Winding Road Racing built 13 new Spec MX-5 race cars for the 2020 season and is accepting orders for 2021 cars. These cars will be built to the specification for the Spec MX-5 v2 racer by Mazda Motorsports and Spec MX-5 Challenge.
“In 2020 we built 13 cars, and we are taking reservations for 2021 build slots now,” said Tom Martin, CEO of Winding Road Racing. “Our car have been very successful, winning the National Series Championship, qualifying on pole multiple times and winning races outright. We have built more cars than any other builder and we think that experience shows up in our reliability record.” The Winding Road Racing production process begins in October with the first delivery of a new batch of Spec MX-5 parts from Mazda Motorsports.
New builds begin with an un-raced, un-crashed, southern street car donor. This is stripped, a TIG-welded cage is added, and the interior is painted. The car is fully inspected and excessively worn or damaged parts are replaced. Street parts are replaced with race parts (a typical build has over 100 race upgrades). Safety equipment is added, and options such as data systems, driver cooling and graphics are added.
New 2021 builds are priced starting at $49,988, FOB Austin, TX. Beyond that base price, drivers will probably want to add some of the available options, which include data systems, radios, alternative seats, wheel sets, reliability upgrades and more.
An overview of the cars Winding Road Racing will build includes:
Donor Car
Southern source
Inspected
Stripped
Engine Bay
Roush/Mazda MZR Spec MX-5 sealed engine with Roush cylinder head and Mahle pistons
Mazdaspeed cold air intake
Kooks headers
Mazdaspeed exhaust
Custom ECU tune
C&R radiator
Mazdaspeed oil cooler/adapter
NGK Iridium racing plugs
Fuel Rail
Drivetrain
6-speed transmission with Spec MX-5 ratios and racing upgrade
ACT Mazdaspeed clutch and pressure plate
Limited slip differential (from donor)
Suspension
Penske single adjustable dampers
Penske mounting kits
Eibach springs, helper springs
Eibach sway bars
Eibach sway bar end links
Front camber bushing
Spec MX-5 bushing kit
Brakes
Mazda rotors
PAGID Racing pads
Wheels and Tires
Mazda OEM MX-5 wheels (one set)
Toyo RR 235/40ZR17 Spec MX-5 tires
Fluids
Engine oil
Trans fluid
Diff fluid
Brake fluid
Coolant flush
Water & wetter
Interior
Spec MX-5 SCCA and NASA compliant TIG-welded roll cage
Cage and interior paint
MPI halo seat, seat bracket
Sabelt harness
MPI steering wheel
NRG hub plus adapter
Lifeline AFFF mechanical pull fire system (4 nozzle)
WRR Spec MX-5 rear bulkhead
G-Force window net
Killswitch
WRR Spec MX-5 ballast system
Coated battery terminals
Trunk pull
Hood pull
Fuel door pull
Front/rear tow hooks
Driver footwell grip tape
Data
MyLaps transponder
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