Page 9 of 06 Mazda RX-8 by Mazda USA

The rotary enginefs compact size, light weight and high-output reliability make it ideal for racing. All kinds of racing Today, the RENESIS rotary engine found in every Mazda RX-8 can also be found in every open- wheel car competing in the Star Mazda Racing Series. Equally remarkable, during its initial season in American Le Mans Series (ALMS) competition in 2005, a 3-rotor, 400-plus-hp Mazda P2 Class racer amassed eight podium finishes in its first nine races. And in 2004 and 2005, a Mazda RX-8 captured consecutive Grand-Am Cup ST Class Championships while besting the likes of Audi, BMW and Acura. But then, Mazdafs commitment to motor sports is unwavering. A fact now proudly reflected by the historic racing venue that also shares our name Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca

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