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Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Mazda North Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Mazda North American Operations oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States, Canada and Mexico through nearly 900 dealers. Skip Barber teaches its world-renowned Driving School students using the Mazda 3, RX-8 and MX-5 Miata sedans and sports cars. Mazda's MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development program is rooted in the Skip Barber Racing ladder system. MAZDASPEED began in 1967 as a grass-roots racing team dedicated to turning Mazda production vehicles into racing cars. Today, MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development still concentrates its focus on grass-roots racing, while amateur and professional drivers throughout the racing scene select Mazdas as their best chance at victory. From SCCA Solo events and Speed World Challenge Touring Cars to the BFGoodrich/Skip Barber National Presented by Mazda, the Star Mazda series and Grand-Am and ALMS prototypes, Mazda is the most committed automaker in the world when it comes to supporting motorsports at the amateur and development levels. More information on the company is available at www.MazdaUSA.com or on MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development at www.MazdaspeedMotorsports.com

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Skip Barber recommends BFGoodrich® tires. As the exclusive supplier of tires for Skip Barber Racing School, Skip Barber Mazda Driving Schools, Skip Barber MAZDASPEED Challenge and Skip Barber Race Series, and is the title sponsor of the BFGoodrich®/Skip Barber National Presented by Mazda. BFGoodrich® Tires combines technological expertise with vast motorsports experience, delivering a high-performance tire for every type of vehicle from ultra-high performance tuner vehicles, sports cars and SUVs to the hottest sport trucks, pickups and rock-crawling rigs in the world. For more than 30 years, BFGoodrich Tires has used motorsports as a proving ground. Success on the street begins with winning on the track and BFGoodrich® Tires is involved in every type of racing, including oval, road, drag, rally, desert and extreme rock-crawling. With 18 consecutive Baja 1000 wins, the winningest tire in rock-crawling history and an unmatched record on pavement, BFGoodrich Tires has proven the only records it breaks are its own. www.bfgoodrichtires.com

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Michelin is the exclusive supplier of the high performance tires used in the Skip Barber High Performance Driving School. The same passion for excellence that goes into the tires that Michelin makes for championship winning race cars also goes into the tires made for street cars. Michelin tires provide the confidence to enjoy the road, while helping to keep drivers safe behind the wheel. Michelin® Pilot® Sport PS2 tires meet or exceed the discriminating standards of the world’s top sports car manufacturers. A Variable Contact Patch breaks traditional compromises by putting more rubber on the road during a variety of maneuvers, resulting in class-leading cornering and consistent straight-line performance. With two distinct tread patterns and two specialized tread compounds, Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires deliver the highest combined wet and dry performance in its class. Dedicated to the improvement of sustainable mobility, Michelin designs, manufactures and sells tires for every type of vehicle, including airplanes, automobiles, bicycles, earthmovers, farm equipment, heavy-duty trucks, motorcycles and the space shuttle. Headquartered in Greenville, S.C., Michelin North America (www.michelinman.com) employs more than 22,300 and operates 19 major manufacturing plants in 17 locations.

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Hawk Performance is a brand of Wellman Products Group. Wellman Products Group utilizes world class technology to develop and manufacture superior disc brake and clutch materials for the Automotive and Racing industry. The Hawk Performance brand of products include Ferro-Carbon, Carbotic, Carbon-Carbon and full and semi-metallic disc brakes. Wellman Products Group persistent development of friction materials will not only set new standards, but will also greatly enhance the quality, performance and integrity of your braking system. They provide an undeniable performance advantage for race cars, passenger cars, street rods, and commercial vehicles. www.hawkperformance.com

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iRacing.com is a subscription-based racing simulation service designed as a driver training tool for people who race in the physical world and for those who aspire to do so. iRacing is also a platform for the newest form of global motorsport - real-time, online competition, known as internet racing. iRacing membership includes access to extremely accurate racing simulation software, and to seat-time to build and hone the skills necessary to win on track. In addition, the integrated service features professionally sanctioned racing for drivers of all skill levels. iRacing subscribers are part of a global community of racers and enthusiasts that includes drivers of all types (amateur to pro), interests (oval and road racing), and nationalities. Members can develop friendships - and racing rivalries - with drivers from all over the world, and do so in an environment that emphasizes respect and civility towards fellow racers. www.iracing.com

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SolidWorks Corporation develops and markets software for design, analysis, and product data management. It is the leading supplier of CAD software, helping hundreds of thousands of users bring next-generation products to market around the world. With SolidWorks software, designers excel at their jobs, satisfy customers’ intensifying demands, and make their companies more successful by bringing designs to life. www.solidworks.com

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RACER Magazine is the Official Media Partner of the Skip Barber National Championship. Through its award winning editorial coverage, RACER promotes the young racing talent that participates in this $190,000 professional championship. Also, follow all the SBRS-trained IndyCar and Indy Lights drivers at RACER's new online magazine, IndyCar Series. www.racer.com

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Based in Medina, Ohio, Rapid 2 Way specializes in the rental of two-way radio communications equipment and is the Official Radio Communications Supplier for Skip Barber Racing, providing more than 200 radios for use in the Skip Barber Racing School, the Skip Barber Race Series, OEM Events, Corporate Events and the Skip Barber Driving School powered by Mazda. www.rapid2way.com

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For over a century, the Interlaken Inn has been a meeting place for friends, family and the business community. Set in the spectacular scenery of the Berkshire Foothills, the friendly and attentive staff awaits your arrival. This 30-acre property offers a swimming pool, tennis, newly renovated fitness room, saunas, nearby golf, frontage on Lake Wononscopomuc with canoes and rowboats, and 83 gorgeous rooms and suites. The Interlaken Inn is also an ideal corporate destination for conferences and offers private, dedicated meeting rooms, conference planning staff, and the best conference services personnel available. www.interlakeninn.com

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Ruan's leasing division provides the dependable tractor-trailers that ensure Skip Barber Racing's continuous, countrywide programs are always on schedule. Ruan is headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. www.ruan.com

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