Maxus 2011 - CANCELLED
09-01-2010, 03:57 PM
#41
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Location: Carlisle, PA
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Great work!!!! Is this going to be a racing event/show?
09-01-2010, 04:33 PM
#42
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SOUNDS POPPIN ALREADY...
um...how long does it take to get from CT-Florida???
um...how long does it take to get from CT-Florida???
09-02-2010, 12:46 PM
#46
Early means you have time to save up, get the vacation time scheduled... see ya there.
09-02-2010, 12:56 PM
#47
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Join Date: Apr 2009
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Damn man, I got chills reading the list of events...It sounds like it's going to be a good time man...I hope I don't miss it...
09-02-2010, 01:34 PM
#48
... On a side note: La Quinta Inn and Suites - 5621 Major Blvd, Orlando, Florida is the hotel location - HOWEVER - as this event is 'so far out' (as in future dated) they are having to submit the order for a group rate to corporate, so I'll have a code for everyone tomorrow to use to get a discount rate on the rooms. I had them set aside 30 rooms (20 are 2x double and 10 are 1x king) - however as we get reservations to 80% of that, I can request more in lots of 10 rooms.
This location is a NON-SMOKING (as you'll find many hotels in Florida are now) - so if you want to smoke, you'll have to go outside.
This location also has continental breakfast for all quest in the hotel. (us local folks will have to make due for food in the morning.)
More updates coming as soon as I get the information confirmed.
09-02-2010, 01:36 PM
#49
Buyers beware, local pick up recommended. Slow to ship out items already paid for.
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saving up would be key for me. i gotta put like an envelope that i just keep putting money in and start now. unless i can get a job but the past 3 years has proven tough. I wanna go tho...maxus is my only time away the past 2 years.
09-02-2010, 01:46 PM
#50
So, yeah man, tack that envelope up and start tossing money in every chance you get...
09-02-2010, 05:01 PM
#52
And, Your close, so you should be able to drive up to Daytona on Friday easily.
Edit: - Davie to Orlando - 214 miles / 3 hours 37 minutes (via turnpike).
Davie to Daytona - 240 miles / 4 hours 3 minutes (via turnpike).
- Based on Google Maps.
Last edited by SiathLinux; 09-02-2010 at 05:07 PM.
09-02-2010, 05:59 PM
#53
Yeah I just took a trip on sunday night at 11:30pm to pick up my mother from orlando airport cuz she was stuck it took me about 6 hours to go and back. Thats one full tank going up and one to go back down on i95. I was going about 85mph all the way. I think I can handle it. It would have been nice if it was my birthday weekend in the 16 it would have been great but idc. Im down to go.
09-02-2010, 06:15 PM
#54
Yeah I just took a trip on sunday night at 11:30pm to pick up my mother from orlando airport cuz she was stuck it took me about 6 hours to go and back. Thats one full tank going up and one to go back down on i95. I was going about 85mph all the way. I think I can handle it. It would have been nice if it was my birthday weekend in the 16 it would have been great but idc. Im down to go.
09-03-2010, 01:32 PM
#55
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Location: Germantown, MD
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Thats a real nice looking itinerary.. and so early... wow... kudos.
I may have to make a hotel reserv... just in case...
I may have to make a hotel reserv... just in case...
09-03-2010, 03:36 PM
#56
I was going to wait and post this tomorrow - but I see the excitement building already.
Maxus 2011 – Maxima Exposure
Friday:
Daytona Beach, Florida - 10:00 AM til 6:30 PM. (As I know not everyone will arrive this early - this is an 'all day' sort of event, I suspect most will arrive starting around Noon, and continued till 6:30 PM when as a group we will head to the hotel).
“Meet N Greet Beach Bash”.
Daytona Beach, Florida and Orlando, Florida -
“Sunset Run”. (Drive from Daytona Beach to Orlando)
Orlando, Florida – 7:45/8:00 PM.
