[smdauberm3]

MFEST 2013

Well, dates are announced, (tentatively pending all contracts are signed) May 24-26, 2013. So that means its time to start planning things out.

I pulled all the info from our last MFest trip so here it is. I know its early but everyone need to plan and ask off for time. I will post up more info as the time gets closer and if you have a questions let me know. Lets get a big group to go again!

Itinerary:
5/16 Thurs -For those of us up north (Fort Collins/Loveland/Longmont), we can meet up along the way if we want off I-25 but we should make it quick, as to make it to the meeting point on time. Meet west side of Denver between 6-630am, I-70 Morrison Exit #259. (see steps below to find) There is a Conoco gas station there we can all get topped off if needed and get some early morning snacks. Be at the gas station at no later then 630am so we can all gather and meet each other incase we haven’t yet and that way we can get off on the road close to 645. Its a right once off the interstate then a left at the light that is about 1/8 mile up...go down about 1/4 mile or so and you will see the gas station on the right/HUGE park n ride lot on the left.


1030-11am Stop in Grand Junction for Lunch/Gas, meet up with Jim and whoever else in that area is joining him. Also a group from Texas will be meeting us in Grand Junction. The group should be around 5-8 cars.

---- Horizon Drive exit, Turn right and immediate left into the Shell station. Take up pump as you can and the rest form line and then park in back of the shell, or go across the street to Wendys for lunch.

1130-12p Leave GJ and head along the way...wont need gas until Beaver Utah (15 miles south of the I-70/I-15 juncture), and meet up with any Utah or whoever else Mfester's from that area. (arrive around 230-3pm) to Beaver (large gas station at first exit and on the right, next to Wendy's)

3-330pm Arrive/Leave Beaver for Vegas, meet up with PNW caravan. Large gas station at first exit and on the right, next to Wendy's.

5-530pm PACIFIC time, Arrive in Vegas (its about 3 or so hours from Beaver)

5/17 Leave Palazzo early like 8am and head to meet up with the local Mfesters at the M resort and then head to jean around 8:40 or so, arrive Jean at 9 meet up with the Socal caravan.

Please remember all times are tentative for arrival/departure locations. Time has been added to account for large number of participants/cars. As a caravan, if one person from a car needs to stop at a rest stop to take a pit stop, the whole caravan should stop as well as a courtesy.


******Pre-Mfest Meet at Bandimere opening weekend of Bandimere & CU Sports Car Show******
TBD

**********Items you may want to bring for the trip************************

- MFEST confirmation page (paypal receipt) just to be safe
- 2 way radios/walkie talkies(post up who has some and how many you have)
- radar detector
- tools to repair things if needed/as needed
- snacks and beverages
- binoculars to keep an eye out on the road ahead (because sometimes the V1 picks up a faint signal from 3 miles off in the right conditions)
- cd's/mp3 player, we will see many times where the radio doesnt work (unless you have sat radio, then good on ya!)

Let me know if there is anything else you may think is needed to add to this list!!!


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The official MFest Itinerary has been posted, I copied it from the MFest forum:

Itinerary


Stuff To Bring / Remember / Reminders
. OBEY TRAFFIC LAWS AT ALL TIMES!
• Valid form of ID
• Copy of your PayPal receipt
• Must have wristbands at all times. no wristbands no entry.
• Drink plenty of water (HYDRATE)
• Pace yourselves no need to rush
* Don't forget to have FUN and SMILE


TAO Beach Night Club / LAVO Night Clubs

Dress Code is strictly enforced. Gentlemen, this means collared shirts, dark jeans or slacks, and dark leather shoes. Ladies, you know the drill. Please make sure you have your MFest VII wristband on at all times. No wristband, no entry. Please find the designated MFest VIP line right in front of the club.

TAO Beach
Please remember that a different Dress Code is strictly enforced: BEACHWEAR. Gentlemen, this means no denim shorts, no leather sandals, no shoes, no cargo shorts. Ladies, you know the drill. Please make sure you have your MFest VII wristband on at all times. No wristband, no entry.



MFest VII Itinerary

Friday May 24, 2013

4:30am: Arrive at all caravan starting locations (OC IE, LA, the Valley, San Diego etc)
5:00am: All caravans depart. Next stop - Barstow!

