***UPDATED Announcement: NICOfest at GT LIVE!!!!

Re: (skydragoness)

MasterMan — 2006-10-04T21:59:02-08:00

you guys need to do this in FL!! 2 working tires and 4 gears just wont get my car to the meet, maby next year ill have a 240 and get my drifting back to what it was a few years ago, then i can enter some of the events... get pix and vid i'd like to see how this turns out!!!

-tyler

in need of a good car 3k max and less then 155k miles, and must be RWD..

nismofly — 2006-10-04T20:51:43-08:00

lol i posted that same thing in 3 threads when i found out it was going to rain

check the staff headcount or corey's "where are you staying" threads

im there...im still bringing all my camping **** becuase im too lazy to take it out of my car, but ill just go to the hotel

AZhitman — 2006-10-04T20:41:21-08:00

Chris - Call me if you need a room.

nismofly — 2006-10-04T18:13:41-08:00

how much would the hotel rooms be?

i just checked weather report...campings going to be iffy

nismofly — 2006-10-04T16:41:25-08:00

marcus or somebody save me a campsite next to yours, or at least in the nico area...ill be there probably around 2-3 ish on friday and i dont want to have to camp away from everybody

240marcuSX — 2006-10-04T16:30:01-08:00

How did this thread get to the third page??

Anyway, I will be leaving from school on friday at about 9 a.m which puts me in Danville at about noon.

I also said in the other thread about gt live, that I have some tent space for maybe 2 more people, let me know here, or by email if you need somewhere to sleep, but I ONLY have room for 2 lt;maybegt; 3.

AZhitman — 2006-09-30T23:23:47-08:00

Chris, I can't wait to hang out with ya!

Hang onto the ticket, maybe we can help out another NICOnaut.

For those of you who DON'T know, Christine is covering NICOfest / GT Live for NICO with full Press credentials.

Do us proud, Chickie!!!

Re: (AZhitman)

nchopp — 2006-09-30T18:08:01-08:00

Quote, originally posted by AZhitman raquo;

The food is definitely worth it if you'll be there all weekend, especially when VIR charges like $6 for a dog and a soda. Bleh.

VA, looking forward to it!

$6 for a dog and soda is cheap compared to NOPI. What was it, $8 for a freakin' sausage?

Re: (AZhitman)

skydragoness — 2006-09-30T18:06:19-08:00

Quote, originally posted by AZhitman raquo;

The food is definitely worth it if you'll be there all weekend, especially when VIR charges like $6 for a dog and a soda. Bleh.

VA, looking forward to it!

Bah! Turns out that I am told we are staying for some of Sunday also, so someone in our group already got us all VIP tickets.

I don't know if you know how to deal with this, but the guy that got us the VIP passes also bought us the $40 tickets as well without telling me. It's probably already at my house. What should I do? I think it's too late for him to call and cancel (he did it last weekend I think). Maybe I can sell my ticket to people coming to the gate? haha.

Re: (eds13)

AZhitman — 2006-09-30T15:09:35-08:00

Quote, originally posted by eds13 raquo;

wait a minute. so on top of the $40 i just paid per person i have to pay $50 per person to get in the gate?

Ed, are you on the glue again?

If you already bought a pass for yourself and your passengers, just get there - You can park in the N Paddock (unless you want to do the car show).

Re: (eds13)

pirate87 — 2006-09-30T14:58:24-08:00

magikdragon- I still need those hydraulic lines, but i've got the cylinders covered...thanks

Re: (240marcuSX)

eds13 — 2006-09-30T14:42:05-08:00

wait a minute. so on top of the $40 i just paid per person i have to pay $50 per person to get in the gate?

240marcuSX — 2006-09-30T05:51:32-08:00

magik:

entry for the weekend at the gate - $50 per person

car show - whatever the fee is for the show per vehicle

vip pass - $65 for the weekend

~4N~ — 2006-09-29T11:17:47-08:00

That sounds really fun. I wish there were events like that closer to here.

