Seven Mazda RX-8 teams are entered in the Rolex 24 for the GT class. Each RX-8 is powered by a 500hp three-rotor Mazda rotary engine.
#30 The Racers Edge RX-8 featuring 2009 MX-5 Cup Champion Todd Lamb and 2009 Atlantic Champion John Edwards
#40 The Dempsey Racing RX-8 featuring America's fastest actor, Patrick Dempsey. Read More »
MONTEREY, Calif., January 20, 2010 - Automobile enthusiasts worldwide have been descending on the Monterey, California peninsula each August for three decades. They come to enjoy the world's finest pre- and post-war race cars competing as they were originally intended on the challenging road course. This rich tradition continues August 12-15 with a fresh new look and name - the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion - at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.
November 2, 2009 (Irvine, Calif). The fact that more people road-race Mazdas on any given weekend means that Mazda has a very large talent pool from which to draw. For the fourth consecutive year, Mazda will assist one talented racer make the leap from club racing to the professional ranks. That racer must demonstrate skills both in the cockpit and in the business arena, proving that they have the total package to succeed. The five finalists for the 2009 shootout are: Read More »
MONTEREY, Calif. (August 17, 2009) - Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca officials today announced August 13-15, 2010 will be the dates for the 37th Monterey Historic Automobile Races.
For the true motorsports enthusiast there is no event quite like the Historic Races at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Not only are history's most significant race cars accessible in paddock areas for spectators to admire at close range but over 400 historic race cars performed, racing wheel-to-wheel and thrilled the 40,000 fans that were here for the 2009 race. Read More »
July 29, 2009 (Irvine, Calif.). With factory-assisted teams in three series, four Mazda-exclusive professional series and 9,000 club racers, defining a mid-point in the year for MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development is no easy task. Between late January and late November there are no 'off' weekends, just some that are 'less busy' than others. Read More »