 2010 MX-5 Miata | 2010 MX-5 20th Anniversary | 2010 BRE MX-5 Miata | 2012 MX-5 Sport Black Limited Edition  | 2012 MX-5 Spyder | 2012 MX-5 Miata Special Edition |
 |
2011 Mazda AutoSport MX-5 Miata news, pictures, and information | ||
| Tweet | ||
MAZDASPEED MOTORSPORTS WINNING ON BOTH COASTS
Two Wins, Six Podium Finishes, Highlight Mazda Raceway and Lime Rock Weekend --July 11, 2011 (Irvine, Calif.) Mazda has been noting for several years that on any-given weekend, there are more Mazdas road-raced than any other brand. This past weekend both the strength and depth of field was very apparent. On Saturday, Mazda raced at two of the premier racetracks in three different series wîth four very different cars, resulting in two wins, and a half-dozen podium finishes.
On Saturday morning, Mazda kicked off the weekend wîth a one-two finish in the GRAND-AM Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge ST class at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. It was the Freedom AutoSport Mazda MX-5 of Andrew Carbonell and Rhett O'Doski taking the win over their teammates Tom Long and Derek Whitis. The win moved Mazda into a six-point lead in the manufacturers' championship battle, wîth two races remaining.
A few hours later, across the country, at Lime Rock Park, Chris Dyson and Guy Smith drove their Dyson Racing Lola-Mazda MZR-R to their first win of the 2011 season. After three races of the nine-round ALMS season, Dyson and Smith lead the drivers' championship, Dyson leads the team, and Mazda leads the manufacturers' championships.
The afternoon concluded back at Mazda Raceway wîth the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16 race and a pair of Mazda RX-8's on the GT podium. Defending GT series champions Jeff Segal and Emil Assentato drove their SpeedSource FXDD Mazda RX-8 to a close second-place finish, just 2.93 seconds shy of their first win of the season. SpeedSource teammates Sylvain Tremblay and Jonathan Bomarito completed the podium in third. Bomarito led the most race laps.
Between the three series, Mazda has competed against Acura, Aston Martin, BMW, Chevrolet, Ferrari, Ford, Honda, KIA, Mercedes, Mini, Porsche, and VW.
'Our success as a business and on the track is a result of our total team effort. We can't say enough about all of our teams who raced this weekend. It's always special to win at Mazda Raceway, and thanks to Freedom Autosport it was a one-two finish at our corporate home track while the Dyson boys scored a great win at their team home track,' noted John Doonan, Director, Mazda Motorsports.
Also this past weekend:
SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup @ Mazda Raceway
Michael Cooper scored his third win of the MX-5 Cup season to extend his points lead over Jason Saini.
Alumni Úpdate:
MAZDASPEED alums performed strongly during the Honda Indy Toronto weekend. Peter Dempsey and Anders Krohn finishing in the top-five in the Firestone Indy Lights race while Marco Andretti finished fourth in the IZOD IndyCar race. All three are Star Mazda graduates.
What's Next for each series:
-Skip Barber Nationals - July 21-23 at Road Atlanta
-Formula D - July 22-23 at Evergreen Speedway
-Grand-Am Continental Tire Challenge - July 22-24 at New Jersey Motorsports Park
-Grand-Am ROLEX Series - July 22-24 at New Jersey Motorsports Park
-ALMS - July 22-24 at Mosport International Raceway
-Star Mazda - July 22-24 at Mosport International Raceway
-ÚSF2000 - August 5-6 at the Mid Ohio Sports Car Course
-World Challenge -- August 5-7 at the Mid Ohio Sports Car Course
-MX-5 Cup - September 2-4 at Brainerd International RacewaySource - Mazda
Rumor to be designed after the Lotus Elan, the Mazda Miata is the world's best selling sports car. With over 720,000 produced between 1989 and 2005, production proves Mazda held its title consistently.
The history of the Miata is one of interest and success. Unveiled in 1989 as the 'Eunos Roadser', prior to the name change to the Miata, it was a designed collaboration between the USA and England. Created to be a basic roadster without unnecessary weight, it was an instant success with over 23,000 sold by the end of its first year. With a starting price of $13,800, the Miata, despite its small design, made a sizeable impact in the success of Mazda's future.
