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Subaru of America today said the return of annual SubieEvents will start the 2024 season with Wicked Big Meet on 2 June at the Stafford Motor Speedway in Stafford Springs, Connecticut. Subaru is the title sponsor of the series, taking place in six cities across the U.S. Typically it’s a gathering of thousands of Subaru vehicles, as well as competitions, interactive experiences, giveaways, vendors, and family activities. Events include chances for fans to test drive the updated 2024 Subaru Solterra EV, as well as to drive their own Subarus on specially designed autocross routes.
“The joy of Subaru fans celebrating together is the best part of the SubieEvents series. We have it all, from Lightning Lap leaders to Goodwood Festival favorites to enthusiasts’ own rides, and we’re excited to share amazing vehicles and experiences with even more attendees this year,” said Alan Bethke, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Subaru of America.
Vehicles on-site will include the Airslayer STI and Travis Pastrana’s 1983 Subaru GL “Family Huckster” Gymkhana cars, Brandon Semenuk and Keaton Williams’ 2023 Subaru Motorsports USA #180 WRX rally car, numerous vintage, performance, and lifestyle vehicles, as well as the latest BRZ and WRX models, plus new surprises as the event series progresses. Some event locations also will include meet-and-greet and ride-along opportunities with Bucky Lasek, as well as Subaru Motorsports USA drivers Travis Pastrana and Scott Speed. Each event will also have an All-Subaru Car Show for participants (registration required) and spectators to enjoy.
In conjunction with the Subaru Loves Pets®, the SubieEvents series will have pet adoption opportunities in partnership with local pet organizations at each location. Fans will also have the chance to purchase custom Subaru Gear, create their own Subaru event stickers, test their skills on iRacing simulators. Subaru partners at SubieEvents include pro skater Bucky Lasek, Crankshaft Culture, Subaru Motors Finance, Subaru Certified Collision Centers and Subaru Motorsports USA. More information at subiefest.com
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, publisher (kzhw@aol.com), is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn.
Zino is at home on test tracks, knows his way around U.S. Congressional hearing rooms, auto company headquarters, plant floors, as well as industry research and development labs where the real mobility work is done. He can quote from court decisions, refer to instrumented road tests, analyze financial results, and profile executive personalities and corporate cultures.
He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe.
Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap.
AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks.
Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.
SubieEvents Starts 2024 at Stafford Motor Speedway
Click for more Subie.
Subaru of America today said the return of annual SubieEvents will start the 2024 season with Wicked Big Meet on 2 June at the Stafford Motor Speedway in Stafford Springs, Connecticut. Subaru is the title sponsor of the series, taking place in six cities across the U.S. Typically it’s a gathering of thousands of Subaru vehicles, as well as competitions, interactive experiences, giveaways, vendors, and family activities. Events include chances for fans to test drive the updated 2024 Subaru Solterra EV, as well as to drive their own Subarus on specially designed autocross routes.
“The joy of Subaru fans celebrating together is the best part of the SubieEvents series. We have it all, from Lightning Lap leaders to Goodwood Festival favorites to enthusiasts’ own rides, and we’re excited to share amazing vehicles and experiences with even more attendees this year,” said Alan Bethke, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Subaru of America.
Vehicles on-site will include the Airslayer STI and Travis Pastrana’s 1983 Subaru GL “Family Huckster” Gymkhana cars, Brandon Semenuk and Keaton Williams’ 2023 Subaru Motorsports USA #180 WRX rally car, numerous vintage, performance, and lifestyle vehicles, as well as the latest BRZ and WRX models, plus new surprises as the event series progresses. Some event locations also will include meet-and-greet and ride-along opportunities with Bucky Lasek, as well as Subaru Motorsports USA drivers Travis Pastrana and Scott Speed. Each event will also have an All-Subaru Car Show for participants (registration required) and spectators to enjoy.
In conjunction with the Subaru Loves Pets®, the SubieEvents series will have pet adoption opportunities in partnership with local pet organizations at each location. Fans will also have the chance to purchase custom Subaru Gear, create their own Subaru event stickers, test their skills on iRacing simulators. Subaru partners at SubieEvents include pro skater Bucky Lasek, Crankshaft Culture, Subaru Motors Finance, Subaru Certified Collision Centers and Subaru Motorsports USA. More information at subiefest.com
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, publisher (kzhw@aol.com), is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn. Zino is at home on test tracks, knows his way around U.S. Congressional hearing rooms, auto company headquarters, plant floors, as well as industry research and development labs where the real mobility work is done. He can quote from court decisions, refer to instrumented road tests, analyze financial results, and profile executive personalities and corporate cultures. He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe. Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap. AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks. Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.