Sonoma, Calif. -- The GoPro Grand Prix at Sonoma Raceway is this weekend, and World Speed Motorsports is supporting five racers at their home track for the Pro Mazda Championship presented by Cooper Tires season finale.
Two of the racers, Joey Bickers and Alex Keyes are new to the series, and to the team. "We are excited to be running both of these young drivers this weekend," stated WSM Team Owner Telo Stewart. "They have known each other for some time and we know they are going to be good teammates for each other as well as our other drivers. We have seen and run alongside Alex all year in the FCC and know he will be quick here. We talked to Joey before he ended up in the 1600 series and we're glad to finally get to work with him, he has done really well in formula cars and sedans."
ALEX KEYES: Keyes has locked the 2014 Pro FM class championship in the Formula Car Challenge, with nine wins in 10 races "I am very excited to be competing in my first pro race. I'm also excited to be competing with World Speed. I already know a few members of the team well and feel ready to push for a good result this weekend. I'm also excited to have Joey as a teammate as we ran F1600 together last year and I think we can work together to achieve a strong result!"
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http://www.alexkeyes.com/ JOEY BICKERS: Bickers is a 2013 Team USA Scholarship Winner, and was selected by Mazda as the 2013 Mazda Club Racer Shootout winner
"I am very excited to be making my debut in Pro Mazda Presented by Cooper Tires. To make my debut with World Speed at their home track in Sonoma is the perfect situation. Being that the Pro Mazda car is completely new to me, I'm sure I will have a lot to learn. I look forward working with the World Speed team, and working my hardest to get them a good result."
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http://www.joeybickersracing.com/ MICHELE BUMGARNER: Bumgarner is currently 15th in PMC points in her first full season in the series. Bumgarner, known throughout her home in the Philippines as the popular Asian Karting Queen, has blazed a trail in the karting world winning championships, breaking barriers, and representing her country internationally
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http://www.mazda.ph/news-events/mazda-road-to-indy/michele-bumgarner/ BOBBY EBERLE: Eberle finished third in the FCC Pro FM Championship, and 2014 is his first season in the Pro Mazda Championship. He is currently leading the points in the Expert class and comes off of back-to-back wins at Mid-Ohio
"I can't believe my first pro season is about to wrap up. I can't wait for Sonoma! It's time to be FAST!"
STAN KOHLS: Kohls has won two FCC championships in the Pro Mazda, and has been on the podium every single season from 2005-2014. About the Go Pro Grand Prix of Sonoma:
The Verizon IndyCar® Series returns to the serpentine Sonoma circuit, Aug. 22-24, for the 10th annual GoPro Grand Prix of Sonoma. Last Year, Will Power claimed his third Wine Country Winner's Circle appearance in the last four years, establishing his dominance of the 2.38-mile road course. As the penultimate race of the season, all bets are off, pitting rival versus rival, teammate against teammate, as the battle for the points lead reaches its peak.
There is a full weekend of racing in store, including the return of the SCCA World Challenge Series. Fans will also enjoy an expansive vendor midway, charity auction and pre-event show on Sunday, highlighted by the Patriots Jet Team Air Show.