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Skip Barber IKF Challenge to award karters

May 02, 2013

This special competition is open to IKF members ages 13-25 racing in the IKF Region 7 Championship Series in the Spec PRD Senior and Spec PRD Junior 2 classes.
 

Scholarship winners begin climb up the Mazda Road to Indy

April 25, 2013

Skip Barber Scholarship winners will start their journey up the Mazda Road to Indy this weekend in the 2013 Skip Barber Summer Race Series opener at Virginia International Raceway.
 

Jake Eidson makes history as Bryan Hixon wins another Skip Barber Race Series

April 10, 2013

Jake Eidson, 17, of Littleton, Colo., made Skip Barber Race Series history winning his third consecutive Skip Barber Race Series Championship 2012-13 Skip Barber Winter Race Series
 

Skip Barber Racing School announces date and location of 2013 Karting Scholarship Shootout

February 19, 2013

17th annual Skip Barber Racing School Karting Scholarship Shootout set for Sebring Nov. 4-6.
 

Next Skip Barber IndyCar Academy date set

February 18, 2013

33 Skip Barber Racing School graduates will compete at Sebring next November for a fully sponsored drive in the 2013 Skip Barber Summer Series presented by Mazda
 

BFGoodrich and Michelin tires to remain Skip Barber Racing School sole tire supplier through 2015

January 30, 2013

BFGoodrich and Michelin tires will provide all tires for Skip Barber Racing School programs including the Skip Barber Formula Race Series presented by Mazda, MAZDASPEED Challenge, MAZDASPEED Pro Challenge, Racing Schools, High Performance Driving Schools, and Mazda Driving Schools.
 

VIDEO: Tyler Clary on the Skip Barber Racing School IndyCar Academy

January 29, 2013

2012 Olympic swimming gold medal winner Tyler Clary talks about his involvement in the inaugural Skip Barber IndyCar Academy.
 

Gomes wins inaugural Skip Barber IndyCar Academy shootout

January 27, 2013

Andre Gomes, a 24-year-old computer technician from Nashua, New Hampshire, was named the winner of the inaugural Skip Barber Racing School IndyCar Academy Shootout today at Sebring.
 

Skip Barber Racing IndyCar Academy notebook, day 2

January 26, 2013

Second day of the shootout sees 20-year-old Michai Stephens moving to the fore.
 

Skip Barber IndyCar Academy notebook, day 1

January 25, 2013

33 finalists begin their three-day showdown for the prize of a fully sponsored ride in either the 2013 summer or winter Skip Barber Regional Race Series presented by Mazda, with the opportunity to climb the Mazda Road to Indy ladder to the IZOD IndyCar Series.
 

Meet the 33 of the Skip Barber IndyCar Academy, Part 5

January 25, 2013

Final batch of contenders for the inaugural Skip Barber IndyCar Academy shootout, which gets under way today at Sebring.
 

Meet the 33 of the Skip Barber IndyCar Academy, Part 4

January 24, 2013

Fourth batch of contenders for this weekend's inaugural shootout.
 

Meet the 33 of the Skip Barber IndyCar Academy, Part 3

January 23, 2013

Third batch of contenders for the inaugural IndyCar Academy shootout
 

VIDEO: Looking ahead to the IndyCar Academy

January 22, 2013

IndyCar racers speak about their path to professional racing and how Skip Barber Racing School helped them achieve their dreams of becoming an IndyCar driver and entering the Mazda Road to Indy.
 

Meet the 33 of the Skip Barber IndyCar Academy, Part 2

January 22, 2013

Second crop of contenders for this weekend's inaugural IndyCar Academy shootout at Sebring.
 

Meet the 33 of the Skip Barber IndyCar Academy, Part 1

January 21, 2013

Over the next few days, we will introduce you to the contenders for this exciting new golden opportunity for talented but unknown drivers to launch a pro racing career.
 

