WinterPalooza: GENERAL INFORMATION

[Raider]

This is the General Info and General Palooza Thread only, sign up here (http://www.streetunitforum.com/showthread.php?p=7313#post7313)

WINTERPALOOZA 2007
Please remember this is a free event and is put together by many volunteers.

LOCATION
Sylvan Lake Park
845 LAKE MARKHAM ROAD
SANFORD, FL 32771
(Use Hotels.com with this address for the overnighters)
Driving Directions to the Park (http://maps.yahoo.com/dd?taddr=845%20Lake%20Markham%20Rd&tlt=28.80273&tln=-81.391042&tname=&tcsz=Sanford%2C+FL+32771-8947&tcountry=US&tdesc=)

DATE & TIME
January 20, 2007
10AM-4PM

PARKING
ALL meet/show vehicles will be parked in the reserved Palooza section of the park. All general population visitors must park in the dedicated areas.

COMPLIMENTARY LUNCH
Get there early! Complimentary lunch is for Palooza attendees only, not general public. The first 150 attendees to the event will receive a voucher for the FREE lunch. Limit two lunch vouchers per car. Only vehicles entering the Palooza Reserved section of the park will receive lunch vouchers. Lunch will begin at 11am. Lunch is approx. $5 (Price still to be determined).

There are 3 grills at the park as well, anyone is also welcome to bring your own food and supplies and use one of the grills.

LUNCH MENU (YUM!)
Hamburgers
Cheeseburgers
Sahlens Hot Dogs
BBQ Pulled Pork
BBQ Pulled Chicken
Hush Puppies
French Fries
Water and Soda

RESERVED
3 Pavilions
Volleyball Court
Playground for the kids

PALOOZA INFO
For those not familiar with Palooza Events, it is free and open to everyone! Mazda, Honda, Acura, Nissan, Toyota, and Even domestics. However only "meet" vehicles are admitted into the reserved Palooza section. Every car that enters the Palooza gate will be numbered and eligible for an award. General population parking has its own dedicated parking area. This is for vehicles such as Vans, trucks, rust buckets, etc.

We will have plans Friday and Saturday night for those interested.

CAR SHOW DETAILS
Judging is 100% PEOPLE'S CHOICE! Everyone who comes to the show will be able to vote for the top 3 favorite cars. There will be no official judges, but any of the Palooza Event Staff can help.

We will have the following awards:

Best of WinterPalooza (Peoples Choice)
2nd Place Peoples Choice
3rd Place Peoples Choice
4th Place Peoples Choice
5th Place Peoples Choice
6th Place Peoples Choice
7th Place Peoples Choice
8th Place Peoples Choice
9th Place Peoples Choice
10th Place Peoples Choice

Best Interior
Best Engine
Lowest Tread (Its tradition)
Furthest Distance Driven (Furthest drive wins)

Any questions, please ask one of us or email palooza@streetunitforum.com (palooza@streetunit.com)

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[justanotheradikt]

waiting for more details...id love to come but it kinda depends on school also.

anywho ill try to be out there!

[Pyr0TeK]

I am in the Charlotte, NC area so if you guys want to do it here sometime... let me know and I can arrange it all...

[MSP608]

yay for nc....just a tad bit closer to va than fl

[Pyr0TeK]

OH SNAP!... I just had a great idea... we can have it at the Tail of The Dragon at Deals Gap in the mountains here... 318 curves within 11 miles... let the MSP's pwn all over them asses! Maybe get a couple cabins or something so we can pound beers down and grill out... YESSSSSSSSSSSS...

http://www.tailofthedragon.com/

[Pyr0TeK]

Damn I am a junior member... that sux... please change to "Pwnin' Pimp Member" hehehe... werd

[StreetUnitMike]

OH SNAP!... I just had a great idea... we can have it at the Tail of The Dragon at Deals Gap in the mountains here... 318 curves within 11 miles... let the MSP's pwn all over them asses! Maybe get a couple cabins or something so we can pound beers down and grill out... YESSSSSSSSSSSS...

http://www.tailofthedragon.com/

That is located in Tennessee?

[TraitorHound]

um. . . wouldn't deals gap be kinda crappy if it starts snowing. .this is a winter meet remember

[Pyr0TeK]

NC is in North Carolina... :D
That is located in Tennessee?

[Pyr0TeK]

Depends on when we went... most snow is late winter... like next year... some here and there though... just an idea... better one?
um. . . wouldn't deals gap be kinda crappy if it starts snowing. .this is a winter meet remember

[Raider]

man, people talkin about next year already!!! sweet!

[StreetUnitMike]

Yeah man

[Raider]

well, I guess we oughta get the winter one out of the way soon.

[StreetUnitMike]

Yeah whats the latest news on winterpolooza?

[Raider]

the latest is, we all gotta get in one bighappy chat with promazda on where we are going to have it, when, and get the place reserve. I have seen some fairgrounds that looked pretty sweet. Thisis also supposed to be a wa for us to get out of thecars and get to knwo each other. with stuff to do Friday night, saturday after the meet, and maybe even sunday. Hotel accomodations can be set (coordinated, not freakin paid for!!) up for all of us at the same place, according to promazda. Theyhave set up stuff like this befor,e and think the experience will help to put this on.

At least we have the sponsorship part taken care of!!

Let's try to get this done soon.

[StreetUnitMike]

Didn't they go looking for places to have the meet? or wait they said they didn't make it out that weekend? I don't remember..

[Raider]

supposed to have info asap. I pm'd ghost. with today being lara's birthday, I think they are occupied. I will check tomorrow.

This is one place we talked about:
http://www.stluciefairgrounds.com/virtual-tour/gallery.htm

[Chef]

We need ot get the ball rolling here winter is around the corner!!! Someone need to get Christine and Ghost (cant spell his name) to register here.

[Boosted Orange]

Im definitely going! Just lemme know when and where and the MSP will be ther ein full force!

[StreetUnitMike]

We need ot get the ball rolling here winter is around the corner!!! Someone need to get Christine and Ghost (cant spell his name) to register here.

They might get upset if we start planning it on here instead of on their forum....hopefully not....

[StreetUnitMike]

Im definitely going! Just lemme know when and where and the MSP will be ther ein full force!

