Dealership sponsored Event in VA!! Need 7s!

[WE3RX7]

A few years back, I worked for Browns Mazda in Fairfax for a brief stent and during that time I became friends with many of the sales team/service teams/etc and I still drop in to see the new toys when they come out.

The owner of the Brown's chain of Mazda stores (Alexandria, Fairfax and soon Chantilly) is actually an FD owner himself.

I stopped in after DGRR '08 to share some pics with the guys and give them something to help stir up the "zoom-zoom" spirit and the owner was in at the time and really liked what he saw. He wanted to put a grand opening event together for his new Chantilly, VA store and wanted me to help get some of the rotary community together to "break it in".

Here are the details right now:

-SpeedSource Rolex RX8 team w/ their car will be onsite
-Mazda North America President will be onsite
-MazdaSpeed North America Representative will be onsite
-John Walker Racing out of PA (they run Star Mazda car's w/ the renesis) will be onsite and giving away a track day at their facility as a door prize

Those are the big ones, I'm a little loose on the details as it was only a 10 minute conversation today.

What I need though are 20 RX7 owners willing to show up and show off for the crowd. This will be a show where the visitors/spectators will pick "best in show" or "people's choice" and the winner gets a prize. The prize is yet to be announced, but I have been assured it's nothing to sneeze at.

It is on Oct 30th, which is a Thurs, from 2pm to 6pm.

I will firm up details but I want to see who would be interested and available that day first?

It'll be a GREAT time, I can assure you all - not everyday you get to meet some top class racers, Mazda execs and other local Mazda buffs!

[one320fc]

I will be there

[VR8]

Sounds like a great idea. But just curious, why all 7's?

[WE3RX7]

I was a bit curious myself. The word "right now" is that they want to limit it to 20 cars and they prefer it be sevens, but I'm pretty sure we'll get 8s into the show as well since it's currently a car on their lineup and the flagship. I'm confirming on Saturday morning.

By all means though, we want ALL Mazdas to show up for the meet & greet and I apologize if that didn't come through in my first message. Any mazda, any year any model - show some zoom-zoom spirit, lol.

[vex]

Dude, I would so rock that... But They wouldn't want my car :(

[WE3RX7]

Still bring the car even if you dont want to show it, we want ALL mazda enthusiasts to come out...

[WE3RX7]

The unofficial email so far of the details. More things will be hashed out this week.

"Brown’s Chantilly Mazda is the Largest Mazda Revolution Store in the Northeast Region- which you guys are a part of.



Some of those attending will be:



Jim Sullivan President of Mazda



Robert Davis of Mazdaspeed fame(among other things)



Rolex 24hour at Daytona winning Speed Source RX-8 Team with a car and Trailer



http://media.ford.com/NEWSROOM/release_display.cfm?release=27600



Rotary car contest: the focus is especially RX-7s prizes given by popular vote!



Barbecue- come hungry!



The whole affair is to be quite classy- I wanted a foam wresting pit and bikini contest but umm… oh well.



The tentative times are from 2pm until 6pm for the actual event and prize announcements. This could change but I will keep you posted."

I'll be putting some flyers together shortly for everybody to print off, etc. The powers at be are making decisions on the rest of the details this week so I'll let you all know as I know and I'll start taking entries (free) for the show, it'll have to be first come first serve...

[Polito Racing]

where in virginia is chantilly at?

[WE3RX7]

Chantilly is in northern VA. About an hour south west of DC.


I got more details today and after the advertising meeting tomorrow i'll put something together for the "official" announcment. I'm going to organize a list of show participants as well. We have to limit it to 20 cars.

[vel525]

Just curious, why are you guys having the event on a Thursday? Most people work during the week. I would love to have my car there, but definitely won't be able to make a Thursday. Hmmm, maybe I'll have a friend bring my car out there.

[WE3RX7]

Its Thursday because we're working around Jim Sullivan (president of mazda na) and Rob Davey's schedules as well as the SpeedSource guys.

I got the details today. Look for an update later this week once I get everything typed up and organize a game plan.

Where are you in relation to Chantilly? I can probably arrange to get your car there...

[vel525]

I'm in Vienna/Fairfax. I travel for work so am out of town during the week. I don't really let other people drive my car so I'll have to see if I can figure something out. Will look for the update.

[one320fc]

It should be pretty cool time. It being a Thursday sucks but I hope the rotary community in the area can still show its support.

[WE3RX7]

Current list. If you plan to enter the show, please add your name to this list. Otherwise, please feel free to attend at will, this list is only for the ones who want to participate in the show:

1. 1985 RX7 GSL-SE (one320fc)
2. 1993 RX7 (2gslse)
3. 2005 RX8 GT (jonbro6599)
4. 2004 RX8 (Rotr8)
5. 1994 White FD (Nuvolari)
6. 1993 Red FD (93vrfd3s)
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8.
9.
10.
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12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.

