SebringPalooza: General Information

[Cullen]

The 55th Annual Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring takes the green flag at 10:30 am Saturday, March 17. Gates open Wednesday, March 14, and remain open 24 hours a day through Saturday.
www.SebringRaceway.com (http://www.SebringRaceway.com)

GUEST GUIDE!!! ALL INFORMATION IS HERE
http://www.sebringraceway.com/pdfs/Guest-Guide-07.pdf

Off Track Events
http://www.sebringraceway.com/12hour.lasso

For non-Mazda Corral attendees, tickets are now on sale, and Supertickets include complete access to the competitor’s paddock, where the race teams are located.
General Tickets: http://www.sebringraceway.com/tickets_sebring.lasso

Hotels are mostly sold out in the area. Many attendees pitch a tent.

MAZDA Schedule is up!!! (http://www.imsaracing.net/2007/Car%20Corrals/Sebring/2007%20Sebring%20Mazda.pdf)


Much more info coming soon...

[Raider]

alll righty!!!

[StreetUnitMike]

This is going to be AWESOME

[6 Waggin]

This should be a great event, we're ready to roll!

[mazda6_1981]

hehehe.....You know I cant wait!:D Getting closer & Closer by the minute!

[StreetUnitMike]

hehehe.....You know I cant wait!:D Getting closer & Closer by the minute!

Is the link in your sig the same thing as the Mazda Sebring meet we are creating? or is this something else?

[6 Waggin]

Is the link in your sig the same thing as the Mazda Sebring meet we are creating? or is this something else?


Mike, it is a link to the same event on the Mazda6club forum. There is 14 members on that Forum who are interested in attending, but until the schedule is put out, we're not going to post anything on that sight. I contacted Neal, since I know he is 100% committed to this event, he came out to the Road Atlanta event last September.

Feel free to remove the link, he won't have an issue with it. I have advised him not to say anthing or post anything until everything is put in, place, planned out, schedule, etc.

[mazda6_1981]

Sig.......Deleted.....Sorry....:)

[MSP608]

so what goes down march 14, 15, and 16th before the race on saturday?

[6 Waggin]

so what goes down march 14, 15, and 16th before the race on saturday?

We are waiting on the full schedule to be released and then we'll prepare a itinerary and post it on the site. We'll also will hand them out when we all meet as well.

[Business]

where are you guys going to sleep? i was going to put my vacation request in but if i don't know where im going to crash each night its gonna be tough for me to really do it

[Raider]

Camping at the track!

[StreetUnitMike]

where are you guys going to sleep? i was going to put my vacation request in but if i don't know where im going to crash each night its gonna be tough for me to really do it

Bring a tent! thats what most of us will be doing

[StreetUnitMike]

Corral Information located here:
http://www.streetunitforum.com/showthread.php?p=9300#post9300

[Raider]

ooooooooooooh. I am so there.

[computerGeek]

buying my tent in 2 weeks!

[Scott]

Is there drinking allowed in the Mazda Corral? Because if there isn't, I'm just gonna do one of two things, based on my two past experiences at Sebring.

1. Get hammered in the "general dirtbag" area with all the rednecks, and pass out in a u-haul.

2. Get a VIP pass from one of my associates, and get hammered in the Chateau with a friendly and slightly eccentric older gentleman who turns out to be Dr. Panoz.

Either way, it's a winner.

[computerGeek]

I love WT!!!!!!!

[6 Waggin]

Is there drinking allowed in the Mazda Corral? Because if there isn't, I'm just gonna do one of two things, based on my two past experiences at Sebring.

1. Get hammered in the "general dirtbag" area with all the rednecks, and pass out in a u-haul.

2. Get a VIP pass from one of my associates, and get hammered in the Chateau with a friendly and slightly eccentric older gentleman who turns out to be Dr. Panoz.

Either way, it's a winner.

I am not sure about drinking in the corral area, I would think that it would not be allowed,( Cullen verify this or add opinion), but since Mazdaspeed Motorsports and Mazda N.A. and Classic Mazda of Orlando are the sponsors of this, it would be discouraged. Out side of the corral, I see no issues, but remember they are here showcasing their products and vehicles.

[6 Waggin]

A good friend of ours has told us she is back to compete in the SWC TC series. Mary Katherine will back this year to compete as the only female drive in the series, last year she drove the #94 Mazda Protege for Tindol Motorsports. Well, she is back and will be driving her brand new Mazda 6, prepared by Chris Tindol.

For you ladies who are attending, you can cheer and support Mary as she competes against the boys! Here's a link to her website

http://www.marykatharine.com/

[mazda6_1981]

We will Still wear our Tindol Shirts to cheer them on!

[6 Waggin]

We will Still wear our Tindol Shirts to cheer them on!

Yeah, will have our Tindol shirts of course! I am sure Chris will have shirts for our members as well.

[Cullen]

Just a heads up, for those that want only admission supertickets and not a corral parking pass, you will have to get your addmission ticket with someone getting a corral pass. make a friend!

[Boostd 3]

Well, we will be taking 2 cars and only 1 additional person, I think STEVEVO8, so we may have extra supertickets or whatever they are called. We are open to making new friends, with the right bribe of course. PM me with you most generous offers.

[Raider]

Cori and I will be showing both cars, so I guess we can have 2 referrals. Sooooo, who's our new bestest friends???

[DSMConvert]

I know everyone at SU is busy with normal stuff, but I was just curious if we have an update on the corral passes?

[6 Waggin]

We are just ironing out final details with IMSA, as they are the sanctioning body of the event, all should be wrapped up by this week. The event is taking place.

[gatr13]

Are there any spots left in the corral. I put my name in just in case.

[amsgator]

this event is while I am on spring break so I will be going back to Jacksonville to visit my family and the like. Is there anyway I could come down for a day or two? If so how would I go about getting the ticket and all? I wont be in the corral so I just want to see what has to be done so I can come and watch and just hang out. I might bring my girlfriend as well.