Plan January right? Do we have more info than that for the date?

[Raider]

The meet will be in January. I talked to Lara. she will be heading up the promazda aspect of setting up the meet. There will be a big chat next week, so we should have a location set very soon.

[StreetUnitMike]

The meet will be in January. I talked to Lara. she will be heading up the promazda aspect of setting up the meet. There will be a big chat next week, so we should have a location set very soon.
and then once we get the location we should then have a set date shortly thereafter....correct?

[Raider]

Yes. We will pick a spot, verify it is available, and reserve it if available. Thinking of the weekend of the 20th, but we need to make sure there is a location to be reserved.

[Cullen]

I spoke with Chad today, the GM at Classic Mazda. He verbally told me he definately wants associated with the Palooza. He also may have a location option too. The Hollars (owners of Classic and many other dealerships) have a dealership/lot that is vacant in Orlando. I will know this week if its a location option for us. I think we need a new thread for the list of attendees. I am talking to O-Rock (radio station) and Mazda USA.

We will also need assistance in making this event successful. If anyone would like to step forward, let one of the SU Staff know. Thanks!

[Chef]

You know I am in always....!

[Raider]

Of course! I know Vero Beach has a few places, St Lucie County Fairgrounds, too. A big empty lot sounds ok, but we need to make sure there is room for stuff to do, so grass would be nice, for flag football as already planned.

Let's nail down the list, and get a place set, then pop a registration thread up after we know the place.

[Cullen]

Flag footbal, after the event sounds like a plan. like at 3 or 4ish

[Raider]

yup. lets all chat next week, coordinating with lara.

[Ghost]

New pics here....

http://www.promazda.net/forum/showthread.php?t=7&page=8

[Raider]

I like #1 location best.

[Chef]

oh where oh where is this meet going to be at.......

[StreetUnitMike]

I think chef Mario needs to lift up that dress some

[Chef]

any new info. Raider?

[StreetUnitMike]

Polooza meeting this weekend!
Lots of info to come after.

Polooze should have its own section on the forum BTW

[Chef]

I can do that!

[StreetUnitMike]

do it!

[StreetUnitMike]

We are calling a bunch of places back today, anyone let us know if you have any leads or hear anything!

[stevEvo8]

Depends on when we went... most snow is late winter... like next year... some here and there though... just an idea... better one?


That would be one hell of a trip and would be best for the spring/summer time. I hit the dragon this year and it is a nasty road. Any beginning drivers or billy Bad A$$es should not go; it a respect the road or loose kind of thing.

Fontana is awesome and would be one hell of a meet.

[johnjack]

god i wish i didnt live so far away from all u people so i could go

[Raider]

Well, the one location we scouted and was going to secure did not pan out due to a sand road into the park. We have a different location to verify options with, and will get a list going of who will be attending the meet as soon as the reservation is made.

[Freshrubber]

1. Freshrubber - MX-6 oh baby (CFLMOC)
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[Tyler]

Hmmm - Perhaps an early road trip? lol :D - Its damned tempting. Positive I would be going if I was driving a mazda :)

[Boostd 3]

This is not an official list, yet. Once the location is secured, there will be a separate thread and more info along with that.

[Freshrubber]

well its my (un)official list

[Boostd 3]

Just don't want anyone to get confused as there will be "official" lists at a later date.

[Freshrubber]

yes mine is the (un)official list. so if you lazy just do that one and it can later be added to the official list. if the official list startee would like that. whomever they may be

[Freshrubber]

i dont know whats more confusing me making an unofficial list and putting it in the official winterpalooza thread or my being the official unofficial list starter on the official thread

[Tengo]

any idea where the winter meet will be yet? cant wait!

[Raider]

Yup. We need to amke sure it is available and can meet our needs, and will post up the minute we know.

[Tengo]

Yup. We need to amke sure it is available and can meet our needs, and will post up the minute we know.
thanks raid, yur the best

[Raider]

There is a lot of activity on site selection today, so we hope to lock it up early this week, and get a list.

[zoom zoom maz6]

I was curious if something like doing it at the magic arena parking lot would work? the dolphins always let the drift and nopi shows in their parking lot....

[StreetUnitMike]

I was curious if something like doing it at the magic arena parking lot would work? the dolphins always let the drift and nopi shows in their parking lot....

Well maybe we should at least check out if anything is going on at the arena for this date.

The magic have a game at NJ on the 20th..

[jeg0024]

That lot is kinda small though isnt it? They mostly use the parking garages for the games dont they? I mean its right in the middle of downtown, but I guess there was enough room for that x-games thing they did. Dolphin Stadium is in the middle of no where and theres a lot more room. You know who has a lot of parking room? Daytona, but there busy this time of year.

[Freshrubber]

we can drift in the garages like they did in fftokyodrift.:P:

[jeg0024]

nice

[zoom zoom maz6]

we can drift in the garages like they did in fftokyodrift.:P:

lol...... I would just like to see it somewhere that isnt a huge pain to find and realisticly somewhere if we needed to pee could find a place close.

maybe daytona USA is a good idea they got a **** load or parking.

This might be a bit out of the way but seabring would be awesome. they have a huge parking lot there too.

[zoom zoom maz6]

dont know why I didnt think of this before but isnt wet and wild closed this time a year?

[Boostd 3]

I dunno. We are working on something. Maybe even find out today. If it falls through, those are possibilities.

[jeg0024]

Daytona is gonna be busy that weeked with lots of on track stuff, but I dont think they need the parking for anything. What are you guys workin on?? Top secret right? lol

[Scott]

So is this still going to happen?

[StreetUnitMike]

So is this still going to happen?

Yeah, we add and delete new options everyday.
Getting very close to making a final decision.

[Freshrubber]

i think this is not much time left for such a big meet. maybee we should start planing the summer one much sooner... like tomorow

[Scott]

Yeah, we add and delete new options everyday.
Getting very close to making a final decision.

Ok, I only ask because normally we have everything planned out months in advance. We're talking about a month or so here to get things organized.

I don't see why it's so hard to find a place. If you wait too long (especially around the holidays), no one will be able to attend because it will be too short of notice to take time off from work and other commitments.

[jeg0024]

yeah, I agree, but just go ahead and ask off for the weekend of Jan 20th, because they atleast know that much...and thats all you need to ask for time off anyways.

