Driving Shoes 2-4 pair, depending on turnout

2. Viewing Party w/ Freedom Autosports-inclused lunch

3. Grand-Am swag raffle

Here is the Ticket code for Mazda members:KCMZ09  ... (EDIT: This is the code for ALL Mazda participants)

The wife is working on accomodations and of course you can camp. I am working with Grand-Am on a few more surprises as well. So stay tuned and lets get the word out to other Mazda owners as well.......basically, you get all of this for $10.00 a day.....thats value

So John, will our club be getting this code? or should we look for it on Mazda forums?

Sounds good, I really want to make this. Crossing fingers now!!

I believe we'll all use the same code. I'll pass along info as I get it. We should probably start a list of who's planning to attend.

EDIT: YES, we will all use the same code. It is for the entire Mazda corral.

1. Fred and Mariann...really have the fingers crossed!!

i want to go, gonna ask the master (wife) now!!!

ok.. i have a most likely with the only part being that the wife needs to have something to do

ok.. i have a most likely with the only part being that the wife needs to have something to do

-fspmx6

Does this means she will be going, and needs something to do at the track, or is staying home, and needs something to do?  Just trying to figure out what sort of suggestions might be helpful to ya 

ok.. i have a most likely with the only part being that the wife needs to have something to do

-fspmx6

Bring here along Michael, there will be plenty of families there. Including a portion of mine. It will be similar to the event we were at earlier this year. Does she not have any interest in watching races, drifting, go karts....?

Thinking about it.  Just got to figure out sleeping arangements before i can give a deff. answer.

Are you a camper Jon? Plenty of places to throw up a tent. Also, the coordinators are working on some discounts that may be available to the Mazda group as a whole. I'll let you know soon.

is this in early october? if so i might be able to talk to my wife and see if i have permission

is this in early october? if so i might be able to talk to my wife and see if i have permission

-quickms3

The first weekend...the dates are 2nd to the 4th.

then i think i might have a good chance of attending it

Are you a camper Jon? Plenty of places to throw up a tent. Also, the coordinators are working on some discounts that may be available to the Mazda group as a whole. I'll let you know soon.

-vr8

Yes I will camp anywhere.  The wife tho not so much.  Depends if she wants to go too.  She is l,ooking into an 2010 miata now.  I will have to see.  Keep us posted on options. 

she's wanting to stay home, but please put me on the list to go, it's far enough in advance that i can't really see her arguing it.