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About Spec MX-5 Challenge

Positioned between Spec Miata and Global MX-5 Cup, Spec MX-5 cars are carefully developed for pace, affordability and fun. Spec MX-5 Challenge gives drivers a new rung on the ladder system toward pro racing that will yield over $100k in winnings to top participants. With a variety of service packages,…Continue reading “About Spec MX-5 Challenge”

10Apr 202011 May 2020

Announcement: Planned Revisions To Spec MX-5 Challenge 2020 Schedule

Updated: May 11, 2020 As with all other racing organizations, Spec MX-5 Challenge, LLC has been busy adjusting the 2020…

15Nov 201915 Nov 2019

Toyo Tires Enhances Spec MX-5 Challenge Prize Pool

We issued a press release today covering the new Spec MX-5 Challenge 2020 Championship prize fund. The $100,000 fund is…

2Oct 201925 Nov 2019

Three Ways To Get To 2020 Spec MX-5 Challenge Championship

The 2020 Spec MX-5 Challenge is building on its success and learning in its inaugural 2018/2019 seasons to create one…

Lookin’ Good: More Than 40 Spec MX-5s Under Construction For 2020

8 Jan 202010 Apr 2020

More than 40 of the new 2020 edition Spec MX-5 race car are currently being built, with the potential for many more to come. At least 29 of these cars…

Series

Graphical Outline Of 4 Paths To Spec MX-5 Challenge Championship

19 Dec 201924 Jan 2020

Excitement is rising around the 2020 Spec MX-5 Challenge Series. Todd Launchbaugh, an experienced California driver, expressed what many drivers have mentioned: "I wanted to make a move into a…

Spec MX-5 Challenge 2020 Calendar Finalized

13 Dec 201911 Jan 2020

With the announcement by all SCCA and NASA regions of their complete 2020 schedules, Spec MX-5 Challenge, LLC has released its final schedule for the 2020 race year. As previously…

Detailed Technical Rules For Spec MX-5 Race Cars Released

10 Dec 201913 Dec 2019

Spec MX-5s race within SCCA and NASA rules generally. For example, Spec MX-5 cars can run within the SCCA STL rule set or the NASA ST5 rule set. However, to…

Version 1.0 Competition Rules Released

6 Dec 20196 Dec 2019

Spec MX-5 Challenge has released the first version of the 2020 sporting regulations governing Spec MX-5 Challenge Marquee events and the 2020 Spec MX-5 Challenge Championship. The primary purpose…

Mazda to Award Scholarships for Spec MX-5 Invitational Drivers — Applications Required

25 Nov 201910 Jan 2020

$10,000 In Scholarships to be Awarded to Spec MX-5 Invitational Applicants November 26, 2019 (AUSTIN, TX) – Spec MX-5 Challenge, LLC today announced that Mazda Motorsports will award 10 scholarships…

Circuit of The Americas To Host 2020 Spec MX-5 Challenge Championship

21 Nov 201921 Nov 2019

Circuit of The Americas To Host 2020 Spec MX-5 Challenge Championship November 21, 2019 (AUSTIN, TX) – Spec MX-5 Challenge, LLC today announced that the 2020 Championship for the Spec…

Request a Car Number: Spec MX-5 Registry Announced for 2020 Cars

21 Nov 201927 Feb 2020

Spec MX-5 Challenge, LLC has announced the creation of a Spec MX-5 Registry. The purpose of the Registry is to provide the standard way for the series to contact and…

Guidelines For Spec MX-5 Donor Cars

18 Nov 201918 Nov 2019

We've summarized a few of the rules and addressed some frequently asked questions about shopping for donor cars. We talked to experienced builders and here's what they say: • Any…

Toyo Tires Enhances Spec MX-5 Challenge Prize Pool

15 Nov 201915 Nov 2019

We issued a press release today covering the new Spec MX-5 Challenge 2020 Championship prize fund. The $100,000 fund is designed to be attractive to a range of drivers and…