June 16, 2009

2009 Track Schedule

VIR - Grand Course
-- June 13-14, 2009

VIR - Full Course
-- August 29-30, 2009

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Current News
  • Yes, spaces are available for the August event if you see this line of text. Participation order is determined by your Paypal or Postmark date.
  • August Registration Open -- space available

  • VIR Full Course track map
  • Dollar per mile/per minute, MazdaDriverS is one of the least expensive for track participants.

  • Virginia International Raceway (VIR)... ledgendary and world class track.
  • Consistently, Ranked in the Top Six Road courses in North America!

Eligibility

  • Registration is open to all makes and models (low center of gravity vehicles), both Mazda and non-Mazda vehicle owners.
  • There are No Membership fees to participate and drive with MazdaDrivers.
  • Now in our 29th consecutive year of organizing motorsports events.
Virginia International Raceway (VIR)
  • RARE Opportunity - Grand East Course, June 13-14, 2009 (Sat & Sun)
    • 4.2 mile road course, 34+ turns, over 600' elevation change in one lap
    • Postmark or Paypal payment date used in determining priority order of participants.
    • Registration is recommended in advance of the event to ensure your participation.
    • Event Information.
    • HPDE On-track insurance

Instructor Registration


General Event Information
  • Two-day High Performance Drivers Education
  • All events held on Saturday and Sundays, Tech Inspections start Friday evenings
  • Drive your own vehicle at speed in a safe controlled environment
  • Registration is available for both Mazda and non-Mazda vehicles, our events are open to all manufacturers (membership is not required).
  • Both In-car and Classroom instruction
  • High Caliber Instructors assigned to students for on-course sessions
  • Run groups and Classroom sessions tailored to experience levels
  • World-class and relatively brand new facilities
  • Classroom sessions, usually two-three on Saturday and one on Sunday morning
  • Eight ~26 minute on-course sessions for the weekend or ~3.4 hours
  • Students divided into four run groups based on similar experience
  • Most students qualify for solo driving after demonstrating appropriate safety skills and on-course behavior


Aerial view of Virginia International Raceway!!

Virginia International Raceway (VIR)

  • VIR Grand East course 4.2 miles -- June 13-14, 2009, Saturday & Sunday
    • The exact same "Lightening Lap" used by Car and Driver
    • Second longest road courses in North America 4.2 miles, 34 turns,
      over 600' in elevation changes over the entire course in but just one lap
    • Registration and track event information.
  • VIR Full course 3.3 miles, August 29-30, 2009, Saturday & Sunday,
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    Previous Summit Point event, car show and drivers school participants.

    Previous VIR event, car show and drivers school attendees.
    • Previous Event Titles:
      • Mid-Atlantic Driving Seminars (MADS)
      • East Coast Rotary and Roadster Car Expositions (RaCE)
      • MotorWeek Rotary Engine 40th Anniversary Event
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    Mazda Driving Associates, LLC is staffed by mostly Mazda owners with over 146 combined years of experience organizing and instructing at driver educational events. MDA's mission is to foster driver education and camaraderie among fellow enthusiasts by organizing safe, informative and fun driving events.

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