Website with official registration and payment to come tomorrow. First 20 to pay will secure a spot in the show.

[BigPimpin']

I'm there! :icon_tup: Let's just have a rx7 "sick day" at work!:driving:

[one320fc]

I'm there! :icon_tup: Let's just have a rx7 "sick day" at work!:driving:

Hey why dont you see if Roy or Erine can have a sick day with you!!!

[WE3RX7]

THE WEBSITE IS UP.

Please sign up if you plan to enter the car show!

www.chantillymazdaevent.com

[BigPimpin']

Hey why dont you see if Roy or Erine can have a sick day with you!!!

I'm workin' on Roy right now! Maybe he can get a sick slip!:rofl:

[BigPimpin']

I'm workin' on Roy right now! Maybe he can get a sick slip!:rofl:



Roy is in!:icon_tup: Now let's get my heap straight!

[WE3RX7]

I got another one signed up for the show... we've got 7 rotaries right now for the show, but only three have paid.

My goal is to fill this thing with rotaries, but if by the 15th I dont at least have 10 people paid, I'm opening it up to ALL Mazda cars.

[one320fc]

1. 1985 RX7 GSL-SE (one320fc) *PAID*
2. 1993 RX7 (2gslse) *PAID*
3. 2005 RX8 GT (jonbro6599) *PAID*
4. 1986 Rx7 (loudazzrx7) *PAID*
5. 1993 Red FD (93vrfd3s) *PAID*
6. 1991 RX7 T2 (BigPimpin') *PAID*
7. 1994 White FD (Nuvolari) *PAID*
8. 2004 RX8 (Bill Edwards) *PAID*
9. 2004 RX8 GT (ADVMYTH) *PAID*
10. 2005 RX8 Shinka (shinka213) *PAID*
11. 2004 RX8 (Rotr8)
12. 1993 MAZDA RX7 CYM (ErnieT)
13. 1991 RX7 T2 (93rx74lyfe)

[VR8]

shinka213, is that Rodney? Glad to know he's still kickin.

[WE3RX7]

Not sure - I'll have to check with the payment. John, are you going to make it up? No worries if not..

Current List:
1. 1985 RX7 GSL-SE (one320fc) *PAID*
2. 1993 RX7 (2gslse) *PAID*
3. 2005 RX8 GT (jonbro6599) *PAID*
4. 1986 Rx7 (loudazzrx7) *PAID*
5. 1993 Red FD (93vrfd3s) *PAID*
6. 1991 RX7 T2 (BigPimpin') *PAID*
7. 1994 White FD (Nuvolari) *PAID*
8. 2004 RX8 (Bill Edwards) *PAID*
9. 2004 RX8 GT (ADVMYTH) *PAID*
10. 2005 RX8 Shinka (shinka213) *PAID*
11. 2004 RX8 (Rotr8) *PAID*
12. 1988 RX7 T2 (calwell) *PAID*
13. 1993 MAZDA RX7 CYM (ErnieT)
14. 1991 RX7 T2 (93rx74lyfe)

RX8s have started to pick up. It'll be a great showing.

[VR8]

John, are you going to make it up? No worries if not..



I'm still mulling over the schedule for that week.....:(

[WE3RX7]

Yea, I think there are some last minute guys still floating around too. Its open to the public to come out whenever, so last minute is fine for the event...

We're trying to get the speedsource guys to make a lap around the circle (the dealership is in a circle of other dealerships)... that would be fun... and loud!

[WE3RX7]

Getting close! I'm going to close registration Monday, October 27th.

Current List:
1. 1985 RX7 GSL-SE (one320fc) *PAID*
2. 1993 RX7 (2gslse) *PAID*
3. 2005 RX8 GT (jonbro6599) *PAID*
4. 1986 Rx7 (loudazzrx7) *PAID*
5. 1993 Red FD (93vrfd3s) *PAID*
6. 1991 RX7 T2 (BigPimpin') *PAID*
7. 1994 White FD (Nuvolari) *PAID*
8. 2004 RX8 (Bill Edwards) *PAID*
9. 2004 RX8 GT (ADVMYTH) *PAID*
10. 2005 RX8 Shinka (shinka213) *PAID*
11. 1988 RX7 T2 (calwell) *PAID*
12. 2004 RX8 (Rotr8) *PAID*
13. 2005 RX8 (BrendenV) *PAID*
14. 1993 MAZDA RX7 CYM (ErnieT)
15. 1991 RX7 T2 (93rx74lyfe)
16. Available
17. Available
18. Available
19. Available
20. Available

[jonbro6956]

If anybody didn't check out the RX8 club thread after the event, Bill uploaded some photos on the site http://www.chantillymazdaevent.com/. It was great meeting everyone and thank you Bill for setting it all up.