New hours are: 7:00am to 3:30pm PDT (Monday thru Friday)

Closed for Lunch (12:00pm to 1:00pm)

Zoom-Zoom Duffel

MAZDASPEED MOTORSPORTS members have been able to order MAZDASPEED MOTORSPORTS branded merchansdise for awhile now through a special members only store.

But, if you’ve longed for Mazda or Zoom-Zoom branded merchandise, your wish has now come true.

The Brand M by Mazda online store is now open to the public, and can be reached at http://www.brandmbymazda.com.

Available items include shirts, hats, keychains, water bottles, coffee cups, duffle bags, baby clothing, teddy bears, and MORE.

2010 MAZDASPEED3

IRVINE, Calif. - Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the world premiere of the all-new 2010 MAZDASPEED3 (MPS Axela in Japan, MAZDA3 MPS in Europe) at the 2009 Geneva International Motor Show* on March 3, 2009. The much-anticipated introduction of Mazda’s high-performance version of the MAZDA3 5-door sport compact - already one of the world’s fastest and quickest front-wheel-drive cars — will begin at 7:30 a.m. (local time) at the Mazda booth.

The 2010 MAZDASPEED3 blends five-door functionality with bolder, more aggressive styling and exhilarating performance to meet the needs of enthusiasts with active lifestyles. Carrying forward the MZR 2.3L direct injection turbo engine, the new MAZDASPEED3 builds on the popularity and recognition of the previous model by staying true to its Zoom-Zoom spirit and adding a fresh new look. Nagare-inspired design cues wrap the exterior and continue into the cabin, which features color coordination and materials inspired by sports fashion.

The MAZDASPEED3 is the third model in the 2010 MAZDA3 lineup, joining the MAZDA3 5-door, which made its North American debut at the North American International Auto Show earlier this year, and the 4-door sedan, which made its world debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show last November.

Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Mazda North American Operations oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States, Canada and Mexico through nearly 900 dealers.  Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada, Inc., located in Ontario, Canada, and in Mexico by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City.

* Officially titled the 79e Salon International de l’Auto, the Geneva Motor Show press days are March 3 and 4, and the public days are March 5 through 15.

Pace Pursuit 150

Once again, Pace American is offering MAZDASPEED MOTORSPORTS members rebates between $500 and $1,000 when they purchase ANY new Pace American trailer over $7,500 before 3-31-09.

Download the rebate form for further information from Pace American. Pace American Rebate Form (519)

Proudly show people you’re a member of MAZDASPEED MOTORSPORTS DEVELOPMENT.

We have posted new website banners on a new page on our website. Help our membership grow by placing banners on your racing site and promoting membership in MAZDASPEED’s program. More members mean a stronger program for all.

One banner is shown here with a few more on our banner page:

http://www.mazdaspeeddevelopment.com/banner/banners.html

Link your banners to our membership page at http://www.mazdaspeeddevelopment.com/membership/membershipinfo.html

This seminar was designed for - and was open to “all Racers” - not just those in the MazdaSpeed Motorsports Development Program.

Read more and listen to the podcast at Road Racer’s Podcast

MX-5 Cup racing at Road America. Credit: Mark Weber

TOPEKA, Kan. (Jan. 10, 2009) – For its fourth season, the SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup will expand to 10 rounds, making stops at some of the finest road courses in North America, as well as several new venues.

The 2009 MX-5 Cup season begins as the previous two did, as part of The Mitty Classic at Road Atlanta. MX-5 Cup will join Historic Sportscar Racing, May 1 – 3, to showcase the modern fun of MX-5 Cup alongside the classic racing machines of years past.

Two weeks later, MX-5 Cup is off to beautiful Monterey, Calif., where the series made its debut in 2006. MX-5 Cup joins the Grand-Am Rolex Series and KONI Challenge, May 15 – 17, at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca for the Monterey Festival of Speed.

A doubleheader at New Jersey Motorsports Park, in Millville, N.J., follows on June 12 – 14. The Mazda Grand Prix will bring the Mazda racing family together, as MX-5 Cup joins Star Mazda and the Atlantic Championship at the recently constructed Thunderbolt Raceway.

The halfway point of the season is marked by two tracks new to MX-5 Cup. On July 17 – 19, the series joins Grand-Am once again for the Porsche 250 weekend at Barber Motorsports Park, in Birmingham, Ala. The teams will then make a short trip north to meet up with their fellow Mazda series once again as well as the SPEED World Challenge Championships, July 24 – 26, at the Autobahn Country Club. The Mazda Grand Prix marks the first professional event at the Autobahn Country Club, which is located in Joliet, Ill., just outside of Chicago.

