Zoom-Fest 2010 - Talladega Grand Prix, July 17th and 18th

[bwaits]

Zoom-Fest 2010 Registration is now open.


After considering all the possibilities and potential growth of Zoom-Fest in the future we have decided for 2010 to change things up a bit.

This is to announce Zoom-Fest 2010 will now be a full track day with "Time Attack" event!

The Zoom-Fest Time Attack will be held July 17th-18th 2010, at Talladega Grand Prix in Talladega, Alabama. Talladega Gran Prix Raceway is a 1.4 mile road course with ample room to continue the Zoom-Fest car show, swap meet, awards and outdoor movie tradition with the addition of a open track day and Time Attack attraction. We, as a group, will take over the entire facility from 7AM Sat morning till 10AM Sunday morning. Anyone with any level of driving experience is welcomed. Everyone will be fully covered by full motorsports insurance for the entire visit.

Zoom-Fest Time Attack is open to all Mazda or Mazda powered vehicles. There will concession open on the grounds, professional run course and corner workers, ambulance on duty as well as free camping.

The Time Attack will be open to the first 40 cars on a first come first served basis. The Zoom-Fest event is open to any number of participants.

Registration, all the info and a FAQ can be found @ http://www.mazdameets.com

http://www.tgprace.com/track_photo.jpg

[ZGN]

I was looking forward to road atlanta..... :)

[Herblenny]

COOL! I'm there!

I just wished I had my 8 to track with..

[Dazed and Rotarded]

Phil.. Billy might let you take his new one around the track if you ask really nice LOL I just hope I have the fd ready.. Man that's gonna be fun!

[FcRx8MEL]

Several of us from the middle Tennessee area are planning on going. Sounds like a lot of fun

[bwaits]

Several of us from the middle Tennessee area are planning on going. Sounds like a lot of fun

I may get you to bedazzle my helmet :)

-billy

[Herblenny]

Phil.. Billy might let you take his new one around the track if you ask really nice LOL I just hope I have the fd ready.. Man that's gonna be fun!

Billy, would you let me take your 8 if I bring my own wheels and tires to put on? :)

[bwaits]

Billy, would you let me take your 8 if I bring my own wheels and tires to put on? :)


Too early to tell what stage it will be at. :)

-billy

[IH8DSM]

definetly wanna go what are the requirements to drive, helmet, cage harness?

[Brent]

I had alot of fun at Zoomfest last year. As much of a Road Atlanta junkie that I am, I am glad to see it move to TGPR. It's more track time for everyone and I think it will be much more user friendly for all. I will most likely be there given the Army doesn't have me doing something that weekend.

As for the Time Attack, I see there are no classes. Any stipulations on the cars? Obviously an RX something, but the reason I ask is because I will most likely be bringing my V8 FD. I know there are plenty of rotaries that are faster than me though, so it shouldn't be an issue, right? :D

[FcRx8MEL]

I may get you to bedazzle my helmet :)

-billy

i think i can do that... pretty good idea actually

[bwaits]

definetly wanna go what are the requirements to drive, helmet, cage harness?


In general all you need is a helmet. This FAQ will answer all your questions:
http://www.mazdameets.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&Itemid=53&func=view&catid=2&id=6



I had alot of fun at Zoomfest last year. As much of a Road Atlanta junkie that I am, I am glad to see it move to TGPR. It's more track time for everyone and I think it will be much more user friendly for all. I will most likely be there given the Army doesn't have me doing something that weekend.

As for the Time Attack, I see there are no classes. Any stipulations on the cars? Obviously an RX something, but the reason I ask is because I will most likely be bringing my V8 FD. I know there are plenty of rotaries that are faster than me though, so it shouldn't be an issue, right? :D

Yes, it was hard for us to move it away from our "home track" but we really wanted to ensure the track time and future growth.

