MAZDASPEED MOTORSPORTS NEWS http://mazdaspeeddevelopment.com/mazdaspeed_motorsports_news/ Mazdaspeed Racing News en Copyright 2008 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:44:00 -0800 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Closed Thanksgiving and Day After MAZDASPEED Motorsports will be closed on Thanksgiving and the day after, Thursday and Friday November 27th and 28th. Orders will NOT ship on these two days.

Happy Thanksgiving.
]]> http://mazdaspeeddevelopment.com/mazdaspeed_motorsports_news/2008/11/closed-thanksgiving-and-day-af.html http://mazdaspeeddevelopment.com/mazdaspeed_motorsports_news/2008/11/closed-thanksgiving-and-day-af.html Announcements Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:44:00 -0800 All New 2010 Mazda3 Revealed 2010mazda3.jpg
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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.

]]> http://mazdaspeeddevelopment.com/mazdaspeed_motorsports_news/2008/11/all-new-2010-mazda3-revealed.html http://mazdaspeeddevelopment.com/mazdaspeed_motorsports_news/2008/11/all-new-2010-mazda3-revealed.html Announcements Mazda Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:33:54 -0800 Global Debut of MAZDA3 - Live Webcast header.jpgMazda 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.



]]> http://mazdaspeeddevelopment.com/mazdaspeed_motorsports_news/2008/11/global-debut-of-mazda3---live.html http://mazdaspeeddevelopment.com/mazdaspeed_motorsports_news/2008/11/global-debut-of-mazda3---live.html Announcements Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:58:20 -0800 MAZDASPEED: Promotion From Within Pre-2009-Test-with-ladder-d.jpgPhoto caption:  Left to Right: Sylvain Tremblay, Ben Devlin, Jonathan Bomarito, Joel Miller, Jason Saini, and Nick Ham

MAZDASPEED Ladder Drivers Try Out for Rolex 24 At Daytona

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. 


]]> http://mazdaspeeddevelopment.com/mazdaspeed_motorsports_news/2008/11/mazdaspeed-promotion-from-with.html http://mazdaspeeddevelopment.com/mazdaspeed_motorsports_news/2008/11/mazdaspeed-promotion-from-with.html Grand Am Wed, 19 Nov 2008 06:08:07 -0800 E Production and Touring 3 National Championships Races on SPEED Wednesday
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!

]]> http://mazdaspeeddevelopment.com/mazdaspeed_motorsports_news/2008/11/e-production-and-touring-3-nat.html http://mazdaspeeddevelopment.com/mazdaspeed_motorsports_news/2008/11/e-production-and-touring-3-nat.html SCCA Runoffs Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:10:44 -0800 2009 SCCA Pro Racing Rulebook Now Available Online 09-sccapro-prr.jpgTOPEKA, 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.


]]> http://mazdaspeeddevelopment.com/mazdaspeed_motorsports_news/2008/11/2009-scca-pro-racing-rulebook.html http://mazdaspeeddevelopment.com/mazdaspeed_motorsports_news/2008/11/2009-scca-pro-racing-rulebook.html MX-5 Cup World Challenge Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:20:57 -0800 SCCA Runoffs Programming Begins Nov 12 on SPEED 08-run-fm-97.jpg

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


]]> http://mazdaspeeddevelopment.com/mazdaspeed_motorsports_news/2008/11/scca-runoffs-programming-begin.html http://mazdaspeeddevelopment.com/mazdaspeed_motorsports_news/2008/11/scca-runoffs-programming-begin.html SCCA Runoffs Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:58:08 -0800 World Challenge Begins 2009 at Sebring, Ends at Mazda Raceway 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. ]]> http://mazdaspeeddevelopment.com/mazdaspeed_motorsports_news/2008/10/world-challenge-begins-2009-at.html http://mazdaspeeddevelopment.com/mazdaspeed_motorsports_news/2008/10/world-challenge-begins-2009-at.html World Challenge Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:53:13 -0800 New Parts
Click on the New Parts link in the menu or click here.
]]> http://mazdaspeeddevelopment.com/mazdaspeed_motorsports_news/2008/10/new-parts.html http://mazdaspeeddevelopment.com/mazdaspeed_motorsports_news/2008/10/new-parts.html Announcements Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:21:40 -0800 2008 NASA Championships Super Unlimited/Super Touring 1 Video Release NASA CHAMPIONSHIPSRICHMOND, 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.

]]> http://mazdaspeeddevelopment.com/mazdaspeed_motorsports_news/2008/10/2008-nasa-championships-super.html http://mazdaspeeddevelopment.com/mazdaspeed_motorsports_news/2008/10/2008-nasa-championships-super.html NASA Championships Wed, 22 Oct 2008 07:44:32 -0800 2008 NASA Championships Spec Miata Video Release NASA CHAMPIONSHIPSRICHMOND, 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.