[Freshrubber]

ya and dont forget to ask off for the first sunday in jan all you Cen fla folks..... ya i see you

[jeg0024]

yeah, just go ahead and ask off for every weekend!

[Freshrubber]

yup. dude you guys are killin us with this waiting thing omfg.

[jeg0024]

yeah, tell me about it!

[Raider]

We have been in talks with many locations, and they were not moving quick enough for us. We may have a place, waiting for application to be approved this week. It is on Orlando at a park. January 20th. We will have a pavillion, soccer field for games and stuff, BBQ, etc.

More details once approved, and look for threads to blow up everywhere!

[Freshrubber]

omfdlbj we might actually have a place. dam i though we was gonna have to find an open feild and do ... nothing... cool ill wait for cornformation then ill put it out so the cflmoc peeps will be there

[Tengo]

so a place in orlando most likely? so the weekend of jan. 20 right?so i can ask for that saturday off.

[jeg0024]

Orlando FTW!

[Raider]

yes, it is looking like Orlando. and plan to meet Friday night for a get together, Saturday night after the meet too!

More details to come!

[Freshrubber]

just give me 100 % on an address thats what im waiting for

[Raider]

Exact address will be available once we get confirmed on the location. until then, get the day off from work if you need to!

[Freshrubber]

i dont work sat but i will have off ill put an email out reminding to take off the 20th

[Tengo]

any location decided on yet?

[jeg0024]

Orlando!

[Raider]

Tengo, see post #71 for the latest update. Trust me guys, the second we have the place reserved, the world will know about it!
http://www.streetunitforum.com/showpost.php?p=6831&postcount=71

[Tengo]

ok so its going to be in a park in orlando. kool. just waiting to find out the exact location.

[Raider]

Yup. We do not want to get hopes up, only to find out they cannot work out. There is a LOT of work waking place on the back end that most of you will not see. It is a big job for us to do, even if this meet is not going to be as big as the summer meet was.

[Tengo]

dont forget about me when planning the next big summer meet! lol. i am the florida mod and all. jk jk.

[Raider]

I will let you know. I can no longer log in there, so it would be good to have the info for others to who are not here, to know it is happening and where. I am not sure, but I have a feeling antoine will delete the thread if you mention palooza or Street Unit. I had a thread, he trashed and deleted it.

[bigj884]

bump for an update

[Raider]

Post #83. Trust me, bumping this is not going to provide an answer sooner. We are waiting for approval from the park. when we do, TRUST ME, We will be posting it all over!!!

[jeg0024]

oh, we know...were just bored lol

[bigj884]

i'll bump it just to see my name on the forum index...not becuase i want to bump the thread for info...i just enjoy seeing my name all over the forum index page...lol:D

[jeg0024]

well sence theres nothing going on in here that must be very easy to acomplish, maybe even for days at a time.

[Raider]

We got APPROVED for a place. We have internal details to take care of, but expect a thread here on streetunitforum, mazdapalooza.com, ProMazda.com and everywhere to get the signup going.

This is going to be a great meet. It is in Orlando, so mark calenders. This is not as big as summer, but it will be fun. Events throughout the day to make it so we can all get to know each other more, a SMALL show with a few awards (We need to represent, so wash your ****ing car), BBQ, etc. It is gonna be a blast. We also plan to have events Saturday night, so plan to stick around for even more fun!

Expect news within 24 hours. Will post a fresh thread and signup sheet.

[jeg0024]

good news! thanks man.

[jeg0024]

ps, when u make the sign up list put me on there! i wanna be atleast 2nd lol

[Raider]

ok, will do.

[jeg0024]

thanks

[Cullen]

big news on upcoming palooza events coming soon...

[jeg0024]

how soon...lol

[Raider]

I like Mazdas

[Freshrubber]

I like Mazdas

thats great man

ok if jeg is 2 can i be three

[jeg0024]

I believe ur 24 hours is up buddy! lol, so whats the big news?

[Tengo]

i want to be # 4 or in that top range on the list,lol

[Raider]

i am waiting for the green light from the sponsor to get a signup list going.

[Freshrubber]

ok well u know automatically to make it
1jeg
2fresh
3????
4tengo

[Raider]

lol

[Freshrubber]

:biggrin3:

[Raider]

OK, I got the GREEN LIGHT. Go to the link (http://www.streetunitforum.com/showthread.php?t=941) to sign up. BS in this thread about the meet.

[StreetUnitMike]

here it comes

[Raider]

Oh, and I want to say, that I would like to get some positive reps here for finally getting the thread posted for the meet. I got 3 friggin reps!

[bigj884]

this is open to all cars or just mazdas?


and how is the judging and stuff going to work for the car show....and are the cars going to be in certain classes and junk....like seperated by Make and MOdel

like the summerpalooza was

[Raider]

meet is open to everyone, of course! I need to, or maybe another admin can, update post#1, as judging will be done by the people, not any group of poor people who get **** on if someone's car does not win. We will break down classes soon. But an FYI. I expect people who enter the show to clean their car. We do a lot to put these meets on the map. If you want to enter, throw out the 200 bags of trash in the back seat, eew!

The show will have awards, and will be sorted.

[jeg0024]

i want to be # 4 or in that top range on the list,lol

lol, see what I did by calling dibs on the list?! But its a good thing to because I was away from the comp last night and id probably be 15th by now.

Sounds like were gonna have fun, and u know that park is like 10-15 mins from OSW where we have the Orlando meets.

[StreetUnitMike]

list is growing quick...we'll hit 100 in no time!

[jeg0024]

list is growing quick...we'll hit 100 in no time!

im sure we will...ive got to get my neighbor to sign up on this thing too so she can be on the list.

[Freshrubber]

o so its not gonna be a crazy retarded drive for me huh. oh and guys i put this out on a few other sites

[jeg0024]

dude its just past the track...

[StreetUnitMike]

o so its not gonna be a crazy retarded drive for me huh. oh and guys i put this out on a few other sites

Nice work, i'll be spreading it around a bunch of other forums in the next few days as well...we should have a pretty big list soon.