[6 Waggin]

this event is while I am on spring break so I will be going back to Jacksonville to visit my family and the like. Is there anyway I could come down for a day or two? If so how would I go about getting the ticket and all? I wont be in the corral so I just want to see what has to be done so I can come and watch and just hang out. I might bring my girlfriend as well.

Here's your answer:
Just a heads up, for those that want only admission supertickets and not a corral parking pass, you will have to get your addmission ticket with someone getting a corral pass. make a friend!
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[Raider]

^^amsgator, I can get you in. Cori and I are in the corral. I will need to talk to Cullen to get you your ticket.

[amsgator]

^^amsgator, I can get you in. Cori and I are in the corral. I will need to talk to Cullen to get you your ticket.

ok, so will it just be me then i wont be able to bring my g/f? :-( that spoils the whole point. ggrrr

[amsgator]

anyone else want to be my friend that has an extra ticket? :-)

[Raider]

Ok, I stand corrected. Cori and I will be showing, so you guys are set. Remind me to talk to cullen so you can get your tickets. You just really better go!

[amsgator]

i dont have to go the whole time though! :-P so what tickets will have have? just admission? and will I will be able to get two correct? Let me know tomorrow how much you want for them. thanks man!

[amsgator]

ok i just talked to my boss, aka Sarah, and she said she wants to come. We are trying to figure out when to come because of her classes. she gets out of class at 1050 on friday and then none on saturday, so it will be one of those days. i'll just get with you tomorrow when i head ur way i reckon Raider.

[Raider]

just a thought. We need to find out where the campgrounds and corral is, see if we get reserved camping at all. Gates open Wednesday...

[amsgator]

crap yea that sux...i wont b in til friday...hope we can squeeze :-( might have to sleep in my car...haha

[Raider]

I can possibly save you a space.

[DSMConvert]

Ok I've been looking all over the place and I can't seem to remember where you had the information on the number of supertickets we can buy per car corral pass. I already purchased the corral pass and 1 superticket, but I'd like to get 3 more so our whole group can visit the hospitality tent and watch some of the race from there and still stay together.

On that note the super tickets say all access. Is this the basic all access with the regular admission tickets(obviously we also get corral access) or is this the true all access that lets us go in the tower over the start/finish also? Only reason I want to know is b/c a few of my friends race HSR and have a few seats in the box and said if we could get in we were more than welcome to come hang/drink with them inside.

[amsgator]

alright got a proposition and need some help. i am going to the Sebring and i have my RB cat back exhaust but it arrived with a dent in the muffler.... if i file a claim w/ ups and have a new one sent it will be a few weeks before i am reimbursed and then another week to get the new cat back, which means I will not have it at Sebring when I go. I am contemplating whether or not I should bite the bullet and just keep it, or whether I should wait and not have it at Sebring and have a new one sent. any ideas/suggestions?

if it wasnt so expensive i wouldnt sweat over it, but for the money i am unsure of what i should do :(

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[amsgator]

it is the top of the muffler btw, its not the part that faces the ground

[amsgator]

it's just superficial and cant be seen unless you take it off and look, but the resale price will be lower now...so I just want to know what yall think. i am thinkin about keepin it so I will have it for Sebring and just trying to forget about the dent :-\

[Rusharp]

Don't know what kind of money we are talking..but if I couldn't see it and it isn't harming anything more than the looks that you can't see, then for me I would hang it and be done with it...the next one they send you might be worst..who knows....now if we're talking serious money then everything changes.

[rexaholic7]

first post ever and hoping to have my rotary running by then.

[amsgator]

Don't know what kind of money we are talking..but if I couldn't see it and it isn't harming anything more than the looks that you can't see, then for me I would hang it and be done with it...the next one they send you might be worst..who knows....now if we're talking serious money then everything changes.

well its not "serious" money, just the price of the RB cat back. :-\ about 400.

[Raider]

Roll with it!

[amsgator]

lol. yea i'm just gonna keep it. dont wannawait possibly 6 wks :-\

[6 Waggin]

I had a phone conversation with Cullen today on the status of the Corral etc, looks like the majority of the tickets have been purchased, but we have a few remaining. Without getting into specifics, a number of early registrants backed out due to pricing.

As someone who has attended a number of these events over the years, I can tell you that you will never have access to the teams, drivers, engineers in any other race series! Nascar, can you access the garage? No! IRL, can you access the paddock? No Formula 1, for those have been fortunate to have seen an event outside the US, you can't even get close!

The point is this, $99.00 for a 4-day event, parking is free, lunch for 2 days, on the average the price to feed a couple for one meal is $15-$20, hospitality tent, with closed circuit viewing, access to the paddock areas of the Tri-Point and Tindol Motorsports Mazda 6's, a chance to speak to the owners, drivers, crew, take pictures of the car. possibly sit in the cars, Parade lap on one of the worlds premier track, two custom made T-Shirts, Mazda hat.

I find it hard to fathom that some feel that $99 is too much money! I can certainly guarantee that for those who are attending will never forget this experience, never! I am through or this could end up like War & Peace.

We'll see you at the races!

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[mazda6_1981]

ehhe....No worries.. But I do agree with you. I believe $99 for ALL OF THIS???? Its GREAT!! There is no telling why people back off from this because of the price.

Don't get me wrong though, I'M VERY CHEAP, AND I HATE TO SPEND MY MONEY! But Com'mon folks...

I mean, This is the Kentucky Durby of SCCA Racing. These benefits are TOP OF THE LINE!

ahhh well...
Neal S.

I had a phone conversation with Cullen today on the status of the Corral etc, looks like the majority of the tickets have been purchased, but we have a few remaining. Without getting into specifics, a number of early registrants backed out due to pricing.

As someone who has attended a number of these events over the years, I can tell you that you will never have access to the teams, drivers, engineers in any other race series! Nascar, can you access the garage? No! IRL, can you access the paddock? No Formula 1, for those have been fortunate to have seen an event outside the US, you can't even get close!