The shell of the Miata is all steel with an aluminum bonnet. Weighing in at over 2,380 pounds, the Miata confirmed its small roadster appeal. The trusswork is uniquely called the 'Powerplant Frame', which connects the engine to the differential, creating a more firm and responsive feel. It's quick and responsive handling is helped due to independent double wishbone suspension on all four wheels with an anti-roll bar at the front. Optional paddle shifting was available with the six speed automatic versions of the Touring, Sport, and Grand Touring models. With power to the rear wheels, drivers thirst for corners even if they're beginners.
The Miata's appearance ranks among attractive qualities. Its cozy, subtle, curved design helped to propel sales to customers of all ages to a higher level. The bright color palette offered during production accented the appearance and still turns heads today, making onlookers yearn to get behind the wheel of this convertible on owners pine for the summer months.
A 'Special Touring Option Edition' was also offered, which included stainless steel scuff plates, Twilight Blue paint, and 15 inch Enkei wheels. The 'Club Spec' version was available with 16 inch alloy wheels and four wheel disc brakes with ABS, but also offered a limited amount of color options: Winning Blue Metallic, Marble White, and True Red.
The interior, though tight, beckoned stereo enthusiasts and those who revel in the appeal and stigma of leather. Optional passenger-side airbags and standard drivers–side airbags provided safety without drastically impacting the beauty of the interior.
With the introduction of the 'M Edition' came a wood shift knob and chrome wheels with Montego Blue paint. The option of a wooden parking brake handle was available on this edition for complete look. Other editions such as the 'Touring Package' included power steering, a leather wrapped steering wheel, power mirrors, aluminum alloy wheels, and power windows. Also, the available 'Club Spec' model included CD player with speed sensitive sound, four speakers, black cloth trimmed upholstery, power windows, locks, and mirrors and black vinyl top.
Engines for the Miata were available with a 1.6L, 1.8L or 2.0L. The 1.6 L dual overhead cam inline four-cylinder engine produced 120 horsepower with 0-60 times consisting of 8.2 seconds and a top speed of 119 miles per hour.
The 1.8L produced 140 horsepower with help of the raised engine compression ratio and the additions of domed pistons. The additions also helped the 0-60 time, which was marked at 7.9 seconds with a top speed of 123 miles per hour. In 2005, the 2.0L was the latest engine thrusting the Miata. The 16 valve engine produced 170 horsepower with a 0-60 time of 6.5 seconds, bringing the Miata to a fast finish when production ceased in the same year.
Even though all 3rd generation 2006 models all over the world now go with the name 'MX-5', the Miata will always be the true coupe that helped to accelerate the sports car appeal with today's roadsters.Kyle McMullen
For more information and related vehicles, click hereThe history of the Miata is one of interest and success. Unveiled in 1989 as the 'Eunos Roadser', prior to the name change to the Miata, it was a designed collaboration between the USA and England. Created to be a basic roadster without unnecessary weight, it was an instant success with over 23,000 sold by the end of its first year. With a starting price of $13,800, the Miata, despite its small design, made a sizeable impact in the success of Mazda's future.
The shell of the Miata is all steel with an aluminum bonnet. Weighing in at over 2,380 pounds, the Miata confirmed its small roadster appeal. The trusswork is uniquely called the 'Powerplant Frame', which connects the engine to the differential, creating a more firm and responsive feel. It's quick and responsive handling is helped due to independent double wishbone suspension on all four wheels with an anti-roll bar at the front. Optional paddle shifting was available with the six speed automatic versions of the Touring, Sport, and Grand Touring models. With power to the rear wheels, drivers thirst for corners even if they're beginners.
The Miata's appearance ranks among attractive qualities. Its cozy, subtle, curved design helped to propel sales to customers of all ages to a higher level. The bright color palette offered during production accented the appearance and still turns heads today, making onlookers yearn to get behind the wheel of this convertible on owners pine for the summer months.
A 'Special Touring Option Edition' was also offered, which included stainless steel scuff plates, Twilight Blue paint, and 15 inch Enkei wheels. The 'Club Spec' version was available with 16 inch alloy wheels and four wheel disc brakes with ABS, but also offered a limited amount of color options: Winning Blue Metallic, Marble White, and True Red.
The interior, though tight, beckoned stereo enthusiasts and those who revel in the appeal and stigma of leather. Optional passenger-side airbags and standard drivers–side airbags provided safety without drastically impacting the beauty of the interior.
With the introduction of the 'M Edition' came a wood shift knob and chrome wheels with Montego Blue paint. The option of a wooden parking brake handle was available on this edition for complete look. Other editions such as the 'Touring Package' included power steering, a leather wrapped steering wheel, power mirrors, aluminum alloy wheels, and power windows. Also, the available 'Club Spec' model included CD player with speed sensitive sound, four speakers, black cloth trimmed upholstery, power windows, locks, and mirrors and black vinyl top.