Re: (MagikDragon)

nani — 2006-09-29T11:08:14-08:00

im going. but i dont think the SOHC can make it. I will probably go with my brother in his EP or ride the bike up there

Re: (AZhitman)

MagikDragon — 2006-09-29T05:33:48-08:00

is the car show $65 ontop of the 40 regular peple pay to get in, and does it only cover the car and the driver, or does one passanger get included on that? The wording is a bit confusing.

Also if someone has an extra tent that they can bring for me and a few friends that would be awesome.

Pirate87: do you still need that Hydraulic line and Cylinders, LMK

AZhitman — 2006-09-28T22:25:53-08:00

The food is definitely worth it if you'll be there all weekend, especially when VIR charges like $6 for a dog and a soda. Bleh.

VA, looking forward to it!

Re: (skydragoness)

pumpedva — 2006-09-26T06:22:56-08:00

yea I

Quote, originally posted by skydragoness raquo;

Read the fine print. It's $65 *on top* of your ticket costs.

I'm only going to be at the event for all of Friday and Saturday, and IMO, one day's worth of food isn't $65. No thanks. If your'e going to be there all of Saturday and all of Sunday then maybe it's worth your while.

Re: (pumpedva)

skydragoness — 2006-09-25T19:08:22-08:00

Quote, originally posted by pumpedva raquo;

Anybody know when roll in for the car show starts? I know the site says 6pm sat roll out but thats all I can find.

Should I get some VIP passes or does the $65 just cover the car show? I dont want hot dogs all weekend LOL

Read the fine print. It's $65 *on top* of your ticket costs.

pumpedva — 2006-09-25T18:30:33-08:00

Anybody know when roll in for the car show starts? I know the site says 6pm sat roll out but thats all I can find.

Should I get some VIP passes or does the $65 just cover the car show? I dont want hot dogs all weekend LOL

AZhitman — 2006-09-24T14:32:59-08:00

Marcus, can't wait to sit down and have dinner with you guys!

AZhitman — 2006-09-20T19:58:32-08:00

Awesome!

This is gonna be too cool, and I have some special surprises coming as well!!!

B.L., can't wait to see your car!

NICOfest Yeah!

Brainleash69 — 2006-09-20T19:36:05-08:00

As I stated on the 350Z forum part I will be goin. Its Columbus weekend and I get Fri-Mon off. Also its only about a 1 1/2 hours away. If anyone is convoying up there PM me. In addition if NICO plans on doin a dinner thing again like at NOPI I am interested. See you there.

240marcuSX — 2006-09-19T18:55:47-08:00

I just bought my 3 day, and VIP pass today.

$105 for both, thats about 4 days work for my broke ***. lol

Ill be looking forward to some meals at the pagoda with you gentlemen.

AZhitman — 2006-09-19T18:09:45-08:00

ALSO....

We are arranging for ANYONE with a Nissan who is NOT entering the show to PARK in the NORTH PADDOCK area for tailgating and hanging out with the NICO crew!

Spaces are limited, so get your tickets ASAP!!!

240marcuSX — 2006-09-19T05:14:18-08:00

Awesome.

I still need to buy my tickets. Ill get around to doing that today.

AZhitman — 2006-09-18T20:46:15-08:00

I think we can arrange something.

240marcuSX — 2006-09-17T13:21:53-08:00

I would be willing to meet up with people, the only problem is, I only live 2 hours from the track.

VIR PR: Heres my question, I might not camp on the VIR grounds, I might get a hotel room instead so, do they lock the gates to VIR at night? I would like to be able to stay as late as I want and hang out with these guys^, but I dont know if I would be able to get out afterward.

babowc — 2006-09-17T12:42:58-08:00

hotddamn... i wish i still lived in chesterfield..

forum04pl — 2006-09-15T16:54:35-08:00

ill be coming from mass.. anyone want to meet up along the way for a cruise?? i dont want to make the trip by myself

Re: (corey240)

Bumnah — 2006-09-15T15:15:49-08:00

i'm going. gotta reserve my hotel room

Re: (pirate87)

corey240 — 2006-09-15T14:34:39-08:00

im leaving thursday night around 12am. i finaly found a motor so il be bringing the s14, hopfuly running in the time attack.

