David Cook

Engineering Tip #8: Spec Miata – Fine Tuning at the Track

If you have followed the steps in our last post about getting a baseline setup for your Spec Miata, then you’re ready for those small adjustments at the track.

Engineering Tip #7: Spec Miata – Baseline Setup 9 (Updated)

For those who have a Spec Miata, you’ll want to ensure you baseline setup is ready to go before heading to the track.

Engineering Tip #6: Friction Business -Temperature

Operating temperature is an important consideration when choosing brake pads for racing applications.

Engineering Tip #5: Miata Engine Oil Leaks Guide

Oil leaks are some of the most frustrating maintenance problems. Fortunately, they are also often easy to repair or prevent.

Driving Tip #12: More Traffic Woes (And Benefits)

Traffic during races can be frustrating, but it can also be used to your advantage

Engineering Tip #4: Alignment Secrets and Tricks

One for the ages: A few simple tips and preparation can help autocross competitors and club racers get suspension alignment correct and adjust it quickly on the fly.

The Prep Shops

Prep Shops spread around the country offer a variety of ways to concentrate on driving without worrying about the logistics There are a ton of shops out there with ready-to-go fleets of rentals. All you have to do is show up and drive. Still, there are those who prefer to own their own race car. […]

Driving Tip #11: How to Pass in Traffic

Traffic – faster or slower – is a fact of life in racing, and successful racers are those who deal with it best

Engineering Tip #3: Under Pressure

Ken Payne, Motorsports Technical Director for BFGoodrich® Tires, gets many questions about pressure. Often those questions are related to temperature and pressure fluctuations.

Driving Tip #10: Learning on Simulators

Simulators can not only help a driver learn an unfamiliar track, but can be a reasonable alternative to seat time as well

Engineering Tip #2: Maximizing Tire Life

Paying attention to a few things will help you get the most sessions and weekends out of your tires, and likely make you faster. Unless you have an unlimited budget or a really generous tire sponsor, chances are you want to get the most out of your tires. If you can get a couple of […]

Driving Tip #9: Learning New Tracks

Doing your homework before arrival allows racers to get up to speed quickly

Driving Tip #8: Filtering Out the White Noise

There are a lot of sensations, sights, sounds and sometimes smells to deal with in a race car. Filtering out what doesn’t matter helps you focus on what’s important

Price Promos: Week 9

During the next several weeks, Mazda Motorsports will shift its focus from price promotions to other meaningful ways to support our racers

Driving Tip #7: Sometimes to go faster, you need to slow down

Mazda Team Joest drivers explain that late braking isn’t always the best braking

Driving Tip #6: Preparing for the Big One

How you handle the lead-up to a big race can make a difference in how much you enjoy it

Driving Tip #5: How to Approach Working on Race Car Setup

In a series by Racers360, today we dive into the strategy of race car set up.

Statement from Mazda Motorsports regarding the Battery Tender Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich

“Following the recent cancellation of the IndyCar events at Barber Motorsports Park and Circuit of The Americas, there have been ongoing discussions between Mazda Motorsports, Andersen Promotions and IndyCar about postponing the first two rounds of the MX-5 Cup.