Both Southwest Formula Mazda Series’ (Standard FM and Pro FM) raced at the SCCA Sunburn Grand Prix Double National held at Texas Motor Speedway on May 3-4.

On Saturday, Nur Ali qualified on the pole with Davis Parr in 2nd and R. David Jones in 3rd . By the end of Lap 1, Austin Snader had overtaken Jones for 3rd position. Last years Champion, Dave Zavelson finished 4th. On Sunday, Davis Parr qualified on the pole with Dave Zavelson in 2nd and Nur Ali in 3rd. Nur Ali got a great start at the green flag and took the lead immediately. Davis Parr fell into 2nd place and held his position comfortably. However, Zavelson and Snader battled it out for 3rd. On Lap 8, Zavelson got around Snader but by Lap 14 Snader passed him back and finished the race in 3rd. Nur Ali, with his 2 wins and 2 drops, took the lead in the race for the Championship. Davis Parr is currently 2nd in points with Snader in 3rd. Snader is also leading in the race for Rookie of the Year.

Keith Young won both days in the SWFM Pro Car Series retaining his lead for the Championship. Greg Byrne is currently 2nd in points with Marc Paganini in 3rd.

Both Series will hold their next round of races at Texas World Speedway on May 24-25. For complete race results and point standings go to www.texasautosports.com

Jose M. Castellano (#99 PFM in front) Richard Stephens (#56 FM in front) Photo by Birds Eye Photography

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.

Jose M. Castellano Photo by Birds Eye Photography

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.

Davis Parr Photo by Birds Eye Photography

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.

Alex Ardoin, 2006 Southwest Formula Mazda (Standard Car) Series Champion, proved that one can learn a lot out of one season in a Standard Formula Mazda. Alex is running his Pro Formula Mazda in the 2007 Southwest Pro Car Series and did very well in the Series opener held at Motorsport Ranch Houston on February 17-18 at the SCCA Winter at the Ranch Double National. There were 9 Pro Formula Mazdas present with 8 gunning for Southwest Series points. Ross Smith (Ft Worth, TX) got the pole on Saturday with John Strickler (Olathe, KS) and Browning Williams (Houston, TX) in 2nd and 3rd. Ardoin started from the back in his Pro Mazda due to a pass under yellow during qualifying. But, it wasn't long before the 17 year old Ardoin (Sunset, LA) made his way up to the front. Smith, Ardoin, and Strickler kept us all afloat on adrenaline as they battled for the lead. Ardoin overtook Smith on Lap 8. Smith's luck would only get worse a few laps later when a lapped FA made an unexpected move. Smith was out of the race with enough damage to end the remainder of his weekend. Strickler finished the race in 2nd and Keith Young (Dallas, Tx) finished 3rd. On Sunday, Alex Ardoin qualified on the pole, with John Strickler in 2nd and Keith Young in 3rd. Ardoin won the race with Strickler and Young in 2nd and 3rd. Ardoin had the fastest race lap both days with an impressive 1.2538 and 1.2535. Ardoin, with a background in karting and the Standard Formula Mazda, not only will be running for the Championship in the Southwest Pro FM Series, but also the nationally acclaimed Star Mazda Series Presented by Goodyear. The Star Mazda Series presented by Goodyear is run in conjunction with the ALMS Series and is televised on the Speed Channel. Keep an eye on him and other Southwest Formula Mazda Series alums such as Russell Walker who have a good chance at winning the 2007 Star Mazda Championship. The SWFM Pro Car Series will be returning to Motorsport Ranch Houston for Rounds 3 & 4 at the SCCA Regional/National on March 31 - April 1.

The 2006 Southwest Formula Mazda Series concluded at No Problem Raceway near Baton Rouge, Louisiana on October 7^th. The weather was beautiful and everyone had a great time. Alex Ardoin was “the man” of the weekend getting the Pole, winning the race, and winning the Championship. Lindsey Adams qualified and finished in 2^nd. Adams dedicated her race at No Problem to “Race for the Cure” and is currently helping to support the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Adams was chosen as “Person of the Week” on ABC’s World News for her activity with “Race for the Cure”. Debbie Adams, Lindsey’s mother, is a breast cancer survivor and Lindsey’s inspiration. The 2006 Awards presentation was held in the No Problem Sports Bar that evening with Cajun food and cash bar. Over $26,000 in cash and prizes were awarded to the top ten finishers in the Series. Alex Ardoin was crowned Champion of the Series. Lindsey Adams finished 2^nd and Mark Olson 3^rd. Alex also took home the trophies for Teen Champion and Rookie of the Year. Alex will be moving up to the Pro Formula Mazda next year and will be competing in the Star Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear. His trial run in the Star Mazda Pro Series this year (Atlanta) proved that he will definitely be a contender. We expect to see him on the Pro Series podium a few times if not more. Full Race Results and Point Standings can be found at www.texasautosports.com The Southwest Formula Mazda Series will celebrate its 10 Year Anniversary in 2007. To honor this benchmark, the Series will be awarding special “Anniversary” trophies, shirts, hats, and jackets. Come join the fun in 2007!

