A Sideways Slide into Success
Team owner and MX-5 Cup champion John Dean II has created a life for himself and his family with Mazda Motorsports
Sick Sideways
Spirit of Mazda: Selin Rollan
Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup Rookie of the Year is admired for his racing prowess and attitude
Katie Noaker Watches Her Son Turn Pro
Teenager Robert Noaker is having a stellar MX-5 Cup season, and his mother is cool with that
Prep Shop Profile: Sick Sideways
MX-5 Cup champion John Dean II’s outfit concentrates on pro racing
Robert Noaker, MX-5 Cup driver at age 14
After honing his skills in Skip Barber and Spec Miata, young Pennsylvania racer sets his sights on the pro ranks
Mazda Scholarship Driver: John Dean
John Dean II is a lifelong racer, father, and owner of Sick Sideways. In October 2015, he added Mazda Motorsports scholarship driver to the list.
Arrive and Thrive
Looking to make the leap from weekend warrior to professional racer? The jump may not be as big as you think. This feature is part of a special series running on racer.com about the SCCA Pro Racing Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup Presented by BFGoodrich® Tires as Mazda Motorsports, racers and fans anticipate the 2016 […]”
Dean Takes Mazda MX-5 Cup Round Two
John Dean and Sick Sideways leave Sebring with the Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup Presented by BFGoodrich® Tires points lead. Just like last year, hometown favorite John Dean missed out on victory in the opening race at Sebring, but made up for it with the second. Dean took home the win in Round Two of […]”
MX-5 Cup Updates
Since 2006, the Mazda MX-5 Cup has produced some of the closest races in all of motorsports. As a part of the MAZDASPEED Motorsports Ladder, the series has been a springboard for young drivers looking to move up. It is also a destination series for others who simply want affordable racing on a professional weekend. […]”
Mazda Champion: Christian Szymczak
Sometimes championships look easy – win, win, win and carry that points lead throughout the season and clinch before the final race. Then there is what Christian Szymczak had to go through to claim the Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup championship. It came down to a couple of very determined, fast and consistent drivers. Sure, it […]”
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