Posts Tagged ‘USA Crits Championship Series’

Mazda Shines Brightly at the Inaugural Running of the Sunshine Grand Prix

The  inaugural running of the Sunshine Grand Prix took place March 19th through the 26th in downtown Tampa, Fla., and represented a week of professional & amateur cycling races.

The Tampa Area Mazda Dealers in conjunction with Mazda North American Operations donated $55,300 to St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital through their Mazda Drive for Good partnership. Finance partners (Mazda Capital Services / CHASE), also were proud participants in the event and presented St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital with another check for $25,000.  In total, $80,300 was donated to St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital via the Mazda Drive for Good campaign on March 19th.

Dave Fogel (General Manager / Tyrone Square Mazda) & Kimberly Guy (President of St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital and St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital

Dave Fogel (General Manager / Tyrone Square Mazda) & Kimberly Guy (President of St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital and St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital.  Photo by Suzy Comfort.

Harvey Shapiro of CHASE (Vice President / District Sales Manager), Jenifer Marzec of CHASE (Assistant Vice President / Dealer Relationship Manager) & Kimberly Guy (President of St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital and St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital

Harvey Shapiro of CHASE (Vice President / District Sales Manager), Jenifer Marzec of CHASE (Assistant Vice President / Dealer Relationship Manager) & Kimberly Guy (President of St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital and St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital

The check presentation took place at the starting line prior to the Men’s Professional Cycling race,  which marked the first stop of the year for the USA Crits Championship Series. Spectators were able learn about the very successful Mazda Drive for Good partnership and watch some of the best professional cyclists in the country race up close and at high speeds in a spectator-friendly urban atmosphere.