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[Johnny D]

http://www.sfrscca.o...temid,1/cid,22/

On Friday, the 17th, the 2011 Spec Miata Festival group photo at the world-famous Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca Turn 8 – otherwise known as the Corkscrew! at 5:00 pm. THIS IS A CORRECTION FROM THE INFO IN THE WHEEL!!

Friday evening, the annual BBQ dinner at the Cook Corral in the paddock. Before dinner, a generous supply of cash, gifts and prizes are handed out to the attending racers. From bottles of wine to non-racing weekend getaways, brake pads to bumpers, the Annual Raffle is something to be witnessed in person!

If you are planning on attending the BBQ, please contact Ian Cook with your RSVP and what you will be bringing for the raffle.

Enter by Monday, June 13 to avoid the $30 late fee and to retain your reserved number.
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[Dan Cooper]

Just entered.

Slight mix up at work...wont be able to get the Friday off but got the Thursday?

Going down Wed. night to test Thursday, going home for work Friday, then HAULING ASS back to the track to be "present to win."

I'd like to put some feelers out now, If I call it now, can i send a representative just in case i don't make it in time?

(not going to run the first race...just the second + festival.)

[Ron Alan]

Dan, so if you call in sick do you think they will believe you
You should ask the region if they will let you start from the back for a discounted price since you will miss fri. practice and qualifying...worth a shot?

Kyle will be running...also testing Thurs. He has never run Laguna so does anyone want to tow him around with a little lead follow for a session??

Also, I see SM has no sessions in the 90DB window...so I assume we can run regular exhausts?? I guess I can put off the Laguna exhaust for another year since we wont run in Oct.

[SCCA_Racer]

Well my home made flowmaster bought it at the last event so I have built a new one out of a little heavier stainless. The problem with the old muffler was it trapped the exhaust gases in one spot melting the thin stainless. The whole in the picture was created by the end of the weekend. The car is loud like it does not have a muffler at low rpms but as the exhaust gases go faster from higher rpms the exhaust quiets down. I will need to do some dyno runs with and without to see if I am loosing any power.
Old Muffler:

[Ron Alan]

Unless someone corrects me...Sm has no sessions in the 90db window next weekend. So normal exhaust is fine I assume? Pretty ugly Josh

[Ray Meister]

Unless someone corrects me...Sm has no sessions in the 90db window next weekend. So normal exhaust is fine I assume? Pretty ugly Josh

Hi Ron,
Looks to me like they are letting SM run in the last test session on Thursday if you have a 90dB exhaust.
Ray

[Ray Meister]

Anyone know what tire services will be available at Laguna this weekend?

[Dan Cooper]

I think it would be safe to assume that both Kraus will be there as well as AIM. A quick call to either and they can let you know if they will be there or not

[Charlie Hayes]

AIM will be there on the test day through the weekend. Get things done early because business slows down later in the weekend and they may pack up.

[Alberto]

So who is RSVP'ed for the Festivus on Friday evening?

Today is the day to RSVP.

[Johnny D]

I haven't, I will. Is there a $30 late fee on that too ?

You can RSVP to iancook@sbcglobal.net.
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[Juan Pineda]

Don't miss the BBQ and raffle. Art of Road Racing's contribution will be a free test day at Thunderhill, restricted to racers that have been racing for less than one year. That's a $250 value and good odds to win if you are a newbie!

-Juan

[Alberto]

I haven't, I will. Is there a $30 late fee on that too ?

You can RSVP to iancook@sbcglobal.net.
J~

According to Lisa, Only for you. Thankfully she doesn't know we're friends or she would have charged me the late fee also.

[Alberto]

Don't miss the BBQ and raffle. Art of Road Racing's contribution will be a free test day at Thunderhill, restricted to racers that have been racing for less than one year. That's a $250 value and good odds to win if you are a newbie!

-Juan

Dude that is an awesome prize! Your event was the best learning experience I have experienced as a newbie racer.

[Johnny D]

I have to see what leftover xmas gifts I have. Dion got a sweet BBQ set last year.

For those who didn't get the email.
Spec Miata Festival News
Friday, June 17th is the Annual Spec Miata Festival, this year at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. The day includes a picture of the group on the Corkscrew (be in grid at 4:40 pm ready) a large raffle drawing and a catered TriTip and Chicken BBQ by Golden Star Catering. PLEASE let us know if you are planning on joining us for dinner so that we have enough food. The BBQ and party/raffle will take place at Ian Cook’s Motorhome. Margaritas, Beer, plenty of appetizers and munchies and I would assume a sombrero or two…. You can RSVP to iancook@sbcglobal.net.
We are making a list of raffle prizes, so please let Ian or myself know that you are contributing something towards the drawing. If you need a certificate or flyer made, please send me the details of what you are offering and I can print it and bring it with me to the event.
Mazda Speed Motorsport Development has provided $2,000 Cash prizes for the raffle drawing – Requirements for Eligibility :
You must be a Mazda Team Support Member. Must have Mazda decals on both rear quarter panels and a Mazda Speed decal on the nose of the car. The stickers must be clearly placed on the vehicle before the start of the event. Ian will have some of the needed stickers at the test day registration on Thursday. Prizes are as follows :
3 cash prizes $ 250
5 cash prizes $ 150
5 cash prizes $100

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[Alberto]

Where do you guys stay (motel) when you go to Laguna?

I stayed at the Laurel Inn last time. It was OK but a bit out of the way.

[Brian Ghidinelli]

While i am out of town and sadly missing this, I want daily trash talking and updates starting after the first test session Thursday!

[Johnny D]

While i am out of town and sadly missing this, I want daily trash talking and updates starting after the first test session Thursday!

How about some now.
What, your not coming?
No foot pedals this year?

At least I thought they were foot pedal.
Were they using them for coaster?
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[Johnny D]

Where do you guys stay (motel) when you go to Laguna?

I stayed at the Laurel Inn last time. It was OK but a bit out of the way.

I did Good Nite Inn in Salinas once $60 a nite, nice.
No night life like Monterey but right off the freeway at John St.
Restaurants and a theater near by.
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[Ray Meister]

Dan and Charlie, thanks for the info on tire services.

See everyone there.