2011 Mazda Corrals-Grand-AM

[Perro del Sol]

Well, we are currently working on the corrals for 2011 for the Grand-Am Rolex and Continental Series. As you may or may not know, (most of you do know) Mazda won both the manufacturers title and drivers championship ( Jeff Segal and emil Assentato #69 RX-8).

With that in mind, we are working on the corrals for 2011, here is what was discussed yesterday in a conference call.



1. We are looking at having all of the pricing for all events completed before January.

2. Looking to have hospitality for all of our events. (Food & drink)

3. Sponsorships for each of our corrals.

4. More dealership involvement, where we can have them bring out cars to the event, etc.

5. Additional ways to market the corrals, tv/radio, print, Grand-Am website, etc.

6. More support from Mazdaspeed Motorsports

7. Grow corral events @ Watkins Glen, Barber and other tracks.


Looks like Ford, GM, Honda and BMW want to try and emulate us! The companies may come on as sponsors/partners with Grand-Am. I will of course be seeking Mazda USA and Mazdaspeed Motorsports to offer more support for us, as we have continually led the way in attendence, especially at Mid-Ohio, Lime Rock and VIR.

Daytona is scheduled for January 28-30, our pricing should be similar to last year, $55.00which included camping, next to Lake LLoyd.

We will still have raffles for the following:

1. Piloti Shoes

2. Mazda Team Apparel

3. Grand-Am Swag

4. Parade laps (excluding Daytona)

5. Corsa Car Care Products

6. Escort 9500ix Radar Detector($500.00 value)

7.. Crewmember for a day on a Mazda team, Speedsource, Team Sahlen, Freedom Autosport

8. Paddock Tours, personal autograph sessions and photshoots with Mazda teams

9. Tech talks

This is just a sample of what we have planned for 2011, we are still working on some additional ideas as well. So stay tuned for more updates and we hope to see you st 1 or more of our events for 2011. And for you members that live in the SE we will be hosting a corral @ Barber next year.





Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge
2011 Tentative (incomplete & unconfirmed) Schedule as of September 20, 2010

SUBJECT TO CHANGE

January 7/9 Daytona - Pre 24 hour Event test

January 29/30 - Daytona – 24 Hour Event

March 5/6 - Homestead Event

April 9/10 - Barber Event

April 30 / May 1 – Miller Event

May 14/15 - VIR Event

May 28/29 - Lime Rock Event

June 4/5 - Watkins Glen Event

June 25/26 - Road America Event

July 23/24 - New Jersey Event

August - Autobahn or Three Rivers

September 17/18 - Mid Ohio Event

SUBJECT TO CHANGE

 

[WillD]

I'm looking forward to Mid-Ohio for Grand Am in 2011 already, happy to hear that the Mazda corral is going to happen also.

 

[aMaff]

I participated in the Daytona event this past year and it was FRIGGIN EPIC! Marlon and the Mazda Motorsports teams do a heck of a job for us. If you have a chance to go, DO! You won't regret a thing.

Regrettably, I won't be able to attend much this next year what with twins due at the end of November (regrettably on the not being able to attend, not the twins HAHA), so you guys go have some fun for me

 

[Tungsten6]

Ill be at the Daytona Test days and the Rolex 24. CANT WAIT!

 

[Perro del Sol]

I participated in the Daytona event this past year and it was FRIGGIN EPIC! Marlon and the Mazda Motorsports teams do a heck of a job for us. If you have a chance to go, DO! You won't regret a thing.

Regrettably, I won't be able to attend much this next year what with twins due at the end of November (regrettably on the not being able to attend, not the twins HAHA), so you guys go have some fun for me

Thanks, dear old dad! Hope all is well with the twins and everything is going well for all of you! Our 2011 corrals will be bigger and better, we will have a lot of special events planned for each and every event. We are currently working on a t-shirt recognizing Mazda's Manufacturers title in GT. So come out and enjoy, we'll have food, drink, prizes, tours and lots more at Daytona and all of the other venues where we race.

 

[WillD]

Thanks, dear old dad! Hope all is well with the twins and everything is going well for all of you! Our 2011 corrals will be bigger and better, we will have a lot of special events planned for each and every event. We are currently working on a t-shirt recognizing Mazda's Manufacturers title in GT. So come out and enjoy, we'll have food, drink, prizes, tours and lots more at Daytona and all of the other venues where we race.

Sounds like a good excuse for a trip to Daytona!

 

[Reitrof]

Regrettably, I won't be able to attend much this next year what with twins due at the end of November (regrettably on the not being able to attend, not the twins HAHA), so you guys go have some fun for me

I wasn't aware Andrew. Congrats and hope everything goes smoothly.