]]> http://mazdaspeeddevelopment.com/mazdaspeed_motorsports_news/2008/10/2008-nasa-championships-spec-m.html http://mazdaspeeddevelopment.com/mazdaspeed_motorsports_news/2008/10/2008-nasa-championships-spec-m.html NASA Championships Spec Miata Wed, 22 Oct 2008 07:40:05 -0800 Franck Wins Wild Monterey Race; Foss Earns MX-5 Cup Championship By Erin Cechal - SCCA

08-mx5-lag-r-16-56.jpgMONTEREY, Calif. (Oct. 20, 2008) - Christian Franck, of Simi Valley, Calif., survived a thrilling SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup race at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca to earn his first-ever race win. Todd Buras, of Melbourne, Fla., and Robert Huffmaster, of Clarkston, Mich., completed the podium. Finishing fourth, Eric Foss, of Fort Worth, Texas, claimed the 2008 Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup Championship.
 
Franck's wild ride began on the start, as he immediately shot past Huffmaster for fourth and found himself at the tail end of a four-car battle for the lead. Ahead of Franck, polesitter Foss was doing his best to hold off Brad Rampelberg and Buras. The constant side-by-side action in front of him allowed Franck to pick his spots, motoring past Buras on lap five and stealing second from Rampelberg a lap later.

Attached image: Christian Franck leads Todd Buras to the finish line at Mazda Raceway.
Credit: Juha Lievonen
]]> http://mazdaspeeddevelopment.com/mazdaspeed_motorsports_news/2008/10/franck-wins-wild-monterey-race.html http://mazdaspeeddevelopment.com/mazdaspeed_motorsports_news/2008/10/franck-wins-wild-monterey-race.html MX-5 Cup Sun, 19 Oct 2008 18:00:16 -0800 Harris Wins First F Production National Championship 08-run-fp-8.jpgTOPEKA, Kan. (Oct. 12, 2008) - Runoffs Rookie Rick Harris, of Derby, Kan., held off a hard-charging Steve Sargis, of Frankfort, Ill., by 0.483-second to capture his first F Production National Championship at the 45th SCCA National Championship Runoffs at Heartland Park Topeka. Joe Walker, of Richland, Mich., finished third.




Attached image: F Production National Champion Rick Harris.
Credit: Al Craighead
]]> http://mazdaspeeddevelopment.com/mazdaspeed_motorsports_news/2008/10/harris-wins-first-f-production-1.html http://mazdaspeeddevelopment.com/mazdaspeed_motorsports_news/2008/10/harris-wins-first-f-production-1.html SCCA Runoffs Tue, 14 Oct 2008 09:13:50 -0800 MAZDA ANNOUNCES 2008 MX-5 CUP SHOOTOUT DETAILS -- Skip Barber and NASA Teen Champions Now Eligible to Win Shootout --

2007-MX-5-Cup-Shootout-winn.jpgOctober 9, 2008 (Irvine, Calif.).  The MAZDASPEED Motorsports Driver Development Ladder is proving to be the springboard for many aspiring racers to advance - just ask Raphael Matos and Jason Saini where they would be today without Mazda. 

The heart of MAZDASPEED is in supporting club racers.  There are over 9,000 Mazda customers who compete in club racing with the Sports Club of America (SCCA) and the National Auto Sports Association (NASA).  More than a few of them have aspirations of racing professionally.  Over the past two years, Mazda has directly assisted club racers with the leap to the professional ranks. 


]]> http://mazdaspeeddevelopment.com/mazdaspeed_motorsports_news/2008/10/mazda-announces-2008-mx-5-cup.html http://mazdaspeeddevelopment.com/mazdaspeed_motorsports_news/2008/10/mazda-announces-2008-mx-5-cup.html Announcements Racing Mon, 13 Oct 2008 10:16:58 -0800 McClughan wins first Showroom Stock C National Championship 08-run-ssc-36.jpgTOPEKA, Kan. (Oct. 11, 2008) - Chicago Region SCCA Triple Crown® winner Joe McClughan, of New Braunfels, Texas, won a well-fought battle with two-time Runoffs Champion Joel Lipperini, of Pittston, Pa., to win his first Showroom Stock C National Championship at the 45th SCCA National Championship Runoffs at Heartland Park Topeka. Lipperini finished second and Bill Hagerty, of Escondido, Calif., finished third.

Attached image: Showroom Stock C National Champion Joe McClughan.
Credit: Mark Weber
]]> http://mazdaspeeddevelopment.com/mazdaspeed_motorsports_news/2008/10/mcclughan-wins-first-showroom.html http://mazdaspeeddevelopment.com/mazdaspeed_motorsports_news/2008/10/mcclughan-wins-first-showroom.html SCCA Runoffs Sat, 11 Oct 2008 08:27:22 -0800