7:00am - 7:45am: Exit OUTLET Center Drive to re group…
All caravans meet and regroup in Barstow. Gas up!
Regroup Location OPEN LOT on next to 76 Gas Station Lenwood Road in Barstow, CA 92311
8:00am: MFest caravan departs Barstow. Please keep it tight and drive carefully. 10:30am: Regroup with out of state caravan for a group drive – Exit Jean ave.
10:00AM :
Regroup with the other out of California caravans for the main group drive at Jean, NV (15-N exit Jean Ave and turn RIGHT towards the main parking lot. This is where we will attempt to break the Guiness Book of World Record for the most BMWs in a caravan which we have set for the past 2 years! Please follow formation. Avoid taking breaks so we can ride in style TOGETHER to Vegas. The bathrooms in Vegas are much classier than in Jean.)
Gold Strike Hotel Parking Lot
1 Main St
Jean, NV 89019
11:00 am: Depart for Palms Casino and Resort 

12:00pm: Arrive at Palms Casino and Resort . Please head directly to MFEST VIP designated covered parking level 4 and 5 right in between Palms Casino and Palms Place. All guests and sponsors check in at hotel lobby. Enjoy lunch!
Palms Casino and Resort
4321 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV
89103
(702) 942-7777

CAR WASH THURSDAY and FRIDAY
Level 4 of the VIP Parking lot on the corner
12:00 - 6:00pm: MFest Registration Palms Casino Resort at the ADDISON EXHIBIT HALL (close to the food court at ground floor at the casino floor)
6 pm: LVMS Drag Race pay as you go ($10 open $15 drag) Midnight Madness run by LVMS
10:00 pm: Club night at Lavo at the Palazzo Hotel (Doors open at 11 pm)
Please remember that Dress Code is strictly enforced. Gentlemen, this means collared shirts, dark jeans or slacks, and dark leather shoes. Ladies, you know the drill. Please make sure you have your MFest VII wristband on at all times. No wristband, no entry. Please find the designated MFest VII VIP line right in front of the club.


*Note: Tuners, who will be doing software flashes for the track event, please feel free to make arrangement with potential MFEST customers to flash their software ahead of time in the VIP parking lot - thus saving time at the track

Saturday May 25, 2013

6:00 am: Regroup at MFest VIP parking - FOR TRACK PARTICIPANTS ONLY!

6:30 am: Departure for Track participant for Las Vegas Motor Speedway
6:00 am: Sponsors depart for Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the prep.setup of their booths
Las Vegas Motor Speedway
www.lvms.com

70000 North Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89115-1708 702 644 4444

8:00am: Regroup at MFest VIP parking
8:15am: Depart for Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Las Vegas Motor Speedway www.lvms.com

70000 North Las Vegas Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89115-1708 702 644 4444
8:30 am: roll in at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the Mfest "The SuperShow" Event. Nice drive, open roads.
9:30 am: show starts!
Software tuning sponsors will be present at the event so you can "test drive" their tune. Software will be loaded on site. After testing, you have the choice of purchasing the tune at a special MFEST pricing or you can simply revert back to your OEM tune - hassle free!
 Wheels and tires manufacturer will also bring their products for everyone to test at the track and autocross
10:30 am Sponsors and drivers presentation with their cars next to the stage
10:45: Sponsors lines up at the grid
11:00pm: Tuner Shootout .
Mfesters race at the track ($150) and ride alongs FREE! Tuners/Manufacturer who paid the track fee will have a chance to bring out their cars to showcase for everyone for the "TUNER/MANUFACTURER LAP". Parade laps for everyone at the track and will do a lead follow.
11:30pm: Drift Demo
11:30 pm – 12:30 pm Lunch and Raffle
1:45 pm Parade Lap All cars including participants will line up at the grid for the Parade Lap inside the track. Please take note, have speed reduced at 30 MPH while on the track during this lap.
2:00pm: Closing/ Tear down and time to go back to the Hotel Relax by the pool or take a short nap.
5:45 pm: Meet and Greet…Awarding ceremony at ADDISON EXHIBIT HALL (close to the food court at ground floor at the casino floor) same spot as to where you registered.
7:00-8:30- Free time and best time to enjoy dinner with your friends and fam.
8:45 pm: Please find the designated MFest VII VIP line right in front of the club.
Meet up for the club event at Tao Beach Night Club – Rooftop Level. Please remember that Dress Code is strictly enforced. Gentlemen, this means collared shirts, dark jeans or slacks, and leather shoes. Ladies, you know the drill. Please make sure you have your MFest VII wristband on at all times. No wristband, no entry.

Sunday May 26, 2013

1:00PM : Meet up for the afternoon pool party event at Tao Beach – Rooftop Level. Entry is not the same as last night. Entry is from the outside pool area in between the Palazzo and Venetian. Please remember that a different Dress Code is strictly enforced: BEACHWEAR. Gentlemen, this means no denim shorts, no leather sandals, no shoes, no cargo shorts. Ladies, you know the drill. Please make sure you have your MFest VII wristband on at all times. No wristband, no entry.

