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Cumming Has a Triumphant Return to World Speed
Reigning champion wins two out of two and now leads the championship
 Joliet, Illinois July 31, 2009 Chris Cumming took both pole positions and both wins this past weekend at the Star Mazda presented by Goodyear double header at Autobahn. This was Cumming's first race weekend after returning to World Speed Motorsports. "It was exactly what we came here for," stated Team Owner Telo Stewart. "Chris and the crew did a great job all weekend, and we were able to win it all." Cumming, who lives in Vancouver, will miss the next two rounds as he prepares to participate in the Canadian Ironman event. With six wins so far this season Cumming is currently leading the Expert championship. Cumming has won multiple races and two major championships with the World Speed Motorsports team. "We have to thank Andy Brown who agreed to lease Chris a car for the weekend on very short notice," added Operations Manager Mark Milazzo. "We got the call that Chris needed a car and within 24 hours the shop team got Andy's car updated to all of the 2009 specs and loaded into the transporter. I was proud of everyone's effort both before and during the weekend." Cumming and World Speed will return to the Star Mazda presented by Goodyear championship for the two final weekends at Road Atlanta and Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.
Test Drive a Pro Formula Mazda
Limited Availability - First Come First Served
 World Speed Motorsports is building yet another Pro Formula Mazda and will have this car available for testing in August and September. Total cost to come out and hustle a 240hp Pro Mazda around Infineon Raceway is $6200.This is a great opportunity to get behind the wheel of a state-of-the-art racecar. Start testing in preparation for the 2010 Molecule Formula Mazda Challenge!
What's Been Going On Lately at World Speed
 From Front Row- to the Back- to the Podium Frank McCormick qualified on the front row at Thunderhill at the SCCA Regional race on July 26th. On the opening lap McCormick was punted and spun around. His rear wing was severely damaged and he rejoined the pack at the tail of 28 cars. McCormick worked diligently and made his way back up to third place by the end of the race. "That was a great drive," stated Mark Milazzo who was engineering for McCormick that weekend. "The car was in really bad shape and Frank just buckled down and made it happen. We were really proud of his ability to move past the incident and keep his eye on the prize." Going to the SCCA Runoffs WSM is making arrangements to take Renny Damon and Vince Gaddini to the SCCA Runoffs in September. Damon is qualified to compete in FA and CSR, and Gaddini is qualified to compete in FA. Mazda Rotary Powered Endurance Sports Racer The team is building a one of a kind Mazda powered CSR car for Renny Damon. The car is based on the RX8 powered Star Formula Mazda, but has full fendered bodywork and high downforce tunnels. World Speed will bring this car to the SCCA Runoffs for Damon. The team is also looking at the possibility of running this vehicle in the NASA 25 Hours of Thunderhill. Uncorked Double Header at Mazda Raceway World Speed is preparing multiple cars for the Mazda Raceway Uncorked double header on September 12-13. This is a unique weekend that has no sound restrictions and is open to Pro Formula Mazdas, F2000, Standard FM, and FE racers. New Car Builds WSM is currently completely rebuilding three Pro Formula Mazdas. One for Dave House, another for Frank McCormick, and a third that will belong to World Speed. The World Speed car will be available for one off races and testing. Planning for Triple Duty in Late September World Speed will have three different teams of mechanics and engineers at three different tracks during the week of September 21-27. The team will be competing at the SCCA Runoffs at Road America, the Star Mazda race at Road Atlanta, and the SCCA double regional at Mazda Raceway. |