Skip Barber Racing School announces IndyCar Academy field

January 16, 2013

The winner of the shootout on Jan. 25-27 at Sebring will receive a sponsored ride in either the 2013 summer or winter Skip Barber Regional Race Series presented by Mazda, with the opportunity to climb the Mazda Road to Indy ladder to the IZOD IndyCar Series.
 

Skip Barber Racing School launches "Racer-for-a-Day Experience"

January 08, 2013

The innovative offering, introduced today at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), lets consumers race cars at Skip Barber tracks simply by making purchases on the device.
 

Peter Portante wins 2012 Skip Barber Race Series Championship Shootout

December 17, 2012

Wins a MAZDASPEED USF2000 Scholarship, $20,000 and Firestone Indy Lights test with Bryan Herta's team.
 

Yago Cesario wins 2012 Skip Barber Racing School Karting Scholarship Shootout

October 18, 2012

Brazilian teen-ager scoops coveted award, which includes a full season in the Skip Barber Racing School 2012-2013
 

Olympic Gold Medalist Tyler Clary to pursue racing dreams in Skip Barber Racing School

October 17, 2012

USA Olympic Gold Medalist swimmer Tyler Clary, who is eager to embark on a career in motor racing, is enrolling in a Skip Barber Three-Day Racing School in hopes of winning a nomination to the inaugural Skip Barber IndyCar Academy.
 

Skip Barber Racing School Karting Scholarship Shootout opens at VIR

October 15, 2012

The 2012 Karting Scholarship Shootout presented by Mazda begins Monday at Virginia International Raceway.
 

Skip Barber announces "celebrity judges," schedule for Karting Scholarship Shootout

October 05, 2012

Bryan Herta, David Hobbs and Townsend Bell among the judges and experts providing seminars on a variety of topics for Oct. 15-17 event.
 

David Knight gets first Mazda MX-5 Playboy Cup/Skip Barber MAZDASPEED Pro Challenge win

September 17, 2012

A late spin opened the door for David Knight to close a large gap and take a lead that would hold on until the end at VIR.
 

Rock Island Grand Prix winner to earn slot in Skip Barber Karting Shootout

August 21, 2012

As part of IndyCar's partnership with Skip Barber Racing School, a winner from the Rock Island Grand Prix will be selected to participate in the Skip Barber Karting Scholarship Shootout on Oct. 15-18 for a chance to begin their journey up the Mazda Road to Indy ladder system.
 

Skip Barber Racing School sets Karting Scholarship Shootout date, location

July 25, 2012

Winner of Oct. 15-18 event at VIR to receive a full-season scholarship with Skip Barber's Race Series.
 

Bryan Hixon wins Mazda MX-5 Playboy Cup/Skip Barber MAZDASPEED Pro Challenge at Road America

June 27, 2012

tarting on the pole for the second round in a row, Bryan Hixon held off Skip Barber MAZDASPEED Pro Challenge points leader Zach Lee to get his first win in the series.
 

Skip Barber Mazda Summer Series Watkins Glen wrap-up

June 08, 2012

The Skip Barber Racing School presents the Mazda Summer Series for Skip Barber Formula and the MAZDASPEED Challenge held rounds 3 and 4 at the Watkins Glen International Raceway.
 

VIDEO: Inside the Skip Barber IndyCar Academy

May 25, 2012

IndyCar racers talk about the influence of Skip Barber Racing School on their careers, and how the School's new Academy offers new opportunities for untapped talent to make its way into IndyCar racing.
 

Skip Barber Presents the Mazda Winter Series kicks off at Virginia International Raceway

May 15, 2012

The 2012 Skip Barber Presents the Mazda Summer Series began at the scenic Virginia International Raceway with a weekend full of exciting races.
 

Skip Barber Racing School announces 2012 Karting Scholarship Shootout

May 02, 2012

Winner to receive a full-season scholarship with Skip Barber's Race Series.
 

Jake Eidson claims the Formula Skip Barber Championship

April 24, 2012

Steve Randall secures the MAZDASPEED Challenge Championship
 

INSIGHT: Skip Barber IndyCar Academy expands the scope of Indy dreams

April 06, 2012

With the creation of the Skip Barber IndyCar Academy, the race school with a 37-year history of training four generations of drivers to the pinnacle of motorsports opens the path to Indy to a wider pool of talent than ever.
 

