Photo by John Thawley B-K Motorsports and Mazda participated with tire partner, Yokohama, in a special event announcing the launch and Yokohama's involvement in the soon-to-be-released movie, Speed Racer.

B-K Motorsports / Mazda drivers, Ben Devlin and Gerardo Bonilla took time out for a photo opportunity with stars of the movie, Emile Hirsh, Christina Ricci, Matthew Fox, Susan Sarandon and John Goodman, and the Yokohama - BP sponsored Mazda LMP2 race car.

The stars signed special driving suits worn by Ben and Gerardo to be auctioned off with proceeds going to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (KDRF) later this year.

SPEED RACER (rated PG) will open in theaters on Friday, May 9th - http://www.speedracer.com