November
7, 2001
To
All Star FM Racers:
The
2002 season details are now falling sufficiently into place that we can publish
the basic information you need to make your plans. First, the schedule of races
that will make up the 2002 Star Mazda Series North American Championship:
|
Mar |
13
16 |
Sebring
w/12 hr (ALMS) |
|
May |
18
19 |
Sears
Point (ALMS) |
|
Jun |
8
9 |
Mazda
Raceway Laguna Seca (CART) |
|
Jun |
29
30 |
Mid
Ohio (ALMS) |
|
Jul |
6
7 |
Road
America (ALMS) |
|
Jul |
20
21 |
RFK
Stadium, Washington DC (ALMS) |
|
Aug |
17 18 |
Mosport
(ALMS) |
|
Sep |
21
22 |
Mazda
Raceway Laguna Seca (ALMS) |
|
Oct |
11
12 |
Road
Atlanta Petit LeMans (ALMS) |
We
expect that all the races listed above will be played on Speedvision. Broadcast
dates will be announced soon. This is the best cross-section of premier venues
and major markets the Star Mazda Series has so far assembled. It has taken 11
seasons of hard work to get us to this point, and our heart-felt thanks go to
the Series racers and teams, the sponsors, and the graduates who have made
us proud and helped us gain the recognition the Series has attained.
We
have always tried to consider the wide spectrum of goals and interests among
Star Formula Mazda racers. There are many more club racers than pros. As we
finalize the details for the 2002 season and explore options for the future
of the class, we would like the benefit of your input. Please take a few moments
to answer the survey questions attached and add any comments regarding issues
you may be concerned about, even if we did not think to ask. We get a lot of
good ideas from customers. Help us help you.
Have
a happy holiday season. Think about changing the critical rod ends on your car
during the off season. See you at the races!
Sincerely,
Gary E. Rodrigues