[Freshrubber]

ya im super excited i bet u ill be the only mx-6 there unless josh goes but his is a 1st gen

[Freshrubber]

yo can one of the SU guys mark it on the map cuz i put it in for directions and it pointer at the econolockhatchee river

[jeg0024]

yo can one of the SU guys mark it on the map cuz i put it in for directions and it pointer at the econolockhatchee river

did you spell that all by yourself? lol, because I sure as hell couldnt.

[Freshrubber]

ya well ive passed the little sign that says econolockhatchee river so many times i could spell it in my sleep

[Cullen]

LOCATION CHANGE, CHECK POST 1

[StreetUnitMike]

Spread the location change to all the other threads for WinterPalooza on the other forums! Please

[Boostd 3]

HELL YES! I drove by there the other day and thought it looked like a great spot. LOTSOLOTSOLOTSOLOTSO room for cars, football, etc. I was actually getting worried about the amount of space we would have at Jay Blanchard, but this is f'ing perfect. Good call to whoever.

[jeg0024]

WTF?

[jeg0024]

its alittle late for that I think....

[StreetUnitMike]

its alittle late for that I think....

a little late for what?

[jeg0024]

Well I mean its alredy been made official last week and pepole have made caravan plans and everything, and then this? My only guestion is why? I mean if its a better location then ok, but what happened to the last site?

[StreetUnitMike]

Well I mean its alredy been made official last week and pepole have made caravan plans and everything, and then this? My only guestion is why? I mean if its a better location then ok, but what happened to the last site?


Well we thought we might get a whole feild from Jay Blanchard Park, but it turned out that we were only getting parking lots capable of about 40 cars. This new location will hold all the cars we need it to, plus we get 3 pavilions, vollyball courts, basically the whole back end of this park. And the meet is still located in "central" Florida, so as far as people's caravans, it shouldn't affect them much if at all. We just had to do it!

[jeg0024]

Yeah, sounds better. I just thought these kinda things were being worked about before the "official" location would be made public. Makes no differencs tho, we will still all be there!

[StreetUnitMike]

Yeah, sounds better. I just thought these kinda things were being worked about before the "official" location would be made public. Makes no differencs tho, we will still all be there!


Yeah thought we had it squared away, but now it is! This location is great!

[Scott]

OH SNAP!... I just had a great idea... we can have it at the Tail of The Dragon at Deals Gap in the mountains here... 318 curves within 11 miles... let the MSP's pwn all over them asses! Maybe get a couple cabins or something so we can pound beers down and grill out... YESSSSSSSSSSSS...

http://www.tailofthedragon.com/

MSP's wouldn't own everyone...


Besides, that's a bit out of the way. I am however scheduling that as part of a motorsports week sometime in late spring/early summer. But I'll save those details for another thread.

[Raider]

If anyone needs stock bulbs 9007 type (2002 B-Series), I have them. Traded in the truck with the Luminics because I am TFL (too f-ing lazy) to take the battery out at the dealer to yank em and then TRY to fond someone who will want em.

Well, I got the friggin bulbs. 1st PM will get em at the show. I will just toss em if no interest, but I know people like free ****.

[Tengo]

i didnt like the fact at like the last meet(summer) you didnt really know the people you were talking to or seeing form the forums. like at the gate or whatever there should be someone who gives you a "hi my name is, tengoestetempo-eric" kind of kind you know, either he will write it down or yourself. just so you can know what forum memebers your talking to if you dont already know who they are.

[Raider]

we had name tags at the winterpalooza last year, and it worked fantastic! We did bring them to the summer meet, but the problem was, it was so hot, the tags did not stick, then when it rained, everyone was wet. We did intend for that, because like you said, it is tough to know who is who.

We will have name tags though at the winter meet, fear not!

[bigj884]

good name tags available....now i can think of something cool/stupid/sarcastic/smartass to write on my name tag.

[Raider]

I am sure I can help...

[bigj884]

I am sure I can help...

ideas are always welcome

[Raider]

how about " I don't wash my engine for a car show Josh"?

[jeg0024]

how about " I don't wash my engine for a car show Josh"?

lol, Josh you should come over to my place the day before the meet so we can scrub that engine bay and rub it in Raiders face lol.

[Raider]

BUMP!


Here is the car show information! This is 100% PEOPLE'S CHOICE! Everyone who comes to the show will be able to vote for the following, there will be no official judges, but I (RaiderMS3) may help if there are any questions

There will be the top 10 cars a general placement in the Top 10 cars at the show.
After the top 10 get their awards, they will bring their cars forward, and by the sound of the crowd, the Best in Show Award is then handed to the one with the most applause. A Tie breaker may be done if needed, but let's worry about that at the show!

We will also have the following awards!

Best interior
Best engine
Lowest Tread (It's a tradition. Looking for the ones that are entirely bald!)
Furthest distance-Will have all cars that show enter where they drove from to the meet, and how many miles. Furthest wins.

[Raider]

Fresh, can you post the award info on the rotary forum? If they do not show up, they have zero chance to win. It really bugs me that they have a negative attitude about meeting up with other car enthusiasts and are upset about a $12 trophy that was part of a FREE show.

Anyway, those who show up, I am happy to meet up with.

[jeg0024]

BUMP!


Here is the car show information! This is 100% PEOPLE'S CHOICE! Everyone who comes to the show will be able to vote for the following, there will be no official judges, but I (RaiderMS3) may help if there are any questions

There will be the top 10 cars a general placement in the Top 10 cars at the show.
After the top 10 get their awards, they will bring their cars forward, and by the sound of the crowd, the Best in Show Award is then handed to the one with the most applause. A Tie breaker may be done if needed, but let's worry about that at the show!


We will also have the following awards!

Best interior
Best engine
Lowest Tread (It's a tradition. Looking for the ones that are entirely bald!)
Furthest distance-Will have all cars that show enter where they drove from to the meet, and how many miles. Furthest wins.

should we atleast have a best of class for...n/a, P5, MSP, ect.?

[Mazda6s]

Fresh, can you post the award info on the rotary forum? If they do not show up, they have zero chance to win. It really bugs me that they have a negative attitude about meeting up with other car enthusiasts and are upset about a $12 trophy that was part of a FREE show.

Anyway, those who show up, I am happy to meet up with.

dont worry i can regulate on the rx7 guys......................again...............:twi tcy:

[Raider]

We knew starting the winter meet that the show is not going to be the biggest part of the meet.

