Zoom Fest 2009 2nd Annual @ Road Atlanta.

[87 Turbo II]

Ok for all Mazda owners, piston or rotary, THIS is the event to attend. July 18th and 19th.(Saturday and Sunday) Mark the date, you have PLENTY of time to plan for it.

* Guest can show up as early as Friday Morning!
* Camping will be allowed, and encouraged!
* All ages are welcomed!
* There will be numerous opportunities to drive the race track, including a PDX (3 - 20 minute sessions with a driving instructor - At Speed!)
* Swap Meet - No charge to sell your extra parts!
* Saturday night outdoor movie!
* Much, much more to be announced!

http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=803310

A full collection of pics and some videos from last year's event can be seen here:

http://www.mazdameets.com/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=39

Last year's shirts:


More info to come as the date gets closer.

[MSP1660]

Noice!

[carbongs]

def gonna have to check this out

[PeteSpeed3]

def gonna have to check this out

You know you will, I need my poparotzi there with me. I will be there.

Any chance of using the Drift coarse for some of the Mazda drifters?

[Elbow]

You know you will, I need my poparotzi there with me. I will be there.

Any chance of using the Drift coarse for some of the Mazda drifters?

No.

[BWaits]

No.

How would you know the answer to this question?

-billy

[Elbow]

How would you know the answer to this question?

-billy

Because I know it's an SCCA event with a race schedule and Road Atlanta won't allow that.

[Elbow]

I'll be there running with the SCCA that weekend anyway. This is RAN DURING A REGULAR SCCA WEEKEND, this is like a meet at an event. Not trying to bash anyone but I wouldn't drive for this "Zoom Fest."

Last year there were about 9 cars for this Zoom Fest thing though, overly advertised for a VERY small turnout.



Not kidding 9 cars max...

[87 Turbo II]

I'll be there running with the SCCA that weekend anyway. This is RAN DURING A REGULAR SCCA WEEKEND, this is like a meet at an event. Not trying to bash anyone but I wouldn't drive for this "Zoom Fest."

Last year there were about 9 cars for this Zoom Fest thing though, overly advertised for a VERY small turnout.



Not kidding 9 cars max...

It was more like 18 and we had more people than Sevestock I(one) had, now they're in their 12th year and they're the biggest gathering of rotary powered vehicles each year.

Sevenstock I


Sevenstock XI


Stop spreading misinformation. It's true that we piggyback some of the activities related to the SCCA gatherings, but this year there are a few plans for some other interesting ideas, not to mention just hanging out and getting to know the community. Last year was actually way UNDER advertised and it was a first annual with a few trial and error from the wonderful people who threw the event.

[Ricker112]

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[EJ25RUN]

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[BWaits]

We are happy to announce a number of great things were finalized over the last week.

First, We would like to welcome a few new sponsors for the event.

() Great American Sign Company has again signed up for this year and will be responsible for another superb quality event T-Shirt. Anyone who has one of last years shirt will tell you - They are top notch. http://www.greatamericansignco.com/
() Grassroots Motorsports Magazine has joined us this year. Along with product for the raffle there will be an add run in the next issue as well as an event article in the following issue. http://grassrootsmotorsports.com
() www.rotarycarclub.com has signed up this year as the "rotary forum" sponsor. I have known one of the owners for a number of years now. We are proud they have embraced the event and together we can build awareness on the East Coast for Mazda and Mazda powered vehicles as well as American road racing and AutoX.
() Re-Speed will of course be very active this year. Re-Speed plans to introduce a bunch of brand new items for the old school rotaries at the event.www.re-speed.com.com
() We have been working with a number of other potential sponsors that have responded to our inquiries. Once they finalize their involvement we will announce them as well.


Second, through diligent efforts form the Zoom-Fest promoters the "Time Attack" style AutoX is 100% a go. We have secured the "skid pad" area of the Road Atlanta facility and the Atlanta Region SCCA will operate the event for us. This is a Zoom-Fest exclusive event. It has been setup for novices through pros and stock cars though full blown race. There will be awards for "FTD" in at least 4 classes. This is a huge deal for this years event!

Last but not least, registration is open!

You can sign up for the event here -> http://www.mazdameets.com

You can also find the answers to all you questions in the FAQ -> http://www.mazdameets.com

[MSP1660]

So no race time this year? Just a show? Oh well. I'll still probably try and make it out.

[Elbow]

Race time? They had no race time last year...

As for mis spreading info, I'm not, I would be entirely pissed to drive there expecting some great show it sounds to be and is smaller then a local IA meet in the middle of a real event. No offense but...

[87 Turbo II]

Race time? They had no race time last year...

As for mis spreading info, I'm not, I would be entirely pissed to drive there expecting some great show it sounds to be and is smaller then a local IA meet in the middle of a real event. No offense but...

Well if you tell nobody to come then there won't be anybody. This year will be bigger.

[DVSRX-7]

Well if you tell nobody to come then there won't be anybody. This year will be bigger.

got to agree with him, dont compare this year to last year, tell the world..