Skip Barber Winter Series Rounds 9 & 10 at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca

April 02, 2012

Strong weekend for Eidson & Neri, Randall leads MX5 points
 

Skip Barber joins forces with IndyCar for Skip Barber Academy

March 28, 2012

Skip Barber Racing School becomes the Official Racing School of the IZOD IndyCar Series and Mazda Road to Indy, and announces the Skip Barber IndyCar Academy
 

SCCA Pro Racing Mazda MX-5 Playboy Cup/Skip Barber MAZDASPEED Pro Challenge kicks off at Sebring

March 21, 2012

Dennis Trebing experienced a great race week sweeping both races. Skip Barber Racing School's class ran alongside the SCCA Pro Racing Mazda MX-5 Playboy Cup field.
 

Skip Barber Winter Series Rounds 7 & 8 at Sebring

February 29, 2012

Skip Barber presents the Mazda Winter Series for Skip Barber Formula and MAZDASPEED Challenge raced at Sebring International Raceway this past week.
 

Skip Barber preview Rounds 7 & 8: Winter Series at Sebring International Raceway

February 16, 2012

With four races left in the Skip Barber Racing School presents the Mazda Winter Series, the competition is heating up.
 

Skip Barber Racing School announces expanded K1 RaceGear partnership

February 10, 2012

K1 RaceGear will be the official supplier of racing suits for the Skip Barber Racing School class of the 2012 SCCA Pro-Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup.
 

Skip Barber Winter Series at Homestead: Strong weekend for Estrela, Canache leads MX5 points

January 24, 2012

The 2011-2012 Skip Barber presents the Mazda Winter Series Formula Skip Barber and MAZDASPEED Challenge season is halfway over, following the conclusion of Rounds 5 & 6 last week at Homestead Miami Speedway.
 

Skip Barber MAZDASPEED Pro Challenge class registration opens

January 20, 2012

Skip Barber Racing School has announced that registration is now open for the Skip Barber Racing School MAZDASPEED Pro Challenge class in the 2012 SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup Series.
 

Preview Rounds 5 & 6: Winter Series at Homestead-Miami Speedway

January 17, 2012

This week, the Skip Barber presents the Mazda Winter Series picks up again for Rounds 5 and 6 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
 

Skip Barber Racing School announces the 2012 Summer schedule

January 10, 2012

Skip Barber Racing School is bringing in the New Year with the announcement of the summer schedule for the Skip Barber presents the Mazda Summer Series for Formula Skip Barber and the Summer MAZDASPEED Challenge.
 

Skip Barber Winter Series Rounds 3 & 4 recaps

December 15, 2011

Colin Wall and Jack Mitchell Jr. finished the weekend at the top of the Formula Skip Barber Championship point standings, and Rookie Nelson Canache took the MAZDASPEED points lead with back-to-back wins.
 

Skip Barber preview: Rounds 3 & 4 Winter Series at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca

December 08, 2011

Dec. 9-11, the racers of the Skip Barber presents the Mazda Winter Series compete at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca for Rounds 3 and 4 of the 12-race season.
 

Tristan DeGrand claims top honors at Skip Barber Karting Scholarship Shootout

November 09, 2011

Tristan DeGrand of Eureka Missouri scored top honors at the 15th Annual Skip Barber Scholarship Shootout last weekend at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.
 

Estrela and DeGrand win the big prizes at Skip Barber Karting Scholarship Shootout

November 07, 2011

Danilo Estrela and Tristan DeGrand were the top winners of the event; each winning a full season in the Skip Barber presents the Mazda Winter or Summer Race Series.
 

Skip Barber Karting Shootout underway

November 05, 2011

The 15th Annual Skip Barber Karting Scholarship Shootout started its second day yesterday at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.
 

