It's time for Canada's first glimpse of the RX8 in full race trim. June 17th through 19th is Father's Day weekend at Mosport and if you choose to attend you're in for a great time. Series participating include: The Grand Am Cup, Miata Cup, Honda Michelin Challenge, Cascar, Ontario GT, Formula 1200, and Cup Lites.

Take a look at the preliminary entry list for Grand Am Cup here:

http://www.grandamcup.com/

8 Mazda RX8’s!!!!
13 Porsche 996’s
8 Bmw M3’s
+ Mustangs, Cadillac’s, Z4’s... 45+ Cars!!!
Of course the 8's are in the slower group... lol
3 Hour Race though, you never know!

Tickets and more information here:

http://www.mosport.com/roadhome.htm

And the schedule is here:

http://www.scca.com/_filelibrary/fil...a-schedule.pdf

I'm working with the Miata Cup and will probably camp Friday and Saturday nights if anyone wants to roast marshmallows. Should be around 20,000 at the track so parties aplenty. Start planning now! Contact me to set up mutual campgrounds.

Ticket prices go up June 15th.

Is anybody else having trouble posting? Damn Proxy crap....

 

RJ: If someone doesn't have a camping ticket, can they still be admitted into the park to party w/you?

 

Kind of. Here is how Mosport works...

If you have a superticket ($40 in advance for the entire weekend) then you can pretty much come and go as you please. If you watch the Grand Am Cup race on Sat. from 3 til' 6 or whatever it is then stick around to bbq or for a beer then you don't need a camping pass. Camping passes are good for up to 6 people and only cost $30 for those interested. BUT I have NEVER seen Mosport staff check for camping passes of those people who appear to be staying on the grounds or just hanging around longer after the on track activities.

Also, bring your blades or bike and do a lap of the track once it goes cold. Mosport is one of the rare tracks that gives you access to the circuit after the days activities. I watched a guy go down corner two in a shopping cart last year... must have been alcohol induced!

 

Sounds like a whole lotta fun. I'll see my schedule, as I'd love to make it out.
If I can I'll bring my blades. We'll have a race "up" the back straight lol

 

I might show up. What exactly are you doing there Jason?

 

I am an Official for the Miata Cup races as it is sanctioned by SCCA Pro Racing of which I'm on the field staff.

 

I've been looking forward to this. Guaranteed I'll be there.

Usually hang around 2 (however it's gotten crowded over the years); outside of 1; or at the bottom of 4 up into 5 (that's my new favourite spot). I watched ALMS there about 5 years ago and absolutely nobody stood down there, but it's filling up now too. That spot gives a good contrast between the speed they carry down and the braking power uphill. Also it's one of the only places you can get level with the track; it give you a better sense of the speeds.

 

I'm definately showing up for this!!

Can't wait to see the RX-8's in action!!

Lates,

 

I wouldn't be able to make the whole weekend but will try for Saturday, I'd love to see the Grand Am race and the 8's!!

 

We (CASC-ON) Sprint Series are a support race that weekend. My crew and I havent decided if we are going to run, it all depends on the schedule and timne slot they allow us. If we are the also rans (8-9am or 530+pm race and practices we wont go, if the times are good (midday) we probably will.

 

Al, just checked the schedule and the Ontario Challenge Cup races Bookend the Cascar Race on Sunday. The first 30 minute race is from 10:20 to 10:50 and the second 30 minute is from 4:30 to 5:00. Actually just like a regular regional weekend for you except your races are 30 minutes each versus 20 minutes as per a regular Sprint race. Practice and Qualifying is on Saturday, one session from 10:20 to 10:50.

Coming off your Shannonville success, you should go to Mosport and KICK Some Serious A$$. I would love to see you going into 8 at 240 kmh, whooo hooo!

 

Thanks for your applause 23Racer, I hit the brakes at 240ish KM to SLOW DOWN for 8, last time I tried your brake,stab and pitch into 8 I was almost picking rhubard out of my BUTT!

 

i'll be at the mosport DDT track june 18 and 19 if anyone wants to swing by to watch the solo1 weekend there.

 

Looks like my schedule is clear...
Racerjason: Let me know when you plan to be there and at what times and I'll meet ya at the track. I'll try and co-ordinate something w/Neo and we'l swing on by.

 

Ok, looks like I will be there on Saturday, should arrive just before noon hopefully sooner. Where should I look for you guys??

 

You have our numbers, don't you?? I think I remember giving it to you...

If I haven't I'll give you mine this coming Sunday...

Lates,

 

I'll get it this SUnday then as I don't have it...will you have your FD Sunday? I don't think it will rain, they've been calling for rain since last Sunday and I have not see a drop yet.

 

After reviewing the schedule for the race weekend, we are going to try for Sunday only. I dont see the point in showing up early Saturday for a 20 minute practice/qualifing at 10:20AM and then doing nothing for the rest of the day. The Ontario Challenge Cup races are at 10:20AM and 4:45pm on the Sunday, and each is a 30 minute race. As usual we will be starting from the back! Weather permitting of course!

 

Grand Am Cup entry list is now updated and showing over 50 cars for the Sat. afternoon race.

 

Let us know if you are going to race on Sunday. If so, then I'll come on Sunday as well.

 

Well, after a thorough inspection of the race car, $200.00 in synthetic Motul and Redline fluids, we are ready to go! Thanks again to Chris (Coneman) James my crew chief for all his help (and patience), the weather forecastors for the sunny and 18 degree on Sunday the # 01 will be there for the GT race Sunday.

 

Ticket prices go up tomorrow, from $40 to $50 for the weekend superticket. Order online at http://www.mosport.com

Who is planning to camp it out Friday or Saturday or both?

 

Preview: http://www.speedtv.com/articles/auto/roadracing/17587/

 

Hairy action on track today with weather conditions changing every 20 mins. A few cars had hard offs. Should be a lovely day for racing tomorrow. Here is the qualifying results/starting grid for tomorrow's headliner:

http://www.grandamerican.com/Events/...?SessionID=523

 

Neo and I will be there around 12p tomorrow. Where you gonna be Jason?