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Originally Posted by JohnSSC
Mazda is made in the US?
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http://www.starmazda.com/series/specifications.htm
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Originally Posted by JohnSSC
Further, Mazda is all about the grassroots enjoyment of their cars. They have positioned themselves very well (imho) as the manufacturer of cars that are fun to drive on the road and competitively. There is no real connection (again, imho) or gain in Mazda having any involvement with the "top rung" of open wheel racing here in America. Their bread & butter is with the grassroot car enthusiasts. Further, I don't believe Mazda moves enough untits to be considered a big enugh player to be able to take the step from a financial basis.
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This is exactly how Reynard started in the UK in FF1600 and they were able to expand their car production to include FF2000, then F3, F3000 and eventually CART/Champ Car.
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Besides, Penske and Ganassi have no affiliation with Mazda. Having nothing to gain there will be no impetus for them to et Mazda involved
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Neither have they any affiliation with Dallara, it just so happens to be the chassis the Iconic committee chose. If Lola or Swift had been chosen the same would apply.