Mazda Owners Club of America

July 2008

Welcome to the Mazda Owners Club of America

Welcome to mazdaoca.org, home of the Mazda Owners Club of America (MOCA). MazdaOCA is a united community devoted to bridging the gaps from Mazda owners, enthusiasts and racers from across the country. Our goal is to become the most comprehensive online community and organization devoted strictly to Mazda enthusiasts from all walks of life.

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MazdaFest Invades The Mitty

MazdaOCA - April 25, 2008
Grassroots Motorsports Magazine & Mazda USA join forces to promote the Mitty & MazdaFest at Road Atlanta

(April 25, 2008) – Road Atlanta will again host “The Mitty” presented by Classic Motorsports Magazine and Mazda on May 2-4. The event will also play host to MazdaFest, the east coast’s largest gathering of Mazdas, from legendary RX7’s to Miatas and everything in between.

Kyle Mohan stuns Formula Drift Long Beach with run to Final Four

Submitted on April 16, 2008 April 15, 2008 (Signal Hill, Calif.) – Long Beach native Kyle Mohan surprised everyone in the Formula Drift paddock – including himself – to advance his privately-entered Mazda RX-7 into the Final Four of Sunday’s opening round of the Formula Drift Pro Championship, held on the streets of Long Beach.
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TOP STORY: Mazda2 Wins World Car of the Year

Submitted March 20, 2008
HIROSHIMA, Japan—The Mazda2 is the 2008 World Car of the Year (WCOTY). From an initial entry list of thirty-nine (39) new vehicles from all over the world, the overall 2008 WCOTY title was announced today (Thursday, March 20, 2008) at the New York International Auto Show. The Mazda2 (known as the Mazda Demio in

Japan

) edged out the Ford Mondeo and Mercedes-Benz C-Class to take the overall award.

Tri-Point Starts 2008 Season Strong With Two Top-Five Finishes in Sebring

Submitted on March 20, 2008
The Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring Presented by Fresh From Florida weekend marked the beginning of both the 2008 SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge Touring Car season as well as Tri-Point’s year-long quest to defend their 2007 championship titles. Charles Espenlaub, piloting the #73 MAZDA6, narrowly missed the podium in 4^th place. Defending champion Jeff Altenburg crossed the line a half-second later to claim the 5^th position. In his Touring Car debut 2007 MX-5 Cup Champion Jason Saini was the third Mazda to take the checkered flag in 9^th place.