Random update of information on this (yes, it's a copy + paste job!
) from the main organiser:
So this year marks the 50th year anniversary of the first Rotary powered Mazda ..the Cosmos, so that got me thinking:mellow: what better way to celebrate the engine we have come to know and love than A TRACK DAY!!!
I've been on to Kirkistown Race Track up in Co. Down regarding the event and Richard who i was speaking to seemed more than willing to host the event, he says its been quite a few years since he has seen a rotary up there, so i asked about dates, he has the 09/07/17 free! which is the Sunday and i think the day that suits everyone best. I know the general consensus was a nice scenic drive then park up and take a few pics....but bare in mind, its in Co. Down, it will be a scenic drive up for most of us and im sure a couple of pitstops can be arranged on the route! The track itself is quite big and has a fairly big paddock area so with an open space like that the cars could be categorically organised by their model and spread out so the perfect opportunity for pics!
Now considering the milestone we have been on to Mazda Ireland and the word back is that they would be delighted to get involved, seeing as they will be there and Mazda isn't just rotary we are trying to get all Mazda clubs like on board or in fact any Mazda at all, the mx5 guys, the MPS guys and basically have like a Mazda appreciation day, which will hopefully get the numbers up as well.
The only drawbacks on the day is that the track has a noise restriction curfew, so track time cannot commence until 12pm on the Sunday, and sadly he said "no drifting" now i did say "but mister all our cars are rwd!!" and his reply was simply that there is to be no purposely initiated drifting and that correcting over-steer is OK to a certain degree, then obviously helmets(if you're going on track) are a necessity for driver and passenger , they have a chief marshal that will be there to give a driver briefing too.
So that is all i have for the minute, i might look into asking a few places for possible sponsorship to help out with track costs but , id like to try gauge a attendance numbers before i start begging LOL
anyway im giving everybody LOADS of time to sort time off , or get cars ready etc... it even gives me enough time to actually book a Sunday off work haha and it also gives me motivation to start fixing up Rita and giving her , her new 2017 look!
I suppose ill start, so just pop your name on the list and if you fancy going on track put track in brackets beside your name, as soon as i know the figures i shall let everyone know
Howdy folks!! LITTLE UPDATE
Good news has been bestowed upon us! Mazda Ireland have agreed to sponsor the event and allocate some funding towards the day!! this means it has brought the cost down for those looking to go out on track down by a far bit, the details are as follows....
Start time on the day is 10:00am - this is just so we can get everyone in and parked accordingly before the track time starts, this is a brief format of the day itself
10:00am -11:00am ...All Cars to arrive and get organized , we are hoping to have the paddock sectioned into model specific areas
11:00am - 12:00pm ... Position cars using the track within easy access of the track
12:00pm - 2:00pm ... Cars will be on track in intervals depending on numbers and rotating the groups in succession equally either every 10 laps or every 10 minutes, this is just so everyone gets a good amount of seat time
2:00pm - 2:45pm ...All Cars to come in from track for lunch and for the photographers to get a chance to get some static shots of the cars
2:45pm - 4:30pm ...Cars back on track.
4:30pm - 5:00pm ... Short Awards ceremony
5:00pm - 6:00pm ...Last hour of track action if anyone wants it or a chance for everyone to wrap up, change wheels/brake pads etc...
There is 50 track-time spots available
Drivers looking to go out on track = €50 for the day
Show & shine cars = FREE ENTRY
Spectators = FREE ENTRY
The obligations for drivers on the day....
* A helmet (also if you are taking a passenger out they too must have a helmet)
* Decent tires
* Relatively new brakes
* Roll cage is a bonus but as i was told by the track not necessary
At this time anyone that i have down on the list for track time has there place (which at present is 32ish) , but i am setting a three week deadline for payments from today up until the 26/05/17.
Payment will be made through PayPal as its the handiest way to do it. Anyone who is on the list and down for track PM me and i will give you the address to send your payment to. When your making the payment , just put in the "add note" section your full name + your username on the forum if you have one.
Also we are still looking for a few trade stands if anyone knows of anyone that would like to set up a stand, there will be no cost of entry for any traders , car care products, maybe a tire fitter just in case, accessories stand etc... anything that might be relevant
There will be prizes on the day for
Best Built Mazda
Cleanest(standard) Mazda
Loudest Mazda
and as requested by Dara
Most Spectacular Engine(and/or gearbox) failure
The paddock will be divided into 4 areas
Rx7 corner
Rx8 corner
mx5 corner
classic/other corner
so there will also prizes for the best overall car in each of those areas. There will also be FREE T shirts available to commemorate the day, so to get an idea of numbers attending pop your name on the list so we dont run short
Anyway thats all the new information i have at this time so ill tag anyone that is down for track and if you could just send me a pm whenever you would like to make a payment that would be awesome, also if your not tagged on this list its because your name wouldn't come up to tag so just tag them if you know them, comment below or send me a private message, still a good few places left for track so spread to word...sadly the only requirement is... being the year that's in it, is for all cars to be of Mazda Orientation to get on track and to park in the paddock.
Any questions feel free to ask. (RLtd or myself)
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