Uncorked Mazdas Get Loud in Monterey
Having trouble viewing this email? Click here http://campaign.constantcontact.com/render?v=001wkbUjC86ySCVdKHldNgVIKzAgFDg93ExCW4_dyV2cC208Ccaf2brzMdTmKYOLXKb6ok4AgY2f1LpLkuEnJCyxenJuT_XbzSFoZdsC74DLqT5aogq2HYgJw%3D%3D 09.15.2009 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Uncorked at Mazda Raceway a Huge Success28 Mazda powered open wheel racecars uncork the corkscrewMonterey, CA September 15th, 2009 This past weekend the Molecule Formula Mazda Challenge presented a very special double header that benefited charity, and gave racers an opportunity to compete unmuffled at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Fourteen Mazda powered F2000 cars, ten RX8 powered Pro Formula Mazdas, and four RX7 powered Formula Mazdas took to the track Saturday morning for the first practice. A cadre of racing superstars took advantage of the unique race weekend. Participants included multiple Atlantic Championship race winner Case Montgomery, 2009 Star Mazda Masters Champion Michael Guasch, 2009 F2000 National Champion Chris Miller, and 2008 Formula Renault UK Champion Adam Christodoulou. SATURDAY PODIUM: Pro Formula Mazda 1st Adam Christodoulou 2nd Patrick O'Neill 3rd Michael Guasch Standard FM 1st Steve Brown 2nd Clive Savacool 3rd John Ertel F2000 1st Max Hyatt 2nd Robert Podlesni 3rd Bob Negron SUNDAY PODIUM: Pro Formula Mazda 1st Adam Christodoulou 2nd Michael Guasch 3rd Chris Miller Standard FM 1st Case Montgomery 2nd John Ertel 3rd Matt Trudell F2000 1st Robert Podlesni 2nd Max Hyatt 3rd Shaun Modisette The Friday evening welcome BBQ, and the awards banquet on Saturday were hosted by Club Auto Sport (http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102708581929&s=381&e=001aYKfhXINxthFU8Pz8bnzd4j3IacDQzbML7ljF3jsZ-EzdXHFlJGUYBGy8QHht3aWn-dJE5dVx1AHuTyNMd9dcmcy_wn5ujrAfQFYo_PhjBemsgpiMN2Ulw==) and catered by Tarpy's. "We really have to thank the people at Club Auto Sport for giving us the opportunity to be a part of this," stated Series Official Ben Hettema. "They were great to work with, and we look forward to doing this again next season." The only cars that were invited for this special event were the Star Pro Formula Mazda that is powered by the Renesis engine found in the new Mazda RX8, the Standard Formula Mazda that is powered by the Rotary engine found in the mid 80s Mazda RX7, and the F2000 car which is powered by the 2-liter engine that was installed in the first generation Mazda Tribute. The Molecule Formula Mazda Challenge is a regional Formula Mazda series that keeps costs in check by limiting travel to a general region and racing spec open wheel cars. The series forges into its fifth consecutive season as an officially sanctioned NASA race group. * Saturday Qualifying - http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102708581929&s=381&e=001aYKfhXINxthEPrY09X5P5xYB-yN0Xw5HwCwO0djZRE3_VReEYXlwMbT3jkzpr2d-JlWHIAs425--kHq7dVGyO_UIRGJrDIWfcmKFgkNwV35sfN4WUZmKpB_seytUQh9IIpXUgQ0r302LJICqGvohyT9gr5vzP9bZUpHUXfkgTkw= * Saturday Race results - http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102708581929&s=381&e=001aYKfhXINxthd1KTGqixe_0uxCdMyRHR8TsxYgE8SwDUUQXmKWp7NQc8m1F7EqDV98c5ghBOnQxXsw39QYZtNEh9QPNS0s59-ikrDrj7yirV40_BVy1k15cL50tIm9rx8nvKXN2hnarFElxp1NJrxRiZ_IV-5YP1inIe3lLZkchc= * Sunday Qualifying - http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102708581929&s=381&e=001aYKfhXINxtiGjJm14kca10yypYw_ZiVg48sMVfRlIOFHOFTIxwiUkWxUS2JNW0Q2ZRL0WdwB0alQkRG23NuoCEnk5w1bfgr6YTiQ3Uu6Zf4hFXy4F4o_8G17JRQrkNL5P7RXQ2EmBQW6BVQg560LgvaqRJjy_Oi80UNRWMFNy2E= * Sunday Race Results - http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102708581929&s=381&e=001aYKfhXINxthelxLc3dWmctWlIE1ZD8FIU9Ueqw_Dh56lwmULyQCIxsVxx_mSnzrnUg-GJHF2JcPymfLxOQJQLVhZzTlrytWHz-AL3s0V1Zf6z09i0IxslkAN1X7j6aWYUsQnEZPlRySWZytjCZVCCmqWpytZjRBftSRAA4rSNHc= ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~2009 -2010 Formula Mazda Winter Series AnnouncedAugust 20th, 2008 Sonoma, California The Molecule Formula Mazda Challenge Series administrators for the Star Mazda Winter Series have announced the dates for the third annual winter championship. The competition starts with an exclusive race weekend on November 7th at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma. From