6:00PM : That’s a wrap for MFest VII? Not yet
11 pm : For people who are still up LAVO NIGHT CLUB will be hosting us for one last night in Vegas!


Important addresses/ location to remember and input on your Navigation:


OUTLET Center Drive
Barstow California

Gold Strike Hotel Parking Lot
1 Main St
Jean, NV 89019

Palms Casino and Resort
4321 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV
89103
(702) 942-7777

MFest Registration Palms Casino Resort at the ADDISON EXHIBIT HALL

Las Vegas Motor Speedway
www.lvms.com

70000 North Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89115-1708 702 644 4444

TAO Night Club/ TAO BEACH CLUB / LAVO
3355 S Las Vegas Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89109
Lavo night Club

[Dackz]

Since its in May I think I can maybe swing this. Its only credit card debt!!!

[smdauberm3]

Ya buddy!!!!! Lets get a big group! Invited Grant too!

[Dackz]

Originally Posted by smdauberm3

Ya buddy!!!!! Lets get a big group! Invited Grant too!

It depends on the timing of the registration and how long it stays open. Our MFEST money just went to pay for a trip to Mexico for our friends wedding that we are in. So funds will be skimpy until March or so.

[smdauberm3]

Originally Posted by Dackz

It depends on the timing of the registration and how long it stays open. Our MFEST money just went to pay for a trip to Mexico for our friends wedding that we are in. So funds will be skimpy until March or so.

Register should open 1st week in Feb! Ill announce it hear once it opens.

[smdauberm3]

Also a MFest crew from Texas will be meeting us Thursday morning in Grand Junction. I have been organizing the caravan with them and it looks like they will have around 10 cars driving to Grand Junction Wed and leaving with us Thursday morning. So we should have a big caravan this year!

[smdauberm3]

Hey everyone,

Wanted to let you guys know that we could possible have a MFest/Colorado vinyl decal made for everyone going to MFest this year.

If you want to create a design let me know and I can have it printed off. I think it would be kinda cool to have something that would separate us from the Colorado and let everyone know we drove from Colorado. You can make it any size for either windows or to place it on the body of the car. Let me know what you guys think!

You can email me your designs at smdauber@gmail.com

[smdauberm3]

Hey guys,

Here is a design for the Colorado Sticker:

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I know the colors are a little off, my buddy designed it and said it was a screen shot so thats why the colors are off. Let me know what you guys think and we can have them printed up.

We can print them using vinyl so we can stick them anywhere on the car it wont cause any damage. Plus we can make them any size.

[Dackz]

I am doubtful to be able to go now. I have a friends wedding I am attending in Mexico end of this month and then a friends engagement party in Cali at end of April. Funds will be short and I think going to Mfest is where the funds will have to come out of. It sucks, I want to go so bad, but, other priorities came up, not to mention time off work for these events. Time will tell, but it isnt looking good for me.

[smdauberm3]

Also for everyone that is interested, I am ordering a few Colorado MFest stickers for everyone! We should have 12"x12" and if anyone is interested I could get 36"x36"!

Let me know if you want one!

1.Stephen - 12"x12" & 36"x36"
2.Brandon - 12"x12"
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[Olagüe]

I need go!

[smdauberm3]

Registration should go live end of this week, so get ready!

[Dackz]

Originally Posted by smdauberm3

Registration should go live end of this week, so get ready!

I certainly wont be hitting that. I will be in Mexico in about 18 hours for a wedding for 6 days. Probably cant make it anyway because I have to go to Long Beach in April for my friends engagement party. Damn peeps getting married!

[raceyBMW]

Always the bridesmaid...

[smdauberm3]

Hey Everyone! Update!

Registration for MFest will go live this Friday, so GET READY!

The hotel has been blocked off for us, we are staying at the Palms!

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Price should be around $140/night for the hotel and $160 for registration.

[smdauberm3]

Update everyone!

MFest registration should open up today!

If it doesnt not keep checking mfest.com, but it should be up by end of next week!

[Mile High M3]

Any idea on how many Colorado people are going this year?

[smdauberm3]

Originally Posted by Mile High M3

Any idea on how many Colorado people are going this year?

We should have between 6-10 people going. We should also have 10-20 cars from the Midwest joining us.

[Mile High M3]

Maybe with it being later this year a huge snow storm might not occur... I am contemplating on going this year.

[smdauberm3]

UPDATE EVERYONE!

Registration is now open! Hurry up and register because it will sell out! The group code for the hotel will be emailed out later after registraton!

[forza1976]

Wow, the palms... Enjoy fellas, should be fun!

[smdauberm3]

Hey guys!

The M3 finally entered the first shop of many to get ready for MFest!


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Next up are some performance goodies and a whole new look! Ill post more pics as the process unfolds!