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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”

8Jan 20218 Jan 2021

Not to Be Overlooked: Spec MX-5 Team Option Lowers Costs and Lap Times

For 2021, Spec MX-5 Challenge offers a new way to compete called the “Team Option”. Here are the basics: What…

5Jan 20215 Jan 2021

2021 Update: Exciting Changes To Spec MX-5 Challenge

We have a group of exciting changes in store for the 2021 Spec MX-5 Challenge season. Here is a summary…

8Nov 20209 Nov 2020

Dramatic Spec MX-5 Challenge Championship Goes Down to the Wire

17 drivers gathered at the Circuit of The Americas for the 2020 Spec MX-5 Challenge Championship on November 5-8 vying…

2021 News: Shootout For Factory Team Running In Spec MX-5 Challenge

The First Club Racing Factory Team to be Formed by Mazda September 23 2020: Mazda Motorsports, National Auto Sport Association (NASA), and Toyo Tires are excited to announce the creation of Mazda’s first factory club…

2021 SMX News: Spec MX-5 New Platform For Teen Mazda Challenge

21 Sep 202022 Sep 2020

Spec MX-5 Challenge and the Spec MX-5 platform are expanding support for karters moving up the ladder to sports car racing. Spec MX-5 Challenge has, since its inception in 2018,…

Spec MX-5 Challenge Update: Simultaneous East and West Regional Excitement on Labor Day Weekend

7 Sep 20208 Sep 2020

On Labor Day weekend, Spec MX-5 Challenge traveled to Sebring, Florida and Buttonwillow, California as part of the revised 2020 schedule. With a shortened schedule, there were setup adjustments to…

News

Spec MX-5 Goes West: Showdown(s) at the Laguna Corral

31 Aug 20201 Sep 2020

Spec MX-5 Challenge traveled to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca for the first round of the West Regional Series. In addition to the appearance of respected West Coast racers like Wes…

Series

Essential Analysis: Secrets of the 2020 Points System

21 Aug 202023 Aug 2020

We've talked to many drivers and a common thread is some confusion about how the points system for Spec MX-5 Challenge works. While the rules spell this out, they are…

Spec MX-5 Challenge 2020 Road America Gallery

18 Aug 202019 Aug 2020

Road America hosted round 3 of the 2020 Spec MX-5 Challenge Series and delivered a big field and plenty of close racing. Here are a few highlights our photographers captured.…

Fractions Of A Second: Road America Serves Up Close Finishes

17 Aug 202019 Aug 2020

The Spec MX-5 Challenge Series travelled to Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin this past weekend. The historic four mile track gave us more of the close racing that Spec…

Baker’s Dozen Get Ready to Race Round 3 at Road America

14 Aug 202017 Aug 2020

Thirteen cars are registered for Round 3 of the Spec MX-5 Challenge Series at the epic venue of Road America, Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. Cars will practice on Friday followed by…

Clarifications After Two Rounds Of 2020

We've found there are a few common questions and points of confusion about Spec MX-5 Challenge racing in 2020, so we've rounded these up here in case it helps. Who…

How To Order Tires For Road America Spec MX-5 Challenge

27 Jul 20204 Aug 2020

Spec MX-5 Challenge racing travels on August 14-16 to Road America, Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. This is one of the great tracks in the country and a great venue for racing.…