Page 9 of 07 Mazda RX-8 Brochure by Mazda USA
it all comes back to simply put zoom-zoom is the emotion of motion in all of its varied and exhilarating forms especially racing which is why on any given weekend there are more mazdas on the roadrace tracks of america than any other brand of vehicle and why the competition-proven power and reliability of mazda s rotary engine technology continue to make their mark on so many levels in 2004 and 2005 for example a mazda rx-8 captured consecutive grand-am cup st class championships while besting the likes of audi bmw and acura equally impressive the renesis rotary engine that powers every mazda rx-8 powers every pro formula mazda competing in the star mazda racing championship rotary power is even making an impact in the high-powered american le mans series alms during its initial season of competition in 2005 a three-rotor/400 hp mazda p2-class racer amassed eight podium finishes in its first nine races but then mazda is all about competing learning refining and improving fact is our commitment to zoom-zoom can even be seen in the legendary racing venue that shares our name mazda raceway laguna seca based on sports car club of america racing data proud participant in:
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