Entries and schedule set for Skip Barber Karting and Race Series Shootout

October 27, 2011

Nov. 3-6, eight racers and 22 karters will compete in Formula Skip Barber 2000 racecars for over $245,200 in scholarships for the upcoming Skip Barber presents the Mazda Winter and Summer Series.
 

Round 15 & 16 wrap-up: Scott Anderson wins Skip Barber National Championship and Estrela first win

October 10, 2011

Sophomore racer Scott Anderson earned his championship title in Race 1, Round 15 at Lime Rock Park.
 

Skip Barber National Round 16: Champion Scott Anderson takes finale win

October 08, 2011

Sophomore takes his sixth win of the year at Lime Rock Park.
 

Skip Barber National Round 15: Bonilla takes first win at Lime Rock Park

October 08, 2011

Starting from seventh position, Gerardo Bonilla methodically worked his way up the field to claim the lead in the final laps and ultimately take the win.
 

Ordonez takes final Skip Barber pole of the year at Lime Rock

October 07, 2011

In the 28-minute timed session, Sebastian Ordonez set the fastest time and held the top position throughout the session, claiming his fifth California Scents Pole of the season.
 

Hindman takes pole for opening Skip Barber National at Lime Rock Park

October 06, 2011

In only the second single-car qualifying session of the season, MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development driver Trent Hindman earned his sixth California Scents Pole of the season.
 

Celebrity judges and curriculum announced for Skip Barber Karting Shootout

October 05, 2011

Only one month remains until the 2011 Annual Skip Barber Karting Scholarship Shootout at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.
 

Preview: Skip Barber National finale at Lime Rock Park

October 03, 2011

With autumn looming in the distance, the competitors of the 2011 BFGoodrich/Skip Barber National presented by Mazda journey to the Northeast to Lime Rock Park for the final two rounds of the season.
 

Skip Barber Racing School and the Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup team up at Petit Le Mans

September 27, 2011

This week, racers of the Skip Barber MAZDASPEED Challenge will be racing in a separate class in the Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup at Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta.
 

Skip Barber National Round 13 & 14 Wrap Up: Strong weekends for Hindman and Anderson

September 13, 2011

The weekend at Autobahn Country Club was filled with a variety of weather conditions including rain, fog and perfectly sunny conditions. The young racers adapted with each change in conditions to put on another weekend filled with spectacular racing.
 

Skip Barber National Round 14: Ordonez bounces back to take win

September 11, 2011

The 16-year-old started from second position, claimed the lead in the first lap and held it till the end to take home the win for Round 14 of 16 at Autobahn Raceway in the BFGoodrich/Skip Barber National presented by Mazda.
 

Skip Barber National Round 13: Hindman Claims Win at Autobahn

September 10, 2011

MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development driver Trent Hindman claimed his third win of the season in Round 13 of 16 at Autobahn Country Club.
 

Skip Barber National: Round 13: Ordonez beats rain to grab pole

September 09, 2011

BFGoodrich/Skip Barber National presented by Mazda drivers qualified on a wet track at Autobahn Country Club.
 

Ordonez earns first Skip Barber National win of the season at Lime Rock Park

August 12, 2011

An elated Sebastian Ordonez took home his first win of the season in Round 11 of the 2011 BFGoodrich/Skip Barber National presented by Mazda.
 

Skip Barber Racing School forms new partnership to create "Revenue Race School"

August 08, 2011

Houston-based Baker Communications, one of the world's fastest-growing corporate performance improvement companies, and Skip Barber Racing School, one of the largest auto racing schools in the world, have announced a strategic partnership in an effort to provide sales and marketing professionals as well as their customers and partners with a unique and challenging learning experience called Revenue Race School.
 

Skip Barber National driver blog: Scott Anderson's best race weekend this season

August 01, 2011

After a disappointing race at Road America, I knew that I would need good results at Road Atlanta to keep the lead and hopefully extend it.
 

Skip Barber: Anderson doubles up at Road Atlanta

July 23, 2011

Starting from second in the final race of the weekend, championship points leader Scott Anderson won his second race of the weekend in Round 10 of the BFGoodrich/Skip Barber National presented by Mazda at Road Atlanta.
 

