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ALMS Raises the Bar on Green Racing

December 24, 2011, Tampa Bay Online

The American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón and its Green Racing partners — the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and SAE International — have accomplished significant environmental achievements since the ALMS adopted Green Racing in 2008.

The series successfully reduced its oil consumption by more than 40 percent during the last five years of competition.

Mazda Showcases Grand Ideas in Small Cars at 2011 SEMA Show with "Green" Roadster and Tiny Turbo

November 1, 2011, PR Newswire

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) is known for its Zoom-Zoom dynamism, which is evident in the brand's lineup of distinct design and divine drivability, and brings to this year's Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show a fleet of vehicles highlighting Mazda's motorsports heritage, efficiency aspirations and daily-driver potential.

ALMS Celebrates Fourth Year of Green Racing at Season Finale

October 10, 2011, American Le Mans

After an intense season of nine races throughout North America, Dyson Racing, Mazda, Team BMW RLL and BMW emerged as the 2011 Green champions in the American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón. Muscle Milk Aston Martin Racing led the MICHELIN® GREEN X® Challenge by 16 points heading into Petit Le Mans powered by Mazda, but mechanical troubles forced Muscle Milk to retire early.

ALMS: 58 Entries for Petit Le Mans

September 21, 2011, SPEED

IMSA has released an updated entry list for the 14th annual Petit Le Mans powered by Mazda, featuring 58 entrants. However, 53 cars will take the green flag in the 1,000-mile/10-hour marathon on Oct. 1.

Aston Martin, Dyson, BMW Big Winners in Monterey

September 19, 2011, PRN Motorsport Magazine

Aston Martin Racing won its first overall race in the American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón, and Dyson Racing and BMW Team RLL each clinched driver and team championships on Saturday at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.

2011 ALMS: Michelin Green X Challenge- Laguna Seca

September 16, 2011, PaddockTalk

The championship fights for both the prestigious MICHELIN® GREEN X® Challenge environmental competition and the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) Prototype and GT titles have an ironic twist. The top teams in the battle on the track are the same teams fighting for season honors in America’s premier environmental competition.

Green Racing Marks Its 25th Competition

September 13, 2011, Energy.gov

The Green Racing program, a motorsports competition geared toward raising awareness of fuel efficiency, alternative fuels and advanced vehicle technologies, recently hit a major milestone as the state of Wisconsin played host to the 25th race in the Michelin Green X Challenge.

ALMS: Michelin Green X Baltimore Race Report

September 6, 2011, Advanced BioFuels USA

(ALMS/MotorSport.com) Mazda Joins MICHELIN® GREEN X® CHALLENGE Winners: Isobutanol Fueled Mazda Prototype, Porsche Wins GT With E85R

Green Prix: Baltimore Grand Prix

September 1, 2011, baltimoregrandprix.com

The Baltimore Grand Prix is working to adopt "best practices" that are employed at similar races, such as the American Le Mans Series (ALMS). The ALMS, which the Baltimore Grand Prix will host for 5-years, encourages automotive manufacturers to develop and test the latest technical innovations on the racetrack.