The 2^nd year of the Southwest Formula Mazda Pro Car Series concluded at Texas Motor Speedway at the SCCA Double Regional on September 16-17. Coming in to the weekend, Steven Hickham Jr. had the Championship clinched, but 2^nd and 3^rd were still to be determined. There were 8 Pro Formula Mazdas participating in the event. On Saturday, Alex Ardoin got the pole with Browning Williams in 2^nd and Keith Young in 3^rd. It was Alex Ardoin’s inaugural race weekend in his Pro Formula Mazda. (Ardoin is currently leading the Championship in the SWFM Standard Car Series). At the end of Lap 1, Browning Williams was leading the race. Two laps later, Ardoin made a pass on the front straight to take the lead. The two swapped leads several times after that with Keith Young close on their tails. Ardoin completed his first win in the Pro FM with Williams in 2^nd and Young in 3^rd. JW Roberts, battling for 2^nd Place in the Series, finished 4^th. Ardoin had the fastest race lap of the weekend with a 1:19:45. Sunday, in the rain, Ardoin again got the pole with Keith Young in 2^nd and JW Roberts in 3^rd. By race time, it seemed as if the rain had stopped and the track was drying. Everyone gridded with slicks. About 3 minutes before the start of the race, the rain returned. Keith Young’s crew did a “Nascar” change to rain tires barely finishing before it was time to leave the grid. On Lap 1, Ardoin spun and was left at the back of the pack. Young was in the lead with Forest Barber in 2^nd and Roberts in 3^rd. Ardoin fought his way back toward the front and was in 3^rd place by Lap 6 of the 16 Lap race. On Lap 11, Ardoin passed Barber to gain the 2^nd place spot and set his sights on Young. However, Young had developed a very good lead for the win and Ardoin had to settle for 2^nd. Ardoin was soon to be disqualified in impound for not meeting weight requirements leaving Forest Barber in 2^nd . Browning Williams finished 3rd giving him the necessary points to capture 2^nd Place in the Series and Masters Champion.

The Series awards were presented following the race. Steven Hickham Jr. won the Championship. Browning Williams got 2^nd and JW Roberts beat Keith Young by 1 point for 3^rd. Thirteen drivers competed in the 2006 Southwest Formula Mazda Pro Car Series with 5 different winners. Next year looks to be hotter than ever. For complete race results and point standings, go to www.texasautosports.com

Rounds 4 & 5 of the SWFM Series were held at the SCCA Lone Star Grand Prix Regional/National on May 27-28 at Texas World Speedway.

On Saturday, Lindsey Adams got her first "pole" with Dave Zavelson and Alex Ardoin in 2nd and 3rd. Lindsey, in her first year of Formula Mazda, comes from a successful go karting background. Lindsey held her pole position to the end. The battle was between Dave Zavelson and Alex Ardoin. On Lap 12 of the 17 Lap race, Ardoin finally made the pass around Zavelson for 2nd. Zavelson finished 3rd with Mark Olson in 4th. On Sunday, again Lindsey Adams won the "pole" in her hot pink and florescent orange Formula Mazda. Alex Ardoin qualified 2nd with Dave Zavelson in 3rd. On Lap 2, Ardoin got tapped from the rear and spun off course. Ardoin's day was finished. Lindsey again held the lead for the entire race. Mark Olson held the 2nd place spot for 15 laps until Zavelson got around him at the end of the front straight. A Full Course Yellow appeared on Lap 20 and the race was finished under "yellow". Lindsey Adams won the race with Dave Zavelson in 2nd and Mark Olson 3rd.

The Southwest Formula Mazda Series then traveled to Hallett Motor Racing Circuit for Rounds 6 & 7 on June 24-25. There were 9 Formula Mazdas present with 8 competing for series points. On Saturday, Richard Stephens got the pole with Alex Ardoin in 2nd and Lindsey Adams in 3rd. Stephens lead the race for 14 laps of the 20 lap race. On Lap 15, while passing a lapped car, Stephens lost his line and went off track. Ardoin then got by and won the race with Richard Stephens in 2nd and Michael Stephens (Richard's Dad) in 3rd. Unfortunately, Michael Stephens didn't have as much lunch as he thought that day and came up a little light on the scales giving 3rd place to Mark Olson. Lindsey Adams had problems with her transmission and didn't finish the race. But her mechanics (John Calandra and Michael Conn) pulled an "all nighter" to get her back on the track on Sunday. They hauled her car back to Dallas, swapped out transmissions from another FM, and returned back to Hallett to get her on the track by 8:40 am on Sunday. Hallett is aprox. 5-6 hours from Dallas - that's 10-12 hours round trip. Good job guys!!!!