Hotel Check In. (Location TBA – Currently looking like La Quinta Inn is offering the best deal). please wait til conformation on this before booking rooms.
Saturday:
Orlando, Florida - 10:00 AM.
“Continental Divide” Breakfast.-
Orlando, Florida - 10:30 AM.
“Roll Out” (drive from Hotel to CFRC).
Orlando, Florida – 11:00 AM. - 4:00 PM.
“Road N Track” (AutoX and Road Course at CFRC).
(Central Florida Racing Complex – 201 Parcel Lane, Orlando, Florida 32824)
Orlando, Florida - 3:15 PM.
“Logan Run” (late lunch at Logan's Road House and Grill).
Logan's Road House – 3080 W. Sandlake Road, Orlando, Florida 32819
Orlando, Florida - “Highway to the Danger Zone” (drive from Logan's Roadhouse to OSW). - 4:45 p.m.
Orlando, Florida - “Racing Into the Darkness” - (racing at OSW).-6:00 PM.-12:00 Midnight.
Orlando Speed World – 19442 E. Colonial Drive (State Road 50), Orlando, Florida 32820
Orlando, Florida - “Ride On” (drive back to hotel) 12:00 Midnight.
Sunday:
Orlando, Florida - 10:00 AM
“Divided Continent” (Continental Breakfast at Hotel).
Orlando, Florida - 11:30 AM.
“The Road to Glory” (drive from Hotel to Show N Shine)
Orlando, Florida - 12:15 PM.-5:00 PM.
“Show N Shine BBQ” (Classed competition with an awards Ceremony followed by Catered BBQ).
(Central Florida Fairgrounds - 4603 West Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32808)
Orlando, Florida - 5:00 PM.
“Long Ride Home” - (final drive back to Hotel).
So there you have it - the plan for Maxus 2011 - Maxima Exposure.
I'll set up a thread here for Sponsors tomorrow - as I'll know more about which ones are already on-board for which event.
If you want with my help and the help of some of my track buddies we can try to get Daytona or Sebring raceway, I can possibly get a dozen advanced/instructor drivers from New England to those two venues. They won't be Maximas but we can fill the rosters. Sebring will possibly bring more because of its history in motorsports and more complicated track layout. Also Sebring is about an hour east of Orlando.
We could have a group of just Maximas, then an open group with advanced drivers.
09-03-2010, 05:41 PM
#57
Are you dead set on CFRC as the track venue? Will this be an auto-x or a track event?
If you want with my help and the help of some of my track buddies we can try to get Daytona or Sebring raceway, I can possibly get a dozen advanced/instructor drivers from New England to those two venues. They won't be Maximas but we can fill the rosters. Sebring will possibly bring more because of its history in motorsports and more complicated track layout. Also Sebring is about an hour east of Orlando.
We could have a group of just Maximas, then an open group with advanced drivers.
If you want with my help and the help of some of my track buddies we can try to get Daytona or Sebring raceway, I can possibly get a dozen advanced/instructor drivers from New England to those two venues. They won't be Maximas but we can fill the rosters. Sebring will possibly bring more because of its history in motorsports and more complicated track layout. Also Sebring is about an hour east of Orlando.
We could have a group of just Maximas, then an open group with advanced drivers.
The plan for CFRC is for the people to have a choice to AutoX or run a Roadcourse track - it is one of TWO racing venues set for Maxus 2011.
I would not be opposed to Daytona International Speedway, however I know it would be out of reach (cost wise) for many members, my thoughts were to make Maxus 2011 as affordable as possible, while keeping an 'oh wow' factor.
On a side Note: - La Quinta corporate emailed me, needing a few bits of information, which I promptly emailed back to them, just waiting on the 'group rate code' in order that members can start reserving rooms.
09-03-2010, 06:06 PM
#58
I think Daytona International Speedway at that time of year would be cost prohibitive and Sebring is over an hour and 1/2 SOUTH from Orlando, via some of the worst roads I've driven.