Getting people together to get to know each other is something that has been tough at the meets. Realizing most people were focused so much on their car, many people never socialized. The winter meet last year did not have trophies wither, only certificates, and we did not have a lot of them, either. So a top 10 total and the other awards is what we will be having at the winter meet. AND, it is all judged by the attendees, so any complaints about judging are null and void. The team setting up the event knew right off the bat, that the show needed to be less of a focus, and meeting people more important. That is the goal we are striving for. That, and checking out everyone's cool ride!

[Freshrubber]

ok will we be doing best interior and best engine for each model of mazda or is it open to all entrys cuz they will be like "blah its mostly gonna be protege guys there so nah nah nah nah nahhh wer not gonna win."ithink you should make it simple and say best interior best exterior and best engine for each model. just to make everyone happy. :)

[Raider]

It was a tough decision for us to cut back the show. It has been tedious and took up the entire day for the last 2 events. At both shows I personally never even had time to meet 90% of the people who came, because I was dealing with the show. In fact, anyone who was an organizer of past events will agree that this is thebest way to go.

1 and 1 only best interior. We only had 1 best interior at the other shows, judged by the people who come to the event. If we had it for every make and model, It would take all day to calculate the winners. No mater what we do, some people will be unhappy with the show. The show is a small aspect of the meet. This way, we can quickly calculate the entries, give awards, and move on with the day.

So the top 10 and the other few awards are it. Again, the show is not the main thing we want people to come to these events. It is about meeting, hanging out, and getting to know other enthusiasts. Pure and simple.

[Freshrubber]

sweet now i can just copy that and say ur gonna come and ur gonna like it

[Raider]

Yup! I guess I havebeen to too many shows in my days. I used to show my vw bug then my bus. Yes, we loved the awards, but meeting people with the same interests, talk shop, share ideas, and get to know people was the main reason I went. Perhaps the tuner shows are different, and I cannot relate to how kids think these days. Please tell me I am wrong!!

[Mazda6s]

sweet now i can just copy that and say ur gonna come and ur gonna like it

Why bother catering to them? They are all idiots and single minded over there. Plus you’re just asking for the drama by inviting them. I am a member of that forum and 75% of the threads in the SE section contain drama. Let them burn and if they want to come they will. Plus I am sure they are waiting for their chance to even the score with me ;)

[Raider]

I met some good people before from that forum. There was a big guy with a yellow RX-8 that he has just got who came to the Ocala 2006 meet. Saw him again at the summer show, and it was all tricked out. The red one with the flames painted on the engine cover was sweet too, and she won!

The wole rotary not winning came when they refused to pop their engines to be judged, and numerically got a 0 for them, eliminating the cars from best in show.

anyways, it is a dead subject. The ones that want to come and meet other people are the ones I want to meet up with.

[Cullen]

I luv the cat.

[Cullen]

This is not a HIN event, it is a enthusiasts meet. Car show brought drama, so we are letting the people decide. No classes, no points, just ballots.

[Mazda6s]

I luv the cat.

i sure hope you do.............................or you love the wankel?

[Mazda6s]

forgot to metion someone should tell them the red mazda3 wont be there and is not even in the states. maybe that will draw them back. They will have a chance to win now...........................:twitcy:

[Raider]

The turbo 3? What happened to it? I had enough time to take a few pics of it.

[Mazda6s]

The turbo 3? What happened to it? I had enough time to take a few pics of it.

he moved back to hawaii after he graduated.

[Raider]

holy ****, that is a move!!! I wish I got to see that car more. The interior was completely redone and was perfect!

[Mazda6s]

holy ****, that is a move!!! I wish I got to see that car more. The interior was completely redone and was perfect!

me and him spent countless hours on the damn car i never want to see it again hahah

[Raider]

well, I think you are safe. I bet it was bank to ship that thing to hawaii!

[jeg0024]

so hows the whole top 10 thing gonna work? Is everyone gonna vote on 10 cars or just one?

[Raider]

Everyone is gonna vote for their 10 favorite cars in the entire show. They all get trophies. Then then pull up front, and by applause, the #1 car is chosen.

[jeg0024]

Everyone is gonna vote for their 10 favorite cars in the entire show. They all get trophies. Then then pull up front, and by applause, the #1 car is chosen.


Sounds like a good idea, I think its gonna be nice if we can keep the focus off of the show part though. Someone got a volleyball to bring? Maybe a football or something? And whats the food situation?

[Boostd 3]

That was the point in this awards system, keep the focus on the people and the comradory with other car people, not who got screwed at the end of the day. As far as food I will check into but I believe there will be BBQ grills there. Maybe we should start a thread of who brings what. What we did at a DSM meet I went to is someone started the grill and everyone cooked their own stuff as far as chicken, burgers, etc and a few diff people brought potato salad, macaroni salad, etc and everyone shared that stuff. I will get with the powers that be and all that are involved with the planning and get a definitive answer and start a thread from there.

[sotoracingirl07]

My husband and I went to the park today. From what we saw there is a huge football field and an area to play tennis. Might be a good idea for everyone to bring what they are going to eat. No alcohol is allowed @ the park. Any one have any plans for dinner after. I might know of a few good places near by.

[Raider]

It seems like a good idea. With so many people coming, we might just have to go that route.

[sotoracingirl07]

How about after the show? Might be a good idea to pick a place where everyone can go.

[Raider]

How about after the show? Might be a good idea to pick a place where everyone can go.

We started a thread, could use some ideas!!
http://www.streetunitforum.com/showthread.php?t=943

We even got one posted for the Friday night before.
http://www.streetunitforum.com/showthread.php?t=942

[jeg0024]

That was the point in this awards system, keep the focus on the people and the comradory with other car people, not who got screwed at the end of the day. As far as food I will check into but I believe there will be BBQ grills there. Maybe we should start a thread of who brings what. What we did at a DSM meet I went to is someone started the grill and everyone cooked their own stuff as far as chicken, burgers, etc and a few diff people brought potato salad, macaroni salad, etc and everyone shared that stuff. I will get with the powers that be and all that are involved with the planning and get a definitive answer and start a thread from there.