The point is this, $99.00 for a 4-day event, parking is free, lunch for 2 days, on the average the price to feed a couple for one meal is $15-$20, hospitality tent, with closed circuit viewing, access to the paddock areas of the Tri-Point and Tindol Motorsports Mazda 6's, a chance to speak to the owners, drivers, crew, take pictures of the car. possibly sit in the cars, Parade lap on one of the worlds premier track, two custom made T-Shirts, Mazda hat.

I find it hard to fathom that some feel that $99 is too much money! I can certainly guarantee that for those who are attending will never forget this experience, never! I am through or this could end up like War & Peace.

We'll see you at the races!

[DSMConvert]

Raider,
So is there a limit on how may "spectator" tickets we can purchase in addition to the corrral pass I got for myself? I have 3 more friends with money in hand that just need to know if I can buy more for them in addition to the 3 I already purchased for those riding with me. Obviously they know they'll have to park out in general parking, we just want to be able to stay together in the hospitatlity tent and such...Its no fun if half of us can come to the ten to watch on the closed circuit while the rest have to fend for themselves.

[StreetUnitMike]

Raider,
So is there a limit on how may "spectator" tickets we can purchase in addition to the corrral pass I got for myself? I have 3 more friends with money in hand that just need to know if I can buy more for them in addition to the 3 I already purchased for those riding with me. Obviously they know they'll have to park out in general parking, we just want to be able to stay together in the hospitatlity tent and such...Its no fun if half of us can come to the ten to watch on the closed circuit while the rest have to fend for themselves.


Bring as many friends as you would like, the original limits on guests has been lifted!

[Rusharp]

I had a phone conversation with Cullen today on the status of the Corral etc, looks like the majority of the tickets have been purchased, but we have a few remaining. Without getting into specifics, a number of early registrants backed out due to pricing.


Sounds like me and you had simular converations and reactions :D

This is the exact reason they keep the numbers down, because talk is cheap and its real easy to sit back and talk the talk..but walkin the walk well that is usually a smaller bunch!

Here's the kicker, if the space's are not filled how well does that sit with the sponsers...bottom line is participation is part of why they even want to do this stuff...Its hard to get people to understand that your only as good as your word.

I still think it will fill anyway, but it should have been a slam dunk..jump on it type of deal.

See you there!

[mazda6_1981]

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Here's the kicker, if the space's are not filled how well does that sit with the sponsers...bottom line is participation is part of why they even want to do this stuff...Its hard to get people to understand that your only as good as your word.
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+1...EXACTLY;)

[6 Waggin]

Sounds like me and you had simular converations and reactions :D

This is the exact reason they keep the numbers down, because talk is cheap and its real easy to sit back and talk the talk..but walkin the walk well that is usually a smaller bunch!

Here's the kicker, if the space's are not filled how well does that sit with the sponsers...bottom line is participation is part of why they even want to do this stuff...Its hard to get people to understand that your only as good as your word.

I still think it will fill anyway, but it should have been a slam dunk..jump on it type of deal.

See you there!

It's going to fill, no doubt in my mind, the mere fact that it came down to cost is a bit perplexing to me. We spens hundrerds of thousands of dollars on mods on our Mazda's, the Street Unit guys and other volunteers, put in their time, effort and money, along with the back of Mazdaspeed Motorsports, Mazda N.A. and $100 is too expensive, c'mon.

Let's be honest, or as my mother use to say, "excuses are nothing more than a dressed up lies", if you don't want to go, then say so. Nothing is free in America, nothing@ The mere fact that Mazda help offset the cost of the corral passes, says alot, the fact that Street Unit stepped up, Classic Mazda stepped up, says a lot. A lot of individuals made sacrifices to get this event off the ground, not just the major sponsors of the event.

This is the showcase event, the "Guinea Pig" for future events like this for the rest of the year. I know that this will be happening @ Mid-Ohio, Mosport, Road Atlanta as well as other venues, with ultimate "Mazda Corral" @ Mazda Raceway/Laguna Seca, where the idea is to have 100's of Mazda owners from across the country attend.

For those of you attending, my hats off to you, looking foward to the big party @ Sebring!

[DSMConvert]

I was thinking that for those of us who don't get together a lot or don't know people by their actual names that it might be a good idea to have a sticker with our forum handle and real name that we could put on the top half of the pass... nothing fancy just something to help people like me who don't know everyone...

[mazda6_1981]

No Problem, but thank you (And of course Mike & Cullen) for going through the effort for doing these events. If everything goes well for this event, see you in Road Atlanta! And whenever St. Petersburg comes around, see ya there also!:D

For those of you attending, my hats off to you, looking foward to the big party @ Sebring!

[Raynman]

Hey 6waggin! Those are my pics from Mid-Ohio last year! LOL

In any event, having attended the Mid-Ohio ALMS meet last year I can testify that going to an ALMS race is an experience to behold. What makes the experience more special is that the Mazda Motorsport teams truly show their appreciation for your support when you attend the race. The amount of access thay they gave us in return (access to the drivers, the teams, the paddock areas, and the cars) was just ridiculous. I didn't expect the amount of face time we got with the drivers for example. It's really a win-win for all. It makes the teams feel good knowing that we're out there in the stands cheering them on, and in return we get face time with them to pick their brains and great access to their cars.

If I may put the pricing in perspective. Last year I coughed up about $100 for a weekday pass and a corral spot at Mid-Ohio. This year I'm coughing up the same $100 but i'm getting souvenirs, a hospitality tent, lunch for two days, etc on top of my corral pass and week pass. The way I see it, I'm getting more for my buck compared to last year thanks to our generous sponsors!

