Congratulations to the winners of the Winter Grand Prix track event! Everyone who participated in the race did well. We have compiled a list from all the race entries into a Top 50 Best Lap list for each track. Find your name in the list and see how well you did compared to your fellow Scion owners!

Click here for the lap times.

Also, check out the images for this event.
Scion Winter Grand Prix Gallery

Hi All,

On behalf of Scion, we would like to thank everybody who took time out of their busy schedules to make their way to the Scion Winter Grand Prix event. Almost a thousand Scion owners and their guests took advantage of a rare opportunity to have the run of almost the entire F1 Boston indoor go-karting facility. Even nearly an inch of snow did not deter Scion owners making their way up to the event from as far north as Maine and as far south as New Jersey.

Attached below are some preliminary results; we hope to put more info and event images on the www.scionvip.com website in the coming weeks (including top 30 track lap times from each track).

We hope you had as much fun as we did in putting together this event.

Please continue to check back on www.scionvip.com for area events – including the Scion VIP @ HIN Boston event in April.

Best,

Scion VIP Event Staff

Scion Winter Grand Prix

Hundreds of Scion owners meet up at F1 Boston for some winter racing fun

While "Winter Grand Prix" may seem like an incongruous coupling, that's exactly what hundreds of Scion owners turned out for on Saturday, Feb 25, at the F1 Boston indoor go-kart facility in Braintree, MA. With a parking lot full of Scions parked together out front and almost a thousand owners and their guests enjoying the heated action inside, the white stuff came down to officially christen the event. But almost an inch of snow didn't stop those on hand from competing in two on-track Go-Kart Challenges, two Pit Stop Challenges, and even a trivia challenge thrown in for good measure.

All in all, everybody had a great time as the muffled buzz of 40 mph go-karts mixed sweetly with the beats of a DJ mix coming off the Five Axis Models-built Scion DJ xB – which made its New England debut during the event. The eye candy wasn't limited to the Five Axis one-off though, nor the Joe Gallanter-tuned xA and Jay Laub-tuned tC SEMA Scions holding court in the Daytona Room; the hundreds of customized Scions from all over the northeast turned the parking lot into the real source of visual excitement, not to mention an impromptu and rare outdoor winter car show.

After a hot catered lunch, the action on the track was supplemented by the Daytona Room Pit Stop and Trivia Challenges. And while the on track competition was intense - with plenty of crowd-pleasing spinouts and multi-car incidents – the Pit Stop Challenge proved that races are also won and lost off the track. F1 Boston pit stewards monitored the intense competition (conducted on an authentic Grand Am series race car) and even applied penalties when competing teams committed critical errors. At the end of the competition, Team Prime and Team Unrated won their respective Pit Stop Challenges.

Later, it was learned that Team Prime was the only team staffed by a majority of trained technicians; while perfectly legal within the event rules, the event staff decided to also recognize Team Four Off, Four On as Co-First Place trophy and jacket winners in the spirit of the event. Team NRG Bronx topped the team/club challenge and won Team Champion honors. Even more surprising though was the tie in the Trivia Challenge; two second round competitors deadlocked on over ten sudden-death questions before a tie was declared and both walked away with the first place bounty – extremely collectible die-cast Binaltech Transformer xBs from Japan.

At the end of the day, the top three Pit Stop Challenge teams from each of the two challenges were given their trophies in the Daytona Room. First place winners also earned custom-embroidered Scion winter jackets. The biggest moment of the ceremony was saved for last though as the winners of the Go-Kart Challenge was announced. Buck Viera topped Track One honors with a smoking best lap of 19.666 seconds while Richard Brown used a 15.989-second lap for the fastest trip around the Track Two course – both took home trophies and iPod Nanos for their foot-on-the-floor efforts. In addition, second and third place runners-up for both courses picked up trophies and iPod Shuffles.

Whoever said it doesn't pay to go racing wasn't at a Scion Winter Grand Prix.

For more information about the Scion Winter Grand Prix and other Scion events, please visit www.scionvip.com.

Scion Winter Grand Prix @F1 Boston
Saturday, February 25, 2006

Go-Kart Challenge
Track One – City Course
.220 Miles, Track Lap Record: 19.466

First Place – Buck Viera, 19.666
Second Place – Paulo Sathler, 20.116
Third Place – Voeun Oun, 20.135

Track Two – Country Course
.210 Miles, Track Lap Record: 14.116

First Place – Richard Brown, 15.989
Second Place – Joilzo Souza, 16.456
Third Place – Mynor Posadas, 16.483

Pit Stop Challenge #1

Co-First Place – Team Prime, 46.57 seconds
Co-First Place – Team Four Off, Four On, 47.31 sec
Second Place – Team NRG Bronx, 48.72
Third Place – Team NRG, 49.85

Pit Stop Challenge #2

First Place - Team Unrated, 1:00.40
Second Place – Team X Burner, 1:01.05
Third Place – Team Hazzard Racing, 1:05.00

Pit Stop Challenge Team/Club Champions
Team NRG Bronx

The first ever Scion Winter Grand Prix is set for this weekend, Saturday, February 25^th! We hope you are excited as we are about this event. For our last communication before the event, we just wanted to bring you a couple of updates and some important information about the event. 

