Mazda Motorsports has been committed to one thing above all else: empowering racers. While Mazda’s industry‑leading parts support is the backbone of the Mazda Team Support Program—and often the most valuable benefit for competitors—our contingency awards program has also become one of the most impactful support systems in all of motorsports, across thousands of racers and nearly every form of competition.
From grassroots to pro racing, from weekend autocross to the biggest stages of IMSA, Mazda’s contingency program stands unmatched in scope, accessibility, and racer impact. Whether you’re competing in sprint or endurance races, carving through cones, taking on road racing, battling the clock in time trials, mastering rally, and wheel-to-wheel in circle track, or stepping into open‑wheel machinery, Mazda is there—powering the car, the driver, and the dream.
Mazda awards range from $100 for a 5th‑place autocross finish—helping racers stay on track and keep the passion alive—to the staggering $250,000 championship prize in the Whelen Mazda MX‑5 Cup presented by Michelin. Few brands can claim such a comprehensive offering that supports both the weekend warrior and the driver working toward a career at the highest levels of the sport.
New for 2026: Expanding the Mazda Racing Ecosystem
As Mazda Motorsports continues to grow with the community, we’re excited to welcome new organizations to the contingency program for 2026, including GRIDLIFE and Historic Sportscar Racing. These additions expand the opportunities for Mazda racers across even more racing formats—bringing the brand’s competitive spirit to new paddocks, new fans, and new generations of drivers.
Full details can be found in the documents below.
Applicable PDFs:
• Mazda’s 2026 Contingency Awards Program
• Mazda’s 2025 Contingency Awards Program
• Contingency Awards Program Official Request Form
2025 Mazda Shootout Scholarship Winners:
Max Stallone; winner of the 2025 MX-5 Cup Shootout:
- $150,000 value to compete in 2026 MX-5 Cup
Ethan Lampe; runner-up of the 2025 MX-5 Cup Shootout:
- $100,00 value to compete in the 2026 MX-5 Cup
Charlotte Traynor; Women’s Scholarship of the 2025 MX-5 Cup Shootout:
- $100,000 value to compete in 2026 MX-5 Cup
Helio Meza; winner of the 2025 MX-5 Cup ROY:
- $80,000 value to compete in 2026 MX-5 Cup
Lincoln Larson, William Wallis; winners of the 2025 Spec MX-5 Shootout
- $75,000 value each
A special congratulations to 2025 MX-5 Cup Champion, Jeremy Fletcher, winner of $250,000 – to be used in any series he chooses.
With a support structure this robust, it’s no surprise that more Mazdas are road‑raced on any given weekend than any other brand in America. Mazda Motorsports’ commitment to affordability, accessibility, and racer‑first support continues to shape grassroots and professional motorsports alike.
Mazda doesn’t just build cars. Mazda builds racers.
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