I'll conclude with a pic of some dude named Raynman. Posin' like he own Charles Esplenaub's 6 race car. Stupid goofy ass grin... LOL
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v80/raynman/Mid-Ohio%20Meet%20May%202006/Day%20Three/DSC04395Medium.jpg

[svtuner]

I CANT WAIT FOR THIS , ITS GONNA BE GREAT. I GET TO SEE GREAT RACING.
MEET NEW FRIENDS. 100 BUCKS THAT TWO GOOD DINNERS THATS NOTHING AT ALL. I MIGHT NEED SOME TENT SPACE SAVED FOR ME TO. BUT IM HOPING TO GET DOWN BY WENSDAY NIGHT.

[mazda6_1981]

Nice Pic Raymond!....I have a few pics myself at the house. But, I'm at work right now =p~

***EDIT*** Nevermind...heee....This was a pic I didnt know about. I look mean in this pic. This was when Randy Pobst Won in Road Atlanta!
Below are myself(Neal),Father( Phillip),and my Nephew (Justin)...and of course..Marlon:D

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e228/Haasesum1/Road%20Atlanta/IMG_2156.jpg

See ya there!
Neal S.

[computerGeek]

well my 2 cents on this and the price is...

modders are usually 18-24 don't have 100 bux. Plus alot of us are coming from far away. my gas alone is going to be 500 bux pus food and beer and tent and all that jazz. this trip is going to cost me 1000.00 easily.

But then again i am 30 years old and make 6 figures. the average college student or modder makes about 25-50k and hasn't learned how to save yet. Hell i am almost 30 and i barely know how to save!!!!

So yes the price is cheap but for some nothing is cheap enough!

Another metaphor, yes i could afford a porsche but can i afford the maintenance and new tires and brakes and gas too? Hell no... frikken breaks on a cayman S are 1200 per 2 pads! (AKA ticket= porsche, maintenanmce = food, beer, amenities).

Oh well, more beer for me!!!!

[Raider]

I agree a lot. It might be tough for a lot of kids to make it out. But where else can you have fun for 4 days at $50 a day? pus meet the race team, park in the Mazda corral, etc! This will get magazine coverage!

[StreetUnitMike]

I agree a lot. It might be tough for a lot of kids to make it out. But where else can you have fun for 4 days at $50 a day? pus meet the race team, park in the Mazda corral, etc! This will get magazine coverage!

u mean 25? Unless you are talking about $50 cause there are two of you going?

[amsgator]

I agree a lot. It might be tough for a lot of kids to make it out. But where else can you have fun for 4 days at $50 a day? pus meet the race team, park in the Mazda corral, etc! This will get magazine coverage!


i got dibs on the cover!! haha j/p

[Raider]

u mean 25? Unless you are talking about $50 cause there are two of you going?
Yes, for the 2 of us. Sorry, $25 friggin dollars a day!

[mazda6_1981]

ya...I live Paycheck to paycheck. Just my car bill kills me....Not to mention other expenses.I live alone, and barely getting by. Need to go back to college, and find myself a better job!..but, I work for the goverment, the benefits are top of the line here!

But somehow, I drive alot and waste gas, also eating out....ALOT! (Krystal's & Moe's!!)...but I CANT MISS THIS EVENT!!

[6 Waggin]

Learned early, to set aside a certain percentage of my income, still carry thru with that philosphy to this day. I currently set aside 20% of my income from my pay check, in addition to my 401K investments.

Bought my first home @ 20, first car @ 16 with my own money. We base everything on our base incomes, not on o/t, commissions or bonuses. It has worked for me/us as we have it to where if one of us loses our job, one income can take care of all our expenses.

I would advise anyone to get a good financial planner to assist you , in your long terms goals.

[amsgator]

do we have any idea how much camping space there is? i wont be able to make it will Thursday evening and i want to make sure I have a spot for a tent...it's just a lil dome tent, nothing fancy.

[computerGeek]

we will get there Thursday morning afternoonish so says the plan. but we are camping too, so we will do our best to secure a nice big plot! I have no idea how this will work but regardless it will be fun!

When things go wrong they become even more memorable! That is my "glass is half full" philosophy!

Example i met my wife the day we buried my grandfather! I will never forget a single moment of that day from start to finish! hell it's been almost 2 years and i still remember what my wife was wearing that night. And that is good for a guy!

[amsgator]

yea i am hoping we will be able to fit. just a dome tent to hold 2 ppl. we'll see!! hopefully i dont get stuck sleepin in the p5!!!

[Cullen]

MAZDA Schedule is up!!! (http://www.imsaracing.net/2007/Car%20Corrals/Sebring/2007%20Sebring%20Mazda.pdf)

[gatr13]

It no worky for me Cullen?

[6 Waggin]

Works for me!:D

[Raider]

Try it again gatr, I just tried, works for me, too.

[Rusharp]

Sweet...check out the schedule....I was thinking of the lack of rx8 people and thinking to myself..read it and weep...I really would like to see some of the rx7/8 guys step up and participate more...this event is going to be a blast.....I want to win that hot pit tour!! Luck be with me :notworthy:

[Raider]

hast this event been mentioned on the FL RX7 club site?

[3 Stripes]

Thanks for the info, I'm definately going to be sick that Friday.

Can't wait for a couple of days at the races.

[amsgator]

Thanks for the info, I'm definately going to be sick that Friday.

Can't wait for a couple of days at the races.

yea I would have been sick too, but luckily it is spring break for UF so I'll be home that entire week and will be coming down on thursday. cant wait!

[svtuner]

21 hrs i might need a beer waiting for me. can anyone help out. i cant wait to get out of this snow i hate snow.:confused3: and it the link werks fine for me too.

[Raider]

I will be bringing a cooler of microbrew down.

[Rusharp]

I will be bringing a cooler of microbrew down.


Well now your talking my language....looking forward to that. You doing grain or extract?? either way..looking forward to it.