Limited Competition Spots

Most importantly, please keep in mind that the competition slots for the Winter Grand Prix go-kart challenge is limited. In order to ensure a smooth flow for the competition, racing spots will be given out on a first come, first serve basis on the day of the event. RSVPs do not guarantee that you will get track time. Arrive early to sign up for the competition spots for your best chance to get on the track. We will work with F1 Boston to try to get the maximum amount of people possible into the competition. 

New 10:30AM Start Time

One thing we are changing to get more people on track is the event start time. The doors for the event will now open at 10:30 AM instead of 11:30 AM for an additional full hour of track time on Track 1. First group to hit the track will be at 11AM.  

Track 1 and Track 2, Pick One

Another feature of the competition that will allow more people to compete is a one track limitation for competitors. Since winners will be chosen from each track separately, racers will not be permitted to compete on both tracks for the Winter Grand Prix. While layouts are different for the tracks, both are equally challenging.  

Scion Owner Parking

One of the main goals for this event is to give Scion owners a place to mingle and check other Scions. For this reason (and to get some cool event photos), the main parking lot, which is limited to about 250 parking spots, in front of F1 Boston will be limited to Scion-only parking from event opening until 2 PM. If you or a guest is traveling in another brand of vehicle and arrive before 2 PM, you will be directed to a satellite parking lot 60 feet from the F1 Boston facility. After 2PM, the parking lot will be filled without restriction. 

Pit Stop Challenges

As you may have noticed through updates on www.scionvip.com, we will be holding a number of other off-track competitions during the Scion Winter Grand Prix. The two Pit Stop Challenges will put a total of twenty teams (of five people each) through the ultimate pit stop simulation test. Please note that the sign ups for the Pit Stop Challenges will be conducted on a first come, first serve basis on the day of the event – AND – that signups will initially be open to those not planning to compete or without a spot in the go kart racing challenge. This is just to ensure that we get as many as your fellow Scion owners involved in the activities as possible. A wait list will be maintained for those competing in the go kart challenge and wishing to sign up for the Pit Stop challenge. If spots are available at the time of the competition, they will be filled from that list first. If you are planning to compete as a team (e.g. Team ScionNRG, Team Scion Evolution, etc.), please sign up as a group. 

Special Scions on Display

One of the main guest stars of the Scion Winter Grand Prix will be the Five Axis DJ xB – making its first appearance in the Boston area. This transforming xB sports custom, widebody and chop top work and transforms from slammed xB to a slammin’ DJ station at the touch of a couple of buttons. But besides the DJ xB, the Scion Winter Grand Prix will also feature three specially customized Scions that made their debut at the 2005 SEMA Show. The list includes the Scion xB by Fred Chang, the Scion xA by Joe Gallante, and the Scion tC by Jay Laub. Come check them out and remember to bring your cameras! 

Above All, Have Fun

We’ll do our best to ensure that your day at the Scion Winter Grand Prix is a memorable one. Please let us know if there are any questions that you may still have prior to the event by emailing us at scion@urbanracer.com or calling 718 279 2202 during normal business hours. Make sure to check out the Winter Grand Prix minisite on www.scionvip.com for past updates, directions, and other event details. 

Hi Everybody,

The event is fast coming upon us and we wanted to give everybody more details about the Scion Winter Grand Prix. We have a big line up of activities and it should be a fun time for all. Besides the main Go-Kart Competition, the Scion Winter Grand Prix will also feature two Pit Stop Challenges and a Scion Trivia Challenge. There will even be a little video gaming area for those of us bringing younger Scion fans along with you.  

We do want to stress this though – please note that Track Competition will be limited by the number of groups F1 Boston is able to process during the event hours and filled on a first come, first serve basis on the day of the event. Please note that your RSVP does not guarantee track time.  

We’re sure that there are plenty of activities and features to keep everybody busy – including the New England-area debut of the Five Axis DJ xB that has starred in Scion TV spots and magazine ads. This is your first chance to see this amazing transformer in person.  

As always feel free to contact us with any questions at scion@urbanracer.com or at 718 279 2202 during normal business hours. We look forward to seeing everyone at the event! 

