Hopefully this isn't a re-post, but thought some might find this interesting. The article is really about the growth of motorsports and how manufactures are taking notice. But it happens to feature a guy who races an RX8. MAZDA FTW!
http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/2008-03-12-racing_N.htm
http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/2008-03-12-racing_N.htm