Mazda's Zoom Zoom Zoom! LIVE Aug 12-13 FedEx Fld

KL2DC · 07-19-2006, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by shimshimhada

Wait, this one is free? I'll sign up for it.

Not only is this free but its 18 and up, pardner

And guaranteed stick availability...its fun (long lines aside)

shimshimhada · 07-19-2006, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

Not only is this free but its 18 and up, pardner

And guaranteed stick availability...its fun (long lines aside)

Awesome, I can stand the lines if I'm with some people. I will dorifto the Miatas.

KL2DC · 07-19-2006, 06:33 PM

As long as you don't wipe out, you'll be alright. At last year's event, some idiot actually spun out at the last turn/corner right before the finish line and within close proximity of the waiting participant/tent. Needless to say he was promptly booted out...

shimshimhada · 07-19-2006, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

As long as you don't wipe out, you'll be alright. At last year's event, some idiot actually spun out at the last turn/corner right before the finish line and within close proximity of the waiting participant/tent. Needless to say he was promptly booted out...

That's it? Booted out?

Don't you get a practice run?

KL2DC · 07-19-2006, 06:38 PM

Although the course layout seems simple, some parts are quite technical. For e.g. at last year's event the 2nd corner had a noticeable dip which you'd hit right about the time you do your first 1-2 shift. Of course, as you know it and especially in a short-wheelbase car like a miata, when you upshift mid-corner during full accelaration you have some weight transition to the front, couple that with that dip/bump and a shift that is required mid-corner and you'd have some number of folks spinning out at the 2nd corner as well (right after the starting line). The rest of the course is a mixture of increasing/decreasing radii turns (none too technical), but you have a tendency to carry too much momentum towards the last corner (mid corner and braking required) and that caused some hairy oversteer situations for most folks as well...

shimshimhada · 07-19-2006, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

Although the course layout seems simple, some parts are quite technical. For e.g. at last year's event the 2nd corner had a noticeable dip which you'd hit right about the time you do your first 1-2 shift. Of course, as you know it and especially in a short-wheelbase car like a miata, when you upshift mid-corner during full accelaration you have some weight transition to the front, couple that with that dip/bump and a shift that is required mid-corner and you'd have some number of folks spinning out at the 2nd corner as well (right after the starting line). The rest of the course is a mixture of increasing/decreasing radii turns (none too technical), but you have a tendency to carry too much momentum towards the last corner (mid corner and braking required) and that caused some hairy oversteer situations for most folks as well...

Do you win something if you lap the quickest time?

KL2DC · 07-19-2006, 06:39 PM

You can go as many times as you want but only your first 2 runs count towards the timeboard. You get a prize for beating the target time and prize points for meeting some other goals, I can't remember what. You redeem the points for mazda merchandise at the end of the day.

KL2DC · 07-19-2006, 06:41 PM

There are special prizes...for e.g. a Bose audio system if you match exactly (to the millisecond) a pre-set time on a course.

shimshimhada · 07-19-2006, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

darn...ok signing up Sat 08/12 08:15 ... spend a coupla hours there and then off to the airport to catch a flight. Who's with me?

I'll sign up for the same time. Everyone should sign up the same slot, so we can all laugh at eachother.

KL2DC · 07-19-2006, 06:44 PM

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I'll sign up for the same time. Everyone should sign up the same slot, so we can all laugh at eachother.

I can't perform under pressure

Shim, you sure, its mighty early. The only reason I'm doing that time slot is I need to catch a plane later on in the pm.

shimshimhada · 07-19-2006, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

I can't perform under pressure

Shim, you sure, its mighty early. The only reason I'm doing that time slot is I need to catch a plane later on in the pm.

I'd rather wake up early. I'm hoping there will be less people, which means more runs for me.

KL2DC · 07-19-2006, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by shimshimhada

I'd rather wake up early. I'm hoping there will be less people, which means more runs for me.

That's always the idea...