Re: (VIR PR)

pirate87 — 2006-09-15T08:11:20-08:00

well, it's still cheaper than a hotel room

Re: (AZhitman)

VIR PR — 2006-09-15T07:51:50-08:00

Here's the deal on camping at VIR:

A camping pass is $50 for the weekend for tents and pop-ups. For campers and motorhomes, it's $100. You must have a multi-day ticket to purchase a camping pass. They can be purchased at the track upon arrival.

The Plantation Valley Kart Track does have helmets, as noted above. Some of them ARE full-face helmets. If you have a helmet, bring it.

I'll be checking in here occasionally to see if there are more questions.

Looking forward to the GT LIVE weekend! It's going to be great.

BTW, the G35 GT car has tested here during development. You guys are going to be knocked out!

See you soon!

John Gardner, PR Director, VIR

AZhitman — 2006-09-13T09:20:20-08:00

Sean, DEFINITELY.

This is gonna ROCK SO HARD!!!!

Re: (240marcuSX)

nismofly — 2006-09-13T08:05:27-08:00

Quote, originally posted by 240marcuSX raquo;

Are any of you guys going to be there on Friday? If so I was thinking of taking off from work, and coming down early afternoon when I get out from school.

im leaving at the buttcrack of dawn friday morning, ill probably make it there around 2-3 ish

Re: (CaptinAmy)

MagikDragon — 2006-09-13T04:36:34-08:00

Amy, you were at formula D? me too. It was alot of fun wasn't it? Looks like you had some pretty good seats. My roomate got us on the track for most of it. Hope you can come to VIR. I'm going to try and not break down.

BTW Greg can I be part of NICO fest??

Re: (240marcuSX)

EZcheese15 — 2006-09-12T20:25:49-08:00

I believe Greg plans on arriving Thursday night. Me and Chet will be up there as soon as we can get out of work, but it will probably be 12 or 1am Friday night before we can get there.

240marcuSX — 2006-09-12T20:09:06-08:00

You do not need to bring your own helmet for kart racing, but if you have one, you should bring it.

they give you helmets and collars for kart racing, but some of them dont have face shields, and last time i was there, there was some sand on the kart track, and you dont want sand flying in your face while driving one of those karts.

Greg - I got the flyers in the mail today, all 100,000 of them, lol. I got to get busy passing them out.

Are any of you guys going to be there on Friday? If so I was thinking of taking off from work, and coming down early afternoon when I get out from school.

CaptinAmy — 2006-09-12T14:37:14-08:00

Kart racing!! Do we need our own helmets?
and what's this about a "Drift 101"?

here's a pic of Tarzan from Formula D this past 9th

nismofly — 2006-09-12T14:05:01-08:00

god id enter if i had a new set of tires...so tempting

next year

AZhitman — 2006-09-12T14:02:58-08:00

***ANOTHER UPDATE!!!***

Tarzan's Lap Battle, the novice time attack was repriced to $99, instead of the original
$175.

Re: (Feint of Heart)

eds13 — 2006-09-10T14:41:01-08:00

well just about everybody i've talked to said they'd go so...

Re: (MagikDragon)

Feint of Heart — 2006-09-10T06:30:24-08:00

I CANNOT WAIT!!

I'm camping out for sure, and I'll bring a couple tents with me (I think I have like 2 or 3). 240 Pick-Up FTW!

Re: (pirate87)

MagikDragon — 2006-09-09T21:18:11-08:00

yeah i can bring the lines, thats if i make it. thanks for the tent.

Re: (MagikDragon)

pirate87 — 2006-09-09T20:37:33-08:00

^hook me up with those clutch cylinders, and lines you have for sale...and I think we can work out your tent situation

...seriously though still for sale?

