May 2-4: The Mitty @ R. Atlanta - Lotta Mazda content (Attn CLT peeps)

Faded92Mx5 · 04-08-2008, 07:26 PM

Okay, I know there are a lot of ATL people on this board, so I'm hoping they'll chime in, but I'm also hoping to put together a convoy from Charlotte, NC to R. Atlanta on May 3rd for the Saturday festivities. Its like a 3.5-4hr drive from CLT to R.ATL, straight down I-85.

Saturday only its $25/person +$10/car infield parking

Mazda-specific content:
"Mazda Fest" -apparently a Mazda corral, get to park infield. (can't find online info)
Playboy MX-5 cup feature event
Flyin' Miata's Bill Cardell & Keith Tanner help GRM install an FM turbo setup
FM Westfield will be there to oogle over
Mazda will have historic race cars on display
Kumho will be offering free auto-x laps in new MX-5s

Other cool shit to see:
Rolex Vintage Enduro
Ford Racing Mustang Challenge feature race (spec FR500s racers)
Shelby Cobra/GT40 Bondurant Trophy feature race
Historic stock-cars feature race (large field, put on a GREAT show last yr at VIR)
Several qualifying-races for various historic classes, including historic F1 and Moto GP

The full scoop/pricing available here:
http://www.roadatlanta.com/event_det...so&-Token.id=3

So, anyone planning to go? NC/SC people, let me know if you want to convoy down. There is stuff to see from 8am to 7pm, so the earlier we leave the better. I was thinking maybe leave ~5am, grab breakfast at a Bojangles along the way, get there by 9-9:30, not miss too much.

Callasports · 04-08-2008, 09:34 PM

Tempted to make the trip. Went 2 years ago, saw some nice MX5's and a bunch of my other faves - Datsun 510's and 2000's. I'll watch this thread and if I can't make VIR the weekend before, I'll run to ATL with ya.

Faded92Mx5 · 04-08-2008, 09:37 PM

I hear ya, I might try to go to the Bosch 250 as well. VIR just makes being a spectator so easy... I love it.

FooSchnickens · 04-09-2008, 10:45 AM

Totally worth it. I think some of the ATL people are thinking about camping there for the weekend.

Ben91 · 04-09-2008, 11:32 AM

I won't be camping, but I'll probably go.

Wowak · 04-09-2008, 11:56 AM

Kara is on the fence about going, and I won't make the drive by myself, so its a maybe for me.

Sawyer · 04-09-2008, 01:00 PM

I'm going to be there!

Faded92Mx5 · 04-09-2008, 04:15 PM

Aight, we should try and execute a CR.net meet-up inside the track at some point. I dunno how though... any ideas?

Maybe meet at ___ turn for the start of the MX-5 cup race? I'd be willing to make and hold up a sign or something.

miataspeed69 · 04-10-2008, 08:54 AM

Ill be there that would be pretty cool if we caould all meet up for that race. Iv been going for a few years now and they usually hold the mx-5 autocross in a bigg area where we could meet its near the skid pad idk what turn that is but that would be a good place for CR ppl to meet.

Wowak · 04-10-2008, 10:27 AM

If I go I'll probably be hanging around the GRM guys, much to their chagrin.

FooSchnickens · 04-10-2008, 01:37 PM

Got our GRM mailer today and it looks like hte prices are all the same as last year.

Super 3-day ticket is $55 and camping is $20. I think preorder is now open so you oughta be able to get your tickets online.

Doppelganger · 04-14-2008, 09:52 AM

Here is my suggestion....

Previous attendance leads me to believe that the official Miata corral will be just after the Suzuki bridge on the infield on the left hand side.

My other suggestion is to gather near the turn 5 area...

FooSchnickens · 04-14-2008, 11:02 AM

Yeah, the corral is usually in the same spot every year.

Any particular reason for turn 5?

I think something along turn 3/4 would be nice as well.

Doppelganger · 04-15-2008, 08:05 AM

Turn 5 has plenty of parking, restrooms and SHADE. Not to mention a cool view of the track.