[6 Waggin]

We are bringing a couple of cases of Great Lakes Ales

[6 Waggin]

Sweet...check out the schedule....I was thinking of the lack of rx8 people and thinking to myself..read it and weep...I really would like to see some of the rx7/8 guys step up and participate more...this event is going to be a blast.....I want to win that hot pit tour!! Luck be with me :notworthy:

I would hope that they would get on board with the Corral, as Mazdaspeed Motorsports and Mazda N.A. is heavily commited to this idea and concept. I am really surprised at the lack of Miata participation too. I am sure the suits at Mazda won't forget who helped to make the event success and those who did not.

[amsgator]

what's the P5 headcount including myself?

[Raider]

I am brewing extract, but I will not have any ready for Sebring. But I will have some Sierra Nevada's, Pumpkin Ales, Cherry Wheats, and a Big Foot or two.

[gatr13]

Got it now! This is going to be a blast!!! So, do we still have to register for the parade lap if we are already in the corral?

[gatr13]

Hey Cullen, I also need to get another gunmetal windshield banner from ya before this event. I had the one you gave me on perfect, left it on the car in the sun, and when I started carefully removing the top film it tore one of the letters. That top film is really sticky, I even used water like you suggested. Anyways I'd like to have it on before the event so I can represent!:D

[Rusharp]

I am brewing extract, but I will not have any ready for Sebring. But I will have some Sierra Nevada's, Pumpkin Ales, Cherry Wheats, and a Big Foot or two.


Ok..guess I will catch up with ya in gville in april...start brewing. I will be bringing god only knows what...I'm an equal oportunity drinker ;) I like em hoppy! but I'm not that particular either.

[mazda6_1981]

I brew my own HI-C:p

[Boostd 3]

I make a mean glass of iced tea.

[Raider]

I hope bottled beer is ok there. Some places go ape**** over bottles.

[amsgator]

when are tickets mailed out. i hope they get here b4 i go home for spring break on the 9th or i'll have to drop by here on the way and its out of the way :(

[computerGeek]

raider i asked the same and it seems to be okay. i hope so too since i drink beer that only comes in the bottle.

Also i brew a mean vodka tonic or red bull.

[Raynman]

What's everyone doing for lodging? Are you guys camping or staying at hotel?

[Raider]

hotels around the track are most likely 100% sold out. We are tenting it there.

[svtuner]

thanks all keep em cold and ill be there.:yes3:

[Raider]

will do!

[Rusharp]

Well my girlfriend backed out as I figured she would :D no worries a friend of mine wanted to go so the ticket will get used, but I'm glad I didn't spend money on a hotel...I'll be camping it...that's how the hardcore fans do it :eek:

For those of you who have not done it before, its a great time to be had....pray for good weather and it will be interesting. Lots of partying going on at night. Looking forward to it...is anyone camping bringing a grille? The rules are bbq grilles only..ie no firepits. No sense in everyone bringing one. It would be good to try and get our group together.

[amsgator]

when are tickets mailed out. i hope they get here b4 i go home for spring break on the 9th or i'll have to drop by here on the way and its out of the way :( :-\

[6 Waggin]

Our tiny Ohio contingent will be heading out early morning on the 14th, heading to Sebring. We were wondering when the other out of towners will be leaving? We were trying to see if and when we could possibly meet somewhere on our travels.

We'll be taking I-77 South to I-26 to I-95, on down to Orlando where we will be hooking up with Orlando folks, for dinner, etc. I believe Cullen, is going to PM/e-mail us out of towners to see if we can coordinate a meeting place.

See you all in a couple weeks.

[computerGeek]

I will be leaving early Am taking 95 S alllllll the way I am in VA about 10 minutes from 95 S and the 495 beltway that wraps DC

I have no idea where you intersect with 95.

We are leaving at 8am thinking that will get us there by 10pm. I am staying at cullens weds night. or so he said. if not i will just camp out ON his car!

[Raider]

On Thursday the 15th, i am not leaving until 1 PM, so I wonder how late we have to get in.

[StreetUnitMike]

You out of towner's need to start an Out of Towner driving to sebring thread, a lot of you might as well meet up for the drive down

[mazda6_1981]

We will take I-75 South onto I-95

[computerGeek]

I just got a DVD Playerand get 250-200 miles to the tank. I don't know if i will be a good caravaner!

[svtuner]

im leaving the 13 or 14 and going 95 from ct. if that helps any pm me if you guys want to try to meet up some where.

[Boostd 3]

I want to leave as early on Thursday as possible, would like to be down there by noon or so. The earlier we get there the better off we will be for parking, tenting, etc.

[Chef]

According to there website you can start camping as of yesterday i think, and I want to go as early as possible to so I can scout places for pictures and what-not so I am game for anytime we need to be there.

[svtuner]

i got a small three room tent save me some space.:blue_variant: has nothing to do with my post just makes me laugh

[amsgator]

ok no one ever answered when tickets are being mailed out. they were supposed to be mailed out yesterday ("two weeks prior") but i never got nething sayin they were sent....

[mazda6_1981]

We will leave after I get off work on Thursdays Afternoon.....around 5:00PM.............(Found an awesome hotel)......We will get there around 10:00-11:00PM.

[svtuner]

IM LEAVIG EARLY NOW GOT RED SOX TIX.:D

[6 Waggin]

Tindol Motorsports Announces 2007 Driver Lineup:
Galati Joins Mazda’s Fight For Title

Charlotte, NC (03.05.07): Tindol Motorsports announces their driver lineup for the 2007 SPEED World Challenge Series. Returning to the series for his fourth year with Tindol Motorsports is Charles Espenlaub, of Lutz FL, along with returning teammates Charlie Putman, of Mills, WA, and Mary Katharine, of Gulf Stream, FL. The team is also excited and pleased to announce the addition of 5-time World Challenge Champion, Michael Galati, of Olmsted, Ohio.

SPEED World Challenge fans will be familiar with the Galati name. He has taken two Touring and two GT-class World Challenge championships, and helped Audi win a manufacturer’s championship in ‘03. Adding Galati is pivotal to Mazda’s assault on winning the Touring Car Championship for 2007.