Best,  

Scion VIP Event Team

Here Are The Event Details 

Go-Kart Track Competition

The main feature of the Scion Winter Grand Prix event is an on track go-kart competition using F1 Boston’s state of the art indoor go-kart racing facility. While we will make every effort with F1 Boston to get as much attendees track time as possible, please note that competition slots are limited and will be filled on a first come first serve basis on the day of the event.  

• Go-kart track competition will be assigned on a first come, first serve basis by F1 Boston. Please note that an RSVP to the event does not guarantee track time and that overall track time is limited by the number of run groups that F1 Boston is able to process during the event hours.
   

• Racing will be conducted under the rules and regulations of F1 Boston, with a format to follow 3 qualifying laps followed by 10 hot laps. All competition-related decisions are at the discretion of F1 Boston personnel and subject to change without notice.
   

• Eligibility requirements to compete include, but are not limited to, the possession of a valid driver’s license and a minimum age of eighteen. F1 Boston also reserves the right to limit participation based on health and other concerns.
   

• After all run groups have concluded at 5PM, the three fastest lap times from each track (Track 1 and Track 2) will be determined to fill the Scion Winter Grand Prix podiums. Each track champion will receive an iPod Nano for their efforts and second and third place winners will receive iPod Shuffles for their accomplishments.

Pitstop Challenge Format

In addition to the on-track competition, the Scion Winter Grand Prix will feature two Pit Stop Challenges. Conducted in realistic settings – complete with tire-off, tire-on scenarios – the Pit Stop challenge will be a fun way for attendees to test their teamwork skills in a high pressure setting. Each challenge will feature five teams of five contestants each. The winning team will be awarded custom Scion jackets (to be delivered after the event) with second and third place teams receiving awards as well. In addition, the top finishing team composed by members of a Scion car club will receive a Best Team award. 

• Pit Stop Challenges will be conducted under F1 Boston rules and regulations by F1 Boston staff
   

• Sign up for the Challenges will take place at the Daytona Room on day of the event on a first come, first serve basis. Contestants may not be registered for Track Competition during the Pit Stop Challenges.

Scion Trivia Challenge

For those of you who may be a little mechanically challenged, but still competitive at heart – the Scion Trivia Challenge might be the right competition for you. Taking place on the main stage in the Daytona room, Trivia Challenge contestants will still have the pressure on them as they compete against others for to become a Scion Trivia Challenge Champion. Three champions will be crowned and awarded with special Scion die-cast models.  

• Emcee/DJ will ask for/select volunteers for trivia challenge in 3 groups of 5

• Each group will be conducted as a separate contest

  • A question will be asked and contestants will fill out answers on a card

  • Correct answers will earn 10 points, wrong answers earn 0 points

  • At the end of the 5^th question, the points will be tallied to find a champion for that group

  • In the event of a tie, there will be a sudden-death trivia face-off

Win This Stuff 

Track Competition

• First Place – iPod Nano

• Second Place – iPod Shuffle

• Third Place – iPod Shuffle

Trivia Challenge

• Three trivia champions will each win a Scion die-cast model

Pitstop Challenge #1

• First Place – Scion Jackets

• Second Place – trophies

• Third Place – trophies

Pitstop Challenge #2

• First Place – Scion Jackets

• Second Place – trophies

• Third Place – trophies

Pitstop Club/Team Champion

• Custom Scion Jackets

Special Displays

We’re excited to announce that F1Boston will also feature the New England area debut of the Five Axis (www.5axismodels.net) Scion DJ xB that has stunned crowds with its widebody, chop top bodywork and its built-in transformable DJ station. In addition to the orange showstopper, two other special Scions will be making the trip across the country for the Scion Winter Grand Prix for special first time appearances.

 Other Activities 

Other activities at the Scion Winter Grand Prix will include a video gaming area designed for youngsters in mind as well as the full use of F1 Boston’s fully equipped, fireplace in the corner Billiard’s Room.  

We’ll Feed You Too 

A full-service catered buffet featuring hot and cold selections will be available to guests throughout most of the event. In addition, an assortment of beverages will also be complimentary to guests. 

A Little Disclaimer

As much as we can strive to, we will keep the event features and details as advertised – however, please note that all event features, competitions, and details are subject to change without notice (but we’ll try hard no to). 

* Racing will be conducted under the rules and regulations of F1 Boston, with a format to follow 1 practice lap followed by 10 hot laps. All competition-related decisions are at the discretion of F1 Boston personnel and subject to change without notice.

Saturday, Feb 25th Schedule
(Preliminary, subject to change)

10:30 AM              Doors open
11 AM                  First group on Track 1
1 PM                     Pitstop Challenge # 1 in Daytona Room
3 PM                     Scion Trivia Challenge
4 PM                     Pitstop Challenge # 2 in Daytona Room
5:15 PM                Awards Ceremony at Daytona Room
5:30 PM                Event closes
*Note the revised opening time!