 

[aMaff]

Thanks, dear old dad! Hope all is well with the twins and everything is going well for all of you! Our 2011 corrals will be bigger and better, we will have a lot of special events planned for each and every event. We are currently working on a t-shirt recognizing Mazda's Manufacturers title in GT. So come out and enjoy, we'll have food, drink, prizes, tours and lots more at Daytona and all of the other venues where we race.

lol thanks. So far everything's going well, so I hope that keeps up. Any chance of getting in for one of those shirts?

I wasn't aware Andrew. Congrats and hope everything goes smoothly.

 

[Perro del Sol]

lol thanks. So far everything's going well, so I hope that keeps up. Any chance of getting in for one of those shirts?

You know I got your back......

 

[Perro del Sol]

Here is the final schedule, all dates marked with asteriks ** is where we'll be holding corrals

**Jan. 29-30 Daytona Int’l Speedway Rolex 24 -- Rolex Series & Continental Tire Challenge**

Mar. 4-5 Homestead/Miami Int’l Speedway -- Rolex Series & Continental Tire Challenge

**Apr. 8-9 Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, AL -- Rolex Series & Continental Tire Challenge (IRL Race)**

**May 13-14 Virginia Int’l Raceway, Danville, VA -- Rolex Series & Continental Tire Challenge**

**May 28 & 30 Lime Rock Park, Lakeville, Ct -- Rolex Series and Continental Tire Challenge**

**Jun. 3-4 Watkins Glen Int’l, Six Hours at the Glen -- Rolex Series and Continental Tire Challenge**

**Jun. 24-25 Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI -- Rolex Series & Continental Tire Challenge (Nationwide Race)**

**Jul. 8-9 Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterrey, CA -- Rolex Series & Continental Tire Challenge**

**Jul. 23-24 New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ -- Rolex Series & Continental Tire Challenge**

Aug. 12-13 Watkins Glen Int’l, Watkins Glen, NY -- Rolex Sports Car Series (Sprint Cup Race)

Aug. 19-20 Montreal, Quebec, Canada--- Rolex Sports Car Series (Nationwide Race)

**Sep. 16-17 Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, OH – Rolex Series & Continental Tire Challenge**

 

[Tungsten6]

Damn you got a good amount of Corrals this year ill be at Daytona for sure. had alot of fun last year.

no July race at Daytona this year?

 

[sok07]

Rolex24, VIR and Mid-ohio this year!!! PM me when the Rolex24 package becomes available and I will order!

 

[Tungsten6]

Where you at the rolex last year?

White ms3 with the mazdaspeed wheels??

 

[Perro del Sol]

No Barber for you?

 

[Perro del Sol]

Here is our pricing for the 6 hours of the Glen

got an email from the Group Sales Manager at Watkins Glen Int'l ... June 4-5 weekend is Sahlen's 6 Hours at the Glen ... his quote:

"Sahlen’s 6 Hours at The Glen GRAND-AM Weekend is June 3-5 - New Car Club Corral and weekend ticket price will be offered, this $20 rate will not be available to the general public. Infield Corral parking and weekend parade laps will be included at no extra charge. Trackside locations are limited and reserved for groups of 25 cars or more. ..."for $20 , you can't BEAT that price!! mark your calendars people and save up your money ~ if you haven't already been there, the Glen is a fantastic and fun venue located in the finger lakes region of NY. beautiful country and fun times to be had!!

 

[aMaff]

Twenty AMERICAN dollars!? You sure that's not like 20 euro or some craziness? (tho even that would be a great freakin deal LOL)

 

[Perro del Sol]

Twenty AMERICAN dollars!? You sure that's not like 20 euro or some craziness? (tho even that would be a great freakin deal LOL)

That's the real deal, Dad! How's everybody doing? Please give our best to the little racers and of course the lovely mother to be! PM me your address Andrew, so we can send you guys the presents for the babies.

 

[aMaff]

That's the real deal, Dad! How's everybody doing? Please give our best to the little racers and of course the lovely mother to be! PM me your address Andrew, so we can send you guys the presents for the babies.

Seriously? Dude... you really didn't have to, but HUGE thanks man

Everyone's doing well so far. Jen's getting to the point of "really uncomfortable" most of the time. We've at least got her an arrangement of pillows that gets her sleeping comfortably lol. You guys rock, I wish I could hit up the corrals next year. That said, depending on how things are going, Barber isn't entirely out of the question, so I'll stay tuned in.


And for anyone considering going, Daytona was friggin EPIC last year

 

[sok07]

No Barber for you?

Went to Barber....to bad you guys couldn't work out a deal early enough. Waited and waited, but nothing worked out and I was too late to get a camping pass. I still went to Barber though...IRL being there was meh!

 

[sok07]

Where you at the rolex last year?

White ms3 with the mazdaspeed wheels??

Yes. That was me.