Mazda Motorsports' Spotlight: Scott Kaluza

Today we introduce the first of a series of articles featuring the motorsports’ team members at Mazda North American Operations. Meet Scott Kaluza.Scott Kaluza is a Parts Technical Specialist with MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development at Mazda North American Operations located in Irvine, CA. Kaluza started with the Motorsports' wing of Mazda in the summer of 2002. "I have the pleasure of speaking with Mazda racers, both amateur and professional, on a daily basis. Most of my day is spent consulting Mazda racers on the start of their new builds and on maintaining or repairing a current car. Afterward, I process the parts orders for delivery. When applicable, I send the parts directly to the race event to keep the Mazda racers on track and competitive," commented Kaluza.

In addition, Kaluza handles the day-to-day accounting for the department, including processing credits from parts returns. He assists in the inventory control for the department to ensure a suitable level of parts is on hand for order fulfillment. "Track-side support of Mazda racers is one thing I am quite prideful about. I know how important racing is to me and to our customers. Many work tireless hours to prepare their cars; many spend their hard-earned money funding it. Tasks such as ensuring the Mazda Motorsports' parts trailer is fully and appropriately loaded at the year-end championship races Mazda is important to me. Working the trailer at the events and seeing the hard work payoff by myself, my colleagues and our customers inspires me."