[BlknbluRX7]

Race time? They had no race time last year...

As for mis spreading info, I'm not, I would be entirely pissed to drive there expecting some great show it sounds to be and is smaller then a local IA meet in the middle of a real event. No offense but...

Quit pissing in everyones cheerios...If you dont want to come, dont.... You wont be missed

[Elbow]

Quit pissing in everyones cheerios...If you dont want to come, dont.... You wont be missed

Well I am always at every SCCA event lol....

[87 Turbo II]

bump

[Five*Star*]

I'll be there this time! Can't believe I missed this last year. Looks like the (small amount) that did show, had a good time! I know most those people there anyway.

[87 Turbo II]

Bumping this up. We NEED this year to be a big turnout. As many MAzda owners as possible.

[Elbow]

FYI You get TWO PDX sessions not three.

[87 Turbo II]

FYI You get TWO PDX sessions not three.

It's a copy/paste from another site so if it's wrong then I'm sorry.

And it really wasn't bad last year, just somewhat small. Once again if everyone is told not to come because no one will be there, then it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. Our main problem last year was not enough publicity, which is why I am posting here but now I'm thinking no one is going to care because you saw fit to come in the thread and not contribute anything other than negativity. You weren't even there, you might have been at the track, but you didn't stop to check out what we were doing, you didn't talk to anybody. So as a non-participant I'd say you have very little right to comment at all.

[Elbow]

It's a copy/paste from another site so if it's wrong then I'm sorry.

And it really wasn't bad last year, just somewhat small. Once again if everyone is told not to come because no one will be there, then it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. Our main problem last year was not enough publicity, which is why I am posting here but now I'm thinking no one is going to care because you saw fit to come in the thread and not contribute anything other than negativity. You weren't even there, you might have been at the track, but you didn't stop to check out what we were doing, you didn't talk to anybody. So as a non-participant I'd say you have very little right to comment at all.

And you know that how? I WAS there, we were there for three days, I camped, and even went and hung out with the Mazda people for a few. I am just warning this event sounds great, and didn't want a bunch of pissed off people who spent money and time to drive far for an event not as it sounds.

I'll be there obviously though.

[BWaits]

And you know that how? I WAS there, we were there for three days, I camped, and even went and hung out with the Mazda people for a few. I am just warning this event sounds great, and didn't want a bunch of pissed off people who spent money and time to drive far for an event not as it sounds. I'll be there obviously though.

I would say there is a big difference in "being there" and "stopping by". There were 40+ that signed up for the event last year. We had people from numerous states come out and have a blast. Yes, we had some hick ups. the AutoX getting canceled at the last minute had allot to do with it. We also put the event together in ONE month.

This is a multiple day event. We try not to schedule the crap out of it so that everyone feels welcomed to freely roam and see what the SCCA and Road Atlanta have to offer. I have been a SCCA member since I was 10 years old. Working the SCCA for the event allows us to help build awareness. They are 100% behind us and the longevity of the event. We have never eluded the fact our event is part of an SCCA weekend.

We did have track time, Touring laps on Sat and for those that wanted to go faster, the PDX on Sunday.

This year is looking better and better each day. Final stages of planning are in the works and more will be announced soon.

So I would say, rather than continuing to say the event was not what it should have been, why not post about the positives? I can assure you no one will remember the "car count" of '08 after '09. I can assure you those that decide to "be there" will have a blast.

simontibbett, If you decide to "stop by" this year look me up. I will have a few cold ones for you. ( that is if you are of age )

-billy
Co-Promoter, Zoom-Fest
www.re-speed.com
www.mazdameets.com

[matthewAPM]

i remember how bad this was last year.

[Elbow]

Shhhh we already discussed it lol.

[matthewAPM]

mazda FTL. would never want to own one...

[87 Turbo II]

mazda FTL. would never want to own one...

once again, pointless comment. I'd rather not spend an arm and a leg on BMW parts. We're all different.

[matthewAPM]

once again, pointless comment. I'd rather not spend an arm and a leg on BMW parts. We're all different.

lol. I owned a miata ...

[87 Turbo II]

lol. I owned a miata ...

ah ok, BMW parts still cost a lot haha.

[matthewAPM]

ah ok, BMW parts still cost a lot haha.

Not really for a E36...for anything after OH YEAH!

It is about the same as it was running my other cars. Anything racing is going to eat away at money

[ATLGt]

ah ok, BMW parts still cost a lot haha.

And my rotary is so cheap.

[Paraffin]

I was at this event last year and will come again, it was a blast and got some great track time that is hard to come by for me.

[JITB]

im gonna try my hardest to come out!

I posted this on Club protege aswell!

[eraser4g63]

I will do my best to be there.

[Nemesis]

Id like to go , but I have no place or purpose lulz

[no_pistons]

I will be there also my friend with his 3rd gen lookin forward to it

[tdurr]

I'll try and be there.
ill tell some of my buddys to go too.