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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 202010 Jan 2020

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

More than 40 of the new 2020 edition Spec MX-5 race car are currently being built, with the potential for…

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…

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…

Spec MX-5 Registry Announced For All Builders Of 2020 Cars

21 Nov 201922 Nov 2019

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

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…

Toyo Proxes RR Chosen As Spec Tire For Spec MX-5 Challenge And More

11 Nov 201911 Nov 2019

Toyo Proxes RR tires have been chosen as the official spec race tire for the Spec MX-5 Challenge Series presented by Toyo Tires in 2020. In addition, the 235/40ZR17 Toyo…

Embedded Coaching Continues In 2020 Spec MX-5 National Series

8 Nov 201911 Nov 2019

Spec MX-5 Challenge, LLC has announced that it will again offer embedded coaching as part of its 2020 National Series. "Embedded coaching is a concept that stems from our focus…

Spec MX-5 Chassis 200607 And 200608 Begin Buildout At WRR

8 Nov 201929 Nov 2019

Winding Road Racing has announced that it has begun building chassis 207 for Jaden Lander and chassis 208, which will be available for sale. Cars 201 through 206 are already…

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New Preferred Race Shops Join Spec MX-5 Program

8 Nov 201924 Jan 2020

Spec MX-5 Challenge has added 14 race shops to its Preferred Race Shop program. Preferred Race Shops have Mazda race experience along with an intention to support Spec MX-5 Challenge…

Spec MX-5 2019 Championship: Driver Development Wins!

7 Nov 20197 Nov 2019

In road racing, you sometimes have to look for the race. This is true for example in F1, where often the battle for 9th between Hulkenberg and Sainz and Kvyat…