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2016 VMB DRIVER DEVELOPMENT RACING SCHOLARSHIPS ANNOUNCED

Enrollment is Now Open for the 2016 VMB Driver Development Academy with World Speed Motorsports
 
For over 20 years the World Speed Motorsports Rising Star Award has provided a test to young racers looking to move up the open-wheel racing ladder. For the 2014 season, the Rising Star Award added a new component, a full season ride in a FormulaSPEED provided by VMB Driver Development. In 2015 this was taken to a whole new level with the addition of a Pro Mazda Scholarship. For 2016 there are three levels of scholarship available, leading directly into the Mazda Road to Indy.
 
The FormulaSPEED Scholarship:
The entry point to the program will again be a test of, between three and six drivers in FormulaSPEED race cars. World Speed Motorsports will accept online applications for this test starting on September 25th and closing on October 15th (see eligibility guidelines and entry information below). From those applications, Rising Star Award winners will be selected to participate in the test. Each of the drivers at the test will be scored on driving ability, technical feedback, and communication with the WSM/VMB team members. Staff from World Speed Motorsports will discuss the merits of each driver, and provide a complete report on all drivers to VMB Driver Development. VMB will then select the scholarship winner to pilot the VMB Academy FormulaSPEED for the 2016 season.
 
The Formula Car Challenge Pro FM Scholarship:
The second step in the VMB Academy is competing in the PFM in the Formula Car Challenge presented by Goodyear (FCC). The prior year's FormulaSPEED driver is given the first opportunity to move up to the PFM in FCC. The 2014 winner of the FormulaSPEED Scholarship, and the first graduate of that level was Jaden Conwright who moved into Pro Formula Mazda class in the Formula Car Challenge presented by Goodyear in 2015.
 
Pro Mazda Championship Scholarship:
Ultimately this top level of the VMB Academy provides previous Academy drivers the opportunity to move up to a highly competitive professional series. "Currently the seat in the Pro Mazda Championship is something we are discussing with drivers on an individual basis," stated Telo Stewart. Drivers who want to find out if they are eligible for this tier of the program should contact World Speed Motorsports Pro Mazda Team Manager, Kevin Harrison directly at: kevin@worldspeed.com.
 
Eligibility Guidelines for the Rising Star Award:
  • Ages 14 - 24
  • Raced in fewer than 3 races in FCC
  • Raced in fewer than 3 races in Pro Mazda Championship, or similar level of open wheel competition
  • Currently licensed in SCCA, NASA, FIA, SKUSA, or similar or racing in racing school series
Getting Considered for the Test:
 Eligible drivers must complete this form by October 15th.
(There are no fees in order to be considered for this program)
 
Some of the past WSM Rising Star Award winners have included:

ABOUT VMB DRIVER DEVELOPMENT:

VMB Driver Development, LLC was established in January of 2014 with the purpose of identifying and selecting young up and coming race car drivers and to help advance their careers.

VMB Driver Development, LLC has partnered with World Speed Motorsports to provide driver coaching, engineering, mechanical support and logistics. Together the goal is to teach all aspects of driving, race management, preparation and marketing skills needed in order for the driver to keep moving up in racing.

"I have always loved watching racing as a young kid. The Indy 500, Formula One, especially the open-wheel cars. It is amazing to me how fast, yet precise these cars perform,and now I am pleased to be involved at this level and to be helping the next generation of racing stars." stated VMB Principal Steve Brisentine.

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The Formula Car Challenge is an open wheel racing series powered by Mazda - It features 3 classes, the Pro Formula Mazda, The Formula Mazda, and the FormulaSPEED2.0. These are the fastest open wheel cars racing on the West Coast of the United States - Series is based in California
 
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