The plan for CFRC is for the people to have a choice to AutoX or run a Roadcourse track - it is one of TWO racing venues set for Maxus 2011.
I would not be opposed to Daytona International Speedway, however I know it would be out of reach (cost wise) for many members, my thoughts were to make Maxus 2011 as affordable as possible, while keeping an 'oh wow' factor.
On a side Note: - La Quinta corporate emailed me, needing a few bits of information, which I promptly emailed back to them, just waiting on the 'group rate code' in order that members can start reserving rooms.
The plan for CFRC is for the people to have a choice to AutoX or run a Roadcourse track - it is one of TWO racing venues set for Maxus 2011.
I would not be opposed to Daytona International Speedway, however I know it would be out of reach (cost wise) for many members, my thoughts were to make Maxus 2011 as affordable as possible, while keeping an 'oh wow' factor.
On a side Note: - La Quinta corporate emailed me, needing a few bits of information, which I promptly emailed back to them, just waiting on the 'group rate code' in order that members can start reserving rooms.
I heard CFRC is ok but either Sebring or Daytona would definitly be an experience. We could have a Maxima only run group and to defray the cost we could put out invites, I know from the NE if I give people enough time I could get over a dozen to trailer their cars down to either of those two tracks. Rough cost would be around $200~$400 per person, which is pricey for some; but not bad considering the venue. I think a photo of 20 or so Maximas staged on the starting grid of Daytona/Sebring will almost be worth the trouble.
Regardless I have some business to attend down in FL sometime next year so I can schedule that into this trip along with Maxus.
09-03-2010, 08:09 PM
#61
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Posts: 1,087
Wow very impressed with the progress and planning for this. No way my car would make the drive but some of us 6th gen's from the Northeast are thinking of driving to VA and then taking the auto train down.
09-04-2010, 02:21 PM
#62
Ok I quickly glanced at the map of Florida and saw Sebring being somewhat central. So what is a bad road in FL? If you haven't been to New England or NYC come up here, there are 6" deep pot holes on major roads up here. There is a reason why I only have a 0.5" drop on my coilover suspension.
I heard CFRC is ok but either Sebring or Daytona would definitly be an experience. We could have a Maxima only run group and to defray the cost we could put out invites, I know from the NE if I give people enough time I could get over a dozen to trailer their cars down to either of those two tracks. Rough cost would be around $200~$400 per person, which is pricey for some; but not bad considering the venue. I think a photo of 20 or so Maximas staged on the starting grid of Daytona/Sebring will almost be worth the trouble.
Regardless I have some business to attend down in FL sometime next year so I can schedule that into this trip along with Maxus.
I heard CFRC is ok but either Sebring or Daytona would definitly be an experience. We could have a Maxima only run group and to defray the cost we could put out invites, I know from the NE if I give people enough time I could get over a dozen to trailer their cars down to either of those two tracks. Rough cost would be around $200~$400 per person, which is pricey for some; but not bad considering the venue. I think a photo of 20 or so Maximas staged on the starting grid of Daytona/Sebring will almost be worth the trouble.
Regardless I have some business to attend down in FL sometime next year so I can schedule that into this trip along with Maxus.
With my current 'schedule' of events, with proper sponsorship most events will have minimal cost per member. With CFRC, they have actually 3 things that can happen at the SAME time - an AutoX, a Road Course, AND they have go-carts (and I've watched them - they are FAST.)
The Drag Racing is at OSW - Orlando Speed World - which is an NRHA/IHRA rated track - it has a good surface, nice burnout space, and the usual overprice bad food (which is why I planned on LUNCH between CFRC and OSW events.).
The overall plan was set before DanNY would approve it - as Florida is 'untested' waters for Maxus. -
For those taking the AutoTrain - let me know VIA the email maxus2011@live.com in order that I can have someone at the station meet you to lead you as a group out to Daytona for the Meet N Greet.