The MX-5 caravan won’t have to travel too far for the following round in Elkhart Lake, Wis. For the second year in-a-row, the series will take part in the combined American LeMans Series/SPEED World Challenge weekend at Road America, Aug. 14 – 16.

From one four-mile track to another, MX-5 heads to Miller Motorsports Park with Grand-Am, Sept. 18 – 20. The Tooele, Utah course has hosted a round of MX-5 Cup action in each of the series’ previous three years.

The 2009 season ends Oct. 2 – 4, with a doubleheader at scenic VIRginia International Raceway, in Alton, Va. It will be the series’ first trek to VIR, where it joins KONI Challenge.

“I couldn’t be happier with the 2009 MX-5 Cup schedule,” Mazda North American Operations Alternative Marketing Manager Jim Jordan said. “It’s the perfect mix of classic American road courses and new, exciting venues. There’s something there for everyone, which will encourage the kind of racing we’ve come to expect from this great series.”

“SCCA Pro Racing and Mazda have worked together to create a fantastic schedule for MX-5 in 2009,” SCCA Pro Racing President and CEO Robert Wildberger said. “It’s great to see MX-5 heading to tracks SCCA Pro Racing has yet to venture, like Autobahn Country Club and Barber Motorsports Park. We’re proud to watch MX-5 Cup expand the SCCA Pro Racing footprint.”

With an outstanding schedule in place, all races broadcast on cable TV and the continuance of Playboy as a title sponsor, MX-5 Cup appears poised for another successful season. The Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup also remains a part of the MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development Ladder, offering the 2009 MX-5 Cup Champion a Mazda ride in SPEED Touring Car and welcoming one amateur racer to the series via the MX-5 Cup Shootout for Mazda road racing champions.

To learn more about MX-5 Cup, visit www.mx-5cup.com.

2009 SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup Schedule

Date	Venue	With
May 1 - 3	Road Atlanta	HSR
	Braselton, Ga.
May 15 - 17	Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca	Grand-Am
	Monterey, Calif.
June 12 - 14	New Jersey Motorsports Park *	Atlantics/Star Mazda
	Millville, N.J.
July 17 - 19	Barber Motorsports Park	Grand-Am
	Birmingham, Ala.
July 24 - 26	Autobahn Country Club	SPEED World Challenge/Atlantics
	Joliet, Ill.
Aug. 14 - 16	Road America	ALMS/SPEED World Challenge
	Elkhart Lake, Wis.
Sept. 18 - 20	Miller Motorsports Park	Grand-Am
	Tooele, Utah
Oct. 2 - 4	VIRginia International Raceway*	KONI Challenge
	Alton, Va.

* - Doubleheader

SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup

Stepping up in place of the former Mazdaspeed Miata Cup, the Mazda MX-5 Cup made its debut in 2006. Featuring identical MX-5s on spec tires, the Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup gives drivers the opportunity to run on high-profile weekends in an economical, entry-level racing series. The 2009 MX-5 Cup schedule features 10 races at prestigious events across North America, and with grids composed of roughly 30 cars at each race, MX-5 Cup has become one of the best shows in motorsports today. For more information, visit www.mx-5cup.com.

Ed Bergenholtz proudly showing off billboard

The Bergenholtz Racing logo is currently featured on the NITTO Billboard off the 405 freeway (Southern California). The billboard is located on the southbound lanes of the 405 freeway between Inglewood and Hawthorne Blvd. exits in Torrance, California.   An estimated 10 million vehicles pass by the billboard per month.  The billboard features a beautiful bright red 2009 Mazda RX8 and Nitto’s amazing brand new high performance NT05.  “This is quite an interesting accomplishment for Bergenholtz Racing.  We have never had our logo on a billboard ever.  The billboard looks great.  The bright red 2009 Mazda RX8 really catches your attention right away off the busy 405 freeway.   In addition, the new tread-pattern of the NT05 really shows the performance engineering of the NT05.  I am completely overwhelmed with a sense of pride, being associated with the great companies of NITTO and Mazda.  Thank you NITTO Tires and Mazda!” Said Ron Bergenholtz Team Manager of Bergenholtz Racing.

Grassroots Motorsports

Eric Foss and Jason Saini are both among Grassroots Motorsports Editors’ Choice Award picks this year.

SM-T? SSM?

A little sneak peak video into what we’re developing next. Filmed by Team All Stars.

Give some comment luv. Let us know what you think. After watching the video, view additional pictures here,

http://smugshots.specmiata.com/main.php?g2_itemId=10061