Kermit · 04-15-2008, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Badger @ Tue Apr 15, 2008 8:05 am

Turn 5 has plenty of parking, restrooms and SHADE. Not to mention a cool view of the track.

Yes.

Turn 5 makes my eyes, skin and bladder happy. It's especially nice now that they've cut down all the trees that used to block the view up the hill back towards turns 4 and 3. They've also added a new section of track that cuts towards the infield at turn 4, although I haven't a clue what for. I think it's to slow the bikes down a bit or to slow someone else down or...ahhh hell, I don't know. Damn A.D.D.

swingdancr · 04-15-2008, 10:01 PM

We'll be there, along with a few others too I'd surmise.

Wowak · 04-19-2008, 12:36 AM

I just realized my band is playing in Port Canaveral on the 2nd so I can't go to the Mitty this year.

CaveRacing · 04-23-2008, 06:19 PM

I'm pretty sure I'll be there. I wonder if the lady will join me....

flier129 · 04-23-2008, 07:36 PM

went last year, was awesome.

got a friend that has a trans am series camaro that races, stayed in the pits mostly and drooled over all the cars like this one :

the mx-5 cup race was the craziest race during the event, they dont let off for anything. also excited about FM being there this year too

wademunkey · 05-01-2008, 02:37 PM

hate freakin school, got finals next week, so coming would be drastically bad idea. have fun for me though fellows.
Andrew

the blue potato · 05-05-2008, 02:18 PM

ok.....so ANY PICs from anyone who went!? I must have taken at least 200 last year....but anyone.......anyone......anyone

Kermit · 05-05-2008, 05:18 PM

I'll try to post some tonight. I took nearly 900 pictures so it's taking a while to go through them.

the blue potato · 05-05-2008, 06:53 PM

please do kermit!

JennB · 05-05-2008, 07:08 PM

I usually take hundreds and hundreds of pics at events like this but for some reason, I just relaxed and looked at the cars this time. I only took maybe 100 pics and have only uploaded about a quarter.

Oh well... it's something

http://www.flickr.com/photos/9918875...90802637/show/

the blue potato · 05-06-2008, 11:18 AM

Here's a load:

http://s277.photobucket.com/albums/kk68/fe3mx5/08Mitty/

Kermit · 05-06-2008, 11:30 AM

Ok-first, I'm not a good photographer (yet). Second, my camera isn't the greatest and I'm still just learning how to use it. Thirdly, I've never used Flikr before. All that being said, here are some pictures, although not as good as ones already posted.

*edited with new link for more pictures...288 I think

http://www.flickr.com/photos/_kermit...23430889/show/

swingdancr · 05-06-2008, 12:07 PM

http://www.swingdancr.com/Pics/Road%20Atlanta%2008/

Kermit · 05-06-2008, 05:51 PM

Earlier post has been edited with a new link that contains more pictures.

DanR · 05-08-2008, 08:53 PM

Guys,
I know you were there for the cars, but was there not even one good looking girl to snap a picture of

Dan

miataspeed69 · 05-09-2008, 12:27 PM

I was there for saturday and sunday and I saw only two cute girls but im in highschool and who i think is cute and who you guys think is cute could be diffrent. But in that feild i was disapointed. acually now that i think about it there were 3 play boy bunnies there lol