I can bring an extra tent, if you need it.

Re: (AZhitman)

MagikDragon — 2006-09-07T12:23:33-08:00

I need a place to stay, can i crash in someones tent?

AZhitman — 2006-09-07T12:07:35-08:00

OK, here's the deal!!!

Tents are GOOD TO GO! I (and the NICO staff) will be staying in an RV on-site, and I believe we can set up the tents nearby - It's gonna be a tailgatin' GOOD TIME!

Someone bring a grille and a cooler!!!

Also, we STILL need to get the word out on this event to some more people. If you guys can link this thread ANYWHERE you think people in the area will see it, that'd be great.

Aw, man - I can't WAIT for this!!!

Also, you guys know the G35 Rolex Cup car will be there, right? AND Brian Sellars, the driver!!!

Re: (93coupe)

pirate87 — 2006-09-05T18:38:09-08:00

good man, you know I'm skipping class for this one

Re: (240marcuSX)

93coupe — 2006-09-05T18:21:54-08:00

just requested off lol

240marcuSX — 2006-09-05T17:57:18-08:00

During the Suzuki Big Kahuna weekend a few weeks ago, there were tons of campers inside of the North course over by the north-west end of the patriot course. I didnt see alot of tents meant for sleeping, just tents setup to sit and watch the races.

AZhitman — 2006-09-05T17:53:25-08:00

I will be talking with the promoter tomorrow - Let me check and get back to ya.

Re: (AZhitman)

pirate87 — 2006-09-05T17:43:53-08:00

I was on the VIR's website last night trying to get camping info...where, permit? etc.. but I found nothing. I just imagined all that grassy area before the North Paddock would become campground. I know my aunt and uncle used to go out there and camp at races all the time...but that was back in the 1960's before they re-did the place...anyone have any info on camping? rules, regulations, and where it's allowed?

AZhitman — 2006-09-05T17:30:52-08:00

I'm thinking tents are a GREAT idea.

I have a motorhome reserved for the staff, so we're in the infield.

I'll check, but I think you guys are welcome to camp out nearby.

Re: (240marcuSX)

pirate87 — 2006-09-05T17:17:50-08:00

bump for NicoFest! I'm def camping out, even though I only live 40 mins away. We can form a Nissan village...just like Thunderdome, road warrior style.

240marcuSX — 2006-09-05T16:33:01-08:00

surely someone is coming from WI that can road trip with you?

Jesda, you up for it? St Louis is Sort-of like WI.

Im so excited about this, I had a blast a few weeks ago when I went, and that was a motorcycle event, this is sure to be 100x better for me.

We still need to book hotel rooms and such, or someone needs to let me sleep in their tent.

Re: (AZhitman)

Eikon — 2006-09-05T16:06:53-08:00

I hate you all.

cause VA is so far away that I can't go.

Can we have a NICOfest at GT LIVE in the midwest... Road America in Elkhart Lake, WI maybe??? Please!

AZhitman — 2006-09-05T15:54:50-08:00

Oh there WILL be some NICO-Challenge kart racing!!!

240marcuSX — 2006-09-05T15:48:26-08:00

I want some cool schwag.

Sky - You can buy tickets online right now, for $40 for the weekend, that will save you $10 off the price at the gate, this is what I will be doing, because I know I'm definately going.

I say we get a NICO kart race with a grid standing start at some point during the weekend, their kart track is mega-cheap usually, $30 per half-hour!!! For those of you who go to kart tracks, you know what a great deal that is.

There is just so much to do that I cant even wrap my head around it, I could be entertained for a full week!

AZhitman — 2006-09-05T11:38:10-08:00

***ANOTHER UPDATE!!!***

We will not only be introducing the G35 Rolex GT car, but driver Brian Sellers will be hanging out in the NICO booth for autographs and to chat about the car!

Also, we *might* be bringing some cool schwag for you guys...

Stay tuned!!!