MAZDASPEED MOTORSPORTS NEWS

Every last pulse-racing detail of the all-new 2010 MAZDA3 4-Door was revealed November 19th at the 2008 LA Auto Show. New improvements to Mazda's globally best-selling compact^‡ include class-leading technology, distinctive design and signature thrilling performance that sets it far apart from the common compact. It is also one of Mazda's most economical cars, making the thrill even more rewarding.

Mazda delivers yet another exhilarating driving experience with the all-new 2010 MAZDA3. Fully redesigned, the 2010 MAZDA3 features advances in performance, fuel economy and safety. Add in a more powerful, yet quieter drive, aggressive design and a load of sophisticated amenities not usually found in the compact segment, and the all-new MAZDA3 delivers everything you could ask for in a compact sports sedan.

The 2010 MAZDA3 will be making its global debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 19th at 12:20 P.M. PST. We'd like to invite you to participate in this event via our live reveal webcast. To make sure you don't miss the unveiling - click on the link, bookmark the site, and be sure to return to http://www.mazda3reveal.com/ on November 19th.

November 18, 2008 (Irvine, Calif.).  Sylvain Tremblay has a "good problem".  He is seeking to lead the SpeedSource Castrol Mazda RX-8 team to a repeat win at the 2009 Rolex 24 at Daytona.  Sylvain is searching for a fourth driver to join the team of Tremblay, Nick Ham, and David Haskell.  While every team owner has a stack of driver resumes to consider, Tremblay has a list of several dozen who have all won with Mazda power in the past year. 

TOPEKA, Kan. (Nov. 18, 2008) - Two more SCCA National Championship races will air on SPEED, Wednesday, Nov. 19.

At noon (EST), two-time F Production Champion Jesse Prather starts his first E Production National Championship race from third in the No. 34 Prather Racing/Moss Motors Mazda Miata. After making quick work of polesitter Greg Ira in the No. 2 CU Yacht Charter Datsun 240-Z, Prather sets his sights on then-leader and defending EP Champion Thomas Thrash. A quintessential Runoffs battle ensues as Prather and the No. 67 Lucas Racing/Mazda/Goodyear Mazda RX-7 of Thrash  exchange the lead with each lap until one driver succumbs to the pressure. Turn on SPEED to find out who!

TOPEKA, Kan. (Nov. 13, 2008) - The latest edition of the 2009 SCCA Pro Racing Rulebook, containing regulations for SCCA World Challenge, SCCA Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup and Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup, is now available on the SCCA Pro Racing Web site.

The PRR has undergone major revisions for 2009. In addition to the new World Challenge Touring Car rules which have been reworked to cut costs for teams, each section has undergone an extensive review by the SCCA Pro Racing technical department to provide clear and concise language. The book has also been re-sized to a 4.25" by 9" format, making it considerably more portable.

By Erin Cechal - SCCA

TOPEKA, Kan. (Nov. 11, 2008) - Television programming for the 2008 SCCA National Championship Runoffs begins this Wednesday, Nov. 12, on SPEED with the Touring 2 and Formula Mazda National Championship races.

Attached image: Frank Futrelle's No. 97 Formula Mazda.
Credit: Mark Weber

By Erin Cechal - SCCA

TOPEKA, Kan. (Oct. 31, 2008) - WC Vision and SCCA Pro Racing have released more than half of the planned 2009 SCCA SPEED World Challenge Championships schedule.  The 2009 season will return to many familiar fan favorites and is framed by a season opener at Sebring International Raceway and finale at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.

We have started a new section of our news pages dedicated specifically to the announcement of new parts.

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RICHMOND, CA - October 21, 2008. The National Auto Sport Association (NASA) is pleased to present the second video production from the 2008 NASA Championship created by Speedcast Productions. This second feature will chronicle the exciting action that took place in the Super Unlimited and Super Touring 1 classes at the 2008 NASA Championship presented by Toyo Tires.

The Super Unlimited/Super Touring 1 video production was sponsored by Pfadt Race Engineering and Toyo Tires.

The Super Unlimited and Super Touring 1 class race video production is now available on the NASA Championships website at
Please watch this website for further video production releases in the coming weeks.

RICHMOND, CA - October 13, 2008. The National Auto Sport Association (NASA) is pleased to present the first of the 2008 NASA Championship video productions created by Speedcast Productions. The first feature will chronicle the exciting action that took place in the Spec Miata National Championship race at the 2008 NASA Championship presented by Toyo Tires.

The Spec Miata video production was sponsored by Mothers Car Care Products, Toyo Tires, and Mazda. The Spec Miata race was also presented by Mothers Car Care Products.

The Spec Miata Class race video production is now available on the NASA Championships website at http://nasachampionships.com/2008media.html. Please watch this website for further video production releases in the coming weeks.