MJ Motorsports takes delivery of new Swift 016a Atlantic Chassis

March 10, 2005. Gardena, California. MJ Motorsports preparations for the 2006 season begin in ernest today as the team has taken delivery of their Swift Engineering 016.a Champ Car Atlantic chassis at their factory in Gardena, California, this afternoon.

"It feels a little bit like Christmas when you see a big package under the tree with your name on it," Team Principal Michael James commented. "This is something we've been looking forward to for several months and the excitement level has been building since the factory unveiling and test of this new chassis, so it feels good to have our new car in our shop and start to get down to business preparing the car for the season."

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Andretti and Smith drive through field at Road Atlanta

September 30, 2005. Braselton, Georgia. Road Atlanta, site of Round Eleven of the Star Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear, is sprawling 2.5-mile circuit that features numerous twists, turns and elevation changes. Those same words could be used to describe the emotions of the MJ Motorsports drivers and crew as they battled through a challenging weekend to place both drivers towards the front of the field.

“I wouldn’t want to go through a weekend like this very often, but it just confirms that I have the best crew in the paddock,” Team Principal Michael James said afterwards. “The work that these guys did to get both cars together for the race was amazing, and both Marco and Ross drove like they were possessed!”

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MJ Motorsports announces expansion plans for 2006

September 28, 2005. Braselton, Georgia. Michael James, Team Principal for Gardena, California-based MJ Motorsports, announced plans today to expand his teams’ operations beyond the Star Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear with an additional two-car effort in the Champ Car Atlantic Series, having placed deposits for two of the upcoming Swift Atlantic chassis.

Recently announced by Champ Car, the new Swift 016.a chassis will feature a 300-horsepower, 2.3 liter Cosworth engine, Pi Electronics, and additional regulations aimed at keeping costs reasonable. At the same time the Champ Car Atlantic Series has announced an incentive program that will provide the series champion with a $2 million to be used in assisting that driver into a Champ Car ride.

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News Archives

• MJ Motorsports rolls through highs and lows at Road America
• July 3, 2005 --- Marco Andretti leads MJ Motorsports effort at Pikes Peak
• June 11, 2005 --- Marco Andretti sets fast lap, Ross Smith denied top ten at Montreal
• April 17, 2005 --- MJ Motorsports puts Bomarito and Andretti in top ten at Road Atlanta
• March 18, 2005 --- MJ Motorsports looks to Road Atlanta after difficult Sebring weekend
• March 12, 2005 --- MJ Motorsports prepares for season opener at Sebring
• February 16, 2005 --- Vonage® to Sponsor Marco Andretti for a Second Season
• January 11, 2005 --- MJ Motorsports completes first day of testing at Thunderhill Raceway Park
• January 7, 2005 --- Marco Andretti signs with MJ Motorsports for 2005 Star Mazda Championship effort