Dyson Racing, which campaigned a pair of LMP2 Porsche RS Spyders during the 2007 and 2008 American Le Mans series, has signed a long-term deal with MAZDASPEED Motorsports.
The team will run two Lola LMP2 coupes powered by turbocharged 2.0-liter Mazda engines, prepared by Advanced Engine Research (AER) Ltd. The team, sponsored by British Petroleum, plans to compete in all eleven ALMS races.
“This is a long term commitment,” said Vice President and Sporting Director Chris Dyson. “We look forward to utilizing Mazda’s breadth of involvement in racing to build programs of driver training and team development.”
“No other car company can match Mazda’s breadth of motorsports involvement,” stated Team Principal Rob Dyson.
“They are an ascendant car company and while other car companies are cutting back their on-track programs, Mazda is strengthening theirs, which highlights the depth of their commitment and dedication. Throughout all of our discussions, it has impressed us how closely their passion for the sport matches ours.”
More Mazda automobiles compete in North American road-racing events than any other brand.
