Challenger Spirit by Aaron Jeansonne
People often say your character is defined by how you act in times of challenge and adversity rather than triumph, but it doesn’t mean that it is easy to get through those times.
Spirit of Mazda
Jared Thomas Named Winner of 2019 Spirit of Mazda
After nearly 7,000 votes were cast by members of the Mazda Motorsports community, Jared Thomas emerged as the winner of the 2019 Spirt of Mazda award
Spirit of Mazda Evolves
New quarterly award concentrates on a single racing discipline, with the goal to choose an overall winner at the end of the year
Spirit of Mazda: Steve Bertok
Panic Motorsports owner is not only a great prep guy and driver, but also has “no quit in him”
Spirit of Mazda: Johanna Foege
Autocrosser with an unusual ride seeks to be the best in everything she does
November Spirit of Mazda Nominees
Ten outstanding Mazda racers and aficionados await your vote for Spirit of Mazda
Spirit of Mazda: Eric Anderson
Continually striving for excellence in car preparation, he’s happy to let others take the glory
October Spirit of Mazda Nominees
Ten outstanding Mazda racers and aficionados await your vote for Spirit of Mazda From racers to mechanics to race workers, there are many people in motorsports who embody the Spirit of Mazda. Mazda Motorsports seeks to recognize those who go above and beyond in their quest to be the best they can be. The Spirit […]
September Spirit of Mazda Nominees: Vote Now
Ten outstanding Mazda racers and aficionados await your vote for Spirit of Mazda
Spirit of Mazda: Selin Rollan
Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup Rookie of the Year is admired for his racing prowess and attitude
August Spirit of Mazda Nominees
Ten outstanding Mazda racers and aficionados await your vote for Spirit of Mazda
Spirit of Mazda: Jesse Prather
Engine builder, car builder, racer – Jesse Prather does it all with honesty and integrity
July Spirit of Mazda Nominees
Ten outstanding Mazda racers and aficionados await your vote for the Spirit of Mazda
Spirit of Mazda: Ann O’Malley
Late “Track Mom” and wife of Dave Wheeler remembered for taking care of racers
Spirit of Mazda: Jonathan Black
Panic Motorsports tech has mastered the art of flawless execution “He is the hardest working guy in motorsports,” says Panic Motorsports owner Steve Bertok, without a hint of hyperbole. “You’ve heard the joke that every shop has that one guy who is filthy by 8:30 a.m.? That’s Jonathan Black. He dives right into everything.” But […]
April Spirit of Mazda Nominees
Ten outstanding Mazda racers and aficionados await your vote for Spirit of Mazda
Spirit of Mazda: Blake Clements
Spec Miata racer and driver coach is the Spirit of Mazda award winner for January
Spirit of Mazda: Daryl Drummond
Longtime rotary engine builder has continued to push the envelope while helping Mazda racers
Spirit of Mazda: Preston Pardus
Young Runoffs champion is well liked by everyone in the paddock Not many outside of the Southeast had heard of Spec Miata racer Preston Pardus, but the 2017 SCCA National Championship Runoffs at Indianapolis Motor Speedway certainly changed that when he walked away the champ after a thrilling battle that involved, among others, Selin Rollan, […]
Spirit of Mazda: James Wilson
B-Spec racer and Black Armor Helmets owner would “drop anything he’s doing to help somebody” “He is representative of what we stand for. Anybody that drives their B-Spec car from Texas all the way to Mazda Raceway to compete in the Runoffs absolutely exemplifies grassroots racing and what Mazda stands for.” If you’ve paid attention […]
Spirit of Mazda: Heath Patterson
Founder of MazdaMovement.com uses technology and social media to spread his love for the brand and sell a few cars in the process Mazda and Mazda Motorsports fans who are active on social media likely have been exposed to Heath Patterson, whether they know it or not. The founder of Mazda Movement, he has thousands […]
Spirit of Mazda: John Mills
Mazda GT-3 racer has overcome a traumatic brain injury to continue racing, and seeks to help others in the process.
Spirit of Mazda Award Returns with a Little Extra Thanks
Know anyone who lives up to the title? Submit your nomination now.
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