Prep Shop Profile: BSI Racing
Florida prep shop near Daytona International Speedway caters primarily to Spec Miata racers
Andrew Carbonell
Coaching: How, When and Where
Part 2: What you as the driver can do to learn from a coach.
Coaching: The What and the Why
Part 1: The reasons for hiring a driving coach are more than one might think, and so are the things they can do
Driving Tip #16: Stay Mentally Sharp
It’s easy to get out of racing mode in the off season. Finding ways to keep your brain engaged will have you ready when your next race rolls around.
Engineering Tip #14: Chasing Setup
Getting a race car’s suspension settings correct can be confounding, but a key step is to figure out whether a problem is the car or the driver. Getting the setup on a race car correct is tricky. There are so many variables, not to mention types of corners and tracks, that getting the car to […]
Driving Tip #14: Making Small Adjustments/Car Control
During a race, things are going to change – the best drivers make the necessary adjustments to keep lap times on point
Engineering Tip #8: Spec Miata – Fine Tuning at the Track
If you have followed the steps in our last post about getting a baseline setup for your Spec Miata, then you’re ready for those small adjustments at the track.
Engineering Tip #7: Spec Miata – Baseline Setup 9 (Updated)
For those who have a Spec Miata, you’ll want to ensure you baseline setup is ready to go before heading to the track.
Mazda Supports the NASA Championship
Mazda Motorsports is bringing parts, offering coaching and hosting a dinner for Mazda racers competing at the NASA Championship at Circuit of the Americas The 2018 NASA Championship at Circuit of the Americas in Austin on Sept. 12-15 is expected to be one of the largest events in NASA history, particularly for Mazda racers given […]
All Things Equal In MX-5 Cup
Consistency in race control plus judicious use of technology keeps on-track action clean, cars competitive and racers happy
MRTI Shootout Winner Keith Donegan
Young Irish racer earned a ride in the Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship Powered by Mazda Keith Donegan didn’t think he really stood a chance. Fresh off his first year of racing after a three-year hiatus to concentrate on his university studies, he was facing a tough field of young racers from all over the world. […]
Two Winning Drivers Earn Mazda Shootout Scholarships
Keith Donegan of Dublin, Ireland and Selin Rollan of Orlando, Florida earned Mazda driver development scholarships this weekend at the Bondurant Racing School circuit in a pair of competitions among young, championship-winning racers.
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.
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.
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.
How to Spot
A little radio communication can make a big difference in a race to drivers of all levels.
Choosing Dry When It’s Wet can Pay Off
Starting a wet race on dry tires when the rain has stopped can be a big gamble, but it can also be a big advantage.
McCumbee, McAleer are CTSC Champs
CJ Wilson Racing duo of Chad McCumbee and Stevan McAleer earn the Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge Street Tuner driver titles, and CJWR takes the team title.
Mazda MX-5 Cup Car: How it Drives
We often get asked, “How does the 2016 MX-5 Cup car drive?” So, we turned to our factory driver Andrew Carbonell to explain.
Jonathan Goring Wins SM at the Runoffs
First day of SCCA National Championship Runoffs sees Goring win Spec Miata under the lights and Australian teenager Joseph Burton-Harris wins Formula Mazda.
Two Mazda Prototypes Return at COTA
Both Prototypes will compete with diesel power at Circuit of the Americas; Mazda MX-5 teams and drivers also battle for Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge title.
BEHIND THE ZOOM: Daytona
As SCCA racers prepare for the 2015 National Championship Runoffs at Daytona International Speedway, we’ve sought some guidance from a few experts.
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