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Racing Communications and USF2000
To Work Together in Three-Year Deal
PALMETTO, Fla., March 15 - Racing Communications will be the official
provider of all radio and communications equipment for the Cooper Tires presents
the USF2000 National Championship powered by Mazda series for the next three
years.
As a series partner, the Kennesaw, Ga.-based company will provide series
officials with a full supply of Kenwood radios, along with headsets, chargers,
etc.
"Having worked with Kraig Pechenino and Racing Communications for more than
five years through my race teams, I have first-hand experience with what a
fine company they are and the excellent level of service they provide," said
Dan Andersen, the series promoter. "Their Kenwood brand of radios is
superior to anything else out there, and we are delighted to have them join us as
a series partner."
Racing Communications supplies off-the-shelf systems as well as custom
systems. It can also handle service and repairs. In addition to radio systems,
it offers headsets, intercom systems, scanners, racing helmets and in-car
accessories.
Its Web site is located at racingcommunications.com.
Sanctioned by the Indy Racing League (IRL), the USF2000 National
Championship is one of only two series that are part of both the IRL's Road to Indy
ladder system and the MAZDASPEED Motorsports driver development program. The
series' 2010 season will open with a doubleheader March 27-28 on the street
circuit in St. Petersburg, Fla. in support of an IZOD IndyCar Series
headliner.
For the rest of the schedule and additional information on the series, see
usf2000.com or call (941) 723-3900.
About Mazda:
On any given weekend there are more Mazdas on the road courses of America
than any other brand of vehicle. MX-5 Miata, RX-8, MAZDA3, MAZDA6, RX-7 and
other vintage Mazda models are all popular race cars because every Mazda has
the soul of a sports car. In fact, the largest road-racing class in the
world is Spec Miata. With more than 2,500 first- and second-generation Miatas
tearing up America's racetracks, it the most-raced production car in the
world. Mazda's involvement in motorsports extends to its relationship with one
of the world's premier road courses, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey,
Calif., and the Skip Barber Schools for driving and racing.
Celebrating its 40th anniversary in the United States in 2010, Mazda North
American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, Calif. It oversees the
sales, marketing, parts business and customer service of Mazda vehicles in the
United States, Canada and Mexico through nearly 900 dealers. Operations in
Canada are managed by Mazda Canada, Inc., located in Ontario. Operations in
Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City.
For more information see MazdaUSA.com.
About Cooper Tire & Rubber Company:
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company is a global company that specializes in the
design, manufacture, marketing and sales of passenger car and light truck
tires and subsidiaries that specialize in medium truck, motorcycle and racing
tires. With headquarters in Findlay, Ohio, Cooper Tire has manufacturing,
sales, distribution, technical and design facilities within its family of
companies located in 10 countries around the world.
For more information visit Cooper Tire's Web site at coopertire.com.
About Racing Communications:
Racing Communications supplies two-way racing communications for oval
track, road racing, drag racing and many other forms of racing. Racing
Communications can help racers looking for an off-the-shelf system or a custom system
built to their specifications. It can also handle service and repairs.
It is an official dealer for Kenwood, Motorola and Vertex Standard.
In addition to complete radio systems, Racing Communications offers
headsets, intercom systems, scanners, racing helmets and in-car accessories.
For more information, see racingcommunications.com or call 1-800-990-9941.