The event is open to any Mazda or Mazda powered vehicle. We will have 4 groups for the track day. A-D, grouped by experience level and level of modifications. I will work on a classing structure for the time attack over the next month.

-billy

[djmtsu]

So I am trying to figure out how this goes...

$20 lets me hang out, but if I want to run the track, at all, it is another $150, and that is only if I am one of the first 40 to sign up?

Help me Billy!

[bwaits]

So I am trying to figure out how this goes...

$20 lets me hang out, but if I want to run the track, at all, it is another $150, and that is only if I am one of the first 40 to sign up?

Help me Billy!


The standard Zoom-Fest ticket is $20. No limit on sales.
The Track day ticket is $150 (includes the $20 standard ticket). Only 40 spots will be sold.

-billy

[My5ABaby]

In for the track day. Is there somewhere we can see how many are signed up for the track day?

Edit: Found it: http://www.mazdameets.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&Itemid=53&func=view&catid=2&id=22#22

[Herblenny]

Damn, If I had my 8, I would definitely sign up for the track day.. I would take the MB FD but I don't want to risk it as I have to do some shows this year.

[85'12a-Blake]

wow zoom-fest huh, I was gonna go 2 import alliance this year but seeing as this is on the same days . I will most certainly go 2 this instead. I will fit in better with my rx7. 2 many hondas @ import alliance

[88turboii]

Im signing up.. it will be my 2nd track day. the last was fun as hell. is it true noobs like me we will be limited to 100mph??

[My5ABaby]

Does an M95 helmet work in lieu of SA95?

[ZGN]

Im signing up.. it will be my 2nd track day. the last was fun as hell. is it true noobs like me we will be limited to 100mph??

That was not enforced as far as I could tell.... I kept getting passed :(

[bwaits]

Im signing up.. it will be my 2nd track day. the last was fun as hell. is it true noobs like me we will be limited to 100mph??

You are thinking of a SCCA PDX. This is not run by the SCCA this year. You will not be limited on track speed. I will say, if anyone continually drives over their head and leaves the track surface, you will be told to leave. All attendees are responsible for track or facility damage as well.

Does an M95 helmet work in lieu of SA95?

We have agreed with the track to require SA95. This is actually a lesser requirement for SCCA and NASA this year. They have moved on to SA200 or above. Beg, borrow or steal you a SA95 :)

-billy

[My5ABaby]

We have agreed with the track to require SA95. This is actually a lesser requirement for SCCA and NASA this year. They have moved on to SA200 or above. Beg, borrow or steal you a SA95 :)

-billy
Boooooooooooooo, lol.

[t_g_farrell]

I'm signed up for the track day. Should be a blast.

Now off to find me a helmet. I'm going for a SA2005 so if I ever do
any other events it will cover it for awhile. No use buying multiple
helmets, plus its your head.

[djmtsu]

Boooooooooooooo, lol.

I can check and see what my helmets are rated at.

You can borrow one if it meets the requirements.

I can't make it due to work. Lame. This is the first time I could not make it to something because of work.

[Dazed and Rotarded]

if i can get a motor i'm gonna try to make it down.. yall got a flintstone's group by chance ? LOL

[My5ABaby]

I can check and see what my helmets are rated at.

You can borrow one if it meets the requirements.

I can't make it due to work. Lame. This is the first time I could not make it to something because of work.

Yeah, let me know. I'm shopping around for one too. If I find one I like and it's a good price it'd probably be good to have.

[notnauto]

I can't make it due to work. Lame. This is the first time I could not make it to something because of work.

That sucks. We could send mom up there to talk to them. They would let you go then. :rofl:

[Rotarydave]

just got the information we will be flying out on the 24th of July ...... AW Crap

[bwaits]

just got the information we will be flying out on the 24th of july ...... Aw crap

awol.............

[IH8DSM]

To much stuff to do and not enough time haha still can't wait.

[TitaniumTT]

Reg'ed! Can't wait. Anyone from the NE planning on attending?

