Place: Old Alameda Naval Base Runway
Date: March 6th.

Key points:

• RX-8 test drive line was really long.
• The Mazda3 is very comparable to the Matrix/Vibe in handling and performance. I was more impressed with the feel and interior than I have been with any Vibe/Matrix. I think its a winner!
• This was my first try at Autocrossing and I have alot to learn. The instructors briefed us on all the "common mistakes", and I managed to committ every single one.
• I didn't hit a single cone all day
• Parking lot was full of WRX's, RX-8's, a group of Lotus Espirts, alot of BMW M3's, and other Misc cars. I didn't see any riced out Civics or Integras (good sign that only serious drivers were there)

Sunday is the last day. You can sign up on the spot and get in and test drive the RX-8 (among others). Just walk in and sign up.
More info at:
www.mazdarevitup.com
Its in Alameda. (The same place they filmed the highway chase scene in the Matrix movie)

$40 to compete in the Autox.

Free to just hang out and test drive cars.

Did I mention how nice the weather was today?

(picture)
http://community.webshots.com/photo/33569671/123504034OSWZFp

by the way, all the cars I drove today had a ODO reading of about 300-600 miles.

I heard that this morning, they each had zero miles, right off the truck. (or something like that)....

man, they aren't even broken in yet......I feel sorry for whoever ends up with those cars after they sell them on ebay.

On one of my practice runs, the car I was driving started to smell bad. Like a burned clutch. Those cars got really abused today.

Hey I was there on Sat. Test drove Mazda6 and 3i. Wanted to test the RX-8, but the line was way too long. I can't believe the 6 and 8 has the same HP though.

Oh yeah, did you compete?

My score card:

http://community.webshots.com/photo/123888153/123888450huTwST

I did ok for a first timer who is used to driving an SUV.

sweet... you got a medal