Pam sent me her form and check so she will be coming as well.

 

Folks - if you are attending the Track Day at Road Atlanta on October 9th, Charlie at Mazcare invited us to his shop on Friday evening. He said he will get the cars up on the rack and give them a general look-over. Don't expect he will want to be doing any free repairs or modifications but if you want to make sure your car is ready for the track this is a great offer to take advantage of. His phone number is 770-859-9643. If you have questions you can call him directly. I think he wants to do this after hours (like 6-ish). Let me know if you would be interested. Mazcare is a top notch operation and they have treated me well and done excellent work for me in the past on my wife's MPV.

 

Well guys, I was gonna be right there with you in another 8, but I just read that I have to be 18 years old, so I guess im out. I live south of atlanta, only about 45 mins away. Too bad, I was really getting excited for a little while there, but I will just have to wait another 2 years to drive there, or hit up the teen program (which probably isnt too much fun figuring they dont really allow you to push the car to the limits except on the skid pads and stuff). A friend of mine rents out Little Taladega sometimes, so maybe I can drive up there with him for free soon. Its tons of fun and safe for the me and the car.

 

Hey, it's a Sticky!

Funny how the guy that started the thread didn't signup with us. Speaking of which, I haven't seen my payment processed yet. I'll call tomorrow to verify. You should all check your bank or CC statements too if the checks have had time to clear.

Also, is there an address for Mazcare? Are they a dealership or are they more like R-Speed?


Oh, sure would be nice to have a shirt or something to remember my first track day with. Any RX8Club.com shirts with "Road Atlanta Track day 10-9-2004" on the back???

-Splan8

 

If you could get a reasonable about amount of people interested 20-40 (shirts) then I’ll gladly make your guys some, T's would be about $10-12 cheaper then Polo's and you can propose any design ideas you would like in here.

 

ill go if iceman goes

 

Just FYI,.....I called last week to make sure that group "c" (never been on that track group) still had an opening before I sent my app in. I was told by Mark(?) there was only four spots open. I guess I got one of those, and Pam may have taken another.......

 

I'll be driving up the night before too. I'll try to make it to Mazcare. I'd like to chat with him about my 84 GSL too. It has some carb problems.

 

Curious......what do our ride alongs get to do when we are not on the track? Do they get to come to the class sessions as well? My brother is thinking about tagging along and asked.....

I am trying to make dinner reservations for the forum members going as I type........I'll keep you posted....

 

well crap....my dinner "contact" will be out that weekend...that fell through...I'm open to something say after Mazcare(assuming I can get my crap together and find this place)???? Gordon Biersch? Taco Mac? Hoots? The Varsity (good colon cleansing anyone???)....I'm open...I'll be staying in the Vinnings area for the night.

 

http://www.miata.net/sport/RoadAtl/

Nice little article with some videos....what to expect.....

 

Ride alongs have to wait outside while we are in class. I am also bringing someone and my wife wil be watching from the cheap seats.

My buddy is going to attempt to hold the video camera.


-Splan8

 

oh boy oh boy oh boy! Getting excited! Got my pack age from Panoz today. Whats this about a pre inspection? Doesn't look like much. I hope I don't make a fool out of myself. Whoops, too late my wife just said I was certified last year! For you guys that want higher air pressure in your tires they don't have compressed air at the track. Phlash , thxs for the article. That was good.
olddragger

 

Okay, okay... I've signed up, faxed my enrollment with payment, got a helmet (even matches my car!).

I wasn't sure I would be able to attend - thought I had a conflict.

But I'm in!

 

This is looking better every day. Thanks to all the active posters on this thread. I look forward to meeting everyone. Who is going to Mazcare on Friday?

 

Nabil,
Where is Mazcare and is this the pre inspection thingie that is mentioned in the track pack?
Guys remember to take your floor mats out. open window and high speeds could make them jump a little. you dont want that.
What mods are people running? Any?
800 degrees welcome aboard! That 5 confirmed 8's if I am not mistaken and now with 800 degrees coming 3 of them are red.
I know Nabil lives close to the track and Phlash is going to stay in the vinnings area. WHat about everyone else? If everyone could stay at the same place I may come up Friday after work instead of driving the 100 miles that morning.
olddragger

 

Here is Mazcare's website. I am sure you can do a mapquest or similar with driving directions. http://www.mazcare.com/
To answer your question olddragger, this is not the tech inspection site for Road Atlanta. It was just Charlie at Mazcare being hospitable to fellow rotary folks. I am going to take him up on his offer and have him give my a car a look so nothing comes loose on the track at speed. It seems like a pretty good safety precaution.
Someone mentioned dinner in an earlier post... There is a Taco Mac nearby. I'd be game for some wings or something.

 

I'm in Atlanta - could be up for dinner Friday. Good call on the floor mats, etc. I guess I should get the California Car Duster, leather wipes, etc. out of the trunk too

Any thoughts on how we can get out pictures taken while on the track? I'm torn between bringing my big 35mm SLR, camcorder, etc.... and not - where will I stash it while on the track? That's it! I need a pit crew!

 

I am very excited as well and glad to see you are coming with us, 800Degrees!

As for road speed, it's a good idea to get on the highway, go 70 or so with the windows downand see what that sounds like. I found that opening the BACK windows produces a much better audio experience for me in my sitting position, and much less wind noise as well. Should be no problem for Panoz as convertibles are allowed on track.

I would love to come down to MAZcare as well. Maybe hangout for abit someplace.

*** Also, Just another reminder to check that your payment has processed and your seat is reserved. I had a fax confirmation, but payment never went through and they did not have my name listed. (that's all fixed now)***

 

WooHoo!!! Welcome 800degrees!

Is the Mazcare something he is doing after hours? If so, for how long? Their website states they are only open until 6:00.

There are half a dozen Taco Macs in Town. I think the newest is in Mableton. Is the (partial) plan to meet at Mazcare and then go from there??

**Side note....I've done 120 with windows open and could carry on a conversation (just one of the nice "little" things about this car). It's not bad...however never thought about my mats just coming up and flying out......

 

[QUOTE=That 5 confirmed 8's if I am not mistaken and now with 800 degrees coming 3 of them are red. [/QUOTE]

Hey we Reds should stick together - that way if we trade paint, it won't show up :D

 

The Mazcare thing would start at about 6 (after their normal business hours). I figure we wouldn't be there that long. FYI - they are also a Racing Beat dealer but don't carry inventory on hand.

 

um.....

splan
lego
phlash
olddragger
pam
800
nabil......

That makes seven.......at least with the math I'm using........

 

So, is everyone in "C" class? I am.

 

me too....we all should have stayed through Sunday so that we could have graduated to group "B" and run the track all day again.....

Quote:"Hey we Reds should stick together - that way if we trade paint, it won't show up"
I hope that doesn't happen.....but hell, I guess paint is better than the wall.......