Tindol Motorsports also announces the addition of Aeromotive – Serious Fuel Systems, as a sponsor for the 2007 season.

The Charlotte, North Carolina based Tindol Motorsports team will campaign 4 Mazda 6 SPEED Touring Cars in their familiar green & white livery that SWC fans are familiar with. “We are very pleased with our ’07 driver lineup and are looking be a top contender for the Touring Car title. Galati will be a strong asset to the team and we are excited for the season.”, said team owner Chris Tindol.

The SPEED World Challenge Series kicks off the 2007 season at Sebring, FL, May 14-17.

For more info about Tindol Motorsports visit: www.TindolMotorsports.com (http://www.tindolmotorsports.com/)

[computerGeek]

i think we are going to leave at 5am now. That way we can get there by dinner-ish adn i have tome to wipe down my car a bit. That drive is going to kill all the hard detailing wor i am doing over the next week

[mazda6_1981]

Tindol Motorsports Announces 2007 Driver Lineup:
Galati Joins Mazda’s Fight For Title

SPEED World Challenge fans will be familiar with the Galati name. He has taken two Touring and two GT-class World Challenge championships, and helped Audi win a manufacturer’s championship in ‘03. Adding Galati is pivotal to Mazda’s assault on winning the Touring Car Championship for 2007.

“We are very pleased with our ’07 driver lineup and are looking be a top contender for the Touring Car title. Galati will be a strong asset to the team and we are excited for the season.”, said team owner Chris Tindol.


That's Good to hear!....Now with him on the side, Maybe Mazda will win the Manufactures championship!:cool:

[amsgator]

hey, did we ever figure out the shower/restroom accommodations?

[Raider]

bring a bucket...

Seriously, I have been wantiong to call the track, but have been really busy at work.

[StreetUnitMike]

There are showers and bathrooms at the track

[Raider]

We know, but we have been told by race veterans, that they are so gross, they never used em, thats all.

[StreetUnitMike]

We know, but we have been told by race veterans, that they are so gross, they never used em, thats all.

I'm not scared...

[Raider]

We will see when we get there. If anyone brings a couple cases of Budweiser, we will have plenty of water for showers then.

[Raynman]

I chickened out of camping and booked a room in the Kissimmee area.

[StreetUnitMike]

We will see when we get there. If anyone brings a couple cases of Budweiser, we will have plenty of water for showers then.


LOL

[DSMConvert]

the facilities aren't horrible...but they're also not the ramada...for the showers I recommend wearing sandals and you should be set(yes you'll need your own towel and soap/shampoo). Bathrooms aren't that bad, for relieveing beer bladder, but for "real bathroom use" I usually head to one of the restuarants down the road. If you do happen to get stuck having to use the toilets on-site, have tp, as 90% of the time there isn't any in the holder...

[StreetUnitMike]

the facilities aren't horrible...but they're also not the ramada...for the showers I recommend wearing sandals and you should be set(yes you'll need your own towel and soap/shampoo). Bathrooms aren't that bad, for relieveing beer bladder, but for "real bathroom use" I usually head to one of the restuarants down the road. If you do happen to get stuck having to use the toilets on-site, have tp, as 90% of the time there isn't any in the holder...


Good to know, thanks man!

[Rusharp]

Its camping...man some of you guys sound spoiled..LOL You should see some of my travels places out in the world, sebring is the ritz when you start making comparisons...let me see I'll throw ya a bathroom picture up just for reference.

[Raider]

Hey, how did you get in ChefChris's house???

[computerGeek]

wowo that looks like a nice version of the public restrooms in lusanne switzerland. they were fawl! it was a big metal hole that you pissed and no. 2 into and didn't flush so if you missed the hole it just sat there and fermented. I almost threw up it smelled so bad.

[G8R CX7]

Its camping...man some of you guys sound spoiled..LOL

Raider was just looking out for me. :) I become a little OCD about showering every morning.

[Rusharp]

Raider was just looking out for me. :) I become a little OCD about showering every morning.

Understand that part...and he should be looking out for number one...he's a good man. :yes3:

I was just busting balls on the fella's..:eek:

My advice to anyone staying down for the race, get up early..that's a tough order, but worthwhile...being prepared for the worse normally makes these trips a whole lot better...Looking forward to seeing everyone.

[Raider]

yeah, I also think I can do work for the Mazda teams. If I dont shower, I can lift up my arms as the cometition passes, rendering them unconsious and wrecking out of the race.

[gatr13]

LOL! EWWWWW.....:eek:

[computerGeek]

my plan will be to wake at the butt crack of dawn shower and all that jazz, then pass back out!

[Raider]

just talked with Cullen. The tickets have arrived at Street Unit! Corral passes are due in on Thursday, and will all ship out that day!!!!!!!!!!!!!


:confused3: :yes3: :biggrin3: :no: :tongue3: :radar: :wink3: :eek3: :cool: :rolleyes: :D :o :) :( ;) :p :mad: :confused:

[Rusharp]

just talked with Cullen. The tickets have arrived at Street Unit! Corral passes are due in on Thursday, and will all ship out that day!!!!!!!!!!!!!


:confused3: :yes3: :biggrin3: :no: :tongue3: :radar: :wink3: :eek3: :cool: :rolleyes: :D :o :) :( ;) :p :mad: :confused:


That is very good news...everyone's getting pumped up for this...its going to be one of those times you remember...can't wait...now all I need is some parts to come in just in time :radar:

[computerGeek]

remember not to ship mine!!! i will pick mine up tuesday in person! COD!!!

[StreetUnitMike]

just talked with Cullen. The tickets have arrived at Street Unit! Corral passes are due in on Thursday, and will all ship out that day!!!!!!!!!!!!!


:confused3: :yes3: :biggrin3: :no: :tongue3: :radar: :wink3: :eek3: :cool: :rolleyes: :D :o :) :( ;) :p :mad: :confused:

Is that a rainbow?