[t_g_farrell]

If anyone is coming down I77 thru Charlotte, PM me and we can caravan
on down together. I'm thinking of leaving Friday noonish to get there early
Friday evening.

Billy, Can we get in and camp over Friday night. If not is there a place to
camp nearby on Friday?

[t_g_farrell]

Looks like its a motel stay for Friday night. They just posted this up on the ZoomFest site.

http://www.mazdameets.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&Itemid=53&func=view&catid=5&id=42

[Kentetsu]

Well, I wish I could make it, but its just not in the cards for me this year (again). No way I can work it into my budget while still being realistic.

I also have a chance to try out a new form of racing (sort of like Stadium racing/autocross) which is getting a lot of publicity but not many cars right now.

I'll try to plan better for next year. :(

[bwaits]

Hotel Info

http://www.mazdameets.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&Itemid=53&func=view&catid=2&id=44

[reese.leblanc]

I'm planning to make it down there. If nothing else, I want to finally make it to a meet again; however, my real goal is to tun the open session/time attack. In order to do that, though, I'm trying to get a 4 pt roll bar made for my vert, but not having much luck locally.

Anyone want to hook me up with a great price on one? :)

[88turboii]

a buddy got his nasa rally spec cage built by carter racing in savannah. i would like to konw if there is a good local rollcage shop though

[t_g_farrell]

Come on people, get signed up for ZoomFest, NOW!

[9G Redline]

Once I find out if I can be off work I will register to race. May need to borrow a helmet *cough: Jeremy : cough* if at all possible. If not I'll have to spring for one seeing as how I'm pretty sure after this event I'll be hooked. =D

[Herblenny]

Signed up just now.. Will bring my FD to show.. someone offered me their 8 to track but we'll see..

[Herblenny]

OK... anyone from NY/NJ area coming down to this event??

If so, I need a favor to ask and I'll pay for some of your gas money or give you some DGRR shirts :)

[t_g_farrell]

Got my motel reservation in. Still got to get me a helmet tho.

Any advice on an affordable SA2005 helmet? I found a few websites and it
seems to range from $150 to $250 for a new helmet. I'm a newb on buying a
helmet so any advice appreciated.

Since I don't ride a cycle, I'm thinking an open face helmet would be
better for me.

[Herblenny]

Can I be a passenger of someone's car :) I'll bring some camera equipments and my helmet :)

By the way, I bought a motorcycle helmet as there are shops all around where you could try them on. All fitted differently so, it was good to try on for comfort and size. Not sure that option is available if you just order online without trying it out.

[ZGN]

If I track my car you can ride with me....:biggthumpup:

[My5ABaby]

Can I be a passenger of someone's car :) I'll bring some camera equipments and my helmet :)

By the way, I bought a motorcycle helmet as there are shops all around where you could try them on. All fitted differently so, it was good to try on for comfort and size. Not sure that option is available if you just order online without trying it out.

You're more than welcome to ride with me. I extend that offer to anyone.

[bwaits]

Zoom-Fest 2010 Canceled

Zoom-Fest has been canceled due to lack of entries.

[reese.leblanc]

Damn... :(

[Herblenny]

DAMN!!!!!

I know several people I've talked to about were interested but haven't signed up.. Is this 100%??

[bwaits]

Yep, its done.

Not enough signed up and I did not feel confident we would hit an acceptable number in the next 2 weeks.

-billy

[ROTORX7Holly]

I got my refund from PayPal already. Sorry this is not going to happen this year. Thanks to Billy and his volunteer team for trying to make it work.
Holly

[ZGN]

I was probably not going to track my car as it's not track worty yet. Sorry I did not send in the paypal for the event fee sooner. I hope my lack of sending it in did not cause this by itself.. :(

count me in for attendance at the smaller gathering.

[Kentetsu]

Sorry to hear that this did not work out. I hope this will not keep you from trying something like this again next year.