there the series heads to Arizona to compete in a double header at Phoenix International Raceway on December 5th-6th. The finale is a scheduled exclusive double header in February at Infineon Raceway. "We are very pleased to be able to provide the opportunity for drivers and teams to prepare for the 2010 season with an organized winter championship," explained series official Ben Hettema. "Since the opening races coincide with the finale weekend of our regular season we already know that we have a good number of drivers signed up for race one. This is a great place for drivers and teams to get started as they gear up for next season. Many teams including World Speed, Richie Hearn, Goshen Motorsports, Phenom Racing Group, and John Walko Racing have joined our usual west coast based racers in preparation for their upcoming seasons." Costs to participate are low: Series entry fee: $200 if entered before Oct 15th ($300 after) (If you are entered in the 2009 MFMC Series this fee is waived) Infineon track fees $375 for the single race $600 for the double header Phoenix SCCA races approx. $400 per double race weekend 2009-10 Star Mazda Winter Series Schedule Race 1 - November 7th - Infineon Raceway w/NASA Race 2 - December 5th - Phoenix International Raceway w/SCCA Race 3 - December 6th - Phoenix International Raceway w/SCCA Race 4 - February TBD - Infineon Raceway Race 5 - February TBD - Infineon Raceway * NOV 7th registration - http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102708581929&s=381&e=001aYKfhXINxtiAUDY0FutpekHBoNEPN6T_j9L-pq0fTl7--dIe3U968_cUctZ5b0ejnfsTex2HjqsZ8w0DC7rVNf-DbXnn0XQ0hWw7HaPxQeDln5UhU3_kxqqUbr6KoLuKHftseXlMoeM= * Series entry form - http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102708581929&s=381&e=001aYKfhXINxtgn8wOqjS7ItufuqyLxYr1iS0j-aOI1EGUrljsq1ejcjXIZS2cyQvTy67rLT51Zgxf5E5bvCusmQpeS5GzyqfxiyKD6GTHV-bvPYlgJmJjFsH8eXDCqFS2oOF9UWa5mujMZiowlqv1Rri94jKb_lUIEqF93wLn8mcLF51IorQVM3Xdqw5U8vkCp ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~The next race is right around the corner!The October 3-4 race weekend at Thunderhill Raceway Park is quickly approaching. Open testing on Thursday, and session testing on Friday will be available. Contact the series for additional info on these test days. Sign-up for the race weekend is open at: https://www.nasaproracing.com/event/863 (http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102708581929&s=381&e=001aYKfhXINxtji5yJizvGCkfBrNrArfHLf_2yS8P7XyG51QN_U9XcRWAli5JtZ6Nyg-hGx5Q6oBKO2L86NLWKF5Mp6o5HQYDbVWjKMQOdWE6K29c0tS71sTB_DAkomH3YNWc1OLLRjjpw=) and late fees apply after September 25th. * Championship Standings - http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102708581929&s=381&e=001aYKfhXINxthykCkqMUQY1goHnrSsShJuA5DwbwB15L_iNKmKcPreNRyA8egQRcy7EInKuAXE3oS7JtMZKbL8Di4UZBEqJgnzacFNDDNm57A9DywiE6oro4ke3EoLpeDj4j5NqWQAHl91-j0SP8GMLXmNlnN8atp4FqUW3WccjjEMJ52jyqR1sg== * Thunderhill - http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102708581929&s=381&e=001aYKfhXINxtgaMz-icK4nLqbKmZxbyAa8cW7Z_LB1shprJWFeQAZq0wrFQxmru2AcBfQEWOjzytUANtbvpLBmFZKJnRGSNnx7udOV2-EuFZund9ULxkUPGg== * NASA Pro Racing - http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102708581929&s=381&e=001aYKfhXINxthQ4F9VOcACabkDjZihL3OrnA-Vuaz7Df4ll27YXlyipVM-5eTKXnfb1g2dKeGg47ZyBdfzZ0YPoeqPEbslK5qg9BXWz-waCT4= * Series Website - http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102708581929&s=381&e=001aYKfhXINxtirAMhpEoskqYrsqFCfu_bhgoKlncsuuxN6UkujwVPvcAXjSFWr9Y_9S6OQiMFkDz1_DaG2u-s4JPneWkQHyHemoF8FaFTCOrq_fexmAGHp0CUq6mK9b4GW ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~email: series@formulamazdachallenge.comweb: http://www.formulamazdachallenge.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ With top locations, available driver coaching from Standing Start (http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102708581929&s=381&e=001aYKfhXINxth3xqS7eE8PbKTg6FFI1I6s40QdcMfKn7knE9kGfomwA1zU7I1qeFTHhnoOPAtoCaDJHEixUnU8LBN3TN-tIAjISGCEbDN4vfPL9-bXuaY1dQ==), and dealer support, the Molecule Formula Mazda Challenge is perfect for drivers that are preparing for a career in motorsports, or just looking for an opportunity to race at some of the best tracks in the country. 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