Happy Holidays and Mazda Fan Festa 2012

Antoine

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I would like to wish everyone
Happy Holidays and thank you for
being a part of Mazdas247!

Despite the blizzard and cold temps, I had a great time
this year at Mazda Fan Festa 2012. It was really nice to
see Mazda Japan heavily involved in the festivities.
Mazda showcased the all-new Atenza / Mazda6 and
their SKYACTIV-D LM P2 Racecar!

Below is my event coverage, thanks for taking a look!

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Mazda SKYACTIV-D Le Mans Racecar
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SKYACTIV Mazda6 / Atenza Dash
<iframe width="640" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/jUK6n-lwM44?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>

Mazda RX-3 Racecar Uncorked
<iframe width="640" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/WAEekZwdpOI?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>

Old School Rotary Racing
<iframe width="640" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/_BZgMmVM1dc?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>

Mazda2 / Demio Racecar in Japan
<iframe width="640" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/9kC-imcbdCo?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>

RE Amemiya World Time Attack RX-7
<iframe width="640" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/HcaUXDXa9VA?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>

TCP Magic 4Rotor Drift RX-7
<iframe width="640" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/kTRo3C268kU?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

The Sound of 4Rotor Racing
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Whoa! loving the the amazing pics!!! car porn!

...and the 4 rotor definitely sound like Tie Fighters!

the 6 wagon is looks kinda like the CTS wagon, I love it!
 
Whoa! loving the the amazing pics!!! car porn!

...and the 4 rotor definitely sound like Tie Fighters!

the 6 wagon is looks kinda like the CTS wagon, I love it!

Thanks...Yeah, seeing and hearing both the 767B and 787B race down the straightaway at the same time was really amazing...The sound is unforgettable!

I dig the new 6 too...Especially in that blue they used on the concept...(2thumbs)


the rims on that cx-5 are awesome...

I like them as well, I even took a close up shot...

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wow thanks!

Thanks for taking a look! :D
 
Great coverage as always! Thanks for the pics and vids!
 
wow I wish I could have this great opportunity to see pieces of art like this (breakn)

This year's event will be hard to top, last year they had the Le Mans winning 787B...I wonder what they have planned for next year!

There was a similar event at Tsukuba Circuit this year during July...If they have a 2013 event, I would love to attend! (rockon)


Great coverage as always! Thanks for the pics and vids!

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for taking a look!
 
Antoine, thanks for the pics. I was wondering where that LMP2 machine was actually photographed (seen it on the web but can't make out the grandstand in the background), because Dempsey Racing dropped the project for the Daytona Prototype this year. We should see that car in the DP series in the US next year, I think....

Also too bad the SpeedSource Diesel Mazda's dropped out of the 24 hour Daytona race after only like 5 hours because of a faulty fuel line nut... sheesh. Wish mazda was more active in racing in japan but I guess they would be dominated by ToyoHonNissanda.

I wish I lived closer to Hiroshima where the mazda factory is. Would be cool to drop in on the museum once in a while. From the Kanto area, it's just too far and costs too much moolah to travel, you know?
 
Antoine, thanks for the pics. I was wondering where that LMP2 machine was actually photographed (seen it on the web but can't make out the grandstand in the background), because Dempsey Racing dropped the project for the Daytona Prototype this year. We should see that car in the DP series in the US next year, I think....

Also too bad the SpeedSource Diesel Mazda's dropped out of the 24 hour Daytona race after only like 5 hours because of a faulty fuel line nut... sheesh. Wish mazda was more active in racing in japan but I guess they would be dominated by ToyoHonNissanda.

I wish I lived closer to Hiroshima where the mazda factory is. Would be cool to drop in on the museum once in a while. From the Kanto area, it's just too far and costs too much moolah to travel, you know?

Thanks for taking a look, it would be great to see Mazda more involved in racing in Japan but as you know...Their priority for now is drastically improving the lineup and their profit margins...Some day, I do hope they are large and profitable enough to take on ToyoHonNissanda in Japanese Motorsports and repeat their win at Le Mans! Let's hope they are able to rapidly improve the competitiveness of the new Mazda6. As for Hiroshima, I hear ya...In my case, it's not the distance so much (few hours drive in the Cosmo), it's finding the free time!

Are you seeing a lot of CX-5s in Kanto? I'm seeing more and more everyday...Seems like a big win for Mazda here in Japan as well as abroad!
 
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