Racing Xtreme: Richie Hearn - Hearn Motorsports

Hearn Motorsports is a full time pro racing shop operating out 7000 sq. ft. of shop space based in Las Vegas, NV. We are fully committed to running at the top level in whatever series we are involved in. Winning is a priority, but having fun is too. We can also race prep any type of car including crash damage, regular maintenance, setup work or just a day of testing and driver development.

Owned by IndyCar and Champ Car star Richie Hearn, Hearn Motorsports is a leader in the highly competitive world of the “stepping stone” support series. After two years of competing in the FBMW USA series, Hearn Motorsports is planning a come back to the Star Mazda Series. In four years, current racing stars such as Raphael Matos (2005 Star Mazda Champion and 2007 Champ Car Atlantic Champion), Jay Howard (2005 Mosport Star Mazda pole and race winner with Hearn Motorsports and 2006 INDY Pro series Champion), Matt Jaskol (Roush Racing “Gong Show” participant) have all benefited from their stays with the Las Vegas-based team.

As the 1995 SCCA Pro Atlantic Champion, 1996 Las Vegas 500 IndyCar Series race winner, multi-season driver in the Champ Car World Series and 7 time Indy 500 starter, Richie Hearn knows what it takes to progress through the ranks both on the track and off. As a hands-on car owner, he brings that expertise to his team every day. From a driver’s first karting experience, through the support series like Formula BMW USA, Star Mazda and the Champ Car Atlantic Championship up to the Champ Car World Series or IRL IndyCar Series, Hearn has the experience to make a star out of young talent.

RACE CAR

Chassis: Carbon fiber composite tub built to FIA standards with 19 gallon fuel cell

Engine: 240 Mazda "Renesis" rotary engine with encrypted ECU, including rev limiter, pit speed limiter, traction control, fuel trim

Gearbox: 6 speed sequential with no lift shift

Suspension: Pushrod, inboard with two way adjustable shocks, adjustable rear sway bar, cockpit adjustable front sway bar

Dimensions: Front track 61.5", rear track 58.5", wheelbase 100.5" and 1090lbs weight without driver

Brakes: Cockpit adjustable bias, 4 pot alloy calipers, vented floating steel discs