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Driver ladder system

THE DRIVER LADDER SYSTEM

Driver advances to a Mazda sponsored ride in one of these professional series: Grand Am, World Challenge or ... !

Driver must win the previous year Mazda Mx-5 Cup Challenge Series to advance to this position

MAZDA MX-5 Challenge Cup Series

$70,000+ value

Driver must win the Mazda Driver Shootout to advance to this position

MAZDA Driver Shootout

((year-end)

Eligible Drivers must win a NASA or SCCA National Championship series in a Mazda powered car OR the Teen Mazda East or West Championship to receive an invite to the MAZDA Driver Shootout.

TEEN MAZDA CHALLENGE series

EAST , TEXAS/MIDWEST, WEST Championship

Driver must participate in the Teen Mazda Spec Miata Championship in his/her area. Drivers must be a member of NASA and hold a NASA Pro Racing License. www.NASAPRORACING.com

Drivers must participate in a santioned Kart race series to advance from this level OR acquire their license through the NASA licensing program

Kart Championship Series begin racing in a Karting series or Motocross series to learn how to race. Move into the Teen Mazda Challenge Series once you have reached 13 years of age.

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Or the Driver advances through the NASA license program

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The one-day shootout is held at an undisclosed race track. The criteria: Given that each of the five had proven themselves on the track to win a championship, the criteria to move up needed to be more encompassing. To succeed on the professional level requires a balance of both on-track and off-track skills including the following:• Driving ability – fast laps• Driving ability – consistent laps• Driving ability – wet weather control (New for 2010)• Technical feedback – Understanding of vehicle dynamics and suspension• Technical feedback – Ability to evaluate vehicle handling• Technical feedback – Ability to analyze data• Technical feedback – Ability to improve vehicle handling• The business of motorsports – Business proposal• The business of motorsports – Business presentation• The business of motorsports – PR SkillsThe 2012 Mazda Driver Shootout Champion was ELLIOTT SKEER the 2011 Teen Mazda Challenge West Coast Champion! Follow Elliott's 2012 PLAYBOY MAZDA MX5 CUP serires in the CJ Wilson Motorsports MX5 Cup car.

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