FIFTH-PLACE FINISH FOR MAZDA PROTOTYPE TEAM AT ROAD AMERICA
August 8, 2016 by Mazda![FIFTH-PLACE FINISH FOR MAZDA PROTOTYPE TEAM AT ROAD AMERICA](images/articleimages/mazda-prototype-road-america-2016-001-400.jpg)
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You led twice and set the fastest lap of the race. How was it? 'It's a ton of fun, being in the heat of the competition with a really fast car. It's great for Mazda that we led the race several times and were in the fight to the finish. We have two races left to keep pushing hard for the first win. We did everything we could in the Mazda team. That's all we can do right now: focus on our own race.' Tom Long, Driver, No. 70 Castrol Edge/ModSpace Mazda Prototype A short stint, but how were the opening laps? 'On the positive side, our car was really excellent. Our Mazda handled so well in the race - I know it was short-lived - but we had been dealing with some handling issues earlier in the weekend and in qualifying, and we fixed it for the race. I was really encouraged because we had a really good car, which makes it more disappointing when it all goes away so soon. There was no warning. I just had a call from the pit to come immediately to the garage. And that was it.' Joel Miller, Driver, No. 70 Castrol Edge/ModSpace Mazda Prototype You've explained all week about this being your favorite track, but you never had a chance to step into the car in the race. 'It's a big bummer here at Road America. Definitely my favorite place and we had shown good progress through all of the practice and qualifying sessions, going faster and faster. We know the cars have pace, we just have to look ahead and figure how to get it to the end. We'll go to Texas in about a month and go for it there.' Mazda Motorsports Mazda Motorsports boasts the most comprehensive auto racing development ladder system of any auto manufacturer in the world. The Mazda Road to 24 (#MRT24) program offers a number of scholarships to advance drivers up the sports car racing ladder, beginning with the Global MX-5 Cup series and culminating with the Mazda Prototype team. The Mazda Road to Indy (#MRTI) is a similar program that includes Mazda-powered categories of USF2000, Pro Mazda and Indy Lights. In grassroots road racing, more Mazdas race on any given weekend in North America than any other manufacturer. Mazda is also the title sponsor of the renowned Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, Calif. Follow all of the latest news at MazdaMotorsports.com, @MazdaRacing on Twitter, and MazdaMotorsports on Instagram and Facebook.
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