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Alex Bertagnoli’s SMX Returns 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
Updated 1.9.22: Spec MX-5 Four Pillars + Rules & Regs (VTS with Penalties)
For the Behind the Zoom look into why this program was developed, and what it will look like, including the four pillars to building and safeguarding parity, check out the two PDFs inside.
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: ROLLER BEARING MIATA HUBS
In focus: Counterfeit bearing replacements + upgrades to the roller bearing Miata hubs.
Parts Spotlight: 2006 – 2015 MX-5 Engine Brace
This NC MX-5 engine brace helps provide more precise shifting
Top Spec Miata team expands to Spec MX-5
Flatout Motorsports offers professional coaching and more to its drivers.
TNI Racing
TNI Racing has been added by Mazda Motorsports, in conjunction with the Spec MX-5 Challenge Series presented by Toyo Tires, to their Preferred Race Shop list.
Spec MX-5 Challenge Championship Comes Down to Wire
Spec MX-5 racers earned $70,000 from the prize year-end prize fund
SEVENTEEN-YEAR-OLD Nico Bratz SHINES during Chicagoland’s 51st That Loooong Race!
Inaugural SM2 Champion crowned, Spec Miata Championship wraps up, and Spec Miata Challenge race highlight the weekend
A New GT-3 Challenge Champion
A new GT-3 Challenge champion has been crowned, but not a new champion.
Mazda Awards Five Deserving Drivers with Scholarships
Two karters earned factory rides with Mazda in club racing and three drivers from club racing advance to MX-5 Cup
MX-5 Cup Shootout Finalists Announced
2021 marks the 16th year of the Mazda MX-5 Cup Shootout, which will take place October 20–21 at Sebring International Raceway in Sebring, FL.
MX-5 Cup Shootout Nominees Announced
Drivers from numerous racing disciplines have earned their nominations to compete for one of three scholarships to assist in running the 2022 Idemitsu MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich® Tires championship
Mazda Motorsports’ SCCA Runoffs Support
Mazda Motorsports has long offered the staples of its manufacturer support at the SCCA National Championship Runoffs, such as parts support, technical expertise, contingency awards, pro coaching and an annual dinner for its racers.
Spec MX-5 Conference Call Recap – Sept 21, 2022
Tuesday night, Mazda Motorsports and Spec MX-5 Challenge, LLC held a call with several Spec MX-5 racers, teams and prospects on the East Coast to discuss the program’s growth. Earlier in the month, a call was held with the West Coast group (summary found here). The highlights: Anna Osburn, who runs the operations and promotions […]