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Spec Miata Racer Heads Across the Pond
“I haven’t done a standing start before!” I exclaimed in anticipation into my radio, as I lit up the rear tires on my way to my grid box. I yanked up on the parking brake, gently found the biting point of the clutch, and revved the motor to 1,000 RPM too high. As the lights […]
Mazda’s Two-Day Exclusive Test Event
Mazda Motorsports is excited to offer karters and quarter midget drivers the opportunity to test a Spec MX-5 race car across a two-day test, Mazda-exclusive event at Carolina Motorsports Park (CMP) August 17 & 18
Wendi Allen Scholarship Recipients Announced
As seen on SCCA.com… Mazda is proud to be part of the Wendi Allen Scholarship program.
First Gear Mazda Challenge VIR Update
Spec Miata drivers, under the age of 25 as of January 31, 2022, are automatically eligible for the special FGMC points championship if they are competing at U.S. Majors Tour Conference and Hoosier Super Tour events
VIR Sunday’s Notebook
Can Danny Steyn win two SCCA Runoffs National championships? This past weekend proved so.
New NA/NB Miata Adjustable Shocks by Penske Racing Shocks
Penske Shocks and Mazda Motorsports have once again teamed up to deliver a professional race quality damper at a cost-effective price for Mazda racers
Michael Borden: The Factotum of Sports Car Racing
One of the top and most versatile racers in the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA)
SVRA Miata Heritage Cup: March
The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association Miata Heritage Cup is back in action this month
Miata Reunion 2022 at Barber Motorsports Park
First conceived in 2009 as “Miatas at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca” (MRLS) to celebrate the Miata’s 20th anniversary, the Miata Reunion has morphed into the annual “go to” celebration for Miata racers, track day junkies, and enthusiasts
MX-5 Cup Race #3 Today at St. Pete
Rounds three and four of the Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BF Goodrich® Tires take place at the only street course on the 2022 schedule: The Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
Mazda MX-5 Cup Opens at Daytona
Four new scholarship winners join eight former scholarship winners plus the reigning MX-5 Cup champ this week in Daytona
Mazda Club Racing Factory Driver: Nate Cicero
Rarely do you meet a competitor as dynamic and eager as up-and-coming Spec MX-5 Challenge competitor: Nate Cicero
Alex Bertagnoli Returns to Spec MX-5 Challenge for Championship Run
Numerous new racers and shops are gearing up to join the many returning to this year’s Spec MX-5 Challenge presented by Toyo Tires racers
Mark Polunin on: The Value of Esports for Motorsports
In this week two article series, “Building Motorsports Audience Through Esports,” Jim Bowie spoke to why virtual racing will reach new heights. In this segment, we turn to a current Mazda racer and iRacing specialist Mark Polunin to speak to why sim racing is currently being consumed at the rate it is.
Building Motorsport Audience Through Esports Continued
In yesterday’s article, “Sim Racing is Just Getting Going,” Jim Bowie spoke to why virtual racing will explode. In this segment, we continue on this topic, homing in on the role of the big prize and how to incentivize participation behind the wheel – key in growing audience who can appreciate the sport. iRacing […]
GT-3 Challenge is Back
Now in its fourth year, GT-3 Challenge presented by MPI is primed for even more growth
Sim Racing is Just Getting Going
Virtual racing is on the rise; the pandemic was only a blip; it won’t be seen as the catalyst.
Journey of a Racing Prodigy: Connor Zilisch
World karting champion chooses Mazda, which promptly awards him with a $110,000-valued scholarship
2022 Contingency Awards Program Payouts and Requirements
While Mazda Motorsports’ parts support program may be the most valuable part of being a Mazda Team Support Program member for most Mazda racers, Mazda’s contingency awards program has paid tens of millions of dollars across thousands of racers over the years
Parts Spotlight: 2006 – 2015 MX-5 Engine Brace
This NC MX-5 engine brace helps provide more precise shifting