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2024 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. Whether it’s grassroots or pro racing, sprint or endurance, sports car or open […]
Three Drivers Named to Mazda Factory Team for 2024
KERSHAW, SC (Nov. 17, 2023) – The fourth annual Spec MX-5 Shootout (SMX) took place at Carolina Motorsports Park, November 15 – 16. The event saw 12 candidates narrowed down to three, who will become Mazda Factory Team drivers in 2024. Created in 2020, the Spec MX-5 Challenge (SMX) Shootout was added alongside the […]
Spec MX-5 Shootout Finalists Named
Spec MX-5 Shootout Finalists Named 30 October 2023–After much deliberation, the list of finalists chosen to participate in this year’s Spec MX-5 Shootout have been unveiled. The 12 drivers selected now have the opportunity to be named to the Spec MX-5 Mazda Factory Team. Run in parallel with Mazda’s MX-5 Cup Shootout since […]
Finalists for 2023 Mazda MX-5 Cup Shootout Revealed
Names of the 12 finalists set to compete in the 16th running of the Mazda MX-5 Cup Shootout have been revealed. The list features a number of familiar faces along with some promising bright new stars. After being selected as a nominee, drivers were asked to submit a racing resume with career highlights, a […]
MiataCon Receives Manufacturer Support from Mazda
Mazda Motorsports and Mazda of Milford partner with Lime Rock Park for unique season finale LAKEVILLE, CONN. (24 October 2023)-MiataCon (Oct. 27-28) will now feature a major collaboration as Lime Rock Park, in partnership with Sports Car Driving Association (SCDA), announces manufacturer support from Mazda Motorsports North America and Mazda of Milford (CT). […]
Spec MX-5 New Build Kit Promotion
One of the best promotions ever for THE Driver Development Series.
List of Factory Team Mazda 2023 Nominees Released
Mazda Motorsports is pleased to unveil its list of nominees for the 2023 Spec MX-5 Shootout. Those chosen as finalists from the list will move on to the Shootout where two drivers will be selected as Mazda Club Racing factory drivers. Now in its fourth year, the Spec MX-5 Shootout was created to help young […]
Spec MX-5 Challenge Expands to SCCA National Class
Working with the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA), Mazda Motorsports is pleased to announce that Spec MX-5 (SMX) will grow from a stand-alone series to a National Class within SCCA’s Road Racing program. Founded in 2018, Spec MX-5 Challenge was created as a step between SCCA’s Spec Miata (SM) class and the IMSA-sanctioned Mazda […]
Competition Spec Miata 5-speed gearset (SM legal)
Mazda Motorsports is committed to providing support for Spec Miata racers. Recognizing the challenges that come with aging vehicles and the increasing difficulty of sourcing parts, Mazda Motorsports has commissioned a motorsports version of the 5-speed gear set for 1990-2005 Miatas. This initiative ensures that owners of Spec Miatas can continue to keep their beloved […]
PARTS SPOTLIGHT: ROLLER BEARING MIATA HUBS 2.0
In focus: Counterfeit bearing replacements + upgrades to the roller bearing Miata hubs.
2023 Runoffs Schedule Announced, Featuring Bonus Class and More
The pinnacle of amateur motorsports held at the best racetracks across America, the SCCA® National Championship Runoffs® is an annual gathering of the nation’s top Club racers to determine who is that year’s best of the best. For 60 years, the Runoffs has drawn talented racers from all walks of life to lay it on […]
2023 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. Whether it’s grassroots or pro racing, sprint or endurance, sports car or open […]
Updated 1.3.23: 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.
Nate Cicero Wins 2022 Mazda MX-5 Cup Shootout
Thomas Annunziata and Heather Hadley earn additional Mazda scholarships; Reid Sweeney and Chase Jones named to Mazda Spec MX-5 team KERSHAW, S.C. (Nov. 28, 2022) – After two days of driving, several meetings and multiple sessions spent reviewing data at Carolina Motorsports Park in Kershaw, South Carolina, three drivers earned scholarships in the 15th edition […]
Mazda MX-5 Cup Shootout Finalists Announced
October 12, 2021 – Mazda Motorsports has revealed which 12 young drivers will compete for three scholarships worth a combined $260,000 to start their Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich® Tires career. The top prize in the MX-5 Cup Shootout is a scholarship valued at $110,000. Last year’s big winner, Connor Zilisch, went on […]
Rays wheels for the FD- RX-7
Photo Album With every opportunity possible, Mazda Motorsports celebrates the FD- RX-7 (1993-2002). Mazda Motorsports has collaborated with Rays CO. in Japan to get the ultimate FD RX-7 track-focused-wheel fitment to be available without having to order custom wheels. With the ZE-40 wheel, you can fit up to a 295/30/18 tire on all 4 corners […]
MX-5 Cup Shootout Nominees Announced – Update: Automatic Nominees Added
Drivers from numerous racing disciplines have earned their at-large nominations to compete for one of three scholarships to assist in running the 2023 Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich® Tires championship
Spec MX-5 Test: Karters, Quarter Midget Drivers & Open Wheelers
Photo credit: Tom and Rocco Pasquarella I arrived at the track feeling optimistic. That’s not often the case; it usually doesn’t take much to unnerve me when I’m trying a new car or a new track. Once I learn it, I’m pretty stable emotionally, but this was an unusual feeling of familiarity that carried […]
Mazda Motorsports’ SCCA Runoffs Support
Mazda Motorsports has long offered the staples of its manufacturer support at the SCCA National Championship Runoffs
Mazda’s Support: NASA Championships
Coaching, contingency awards and other benefits await Mazda racers at the NASA Championships this weekend
SVRA Miata Heritage Cup October
The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) Miata Heritage Cup is in action next at Utah Motorsports Campus (UMC), October 14-16
Nine Drivers To Compete for Mazda’s 2023 Club Racing Factory Team
2022 marks the 3rd year Mazda has held its Spec MX-5 Shootout in which two young drivers earn a race season in Mazda’s club racing factory team program
Spec MX-5 Shootout Nominees Announced
Mazda Motorsports is excited to announce the karters nominated to compete in this year’s Spec MX-5 Shootout, two of whom will comprise Mazda’s factory club racing team drivers next year in the Spec MX-5 Challenge presented by Toyo Tires race series