Anderson wins Skip Barber Race 1 at Road Atlanta

July 22, 2011

Polesitter Scott Anderson claimed his fourth win BFGoodrich/Skip Barber National presented by Mazda on Friday at Road Atlanta.
 

Skip Barber: Ordonez takes Race 10 pole at Road Atlanta

July 22, 2011

After another session in the heat of Road Atlanta, 16-year-old Sebastian Ordonez earned his third California Scents Pole of the season for Round 10 of 16 of the BFGoodrich/Skip Barber National presented by Mazda.
 

Rounds 9 & 10 Preview: Skip Barber National at Road Atlanta

July 18, 2011

Officially halfway through the 2011 season, the contention for the champion title remains open for the 2011 BFGoodrich/Skip Barber National presented by Mazda.
 

Skip Barber National Wrap-Up: Rounds 7 and 8 at Road America

July 06, 2011

Scott Anderson leaves Road America with points lead after Round 8 win.
 

Skip Barber National Report: Rounds 7 and 8

July 05, 2011

Brandon Newey and Scott Anderson trade wins at Road America.
 

Skip Barber Racing School announces the Skip Barber Race Series Champion Shootout

June 23, 2011

Skip Barber Racing School is now providing more motorsports scholarships than before, with the addition of more prizes for more Karting Scholarship Shootout participants, as well as adding another scholarship shootout event to the calendar
 

Awards and rules announced for the 2011 Skip Barber Racing School Karting Scholarship Shootout

June 23, 2011

The 15th annual Skip Barber Racing School Karting Scholarship Shootout will return to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca on Nov. 3-6.
 

Skip Barber Racing School to improve Mazda MX5 Cup fleet with Borla and Penske Racing shocks

June 17, 2011

Through new partnerships with Borla and Penske Racing Shocks, Skip Barber Racing School will enhance the exhaust systems and shocks on one of the school's most popular vehicles.
 

Skip Barber National driver blog: Scott Heckert

June 15, 2011

A strong Memorial Day weekend of racing for Scott.
 

Skip Barber National wrap-up: Rounds 5 & 6 at Lime Rock Park

May 31, 2011

Rounds 5 and 6 of the BFGoodrich/Skip Barber National presented by Mazda were held at Lime Rock Park on Memorial Day weekend, a weekend that was incredibly successful for MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development driver Trent Hindman.
 

Skip Barber National Round 6: Trent Hindman scores first win at Lime Rock

May 30, 2011

Rain poured on Lime Rock Park all morning, but the skies cleared just in time for Round 6 of the BFGoodrich/Skip Barber National presented by Mazda.
 

Skip Barber National Round 5: Anderson grabs photo finish win

May 28, 2011

After starting second in Round 5 of the BFGoodrich/Skip Barber National presented by Mazda, sophomore racer Scott Anderson picked up his second win of the season this morning at Lime Rock Park.
 

Preview: Skip Barber National at Lime Rock Park

May 24, 2011

In just two days, the racers of the BFGoodrich/Skip Barber National presented by Mazda head to Lime Rock Park in Lakeville, Connecticut for Rounds 5 and 6 of the 16-race season.
 

Skip Barber National blog: Brandon Newey's ups and downs at VIR

May 16, 2011

"Heading into the race at Virginia International Raceway, I was very excited to get back to doing what I love most and that's racing with the BFGoodrich/Skip Barber National Series Presented by Mazda."
 

Rounds 3 & 4: Skip Barber National at VIR wrap-up

May 04, 2011

With Rounds 3 and 4 completed at Virginia International Raceway, this was the first time on the 3.27 mile track for several of the young drivers.
 

McGregor claims second Skip Barber National win of season at VIR

May 02, 2011

After suffering from contact and not being able to finish Round 3 of the 2011 BFGoodrich/Skip Barber National presented by Mazda, Thomas McGregor returned to take the win for Round 4 at Virginia International Raceway.
 

