Series Overview

Administrative responsibility for the series is headed by Star Race Cars 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 Championship is evidenced by the fact that fields of 30 to 40 cars have been commonplace at many races.

The annual schedules for the Star Mazda Championship have included high profile events where Formula Mazda cars appear as the “opening act” to some of America’s top drawing racing series. In its supporting role, the Star Mazda Series has been paired with a variety of major types of racing, including such headliners as the Formula One, American LeMans Series, IndyCar, ChampCar, USAC and NASCAR.

For 2005, the Star Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear is sanctioned by the International Motor Sports Association and currently appears with the prestigious American LeMans Series at nine road course venues coast-to-coast. The 2005 schedule also features events supporting the Indy Racing League, Formula One and USAC. This series has its own points and prize schedule and a one hour show is prepared during each race to be cablecast nationally on the Speed Channel Network.

2004 brought the new Pro Formula Mazda car which has quickly become the premier development formula car in North America with over 70 sold in its debut season. The ten race championship, captured by Michael McDowell, saw fields averaging 35 cars per race.

In 2005 the growth continues with an announced twelve race schedule, new teams, and the best young drivers competing in North America.

Car Specifications

Constructor: Star Race Cars, 10639 Glenoaks Blvd, Pacoima, CA 91331 - (818) 686-3350

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