[mazda6_1981]

just talked with Cullen. The tickets have arrived at Street Unit! Corral passes are due in on Thursday, and will all ship out that day!!!!!!!!!!!!!


:confused3: :yes3: :biggrin3: :no: :tongue3: :radar: :wink3: :eek3: :cool: :rolleyes: :D :o :) :( ;) :p :mad: :confused:

Nice!! hehehe I was wondering when we will recive these Tickets! Got worried there for a second!;)

ahhhh....Next Friday!!! Cant wait.....see you guys/gals soon! Glad I have PLENTY of vacation time!!:D
Neal S.

[X-miater]

is it too late to get tickets for this shindig.
I drive an rx8 and belong to flrx8club.

[Raider]

i think there is. Call Street unit at 321-251-6124 and ask for Cullen or Mike. I cannot find the ordering link, I would have posted it if I could.

[StreetUnitMike]

is it too late to get tickets for this shindig.
I drive an rx8 and belong to flrx8club.

Yeah give us a call ASAP.

[Rusharp]

is it too late to get tickets for this shindig.
I drive an rx8 and belong to flrx8club.

Bump...rx8 in attendance.

[mazda6_1981]

If anyone has not posted this already, Here is the Track-Layout

Consist of Restrooms/Showers,Paddocks,Hospitality,ect.....

http://www.sebringraceway.com/track_lay.lasso

Neal S.

[amsgator]

where are we supposed to go once we get there? and is there a way to mapquest the track for directions?

[amsgator]

nvm i found it! for anyone else that needs it, here it is

http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?searchtype=address&formtype=search&countryid=250&addtohistory=&country=US&address=113+midway+drive&city=sebring&state=fl&zipcode=&historyid=&submit=Get+Map

[amsgator]

just gotta scroll down to the bottom and plug in your addy and it will give you directions^^

[X-miater]

I will call during the day tomorrow.

[StreetUnitMike]

I will call during the day tomorrow.

Tickets and Corral passes will be ready to ship tomo, so call as early in the day you can.

[amsgator]

Tickets and Corral passes will be ready to ship tomo, so call as early in the day you can.

will we get an email telling us they shipped?

[Raynman]

OK Guys. I'm heading out at dawn tomorrow. I'm just going to take it easy. I expect my ETA to FL sometime Tuesday.

Safe travels, everyone.

[Chef]

OK Guys. I'm heading out at dawn tomorrow. I'm just going to take it easy. I expect my ETA to FL sometime Tuesday.

Safe travels, everyone.

Have a safe trip...!

[computerGeek]

OK Guys. I'm heading out at dawn tomorrow. I'm just going to take it easy. I expect my ETA to FL sometime Tuesday.

Safe travels, everyone.

I'm leaving at the crack of midnight tomorrow. ETA = 12-1pm Tuesday. See ya there!

[Rusharp]

Hey just wanted to see if anyone is planning on bringing a grill with them or is everyone planing on eating vendor food all weekend :eek:

I know we have daytime food worked out for us, but what about night?

Just a thought..

[G8R CX7]

Raider and I plan to bring a camp stove. We will be cooking breakfast and those meals that are not provided, we will eat vendor food. That is the current plan-- subject to change between now and Thursday.

[StreetUnitMike]

Charcoal is the only thing allowed, just so you guys know, they do not allow anything affiliated with open flames

[Chef]

The biggest question is who is going to streak the corral first...lol:nah:

[Raider]

Charcoal has an open flame too. Camping stoves are a lot less dangerous with camping fuel-not propane. Stupid rule, just wait for the drunks to kick over the charcoal grill! Glad we will be safe in the corral.

[G8R CX7]

I am not real happy with the idea of cooking breakfast on a grill. Good thing I bought all of the camping stuff that I did! What a waste :(

[Raider]

We can take it back. Plus, we have the charcoal grill we can use too. No big deal.

[computerGeek]

any glass rules? like labatt blue bottles? Vodka bottles? etc. any rules against bringing our own liquor?

[Turboslimm]

any glass rules? like labatt blue bottles? Vodka bottles? etc. any rules against bringing our own liquor?

Good question, I would imagine that they do, but would be nice to know for sure.

Another question, in regards to cooking... any power outlets in the Corral area?

[StreetUnitMike]

any power outlets in the Corral area?

Yes we will have access to some power, but don't expect everyone to have an outlet waiting for them.

any glass rules? like labatt blue bottles? Vodka bottles? etc. any rules against bringing our own liquor?

Glass rules I am not sure about, I would guess that its all allowed, but someone should give the raceway a call to find out for sure.

[Turboslimm]

Yes we will have access to some power, but don't expect everyone to have an outlet waiting for them.

I ask because, I might be able to help solve your cooking dilemma...

With one of these :cool: http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/P/B00004W499.01._SS500_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg

[Boostd 3]

good deal, we are bringing plenty of extension cords and 3 way adapters, etc.
Should be enough for our crew.

[Chef]

I am bringing my knife kit, it has everything we would need to cook minus a grill

[DSMConvert]

Not sure how many of you have been so I thought I'd throw together some advice for you first timers:

Clothes: It gets really hot during the day and pretty damn cold at night, I usually wear shorts and then bring jeans and a light jacket. hehe if you sweat like me deodorant and a new shirt might also be a good idea.

Food/Drinks: There are probably 40 million vendors serving everything on the main drag...prices are about the same as the fair. There is lots of alcohol to be had...if you know where to look you can usually snag free and/or very cheap drinks at the bicardi tents(if they come again). Also Coke is always giving out free coke products...last year I walked away with a case of 20oz vaults for free. Also about a 15min drive up the road you will find a ton of sit down restuarants and even a walmart(this will come in handy below).

Entertainment: There is TONS of stuff to watch, do, test, etc during the day. Makes & Models was getting all their trailers together, so I'm assuming they're coming down again, the army usually shows up, Bicardi should be back again, not to mention every high end mfg has a tent up with cars/engines/info/etc... And of course you'll have vendors selling everything from cell phone cases to autographed race helmets.

