Mazda Motorsports’ Ladder System
MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development Program is the most comprehensive racing program across the globe – MRTI and MRT24 are the ladder programs.
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Mazda Scholarship Driver: John Dean
John Dean II is a lifelong racer, father, and owner of Sick Sideways. In October 2015, he added Mazda Motorsports scholarship driver to the list.
Mazda Scholarship Driver: Robby Foley
2015 Skip Barber MAZDASPEED Pro Challenge champion (and now Mazda Motorsports’ scholarship driver) and Auburn University mechanical engineering student Robby Foley has had an interesting road to this point, one unconventional to most young drivers.
33 1/3 Races in a Day and an Hour
Mazda utilizes 25 Hour race as the ultimate final test for 2016 MX-5 Cup car.
5 Things to Know if Considering Autocross
We turned to Rachel Kerswill, 2014 and 2015 SCCA Solo National Champion, to guide those interested in becoming an autocross champion. This guideline outlines five key considerations when making your plan.
Spec Miata: Which Should You Race?
There are a number of factors to consider before buying your Spec Miata.
Spec Miata: Why Race it?
Today is the second installment in this week’s series about Spec Miata. Understand the main reasons to race a Spec Miata.
Finding a Weakness
Your competitor is not going to make passing an easy task for you. But he or she has a weakness, and it’s up to you to find it and exploit it.
Spec Miata: Introduction
This week is primarily dedicated to Spec Miata: Why buy and race one; the differences between the different generation Spec Miatas; how to set up yours for the race track, and more.
Mazda Factory Driver: Andrew Carbonell
As a factory driver for Mazda Motorsports, Andrew Carbonell balances his performance both on- and off-track.
Spirit of Mazda: Joey Jordan
Winning four races in five starts is about as close to the Spirit of Mazda principle “Flawless Execution” as it gets.
Video: Mike Iler’s First Race
Mike Iler won the Driver Enough Challenge, a contest put on by BFGoodrich® Tires and TEN: The Enthusiast Network. His journey culminated in competing in the Skip Barber MAZDASPEED Pro Challenge at Road Atlanta.
Video: Mike Iler Goes to School
The next step in Mike Iler’s journey as part of the Driver Enough Challenge is the Skip Barber Racing School at Road Atlanta for instruction with Terry Earwood.
ENGINEERING TIP #18: MIATA COOLING MAINTENANCE GUIDE
The cooling system of any race car is vital to your engine’s performance and longevity. A few simple maintenance items can keep it performing like it should
How to Use a Spotter
Having an eye in the sky can keep a driver focused on the matter at hand and not worrying about things that aren’t important at that moment.
Dickerson Wins Skip Barber Shootout
With the Shootout win, Dakota Dickerson wins a $200,000 scholarship to compete in the Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship Powered by Mazda.
Video: Mike Iler, Novice to Pro
Mike Iler went from winner of BFGoodrich® Tires’ Driver Enough Challenge to competing in the Skip Barber MAZDASPEED Pro Challenge at Road Atlanta.
Miata Tune-Up Guide
Don’t wait until race day; do your maintenance and make off-season repairs now!
Video: IRacing Drivers at the MRT24 Shootout
Glenn McGee was declared the winner of the Mazda Road to 24 Scholarship. The iRacing competitor beat out eight other finalists to claim the prize that will allow him to compete in the 2016 Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup.
Glenn McGee Earns MRT24 Scholarship
Florida iRacer earns a $100,000 scholarship to compete in the 2016 Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup after coming out on top of the Mazda Road to 24 Shootout.
Mazda Champion: Stevan McAleer
Scottish transplant to New York not only took the Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge Street Tuner title, he and partner Chad McCumbee also formed a new MX-5 Cup team with significant success.
Dakota Dickerson: A Great Experience
Young Skip Barber Racing Series competitor and Spec Miata graduate had a European adventure as part of the Team USA Scholarship.
How to Spot
A little radio communication can make a big difference in a race to drivers of all levels.
Joey Jordan: Groomed in Spec Miata
Joey Jordan had an impressive run in Touring Car B at the end of the 2015 Pirelli World Challenge season; he attributes much of his performance to racing in Spec Miata.
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