Hey all, myself and a few others who have a close relationship with Mazdaspeed Motorsports have planned an owners event that coincides with every Grand-Am race for the '09 season. Here is some info on what you can expect while attending one of these events:

The Grand Am Experience for Mazda Owners is shaping up to be an amazing experience for all who wish to come out and support the Grand Am Rolex and KONI series! Grand Am hopes to put on a truely unique experience for Mazda owners that love to spend their time at the track.

Here are a few of the perks that are in the works for the 2009 season. Each race will be posted with full details, but here are some teasers!**

1. Parade Laps (at select tracks)

2. Hospitality tent or indoor facility when available

3. Tech Talks with KONI, Hoosier, Pirelli and Grand Am Officials

4. Driver Meet and Greets (private)

5. Track Tours

6. Pit Crew Challenge

7. Crew member for a day on a Mazda team ( by drawing)

8. Pace Car rides ( by drawing)

9. Swag from series sponsors

10. Eric Meyer or another driver-owner will do a Grand Am 101

11. Crew Chef Q & A where you can get some advice from the leading crew chiefs

**Please note that all offers may not be included at every track or event. The organizers of each event will do their best to offer as many experiences as possible, however, not every even will offer the same things. All experiences are WHERE APPLICABLE and not 100% for every event. Please make sure you check back often for updates on what will be offered at what track.


Currently we are getting things ready the upcoming Rolex race at Virginia International Raceway on Apr 24-25th. If you would like check out the schedule of the other Rolex or KONI races please visit: http://www.grand-am.com/rolex/schedule/ also for the most up to date info you can visit The Grand-Am Experience for Mazda Owners subforum on the rx8club. The link is here.