Well im a chef:) Everyone bring the stuff and ill cook up anything you want. Anything special you want me to bring? Like some smoked pulled pork or something?

[Raider]

Because of the sheer amount of people coming, and how we did not mention it, that people know we are not feeding them. We cannot afford to do that for a free meet.

I will edit the first posts here to state no food provided, but BBQ pits will be at the park. Coal and lighter fluid and grilling tools are all that will be needed to grill and people will be set.

[Boostd 3]

should be going out to the park later today, should have some pics of the park up here later. We also need to know how many people are going to be planning to stay in town on Friday and Saturday night so we can try to get a hotel locked down and maybe get a better deal for all those who wish to stay in town.

[jeg0024]

should be going out to the park later today, should have some pics of the park up here later. We also need to know how many people are going to be planning to stay in town on Friday and Saturday night so we can try to get a hotel locked down and maybe get a better deal for all those who wish to stay in town.

well ill be at anything before and after, but I live in town, so no room for me lol.

[Boostd 3]

Took some great pics, post them up when I get home. You guys are gonna love this place alot. Much better facilities that as Summerpalooza. 3 pavilions with one big enough to probably fit everybody, full restrooms, huge playground if anyone is bringing kids or want to act like a kid. There are plenty of trash cans so we can't leave any messes when we leave. There are a couple of small grills and water fountains, and 1 huge friggin grill, Chef will be in love. We are working on the final details of sponsorships and what we can provide and what may need to be brought by participants in the meet. More to post later with pics.

[Boostd 3]

Here are some pics taken this afternoon, some pavilions, some parking, the monster grill, playground, open field that I hope we can use for some football, etc. This is a great area, all will totally dig it.

[Boostd 3]

Sorry Raider, no rum allowed here.

[Tengo]

whats up with the parking lot? are they all like that? i loved fort desotos parking lot, it was very open.

[Freshrubber]

so wait theres not gonna be any food

[Raider]

We might have come good news regarding food soon.

[Axelasunlight]

So that was you guys I saw last night! I was in the Silver 3 at the park at dusk. I love that park and its right down the road from my pad. It has plenty of parking.

[GTI_GRL]

OH SNAP!... I just had a great idea... we can have it at the Tail of The Dragon at Deals Gap in the mountains here... 318 curves within 11 miles... let the MSP's pwn all over them asses! Maybe get a couple cabins or something so we can pound beers down and grill out... YESSSSSSSSSSSS...

http://www.tailofthedragon.com/


i'm all for the Tail of the Dragon...my boyfriend is dying to take his STi through those crazy curves!!!!

[Raider]

list updated, and Freshy, check this **** out!!


A BIG THANKS TO CLASSIC MAZDA of Orlando FOR CO-SPONSORING THE MEET! They will be providing FREE FOOD AND DRINKS for the meet. We are working out what we will be getting, and letting everyone know soon. I repeat, FREE FOOD AND DRINKS sponsored by Classic Mazda!!!

[sotoracing]

So we don't have to bring hot dogs?

[Raider]

nope. We got it taken care of. We are finalizing exactly what we will be getting. If you are unhappy with the free food, you have the right to grill up some hot dogs. Be sure you bring bread for them...:)

Oh, drinks will also be available free...

[sotoracing]

cool!!!!

[Raider]

So everyone go to classicmazda.com and buy a car from them.

[Boostd 3]

So that was you guys I saw last night! I was in the Silver 3 at the park at dusk. I love that park and its right down the road from my pad. It has plenty of parking.

Yes, that was me in the MS3 and Cullen in the MS6. I was trying to flag you down to stop and chat, you just kept on rollin'. Are you coming on the 20th, if so, post and get added to the list. Looking forward to seeing all out there. Just got confirmation that we will be kid free. YEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Cool deal, and please, if you are in the market for a new Mazda, please call the guys at Classic Mazda, esp. Chad, and let them know you are with Streetunit and they WILL take care of you. You guys have no idea how much they do for us behind the scenes for us. They are a huge support whereas the "other" Mazda dealer in Longwood is not.

[Tengo]

free food and drinks!!!! **** yeah *****es!! thanks classic mazda and the streetunit team

[6 Waggin]

Damn, free food and drink, this will be well worth the drive. Really looking forward to this event! My hats off to the SU guys and Classic Mazda!

[Raider]

I guess it is time to say, this ain't no friggin hot dogs and bread meet like the old fmc days!!!

[Tengo]

I guess it is time to say, this ain't no friggin hot dogs and bread meet like the old fmc days!!!
im glad i never went to one of those kind of meets. :nah:

[Raider]

It s all good though. The ones who were there had a blast watching poor Rickie trying to light his grill. Anyways, free food and drinks is pretty freakin cool. Keep in mind, Classic Mazda has my old P5 for sale, so go buy it!

[jeg0024]

list updated, and Freshy, check this **** out!!


A BIG THANKS TO CLASSIC MAZDA of Orlando FOR CO-SPONSORING THE MEET! They will be providing FREE FOOD AND DRINKS for the meet. We are working out what we will be getting, and letting everyone know soon. I repeat, FREE FOOD AND DRINKS sponsored by Classic Mazda!!!


Great, they will love to see what ive done with one of thier cars:D

[Tengo]

Great, they will love to see what ive done with one of thier cars:Djohn did you burnout the tires on an Rx8 they you highjacked for the night?

[jeg0024]

john did you burnout the tires on an Rx8 they you highjacked for the night?

lol, I wish. No I just thought they might like to see what ive done with my car, because I bought it from them. Im pretty sure there happy my warranty is up lol. You think I should keep my Classic sticker on the back of the car? Because I was about to take it off.

[Tengo]

lol, I wish. No I just thought they might like to see what ive done with my car, because I bought it from them. Im pretty sure there happy my warranty is up lol. You think I should keep my Classic sticker on the back of the car? Because I was about to take it off.
i would take them all off. lol jk, yeah i guess.

[Raider]

apparently, some people are planning on actually arriving at the meet at 11 AM? FYI, Most shows start judging at 10 am, and we plan to start the meet at 9 am, and letting people vote.

Late arrivals were a problem with summerpalooza. We had so many late-comers, we did not get detailed judging done before it began to rain, and had to scramble to judge after. We all know that ended up like a turd in a punchbowl.