Anderson wins first Skip Barber race at VIR

April 30, 2011

After a chaotic race for Round 3 of the BFGoodrich/Skip Barber National presented by Mazda, Scott Anderson won his first National event today at Virginia International Raceway
 

Scott Anderson takes second pole at VIR

April 30, 2011

Anderson will be leading the field to green tomorrow for Round 4 with championship points leader Brandon Newey starting second and MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development driver Trent Hindman in third.
 

Ordonez earns Skip Barber pole at VIR

April 29, 2011

After finishing second in the practice session at Virginia International Raceway this morning, 16-year-old Sebastian Ordonez earned his first California Scents pole position of the season.
 

Skip Barber National driver blog: Patrick Gallagher's tactical progression

April 20, 2011

"Auto racing is a tough sport, business and lifestyle. Thankfully there are people out there who are willing to help show young drivers like myself how to progress through the sport."
 

Skip Barber Racing School will move offices to Road Atlanta

April 12, 2011

Skip Barber Racing School announced it will move its administrative offices from Lakeville, Conn., to Road Atlanta in Braselton, Ga.
 
 

Newey scores Skip Barber win at Sebring

March 18, 2011

After earning a second-place qualifying spot during an intense session earlier this morning, sophomore Brandon Newey took home his first win in Round 2 of the BFGoodrich/Skip Barber National presented by Mazda.
 

Trent Hindman takes pole for second Skip Barber National race at Sebring

March 18, 2011

MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development driver Trent Hindman picked up his first California Scents Pole Award for the season after an intense qualifying session.
 

McGregor wins Skip Barber National opener at Sebring

March 17, 2011

On a sunny St. Patrick's Day, 19-year-old Thomas McGregor earned his first win in the BFGoodrich/Skip Barber National presented by Mazda.
 

Anderson takes pole for Skip Barber National Round 1 at Sebring

March 17, 2011

With just 10 minutes remaining in the session, the fog cleared and Scott Anderson set down the fastest time.
 

Skip Barber National season set to begin at Sebring

March 14, 2011

After a long winter season, the 2011 BFGoodrich/Skip Barber National presented by Mazda is set to begin Wednesday, March 16, at Sebring International Raceway in conjunction with the legendary 12 Hours of Sebring.
 

Skip Barber Racing School announces the 2011 Karting Scholarship Shootout

February 28, 2011

Nov. 3-6, 2011, the 15th annual Skip Barber Racing School Karting Scholarship Shootout will return to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.
 

Skip Barber National reveals revised calendar

February 03, 2011

Heading into the 2011 race season, the BFGoodrich/Skip Barber National presented by Mazda announces a revised schedule and series operation changes
 

2011 Skip Barber National schedule announced

December 20, 2010

14-race schedule at seven tracks on tap for next season
 

Media insight adds to training program at Skip Barber Karting Shootout

December 08, 2010

Seminars from media personalities added to the on-track training sessions at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.
 

Hindman and Estrela win Skip Barber Karting Shootout

December 07, 2010

After four eventful days of driving education, seminars, on-track sessions and much deliberation, the winners of the 14th Annual Skip Barber Karting Shootout have been chosen.
 

Seminars and wet practice on day 2 of the Skip Barber karting shootout

December 06, 2010

For the first two days of the 14th Annual Skip Barber Karting Scholarship Shootout, drivers attended, brushed up on interview skills, learned highway safety, were educated on the business of motorsport, tested their everyday car control skills and became acclimated to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.
 

Skip Barber Racing School announces 2011 Florida Winter Tour Awards Program

November 19, 2010

This new program will award over $49,000 in Skip Barber Racing Schools and Skip Barber Regional Race Series programs to Florida Winter Tour drivers in the 2011 FWT ROTAX Max Challenge and 2011 FWT Formula Kart points championships.
 

2010-2011 Skip Barber Karting Scholarship Shootout entry list announced

November 08, 2010

40-plus young racers expected to converge on Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca next month.
 

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