The 2008 Star Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear begins with its traditional date at the 56th annual Mobil1 12 Hours of Sebring International Raceway on March 14 and winds up at the Monterey Sports Car Championships at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca on October 18.  Due to the Champ Car/IRL merger, some dates during the course of the season may need to be changed or consolidated into 2-race weekends; announcements of schedule and TV broadcast changes will be made as the situation clarifies.

Star Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear 2008 Event and TV Schedule

All times are Eastern

(**)  Subject to change due to IRL/Champ Car merger.  All times subject to change.  Check your local listings or log on to www.speedtv.com/programs.

“We are extremely pleased to continue our long-standing partnership with the SPEED Channel in broadcasting our 12-race 2008 schedule nationally in weekend sports prime time,” says Star Mazda Championship President Gary Rodrigues.  “With the unsettled environment caused by the Champ Car/IRL merger, I’m happy to say the Star Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear is in solid shape thanks to the steadfast support of our corporate partners.  While a few dates may change, we will have a 12-race season, all on major Motorsports weekends, with all of the races broadcast on the SPEED Channel in the U.S. as well as Skysports in the U.K. and other overseas sports channels.  Mazda’s commitment to the MAZDASPEED Motorsports Driver Development Ladder remains as strong as ever, and our place as a major rung on that ladder is secure.”