04-08-2008, 07:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
Faded92Mx5 Supporting Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Mooresville, NC Posts: 2,255	May 2-4: The Mitty @ R. Atlanta - Lotta Mazda content (Attn CLT peeps) Okay, I know there are a lot of ATL people on this board, so I'm hoping they'll chime in, but I'm also hoping to put together a convoy from Charlotte, NC to R. Atlanta on May 3rd for the Saturday festivities. Its like a 3.5-4hr drive from CLT to R.ATL, straight down I-85. Saturday only its $25/person +$10/car infield parking Mazda-specific content: "Mazda Fest" -apparently a Mazda corral, get to park infield. (can't find online info) Playboy MX-5 cup feature event Flyin' Miata's Bill Cardell & Keith Tanner help GRM install an FM turbo setup FM Westfield will be there to oogle over Mazda will have historic race cars on display Kumho will be offering free auto-x laps in new MX-5s Other cool shit to see: Rolex Vintage Enduro Ford Racing Mustang Challenge feature race (spec FR500s racers) Shelby Cobra/GT40 Bondurant Trophy feature race Historic stock-cars feature race (large field, put on a GREAT show last yr at VIR) Several qualifying-races for various historic classes, including historic F1 and Moto GP The full scoop/pricing available here: http://www.roadatlanta.com/event_det...so&-Token.id=3 So, anyone planning to go? NC/SC people, let me know if you want to convoy down. There is stuff to see from 8am to 7pm, so the earlier we leave the better. I was thinking maybe leave ~5am, grab breakfast at a Bojangles along the way, get there by 9-9:30, not miss too much.
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04-08-2008, 09:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
Callasports Supreme Supporter Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina Posts: 288	Re: May 2-4: The Mitty @ R. Atlanta - Lotta Mazda content (Attn CLT peeps) Tempted to make the trip. Went 2 years ago, saw some nice MX5's and a bunch of my other faves - Datsun 510's and 2000's. I'll watch this thread and if I can't make VIR the weekend before, I'll run to ATL with ya.

04-08-2008, 09:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
Faded92Mx5 Supporting Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Mooresville, NC Posts: 2,255	I hear ya, I might try to go to the Bosch 250 as well. VIR just makes being a spectator so easy... I love it.
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04-09-2008, 10:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
FooSchnickens Supporting Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 9,430	Totally worth it. I think some of the ATL people are thinking about camping there for the weekend.
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04-09-2008, 11:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
Ben91 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 271	I won't be camping, but I'll probably go.
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04-09-2008, 11:56 AM	#6 (permalink)
Wowak Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brentwood, TN Posts: 523	Kara is on the fence about going, and I won't make the drive by myself, so its a maybe for me.
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04-09-2008, 04:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
Faded92Mx5 Supporting Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Mooresville, NC Posts: 2,255	Aight, we should try and execute a CR.net meet-up inside the track at some point. I dunno how though... any ideas? Maybe meet at ___ turn for the start of the MX-5 cup race? I'd be willing to make and hold up a sign or something.
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04-10-2008, 08:54 AM	#9 (permalink)
miataspeed69 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 133	Re: May 2-4: The Mitty @ R. Atlanta - Lotta Mazda content (Attn CLT peeps) Ill be there that would be pretty cool if we caould all meet up for that race. Iv been going for a few years now and they usually hold the mx-5 autocross in a bigg area where we could meet its near the skid pad idk what turn that is but that would be a good place for CR ppl to meet.
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04-10-2008, 10:27 AM	#10 (permalink)
Wowak Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brentwood, TN Posts: 523	If I go I'll probably be hanging around the GRM guys, much to their chagrin.
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04-10-2008, 01:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
FooSchnickens Supporting Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 9,430	Got our GRM mailer today and it looks like hte prices are all the same as last year. Super 3-day ticket is $55 and camping is $20. I think preorder is now open so you oughta be able to get your tickets online.
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04-14-2008, 09:52 AM	#12 (permalink)
Doppelganger Lit like a BranchDavidian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Atlanta Gee EH Posts: 4,511	Here is my suggestion.... Previous attendance leads me to believe that the official Miata corral will be just after the Suzuki bridge on the infield on the left hand side. My other suggestion is to gather near the turn 5 area...
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04-14-2008, 11:02 AM	#13 (permalink)
FooSchnickens Supporting Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 9,430	Yeah, the corral is usually in the same spot every year. Any particular reason for turn 5? I think something along turn 3/4 would be nice as well.
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04-15-2008, 08:05 AM	#14 (permalink)
Doppelganger Lit like a BranchDavidian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Atlanta Gee EH Posts: 4,511	Turn 5 has plenty of parking, restrooms and SHADE. Not to mention a cool view of the track.
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swingdancr Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 598	We'll be there, along with a few others too I'd surmise.
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04-19-2008, 12:36 AM	#17 (permalink)
Wowak Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brentwood, TN Posts: 523	I just realized my band is playing in Port Canaveral on the 2nd so I can't go to the Mitty this year.
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04-23-2008, 06:19 PM	#18 (permalink)
CaveRacing Noob Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 11	Re: May 2-4: The Mitty @ R. Atlanta - Lotta Mazda content (Attn CLT peeps) I'm pretty sure I'll be there. I wonder if the lady will join me....
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04-23-2008, 07:36 PM	#19 (permalink)
flier129 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 396	went last year, was awesome. got a friend that has a trans am series camaro that races, stayed in the pits mostly and drooled over all the cars like this one : the mx-5 cup race was the craziest race during the event, they dont let off for anything. also excited about FM being there this year too
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05-01-2008, 02:37 PM	#20 (permalink)
wademunkey Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Marrietta Ga Posts: 185	hate freakin school, got finals next week, so coming would be drastically bad idea. have fun for me though fellows. Andrew