Engines for the Miata were available with a 1.6L, 1.8L or 2.0L. The 1.6 L dual overhead cam inline four-cylinder engine produced 120 horsepower with 0-60 times consisting of 8.2 seconds and a top speed of 119 miles per hour.
The 1.8L produced 140 horsepower with help of the raised engine compression ratio and the additions of domed pistons. The additions also helped the 0-60 time, which was marked at 7.9 seconds with a top speed of 123 miles per hour. In 2005, the 2.0L was the latest engine thrusting the Miata. The 16 valve engine produced 170 horsepower with a 0-60 time of 6.5 seconds, bringing the Miata to a fast finish when production ceased in the same year.
Even though all 3rd generation 2006 models all over the world now go with the name 'MX-5', the Miata will always be the true coupe that helped to accelerate the sports car appeal with today's roadsters.Kyle McMullen
| SZYMCZAK TAKES MAZDA MX-5 CUP RACE ONE AT MAZDA RACEWAY | |
 | MONTEREY, Calif. (May 10, 2013) – Christian Szymczak, of Palos Verdes, Calif., won Round Three of the SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup doubleheader at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Elliott Skeer, of Carlsbad, Calif., crossed the line in second, followed by John Dean, of Sebring, Fla. Szymczak, in the No. 34 ALARA Racing MX-5, set himself up for a clean sweep at the 11-Turn, 2.238-mile Mazda Raceway, with a 9.5-second gap. Szymczak was the fastest in qualifying and each of the practi...[Read more...] |
| 12C GT3 Now Approved To Race In North America, As Pirelli World Challenge Confirms Eligibility | |
 | •12C GT3 is eligible to race in the Pirelli World Challenge Series •Pirelli World Challenge supports the IZOD IndyCar series •McLaren has claimed five back-to-back Can-Am titles (1967-71) and three Indy500 victories (1972, 1974, 1976) in an illustrious racing history in the North American market The McLaren 12C GT3 has been confirmed as eligible for the Pirelli World Challenge (PWC), by the series organisers following a strong competitive debut season in Europe. This announcement means t...[Read more...] |
| A MAD MARCH FOR MAZDA MOTORSPORTS | |
| -- 15 Races in Seven Series at Three Race Tracks in Two States in One Month -- March 1, 2013 (IRVINE, Calif.) Mazda is ramping up the 2013 professional racing season with their usual hectic month of March, starting with races on March 1st in Austin, Texas, before two busy weekends in Florida. For Mazda, racing is not just a single series, but the majority of all sports car and open wheel road-racing classes in North America. 2013 highlights on the professional level will include: ...[Read more...] | |
| THE VIPER GTS-R IS BACK IN 2012 | |
 | •Two identical SRT Viper GTS-R race cars will compete in this weekend's American Le Mans Series event at the 2.54-mile Road Atlanta circuit. •The driver lineup for Petit Le Mans: Tommy Kendall and Marc Goossens will be joined by Jonathan Bomarito in the No. 93 Pennzoil Ultra Viper GTS-R. Dominik Farnbacher and Kuno Wittmer will share driving duties with Ryan Hunter-Reay in the No. 91 Hewlett Packard Viper GTS-R. •This is the first on-track, factory-based participation for the SRT Viper GTS-R...[Read more...] |
| Mazda Teams Up with Velocity For 2012 U.S. TV Broadcasts | |
 | February 21, 2012 (IRVINE, Calif.) The best race in the world is hearsay unless people see it. Some of the best racing in the world is not the headline race, but the support races featuring the stars of tomorrow. Mazda has supported more road racers over the past decade than any other automaker, and for 2012 is stepping up that support to include extended TV coverage on the new Velocity network. 'Hardcore fans know that some of the most intense action can be found in the Playboy MX...[Read more...] |
2011| Mazda: 2011-2020 |
| Similar Automakers |
| Mazda History |
| Other models by Mazda |
| Manufacturer Website |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 3 5 | 6 Chantez Cosmo | CX-5 CX-7 CX-9 | Miata MPV MX-3 | RX-7 RX-8 RX3 | Tribute |
| 2010 MX-5 Miata | 2010 MX-5 20th Anniversary | 2010 BRE MX-5 Miata | 2012 MX-5 Sport Black Limited Edition | 2012 MX-5 Spyder | 2012 MX-5 Miata Special Edition |
