World Speed Motorsports announced today that the team has had a new 2004 Star Mazda on order, and will compete in the 2004 Pro Series. At the same time the team made this announcement, Frank McCormick also added his name to the WSM 2004 Pro Mazda roster.
The team will also continue their Fran-Am program for 2004. Fran-Am allows World Speed to train drivers as young as 14, getting them acclimated to more powerful cars like the new Pro Mazda and Toyota Atlantic. Through its affiliation with SKUSA and MMI Karting, World Speed has been moving karters up the racing ladder. World Speed is the only professional racing team in North America with a complete driver, crew and sponsor development program that starts with karting.
“We’ve been running in the Star Series since ’91, stated Team Owner Telo Stewart. The series is very well organized, and better yet the TV exposure and association with IMSA set the series apart. The new car was the icing on the cake. We are looking forward to getting our team car soon to begin testing.”
The new racecar features a monocoque built to FIA standards, the new 240 hp Renesis rotary engine and a six-speed sequential gearbox. It will also feature traction control and paddle shifting. Qualified drivers should contact Telo Stewart for more information on how to obtain the available seat in the team’s 2004 Star Mazda.