On Sunday, Alex Ardoin, who was recently selected out of 59 drivers for a Skip Barber Karting Scholarship, qualified on the pole with a 1:15:48. Richard Stephens qualified 2nd with a 1:15 82. Lindsey Adams qualified 3rd. At the start of the race, Alex went off the track in Turn 1. It took him a while to get the car restarted, so he was left far behind the pack. But, he fought his way back up to the top and finished 3rd. Richard Stephens won the race in front of his home fans and Lindsey Adams finished 2nd.

The Southwest Formula Mazda Series has had 4 different winners after running 7 races (Alex Ardoin, Darryl Wills, Lindsey Adams, and Richard Stephens). The Series travels back to Texas World Speedway on August 5-6. Alex Ardoin now leads the race for the Championship by 20 points. Lindsey Adams is in 2nd and Richard Stephens in 3rd. Alex is also leading for Rookie of the Year with Michael Stephens leading for Masters Champion.

For more info on Formula Mazda and the Southwest Formula Mazda Series, go to www.texasautosports.com

59 drivers recently competed in the Skip Barber Karting Scholarship Shoot-out at Sebring International Raceway. Only 6 of those 59 drivers were selected for scholarship prizes. Alex Ardoin, Southwest Formula Mazda Series driver was one of the six selected. Alex won a $10,000. sponsorship for his efforts. Drivers were selected based upon speed, judgment, and personal presentation. Congrats to Alex and we look forward to enjoying his talent in the 2006 Southwest Formula Mazda Series.

On October 15-16, the Southwest Formula Mazda Series ran Rounds 11 and 12 at Texas Motor Speedway. There were 18 Formula Mazdas participating with 11 competing for Series points. Going into the weekend, Russell Walker was leading the championship by only 4 points in front of David Stover. On Saturday, Stover got the pole. Walker, having technical problems with his car, qualified 6th. Walker fought long and hard during the race, but could only obtain a 4th place with his car troubles. 16 year olds Steven Hickham and Alex Ardoin had a fantastic battle going for 2nd. Hickham prevailed and finished 2nd behind Stover. Ardoin finished 3rd. Overnight, the problem with Walker's car was rectified. It seems that he had a defective part on his car. On Sunday, Michael Tari got the "pole" with Walker in 2nd and Stover in 3rd. After the first lap, Stover had recaptured his usual lead position. Walker, having his technical problems cured, put the pressure on Stover. They battled it out going side by side for many laps. Stover won the race with Walker in 2nd. The Series concluded with Round 13 at No Problem Raceway near Baton Rouge, Louisiana on November 12th. Stover qualified on the "pole" with Walker only .005 seconds behind him. 2004 Series Champion Darryl Wills, returning from an FM hiatus, qualified 3rd. Ardoin and Hickham were back at it qualifying 4th and 5th. However, Hickham failed the weight tech and had to start the race in the back. Stover, kept his lead in front of Walker for the entire race. It looked as if it would be the usual "1-2" finish, but Walker got a cut in his tire and had to pit for a tire change. The tire change went as well as any NASCAR pit stop, and Walker was back in the race loosing only 2 positions. With only 7 laps left, Walker made it up to 3rd and finished the race behind Wills. Hickham, running a remarkable race from the back, finished 5th. The Awards Banquet was held that evening at the No Problem Sports Bar and David Stover was crowned the Champion with Russell Walker in 2nd and Michael Tari in 3rd. JW Roberts was awarded "Rookie of the Year", Robert Baker the "Masters Champion", and Steven Hickham the "Teen Champion". Awards were presented as follows:

1. David Stover - $6,000. Cash, $750 Taylor Race Eng Certificate, Ringers Driver X Gloves, Apron and Hat

2. Russell Walker - $4,500. Cash, $750 Racetech Certificate, 1 Case of Royal Purple

3. Michael Tari - $3,400. Cash, Two Goodyear Tires, 1 Case of Royal Purple

4. JW Roberts - $2,500. Cash, Two Goodyear Tires, 1 Case of Royal Purple

5. Steven Hickham - $2,000. Cash, Two Goodyear Tires, 1 Case of Royal Purple

6. Robert Baker - $1,700. Cash, Two Goodyear Tires, 1 Case of Royal Purple

7. Frank Tomlinson - $1,500. Cash, Two Goodyear Tires, 1 Case of Royal Purple

8. Dave Zavelson - $1,300. Cash, Two Goodyear Tires, 1 Case of Royal Purple

9. Walter Gragert - $1,100. Cash, 8 Sessions at Motorsport Ranch, 1 Case of Royal Purple

10. Richard Stephens - $1,000. Cash, 8 Sessions at Motorsport Ranch, 1 Case of Royal Purple

Rookie of the Year - JW Roberts- $500 Taylor Race Eng Certificate

Masters Champion - Robert Baker -$500 Racetech Certificate

Teen Series Champion - Steven Hickham - $250 Taylor Certificate, Ringers Split Fit Gloves, Apron and Hat

Awarded throughout the Season: Goodyear Tires ($4,564. Value) Ringers Gloves ($390.00 Value)