For those that choose to FLY - please let me know VIA the maxus2011@live.com email - in order that I can arrange transportation for you from the airport - I will need to know also if your flying into Orlando International Airport (OIA), or if your flying into Sanford Regional Airport (SRA)
Anyone wishing to help with Maxus 2011 - either as a guide, can pick up people at the airport, or wish to help with any particular event - please let me know via private message here.
I'm holding off on creating the Sponsor Maxus 2011 thread for a few days, as the holiday weekend means I'm not getting some of the responses back just yet.
Thanks again everyone - I hope all of you will enjoy Maxus 2011 - Maxima Exposure - Central Florida.
edit: fixed spelling error on Email link.
Last edited by SiathLinux; 09-04-2010 at 02:24 PM.
09-04-2010, 02:41 PM
#63
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Location: Germantown, MD
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Yeah like Mystery I'm seriously considering the auto train on this one....
09-04-2010, 06:00 PM
#64
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 1,013
Hard for me to say if I'll be there, but it IS just right next door. I'll do my best to finally make one!
09-04-2010, 08:06 PM
#65
you also have the option to run the 1/8th mile at CFRC as well, its no extra charge once your in. I went to a Dub/Audi event there last December and ppl were running auto-X, road course and 1/8th so there is a lot to do. however, i know most maxima ppl prefer the 1/4 mile, as do i.
09-04-2010, 10:42 PM
#67
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Only thing that may be a little iffy about the auto train is the 4 inch clearance, thats going to be cutting it close.
09-05-2010, 01:09 AM
#68
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 11
Can't wait should be an amazing time!
09-05-2010, 03:26 PM
#69
you also have the option to run the 1/8th mile at CFRC as well, its no extra charge once your in. I went to a Dub/Audi event there last December and ppl were running auto-X, road course and 1/8th so there is a lot to do. however, i know most maxima ppl prefer the 1/4 mile, as do i.
I know that there have been Maxus events in the middle of the country before. I don't know how they went, but I'm sure those that went had a good time.
I think it will be a great time.
09-06-2010, 01:17 PM
#73
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: EARTH
Posts: 13
missed it......but i wanna go to Maximus
09-06-2010, 02:18 PM
#74
Missed it? - it's NEXT year. -
09-06-2010, 02:57 PM
#77
Can't wait. I will be there in either the Maxima or the replacement car...
Randall, if you need any help let me know. I also know some people from alot of the local racing shops and can get them to help out possibly... One of the guys I talked to was also willing to host a Dyno day for a reasonable price..
Randall, if you need any help let me know. I also know some people from alot of the local racing shops and can get them to help out possibly... One of the guys I talked to was also willing to host a Dyno day for a reasonable price..
09-06-2010, 03:09 PM
#79
Me too... We should have name tags with real name and then Org name.. Cause real names will not mean anything at times..
09-06-2010, 03:17 PM
#80
gents...
- why is it not (insert state location here)?
--because you or no one local to you stepped up to host.
- why is it at (insert location of venue)?
--because randy is local to the area and he feels that it's in the best interest of the group to have it at those specific locations. this is a maxima event...it would be a sorry sight to see other invitees show up with more cars than maximas at a maxima event...get it?
-missed it?
--this is a 2011 event. either you need to update your calendar or you need to stop doing those drugs.
thank you all for your suggestions and/or input but please rest assure randy has it under control.
Dan
- why is it not (insert state location here)?
--because you or no one local to you stepped up to host.
- why is it at (insert location of venue)?
--because randy is local to the area and he feels that it's in the best interest of the group to have it at those specific locations. this is a maxima event...it would be a sorry sight to see other invitees show up with more cars than maximas at a maxima event...get it?
-missed it?
--this is a 2011 event. either you need to update your calendar or you need to stop doing those drugs.
thank you all for your suggestions and/or input but please rest assure randy has it under control.
Dan