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The MX-5 Miata is an ideal platform to extend Skip Barber's concept of equally prepared school racecars into fendered racing. (Skip Barber Racing photo) ยป More Photos
With so much experience and expertise running equal-car racing championships -- more than three decades -- and its recent partnership with Mazda, it was a natural for Skip Barber Racing to respond to drivers' requests to create and run a championship using one of Mazda's iconic sports car, the MX-5 Miata. Thus, the new-for-2008 Skip Barber MAZDASPEED Challenge Race Series. Hundreds of drivers take part in exciting, fun and hassle-free sports car racing at dozens of North America's finest race tracks. The Skip Barber MAZDASPEED Challenge Race Series is specifically designed to be financially and geographically accessible.
"Each MAZDASPEED Challenge MX-5 Cup car is built by the Skip Barber team, with specifications closely matched to the Miatas used in the SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup Series. Skip Barber professionals conduct all the testing and equalization.
"The drivers in the Race Series are men and women between 15 and 65 years old who love motorsport and have found a tremendously fun, worry-free way to race, as a hobby or avocation. The mix of equal cars, the arrive-and-drive format (Skip Barber brings everything, from the cars to the racing suits) and the fantastic camaraderie make this series very appealing. Competitors can do just one Race Weekend -- or as many as they like.
"There are eligibility requirements, but graduates of the Skip Barber Three Day Racing School (formula car or the MAZDASPEED Challenge MX-5 Cup car school) or another recognized competition course, are only a few ''Advanced
The 2008-2009 schedules for all divisions follow below. To sign up or to get more information, call (866) 932-1949, or visit www.skipbarber.com.
2008-2009 Skip Barber Formula 2000 Southern Series
October 25-26, Carolina Motorsports Park
November 15-16, Road Atlanta
January 24-25, Homestead-Miami Speedway
February 14-15, Sebring International raceway
March 7-8, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
April 4-5, Sebring International Speedway
2008-2009 Skip Barber Formula 2000 Western Series
November 1-2, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
December 13-14, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
January 10-11, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
February 14-15, Sebring International Raceway
March 7-8, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
March 28-29, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
2008-2009 Skip Barber MAZDASPEED Challenge Southern Series
October 25-26, Carolina Motorsports Park
November 15-16, Road Atlanta
January 24-25, Homestead-Miami Speedway
March 7-8, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
April 4-5, Sebring International Speedway
2008-2009 Skip Barber MAZDASPEED Challenge Western Series
November 1-2, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
December 13-14, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
January 24-25, Homestead-Miami Speedway
March 7-8, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
March 28-29, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
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