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In its 35-year history, the Miata has provided numerous opportunities for motorsports success. A quick glance through the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship paddock reveals a host of drivers w…
The Mazda Miata, in its 35-year history, has been a key player in motorsports success, with numerous drivers such as Robby Foley, Stevan McAleer, and Patrick Gallagher climbing the Mazda ladder to become professional racers. Connor Zilisch, now in NASCAR, started racing Miatas and went on to win prestigious events like the Rolex 24 and Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring. Mazda is currently celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Miata, which has been a springboard for many racing careers in North America, from SCCA Showroom Stock to Spec Miata and MX-5 Cup. Randy Pobst, the first SCCA National Champion in a Miata, was drawn to the car by Mazda’s strong support in motorsports and the lucrative contingency program. The Miata’s dominance in autocross is evident, with numerous SCCA Solo National Championships won in different classes over the years. Spec Miata has been instrumental in grooming racers and laying the foundation for the MX-5 Cup series, providing a platform for success in the racing world.