05-05-2008, 02:18 PM	#21 (permalink)
the blue potato Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: South Posts: 4,431	Re: May 2-4: The Mitty @ R. Atlanta - Lotta Mazda content (Attn CLT peeps) ok.....so ANY PICs from anyone who went!? I must have taken at least 200 last year....but anyone.......anyone......anyone
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Kermit Jr. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 65	Re: May 2-4: The Mitty @ R. Atlanta - Lotta Mazda content (Attn CLT peeps) I'll try to post some tonight. I took nearly 900 pictures so it's taking a while to go through them.
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05-05-2008, 06:53 PM	#23 (permalink)
the blue potato Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: South Posts: 4,431	Re: May 2-4: The Mitty @ R. Atlanta - Lotta Mazda content (Attn CLT peeps) please do kermit!
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JennB Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 501	Re: May 2-4: The Mitty @ R. Atlanta - Lotta Mazda content (Attn CLT peeps) I usually take hundreds and hundreds of pics at events like this but for some reason, I just relaxed and looked at the cars this time. I only took maybe 100 pics and have only uploaded about a quarter. Oh well... it's something http://www.flickr.com/photos/9918875...90802637/show/
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05-06-2008, 11:18 AM	#25 (permalink)
the blue potato Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: South Posts: 4,431	Re: May 2-4: The Mitty @ R. Atlanta - Lotta Mazda content (Attn CLT peeps) Here's a load: http://s277.photobucket.com/albums/kk68/fe3mx5/08Mitty/
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05-06-2008, 11:30 AM	#26 (permalink)
Kermit Jr. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 65	Re: May 2-4: The Mitty @ R. Atlanta - Lotta Mazda content (Attn CLT peeps) Ok-first, I'm not a good photographer (yet). Second, my camera isn't the greatest and I'm still just learning how to use it. Thirdly, I've never used Flikr before. All that being said, here are some pictures, although not as good as ones already posted. *edited with new link for more pictures...288 I think http://www.flickr.com/photos/_kermit...23430889/show/
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05-06-2008, 05:51 PM	#28 (permalink)
Kermit Jr. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 65	Re: May 2-4: The Mitty @ R. Atlanta - Lotta Mazda content (Attn CLT peeps) Earlier post has been edited with a new link that contains more pictures.
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05-08-2008, 08:53 PM	#29 (permalink)
DanR Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 80	Re: May 2-4: The Mitty @ R. Atlanta - Lotta Mazda content (Attn CLT peeps) Guys, I know you were there for the cars, but was there not even one good looking girl to snap a picture of Dan
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05-09-2008, 12:27 PM	#30 (permalink)
miataspeed69 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 133	Re: May 2-4: The Mitty @ R. Atlanta - Lotta Mazda content (Attn CLT peeps) I was there for saturday and sunday and I saw only two cute girls but im in highschool and who i think is cute and who you guys think is cute could be diffrent. But in that feild i was disapointed. acually now that i think about it there were 3 play boy bunnies there lol
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