Pirelli Girls: Yes they are insanely hot, yes they give free autographs...and yes...cry a few of them are even married(or in the process) with kids.

The Pit/Hill/Island: This is the notorious party zone that lights up at night. Expect to find naked people(including large hairy men), alcohol, partying, music, and everything else a college guy would consider heavenly. This area is a party zone and does get a little interesting, so if you have women in you're group I'd suggest having atleast 3-5 guys to "escort" them should you decided to venture that way. Nothing dangerous by any means, just the typical Ybor city/spring break type of deal with some guys having a little too much to drink.

Bathrooms/Showers: Yes they have them, and yes they tend to resemble a 3rd world country. Showers are bearable with flipflops(but make sure to note the schedule, they generally only open up the showers for a few hrs twice a day). For you sit down guys and gals, well...bring tp...you most likely won't have any in your stall, and if you haven't perfected the art of hovering...you may just become a jedi this weekend. My advice would be to head into town and take a vacation to the local walmart should the need to #2 present itself...since you probably forgot stuff...like oh say chairs, this will be a good reason to go. I usually head to town around 6 for dinner, use the walmart facilities to clean up some and wander around in the a/c for a little while.

Supplies: Campers...well you should know what to bring...Daywalkers...CHAIRS CHAIRS CHAIRS..get the cheap $10 folding ones from walmart...trust me you'll thank yourself...aluminum bleaches are rather tough on the ass after about 5hrs..might also want to bring some suntan lotion for those of you pale folk. While I don't condone the illegal abuse and or smuggling of liquor into the track(hows that for a disclaimer), this will save you a small fortune if you want to enhance your race day experience. They generally don't check and/or care if you have a bottle as long as you atleast make the effort to A. hide it and B. don't bring some insane amount like oh say 4 gallons.

Corral Parking: Its hit and miss each year on how much of an ass the guards tend to be about the damn sticker thing...some yrs you can drive in with it just placed on the dash...other years they want it welded to the damn windshield...

Regular parking: In my opinion the best/cheapest area is the giant pasture on the rgt just before you get to the track. That is you'll turn rgt on the road that says "To Paddocks". Last year it was free and you come in right on the main strip(party zone on the map) by the corrals(porsche and corvette). Its a bit of a walk, and if you have patience you can wait for the shuttle...but it takes forever and you go right by the panoz school yard, so if you're walking you can stop and look at all the cool track cars

[StreetUnitMike]

Thanks for the info! Thumbs UP!

[Raynman]

I'll be at the track tomorrow. Anyone going to the practice sessions tomorrow?

[StreetUnitMike]

I'll be at the track tomorrow. Anyone going to the practice sessions tomorrow?

Most of us will be coming up Thursday morning

[edrive73]

Great info. I will be going down either Thurs night or Fri AM. :spinny:

[Turboslimm]

Is the caravan information posted yet? We leave tomorrow morning early, but I haven't seen anything about that. Also, not to be the bearer of bad news, but has anyone looked at the forecast. Calling for rain each of the days of Sebring, and then clearing up right after. How's that for lousy timing. :(

[Raider]

meh, it is Florida though, things can change in 5 minutes, so I am not too worried.

[Turboslimm]

meh, it is Florida though, things can change in 5 minutes, so I am not too worried.

Perhaps, but it's actually a front that's moving through this weekend that's been drenching the rest of the country this week.

Also, along with caravan info, some phone numbers would be helpful in coordinating between parties coming from different areas.

[Raider]

yeah, I see the front. I am in stage 1, denial.

[amsgator]

so basically i have a huge mess on my hands....

my car is making a really screwed up noise...it's making a loud clicking noise everytime i start it and push the clutch. i am supposed to be going to Sebring tomorrow too and idk what to do. I am going to mazda tomorrow morning at 7 hoping they can see what's goin on, hopefully i just need a new clutch and its not the tranny. it stalled out for no reason while rolling to a stop sign, and i restarted it and it started that really loud clicking. it sounds like a really loud wheel of fortune spinning.

previously it would make a noise every time i took my foot off the accelerator, like a grinding noise kind of but pretty high pitched. and i think whatever that was finally went. http://www.mazdas247.com:8080/smilies/frown.gif i hope i can get it fixed so i can still leave tomorrow

[Raider]

just walked with amsgator, and it is the 2003 P5 VCTS Screw problem. New intake manifold time, waranteed, and will hopefully get it back today

[amsgator]

still awaitin. guess i will call around 5 or so to see if they know when they'll be able to wrap it up. all he said was it will take all day, they close at 7 so idk what "all day" meant....guess we will see. hope to make it down tonight or early tomorrow morning

[Raider]

Holy crap, what a weekend, and a great finish to the race!

[Turboslimm]

Holy crap, what a weekend, and a great finish to the race!

Yeah, it was quite an adventure. It was a lot of fun though. Don't have the Speed Channel or I would have watched the rest when I got home. What happened at the finish?

[computerGeek]

corvette won there class (they sounded AWESOME) and i think Acura won the GT 1 Class. but that is all i caught.

[Chef]

follow my picture thread it will tell ya!!

[amsgator]

Mazda car around the hair pin

http://s39.photobucket.com/albums/e159/sockerdood/Sebring/?action=view&current=MazdaHairPin.flv

[Rusharp]

Excellent weekend.

Thanks to Everyones efforts a great weekend was had by all, a few of us stayed for the finish and glad we did.

My brain is still trying to warm up here so I'll keep it short for now...looking forward to seeing all the photos to help my memory :D

Anyone that was thinking about coming but bailed out, well maybe next year.

[Raider]

And after talking with Chad after the race, i feel pretty good that wwill be back again there next year. I know my wife and I will be there next year corral or no corral- it was a great time. Thanks to Mazda, Classic Mazda, and Street Unit for this year!.