Just got my email notification for this year's event (April 17-18). Will the Chicago crew be getting together again this year? I'd vote for Saturday early afternoon. Last year I went in the morning and didn't have time to do all the practice courses before the race.

What do you think?

 

i'm up for it.

here is the email that was sent.
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Ditch your ego. Test your limits.

Haul on down to Mazda Rev It Up™ -- the insanely fun, madly affordable performance driving school and national competition.

Here’s the deal: Registration is now open for the 2004 Mazda Rev It Up™ tour
– just $40 gets you on the track! Check it out now at www.mazdarevitup.com

Whether you end up competing or not, YOU’VE GOT TO SEE THIS. Bring your
driving buddies, your family and your main squeeze...

• FREE! – Come to the Mazda Drive Center and put several hot new Mazda cars--including the all-new, rotary-powered RX-8--through their paces on a cool track with no sales pressure.
• PLUS – Tackle the hairpins on the High Performance Go-Kart track (nominal fee). Win prizes!


Rev It Up! Get yourself and your friends to...

Arlington Park, Chicago, IL - 2200 W. Euclid Heights, Arlington, IL 60006
April 17th and 18th - Saturday and Sunday - 7AM to 6PM
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I'm so there, they are having it 2 minutes from my house so its kinda hard for me not to go. hell if i really wanted to i think i could walk there from my house. =D

 

I'm in. Saturday works for me. I don't understand how getting there later will give you more time on the practice courses.

I went about noon on Sunday last year, and had plenty of time.


BTW.......it's a BLAST!

Here's a link to another discussion of the event:

http://www.chicago350z.com/

 

I'll more than likely be there!

 

Bruce...you're killing me... I didn't mean get there later. I meant sign up for a later driving time. Still arrive early so you have plenty of time to do all the skill courses before you race!

I signed up for group 16 which starts at noon.

 

Joyia, I just signed up for group 16..........


Now, we need to confirm our pre-date at Mid-Ohio.

 

You kids sound like you need a chaperone, so I signed up for group 16 too.

 

All right! That's 3--where is everyone else?

Bruce--MidOhio may be a problem for me. I think I'm getting ready to build a villa (garage space for 3!) and I'm not sure I can spare the extra money right now. I'll know more by next week and keep you informed!

 

Where IS everyone else?

Mid-Ohio can't be more than a couple hours away from you.....at least come down for 1 day.

Dax, I'll need your presence, as Joyia is DA M N fast!

 

That's what I've heard, Bruce. Right after she took delivery of her Z, she did a track day at Putnam with my buddy Ryan (he drives a 'vette). He said he was having trouble keeping up with her... and I doubt she was even past her 1200 mile breakin period at the time.

Joyia, I look forward to finally putting a face & name (& Z) together!

See y'all there...

 

Awe....you are making a girl blush! And you're adding pressure. LOL I'm not so sure about the fast part. It's more like I've never had an 'agricultural' experience so I have no fear...yet.

MidOhio is about 3 hours from me. The cost of the school isn't bad. It's all the other stuff I'd need first...sways, tires, hotel. As soon as I see the price option list for the villa, I'll know if I can swing the school. A jetted bathtub takes priority over sways--I am still a girl you know!

Dax--I was past the breakin period-I swear! It will be nice to meet you as well.

 

Well, it's only a week away. Who has signed up, and for which day & time?

Per an e-mail from Mazda, there might be a few openings left.

 

Group 16 4/17 , should be a good time !

 

Who are going to tomorrow's event? It is supposed to be raining, what a letdown

 

Rain should be over by noon, and group 16 doesn't start killing cones until 2:00... we should be fine. Think positive!

See y'all at Arlington tomorrow! I should be easy to find... just look for the guy in the 350Z.

 

Results are posted. Anyone want to step up?

 

It was a great time. I ranted #608 in the Novice class. I guess I did OK for my first time.

 

Not really sure what all the #'s mean, BUT, Joyia WON!!!!!

She was the 3rd fastest female at location, 11th nationally!!!

Congratulations!!!


But, I kicked her butt on age rank for location though!!!!!!

 

Talked to my brother who ran on Sunday, and he said the tires on the "Timed" runs were different than the practice tires. Falken Azenis for the practice runs, but Kumho Victoracers for the timed runs........is my bro full off sh*t?


Whatever, let's see some more rankings.