What we can do, is just modify the people's judging then. We need a while to tally the votes, and if people roll in for lunch, not much time. Perhaps people can vote for the top 3 cars they like and we can go from there, and we can cut off new entries at a certain time, too, so attendees can have a decent chance to look at all the cars.

[Tengo]

yeah raid, me and krytal are coming early as palnned before. people complained about it being to early, well they can come at a later time then.

[GTI_GRL]

oh dang! so is the caravan still rolling out at 9am?

[bigj884]

tampa caravan is still leaving hardees by 9am Carla....those two are just dropping out.

Raider the idea 2 judge the top 3 cars is a better idea.....but maybe the top 5 cars should be judges by the people.....and maybe judging should start at noon, that way any cars that wish to participate in the people judging have to arrive by 12 noon or they are SOL....and end judging and by 1:30pm....and then have all the votes tallied that way awards can be given out around 3pm....

just food for thought that way the judging can have a more organized time frame.

[Raider]

We are not having anyone but attendees judge. We will set a cut off point soon, but why show up 3 hours late to a meet that starts at 9. By noon, people will be eating, then too full to do sports. So hopefully people will just show up closer to the start of the meet. If not, oh well.

no worries though, people will come, and if they come late, that is up to them. I will be there early to help set up, like always. :)

[Boostd 3]

My vole is if you aren't there by 11:30, you don't quailify for any show trophies. The "show" is a very small part of the meet. Just a little something to make it fun, not to stress over. There is sports, raffles, food etc, not just a "show". Be there at 9 or be there at 12. Who cares. I will be there early as hell so that we can enjoy the entire day. We need not stress the little stuff and move on. I mean there are people getting bent out of shape because other people think like I do and want to get there early and not be part of a caraven that shows up halfway through the day. Sorry just my $.02.
Looking forward to seeing you there.

[StreetUnitMike]

The earlier you arrive, the better the parking spot you will recieve

[Tengo]

The earlier you arrive, the better the parking spot you will recieve
exactly. was like the 6-7th person at summerpalooza and i liked my parking. and especially now that theres not as much parking spaces at this meet then there was at the last one.

[jeg0024]

Do we have to leave at 4pm:( ...we really need to get some after palooza ideas going people! Im taking the weekend off of work and need to make good use of it lol.

[ultimateforce]

So everyone go to classicmazda.com and buy a car from them.


I bought my MSP there. :cool:

[Raider]

go get my old P5 then. Make it a trio!

[Raider]

Well, wife's CX-7 might not make it. We initially thought it was rebar, but it looks like a punk keyed it. Filed claim, dropping off for paint, then PDR on passenger door, then will hope it is ready for the meet.

[StreetUnitMike]

Well, wife's CX-7 might not make it. We initially thought it was rebar, but it looks like a punk keyed it. Filed claim, dropping off for paint, then PDR on passenger door, then will hope it is ready for the meet.

this just happened?

[Raider]

The scratch on the driver's door happened tonight. I was actually getting PDR tomorrow on the passenger rear door ding. Sucks. Should hopefully have it for the meet to install the BOV.

[StreetUnitMike]

BUMP General information added and edited!

[Cullen]

Post #1 edited again! Please update other forums!

[Tengo]

so if it starts an hour later then, at 10 then i will then join the tampa caravan again which leaves tampa at 9.

[StreetUnitMike]

so if it starts an hour later then, at 10 then i will then join the tampa caravan again which leaves tampa at 9.

Anyone is welcome at 9! Help set up, Get the first couple best spots!! ;)

[Tengo]

mehhh i already took a lil time putting my name back on all the tampa caravan lists.

[Cullen]

lol

[justanotheradikt]

ill be there early cullen... im guessing ill just follow you there?

[Tengo]

Anyone is welcome at 9! Help set up, Get the first couple best spots!! ;)
then why was the time changed to 10, if your saying to get there at 9 to get good parking?

[jeg0024]

Anyone is welcome at 9! Help set up, Get the first couple best spots!! ;)

Im still gonna be there at 9, im second on the list so I should be 2nd to get there right? lol, Ill help with whatever setting up there is to be done, I dont have far to drive so ill be there whenever im needed, thanks:)

[StreetUnitMike]

2007 WinterPalooza Tshirt!!!

WinterPalooza Tshirt Product Page (http://www.streetunit.com/product_p/suwp07.htm)

Tshirt General Info Thread (http://www.streetunitforum.com/showthread.php?t=1151)

[Scott]

Anyone coming from the Melbourne/Cocoa area is welcome to join me for a "high speed jaunt" over to Orlando on the morning of the event.

[justanotheradikt]

Anyone coming from the Melbourne/Cocoa area is welcome to join me for a "high speed jaunt" over to Orlando on the morning of the event.

i MIGHT be comming from that area...depending on if cullen gets the camper or not.

i will prob be leaving to head that way after the event/dinner or whatever we are doing...

[StreetUnitMike]

JUST SO EVERYONE KNOWS....

THERE WILL BE SEVERAL NEW PRODUCTS TO BE RELEASED AT WINTERPALOOZA

A LIST TO BE POSTED SOMETIME SOON

[Scott]

i MIGHT be comming from that area...depending on if cullen gets the camper or not.

i will prob be leaving to head that way after the event/dinner or whatever we are doing...

Well, just call me or whatever.

[13bturbomx5]

JUST SO EVERYONE KNOWS....

THERE WILL BE SEVERAL NEW PRODUCTS TO BE RELEASED AT WINTERPALOOZA

A LIST TO BE POSTED SOMETIME SOON
Mike or Cullen Is Classic Mazda going to be selling cars at the event? I have two friends that are looking a MS3's. If thay are making deals I will bring them out. Will thay bring any 3's to the event?

Steve

[StreetUnitMike]

Mike or Cullen Is Classic Mazda going to be selling cars at the event? I have two friends that are looking a MS3's. If thay are making deals I will bring them out. Will thay bring any 3's to the event?

Steve

Classic Mazda should have a presence at WinterPalooza. Whether or not they will be selling cars right at the meet is up in the air. I know they will be there to be able to talk and go over basic information to set up the sale and also probably talk about pricing. I am not sure if they are bringing any vehicles to the meet yet.

