Star Mazda Winter Series Update

November 12, 2008
Sonoma, California

The first two races of the Star Mazda Winter Series are in the history books and Billy Goshen is currently leading the championship followed closely by Patrick O'Neill and Stan Kohls. The points are very close and the championship is certainly up for grabs at this point.

"The field this weekend was close to twenty cars, and we raced in a variety of conditions which made for some pretty spectacular racing," stated Series Official Ben Hettema. "The Phoenix events will not be as Pro Formula Mazda heavy as this weekend was, but historically we have seen a field size of 15-20 cars in the group. The last event we had in Phoenix was last January where Dave House won overall against many faster Atlantic cars. Dave is signed up to contend this win, but it certainly won't be an easy task."

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MOLECULE Formula Mazda Challenge Champions Crowned at Infineon Raceway

November 11, 2008
Sonoma, California

Ever changing weather conditions greeted the participants of the season finale for the 2008 MOLECULE Formula Mazda Challenge, and amidst the fog, rain, wind and sunshine there were some stellar drives as Patrick O'Neill, Kevin Woods and Bill Weaver were crowned as champions of their respective race series during the NASA Pro Race Weekend.

Gloomy conditions covered the track for the opening practice session on Saturday, with the fog barely clearing in time for the early morning session, paced by series standout O'Neill with a time of 1:30.418 in his #64 O'Neill Construction Pro Formula Mazda. O'Neill would be closely shadowed by his teammate for the weekend, 2008 Star Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear Master Champion Chuck Hulse, with a time of 1:31.377.

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Official 2009 Formula Mazda Racing Schedules Announced

November 9, 2008
Sonoma, CA


The Molecule Formula Mazda Challenge series presented by Star Mazda announced the 2009 race schedule this evening at their series official banquet.

The series will be racing at all of the best tracks in the west. Infineon Raceway, Mazda Raceway, Thunderhill Raceway, and Miller Motorsports Park are all on the calendar. There are nine weekends scheduled with thirteen races.

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The West Coast Series website encompases the MOLECULE Formula Mazda Challenge, the Star Mazda West Coast Series, and the Mazdapalooza Series which feature the Pro Formula Mazda and Standard Formula Mazda race cars produced by Star Race Cars.

The four championships feature a $10,000 prize fund, support from a factory authorized Star Race Cars dealer, races at venues across the Western United States, with some West Coast Pro Formula Mazda events supporting the American LeMans Series and the ChampCar World Series, all with the benefit of limited travelling expenses.

With top locations, available driver coaching from Standing Start, and dealer support, the Mazda West Coast Series are 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 western United States.