Looks like no free food, my confirmation email stated they will be selling food onsite

At least last year they gave a measly hot dog and soda. Can't beat the catered affairs of the big boys...even Mitsubishi threw a great shin dig last year.

ase2dais · 07-19-2006, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

I can't perform under pressure

.... shhhh!
thats what I heard too from those paid ladies

shimshimhada · 07-19-2006, 07:00 PM

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That's always the idea...

Looks like no free food, my confirmation email stated they will be selling food onsite

At least last year they gave a measly hot dog and soda. Can't beat the catered affairs of the big boys...even Mitsubishi threw a great shin dig last year.

No free food? WTF?! They expect us to drive on an empty stomach?

KL2DC · 07-19-2006, 07:01 PM

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No free food? WTF?! They expect us to drive on an empty stomach?

No they expect us to buy...

If you're not happy with that, you can always take it out on the cars ...

ase2dais · 07-19-2006, 07:03 PM

Shim,
If I can grab my accord from my kids this wkend, do you have any clay/zaino slot open in AM (tentative)

shimshimhada · 07-19-2006, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

No they expect us to buy...

If you're not happy with that, you can always take it out on the cars ...

We should sneak a Z4 in and slap a Mazda badge on the Roundels.

"WOW! THAT WAS GREAT! This only has 170HP? It feels like way more!"

shimshimhada · 07-19-2006, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ase2dais

Shim,
If I can grab my accord from my kids this wkend, do you have any clay/zaino slot open in AM (tentative)

It's up to Donny, he still hasn't made up his mind when he should drop off his car.

KL2DC · 07-19-2006, 07:10 PM

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It's up to Donny, he still hasn't made up his mind when he should drop off his car.

Dood, I left it up to you...didn't you catch that from all my incessant ramblings

Hey, if El Kapitan wants to bring his car in, the slot is his (it was his to begin with)...he gets top priority

shimshimhada · 07-19-2006, 07:14 PM

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Dood, I left it up to you...didn't you catch that from all my incessant ramblings

Hey, if El Kapitan wants to bring his car in, the slot is his (it was his to begin with)...he gets top priority

Let's keep the detail stuff in the Zaino thread. I just posted there to address this.

KL2DC · 07-19-2006, 07:18 PM

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Let's keep the detail stuff in the Zaino thread. I just posted there to address this.

you know how it is with the DC metro gang...we're utterly incorrigible

BK · 07-20-2006, 12:26 AM

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Well, DC Metro Gang!
here's another Driving Event to watch out for!

Mazda's Zoom Zoom Zoom! LIVE
This is Donny's Favorite Event!

https://www.zoomzoomlive.com/

Aug 12-13, 2006
FedEx Field
1600 FedEx Way
Landover MD 20785

Ah, too bad I'll miss this one, but I'll almost certainly be having a baby at that time. Or rather, my wife will. Have fun, guys!

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KL2DC Moderator 318 Rep 17,767 Posts Drives: F36 428i,E90 328i, E85 Z4 3.0i Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: DC Metro iTrader: (23) Garage List 2015 F36 428i [0.00] 2011 E90 328i [0.00] 2006 E85 Z4 3.0i [0.00]	Although the course layout seems simple, some parts are quite technical. For e.g. at last year's event the 2nd corner had a noticeable dip which you'd hit right about the time you do your first 1-2 shift. Of course, as you know it and especially in a short-wheelbase car like a miata, when you upshift mid-corner during full accelaration you have some weight transition to the front, couple that with that dip/bump and a shift that is required mid-corner and you'd have some number of folks spinning out at the 2nd corner as well (right after the starting line). The rest of the course is a mixture of increasing/decreasing radii turns (none too technical), but you have a tendency to carry too much momentum towards the last corner (mid corner and braking required) and that caused some hairy oversteer situations for most folks as well... __________________ Official DC Metro Registry - Current, New & Prospective Area Members Roll Call!
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