Dyson Racing won the 2011 American Le Mans Series LMP1 Drivers and Team championships today at the ModSpace Monterey race with Chris Dyson and Guy Smith taking home the season's top honors. In addition, Mazda won the Engine Manufacturer title and Dunlop took home the Tire Championship with one race to go in the ALMS season. "I have been doing this a long time and have won a number of championships in the past three decades," said Rob Dyson, "But these today are very, very special."

Chris Dyson, Guy Smith and Jay Cochran finished second in the race in their #16 G-OIL ModSpace Lola Mazda. Guy Smith added the fastest race lap to the record book to go with his pole yesterday. The #20 Oryx Dyson Racing entry with Humaid Al Masood, Steven Kane and Butch Leitzinger came in third.

"I am really thrilled with the team. We have had the equipment everywhere this year with our Lola Mazda and our Dunlop tires and the AER engines have been strong all year. It has really been a culmination of a three-year program with Mazda. They have shown unwavering support through it all. We could not be happier to reward them with a championship today," said Chris Dyson.

Guy commented, "The Mazda engine has been reliable and strong all year and the Dunlop tires - some would say it was a gamble two years ago to go with them, but they have proven this year to be the tire of choice. G-OIL came on board this year and we are pleased to give them their first championship along with ModSpace. We are very happy for everyone who has made this happen. This is truly a team championship."

John Doonan, Director of Motorsports, Mazda North American Operations, said, "It is a very special day when you can win three championships (driver, team, and manufacturer) at your home track on the same day. We're thrilled for Chris and Guy and the entire Dyson team, and appreciative of the countless hours of hard work and effort from everyone at Mazda, Dyson Racing, and AER. This was the first IMSA manufacturer's championship for Mazda since the RX-7 won the GTO title 20 years ago. The Mazda battle cry of "Never Give Up" rang loud today."