World Speed Motorsports History
As one of America's most dynamic racing ventures, World Speed Motorsports
has operated multi-car programs in the Champ Car Atlantic Championship,
Star Mazda Pro Series and FormulaTR. In the Atlantic series, the team
demonstrated its ability to be a frontrunner on every type of circuit,
from the streets of Long Beach to the shores of Montreal. WSM is a proven
winner in all three series, and plans to continue this tradition for
many years to come.
Founded in 1991 by Chuck West, World Speed initially focused on the
Formula Mazda series, where West finished third overall and won the
Rookie-of-the-Year title in his first season as an owner/driver. 1992
resulted in the series championship by virtue of West's five wins, ten
podiums and three track records. Since then, World Speed has captured
six Formula Mazda championships and five pro series Rookie-of-the-Year
titles under West's guidance, and Telo Stewart's management.
Telo Stewart took over ownership of the team from Chuck West in 2003,
with West moving into a consulting and coaching position. An accomplished
racer in his own right, with a Formula Mazda Championship to his name,
Stewart brings his experience as a driver, mechanic, engineer and Team
Manager to WSM.