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About Us
Texas Autosports was formed in 1997 by Tim and Sandy Magrath to exclusively
promote Formula Mazda. Recognizing the need for a competitive, fast, economical, low
maintenance race car in the Southwest, Texas Autosports jumped at the opportunity
to become the Southwest dealer for Formula Mazda. In September 2002, Star Race
Cars (manufacturer for FM) debuted its new 2004 model Pro Formula Mazda. The
Pro FM is several steps above the earlier version ("Standard FM"). Now, Texas Autosports
can service two markets those that want to go fast and those that want to go REAL
fast. For both FMs, Texas Autosports offers sales, service, extensive parts inventory,
track side assistance, "Arrive and Drive" packages, rental packages, data acquisition
analysis, transport, testing, and a local racing series.
The Standard FM will continue to be run in the Southwest Formula Mazda Series and
the club racing circuit. The Pro FM will be run in the Star Mazda Series North
American Championship which is partnered with the American
Le Mans Series. Texas Autosports also has a local Series
for the Pro FM. For more detailed information on both cars, go to the pages indicated
on the navigation bar to the left.
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Latest News
Bell and Sparco Helmets on Sale
Texas Autosports has brand new Bell and Sparco Helmets with the SA2000 rating. We are
offering them at a huge discount. These helmets should be acceptable thru 2010.
Sparco WTT F1 SA2000 $449.00
***SA2005 retail $819.00***
Sizes available - Med & Lg
Bell Dominator SA2000 $499.00
***SA2005 retail $875.00***
Sizes available - 7 5/8 & 7 3/4
We also have SA2005 Bell Dominator Helmets in Stock $875.00
SOUTHWEST FORMULA MAZDA SERIES RUMBLES AT HALLETT
By Sandy Magrath
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Jose M. Castellano (#99 PFM in front) Richard Stephens (#56 FM in front)
Photo by Birds Eye Photography
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Both Southwest Formula Mazda Series’ (Standard FM and Pro FM) traveled to Hallett Motor Racing Circuit on
July 20-22 for some awesome racing. I must say that Hallett is not the same without our old friend Mike Stephens.
Mike, long time manager and owner of Hallett, took the checkered flag and crossed the finish line last month after
fighting an undiagnosed neurological illness for several months. His absence was felt, but wife Connie and sons Shayne
and Scott are carrying on his legacy with the same grace, friendliness and humor in which we had become accustomed. We
will never forget Mike Stephens and feel very privileged to have known him.
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Jose M. Castellano
Photo by Birds Eye Photography
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On Saturday, A1 Grand Prix driver Nur Ali qualified on the pole with Richard Stephens (Tulsa, Ok) in 2nd.
16 year old Austin Snader (Brookshire, Tx) qualified 3rd. The race was over for Richard Stephens after one lap when
his FM got stuck in 4th gear. Soon thereafter, Ali (Ft. Worth, Tx) started having problems with his FM and started
falling back. He pulled in after Lap 6. Snader then took the lead with Davis Parr (Dallas, Tx) and Kendall Smith
(Dallas, Tx) in 2nd and 3rd. Snader, leading his first FM Series race, spun out on Lap 15 and couldn’t restart. Davis
Parr won the race with Kendall Smith finishing 2nd. Roger Addison (Edmond, OK) finished 3rd. On Sunday, Richard Stephens
qualified on the pole with Davis Parr in 2nd and Austin Snader 3rd. Snader, who also wrenches on his car, knew immediately
that he had forgotten to tighten the jets he had replaced that morning. After a quick pit stop, he was back on the track,
but 3 laps down. Nur Ali, starting from the back due to mechanical problems during qualifying, made his way up to 2nd place.
Stephens, Ali, and Davis Parr had a great battle going on. But on Lap 16, Ali’s mechanical problems returned and he was done.
Richard Stephens won the race with Parr in 2nd and newcomer Kendall Smith in 3rd. Zavelson, with Hallett being his 2
permitted “drops”, continues to hold the lead of this Championship race with Parr in 2nd and Walter Gragert in 3rd.
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Davis Parr
Photo by Birds Eye Photography
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Jose M. Castellano (getting much more comfortable with his car) won both days in the SWFM Pro Car Series moving him
into the lead over Keith Young for the Championship. Bobby Gordon moved into 2nd place in the Series with Keith Young
dropping to 3rd.
Both Series will conclude at Texas Motor Speedway on Sept 1st with cash, prizes, and trophies being presented that evening.
Used Standard FM for sale
If you are looking for a used Standard FM, call Texas Autosports at 817-512-4752.
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