Driving Tip #17: Technical Corners
Pro driver and coach Kenton Koch breaks down off-camber and compression corners.
David Cook
Engineering Tip #16: Alignment Temperature Test
There are several ways to determine if your suspension alignment is correct. One is certainly feel – are you getting the turn-in response you want? Is the amount of understeer or oversteer just right? Another is lap time; going faster is almost always a sign that whatever change you made is a step in the right […]”
Driving Tip #16: Stay Mentally Sharp
It’s easy to get out of racing mode in the off season. Finding ways to keep your brain engaged will have you ready when your next race rolls around.
Engineering Tip #15: Long Life Tires
Racing tires are a wonderful thing – nice and sticky, they allow more of those things that all racers crave – g-forces and speed. What they don’t afford, however, is long life. Since racers measure the cost of anything in the number of tires one could buy with the same money, it’s clear that getting as much […]”
Win 1:1 Virtual Coaching Session with Tom Long or Andrew Carbonell
Mazda Motorsports is offering five complimentary coaching sessions to Mazda Team Support Program members via a contest.
Driving Tip #15: Learning New Tracks, Part 2
When visiting a circuit for the first time, there are many resources to learn from before you unload the car. The Mazda factory drivers tell you how to get the most out of those resources.
Exploring the Rental Market
Want to show up and drive without the hassle of buying and maintaining a race car? Relax…there are people who have that covered. Arrive and drive programs – where drivers hire a prep shop to store and prepare their car, transport it to the track and keep everything running smoothly while there – are quite […]
The Track Walk
Walking (not riding) around the track can give you an edge over the competition. MazdaMotorsports.com has recently offered advice from Mazda’s IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship MRT-24 Prototype drivers on learning new tracks and how to prepare for a new track before you arrive. There is another step to familiarizing oneself with a circuit that happens […]
Engineering Tip #14: Chasing Setup
Getting a race car’s suspension settings correct can be confounding, but a key step is to figure out whether a problem is the car or the driver. Getting the setup on a race car correct is tricky. There are so many variables, not to mention types of corners and tracks, that getting the car to […]
Driving Tip #14: Making Small Adjustments/Car Control
During a race, things are going to change – the best drivers make the necessary adjustments to keep lap times on point
SVRA REVISES 2020 MIATA HERITAGE CUP SCHEDULE
The Miata Heritage Cup, which runs the first two generation Miatas (NA & NB), will run in at least five events.
Parts Spotlight: Spec MX-5 Penske & Eibach Suspension
Affordability. Reliability. Tech-ability. Really fun to drive. The Spec MX-5 suspension, with single-adjustable shocks, supports all four pillars & will help drivers further develop their skills.
Engineering Tip #13: Seating Position, Part 2
Seating position is critical, but sometimes it’s going to be a compromise
Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup Launches iRacing Series with Ricmotech
The Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich® Tires® has partnered with Ricmotech for a five round iRacing series
Engineering Tip #12: Seating Position
The proper seating position means less fatigue and a greater focus on driving
Webinar: Learn To Train Your Mind With Racers360
Racers360 will host a free webinar for Mazda racers and Racers360 Driver Lounge members on Tuesday, April 28 about training your mind
New Mazda Grassroots Racing Facebook Group
Mazda Motorsports’ Facebook page has a new Group – Mazda Grassroots Racing
SCCA Virtual Racing from Watkins Glen this Saturday
Mazda MX-5 Cup competition highlights SCCA’s eSports racing
Webinar Video: Braking with Racers360 & Mazda Motorsports
Improve your braking fundamentals
Engineering Tip #11: Check Your Power Plant Frame
Miata racers should check the alignment of this critical component to aid drivetrain longevity
The Total Package: Ascending the Mazda Road to 24
What qualities do a driver need in order to make the next step in racing
Engineering Tip #10: Balancing Braking
Using different friction at each end of the car can help balance your braking setup, even when there is no hydraulic brake bias adjustment available.
Spec MX-5 Challenge Series Schedule Update
As with all other racing organizations, Spec MX-5 Challenge, LLC has been busy adjusting the 2020 schedule for the Spec MX-5 Challenge Series
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