Star Mazda » Overview
Formula Mazda Racing, which features open wheel race cars adaptable to both oval tracks and road courses, is conducted on several levels of competition.
Since 1991, the professionally organized Star Mazda Series has provided the most popular format for sponsors, spectators, and upward bound drivers.Administrative responsibility for the series is headed by Valley Motor Center Inc. which also constructs the Star Formula Mazda race car and oversees a comprehensive track-side support organization for competing teams and drivers.
The success of the Star Mazda Series is evidenced by the fact that fields of 30 to 40 cars have been commonplace at many races.
Drivers in the series may also pursue any one of six divisional championships based on geographically determined schedules (east, west, central, southwest, southeast and northwest) in addition to the Star Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear. Prizes and awards valued over $1,000,000 are distributed annually to top series' performers.
In addition to the Star Mazda Series, the Formula Mazda race car may be seen at other types of racing events. At the amateur or club racing level, it is eligible for Regional and National championship competition in the Sports Car Club of America's Formula Mazda Class. In National competition, drivers can ultimately qualify to race for a National Championship at year's end.
In a typical season, Formula Mazdas will appear in over 150 pro or amateur sanctioned races in North America.
The Car
Chassis: Carbon fiber composite built to FIA standards with 19 U.S. gallon fuel cell
Engine: 240 HP Mazda "Renesis" rotary engine with encrypted ECU including rev limiter, pit speed limiter, traction control, fuel trim.
Transaxle: Six-speed sequential with no lift shift
Suspension: Pushrod, inboard with two-way adjustable shock absorbers, adjustable rear sway bar, cockpit adjustable front sway bar. Front suspension tethered.
Cockpit safety: FIA headrest/side head restraint, compatible with HANS device.
Dimensions: Front track 61.5", rear track 58.5", wheelbase 100.5" and weight 1090 lbs.
Brakes: Cockpit adjustable bias, 4-pot alloy calipers, vented, floating steel discs.
Wheels: Front 9"w x 13"d, rear 11'w x 13"d, Forged aluminum, center lock
Features: Adjustable shocks, sway bars, brake bias and wing angles
Star Mazda
Jan 23-24
Pre-season testing - Sebring
Formula 2000
March 27-28
Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
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TBA
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