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Star Mazda Championship Announces 2010 Schedule

November 23, 2009

The Star Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear today takes on a more prominent and influential role in the training and career development of young open-wheel racers with the announcement of a 2010 schedule that includes events on American Le Mans Series and Indy Racing League weekends as well as the high-profile "Night Before the 500."

Series President Gary Rodrigues stated, "As the Star Mazda Championship heads into its 20th season of competition, we remain obsessed with providing our racers with the most useful variety of venues to showcase their talent and advance their careers."

The 11-weekend, 13-race Star Mazda Championship schedule retains its traditional season-opener at the legendary 12 Hours of Sebring on March 19. On the following weekend, March 26, the Mazda Renesis rotary-powered open-wheelers will join the Indy Racing League for the first time ever on track in the Streets of St. Petersburg.

November 12, 2009

Today, Autotecnica announces its participation in the 2010 Star Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear.

Three Star Mazda cars have arrived today at Autotecnica's dedicated 2,500 square foot racing facility. One driver is already confirmed and will soon be announced by the team.

Team Manager Enrico Diano states, "Rigorous testing will begin in late December in Florida and will continue into 2010 as part of our development and full driver training package. Winning is our expertise andwe will push hard right out of the box to be competitive. We've always set the example with our first-class operations and servicesand look forward to continuing this in the Star Mazda series with our new clientele."