[13bturbomx5]

Thanks for the info. Keep us posted if you find out more.

Steve

[Raider]

MS3's are usually sold before they hit the port of Jacksonville. I know, because both Boosted 3 and I bought ours off the same boat, both from Classic. If they want to check out MS3's, this meet is the place. Honestly, the first time I ever drove one, was when I left the dealership. MY MS3 was the first one I even saw in person. yes, crazy thing to do, but boy, I had no idea it was gonna be this fun.

Mike or Cullen Is Classic Mazda going to be selling cars at the event? I have two friends that are looking a MS3's. If thay are making deals I will bring them out. Will thay bring any 3's to the event?

Steve

[jeg0024]

MS3's are usually sold before they hit the port of Jacksonville. I know, because both Boosted 3 and I bought ours off the same boat, both from Classic. If they want to check out MS3's, this meet is the place. Honestly, the first time I ever drove one, was when I left the dealership. MY MS3 was the first one I even saw in person. yes, crazy thing to do, but boy, I had no idea it was gonna be this fun.

I saw booted 3's MS3 tonight, looked great man:)

[StreetUnitMike]

Classic Mazda has told us that they are bringing two speed 3s to WinterPalooza that will be for sale at the meet!!!

[jeg0024]

Classic Mazda has told us that they are bringing two speed 3 to the show that will be for sale at the show!!!

Can someone buy me one? Please:(

[Raider]

holy crap!!

[StreetUnitMike]

holy crap!!

holy crap what?

[sexyms6]

links for directions to Lake Sylvan park

From downtown orlando

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&saddr=orlando+fl&daddr=845+Lake+Markham+Rd,+Sanford,+FL+32771&sll=28.877147,-81.3414&sspn=0.194208,0.30899&ie=UTF8&z=10&om=0

For Oviedo UCF area

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&saddr=oviedo+fl&daddr=845+Lake+Markham+Rd,+Sanford,+FL+32771&sll=28.697816,-81.364746&sspn=0.389084,0.617981&ie=UTF8&z=11&om=0

Deltona Area

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&saddr=Deltona+Fl&daddr=845+Lake+Markham+Rd,+Sanford,+FL+32771&sll=28.74103,-81.29945&sspn=0.194462,0.30899&ie=UTF8&z=11&ll=28.857905,-81.325607&spn=0.194244,0.30899&om=0

Gainesville Area

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&saddr=Gainesville,+FL&daddr=845+Lake+Markham+Rd,+Sanford,+FL+32771&ie=UTF8&sll=28.857905,-81.325607&sspn=0.194244,0.30899&z=8&om=0

Tampa Area

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&saddr=Tampa+FL&daddr=845+Lake+Markham+Rd,+Sanford,+FL+32771&sll=29.227278,-81.881545&sspn=1.548313,2.471924&ie=UTF8&z=6&ll=28.265682,-83.38623&spn=6.24814,9.887695&om=0

Jacksonville Area

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&saddr=Jacksonville+FL&daddr=845+Lake+Markham+Rd,+Sanford,+FL+32771&sll=28.265682,-83.38623&sspn=6.24814,9.887695&ie=UTF8&om=0&z=8

Melbourne FL

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&saddr=Melbourne+FL&daddr=845+Lake+Markham+Rd,+Sanford,+FL+32771&sll=28.777289,-81.381226&sspn=1.555093,2.471924&ie=UTF8&om=0&z=9

Fort Lauderdale area

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&saddr=Fort+Lauderdale+fl&daddr=845+Lake+Markham+Rd,+Sanford,+FL+32771&sll=28.445778,-80.997025&sspn=0.780017,1.235962&ie=UTF8&z=7&om=0


Tallahassee area

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&saddr=Tallahassee,+FL&daddr=845+Lake+Markham+Rd,+Sanford,+FL+32771&ie=UTF8&sll=27.46739,-80.72885&sspn=3.148082,4.943848&z=7&ll=29.649869,-82.836914&spn=3.083551,4.943848&om=0

If anyone needs directions from any other area let me know. The actually address to the park is 845 Lake Markham Rd Sanford Fl 32771 for the people with Nav. See ya there

[6 Waggin]

We'll be there no later than 9:00 to help set up and anything else you guys you need us to do.

[StreetUnitMike]

We'll be there no later than 9:00 to help set up and anything else you guys and anthing else you need us to do.

Awesome! The more help the better! Thanks, we should all be meeting up on Friday night to maybe do dinner and go over last minute preparations for the meet!

[Raider]

the car! So sweet! Cannot believe they will have any to bring...


holy crap what?

[Boostd 3]

I saw booted 3's MS3 tonight, looked great man:)

Thanks bro, yours ain't lookin' too bad either.

[jeg0024]

Awesome! The more help the better! Thanks, we should all be meeting up on Friday night to maybe do dinner and go over last minute preparations for the meet!

Yeah...Ill be there around 9 as well. And im quitting my job and taking the week off, so im free Friday night too:)

[jeg0024]

Thanks bro, yours ain't lookin' too bad either.

Thanks man, yeah I need to get some side skirts and a rear lip and im set:)

[StreetUnitMike]

Not to Jinx anything, but the weather forcast for the meet right now is 78 degrees and partly cloudy!

[jeg0024]

Not to Jinx anything, but the weather forcast for the meet right now is 78 degrees and partly cloudy!

Well that sounds perfect...any rain?:(

[Raider]

Never can tell. There are 3 pavilions for us to hide under.

[Boostd 3]

Well that sounds perfect...any rain?:(

They r saying 10% but it's always a possibility

[Raider]

it is Florida, so you never know until the day of the event...

[justanotheradikt]

Never can tell. There are 3 pavilions for us to hide under.

better than that one last time eh?
lol

[Raider]

yup! We can choose the ones to hide under and watch our cars get washed.

[StreetUnitMike]

Can someone add the T-Shirt information to the thread on www.Mazdas247.com (http://www.Mazdas247.com) ? I would do it myself, but I am not allowed to post over there anymore.

[Raider]

Tengo is a mod there, I am sure he will hook us up.

[jeg0024]

yeah, id do it but ill let him.

[Raider]

If you have the power, go for it!

[jeg0024]

Alright, consider it done:)