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|name = Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup |
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|website = [http://www.mx-5cup.com/ Official website] |
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|champion team = [[JTR Motorsports Engineering]] |
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| category = [[One-Design|One-make racing]] by [[Mazda]] |
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| country = {{flagicon|America}} [[United States]] |
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|champion driver = [[Jared Thomas (racing driver)|Jared Thomas]] |
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| inaugural = 2006 |
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|inaugural = 2003 |
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| champion driver = [[Bryan Ortiz]] |
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|category = [[One-Design|One-make racing]] by [[Mazda]] |
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| champion team = Copeland Motorsports |
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|current_season = {{CURRENTYEAR}} Mazda MX-5 Cup |
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| website = [http://www.mx-5cup.com/ Official website] |
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| current_season = 2021 Mazda MX-5 Cup |
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[[File:Global MX-5 Cup car - Tokyo Auto Salon 2015.jpg|thumb|Global MX-5 Cup car - Tokyo Auto Salon 2015]] |
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[[File:Global_MX-5_Cup_car_-_Tokyo_Auto_Salon_2015.jpg|thumb|Global MX-5 Cup car - Tokyo Auto Salon 2015]] |
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The '''Battery Tender Global MX-5 Cup''' is the professional [[Spec Miata]] series sanctioned by [[IndyCar]] in the [[United States]]. The pro Spec Miata series has its roots in 2003, but a unified national championship was launched in 2006. |
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The '''Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin''' is a single-make motor racing championship sanctioned by the [[International Motor Sports Association]] (IMSA) in the [[United States]]. '''Mazda MX-5 Cup''' is the professional [[Spec Miata]] series of [[Mazdaspeed#Race branding|Mazda Motorsports]], promoted by [[Andersen Promotions]]. The pro Spec Miata series has its roots in 2003, but a unified national championship was launched in 2006. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The [[Mazda MX-5 (NA)|first generation Mazda MX-5]] or Mazda Miata was launched in the U.S. market in May 1989 (model year 1990). The [[Sports Car Club of America]] placed the car in the [[Production car racing|Showroom Stock C]] class for production vehicles with a 1 |
The [[Mazda MX-5 (NA)|first generation Mazda MX-5]] or Mazda Miata was launched in the U.S. market in May 1989 (model year 1990). The [[Sports Car Club of America]] placed the car in the [[Production car racing|Showroom Stock C]] class for production vehicles with a 1,600 cc engine. The rules allowed the car to be entered in races when the model was one year old, in 1991. As production and popularity of the sports car grew, the SCCA developed a separate class for the car. After an exhibition race at [[Road Atlanta]] in 1999, an SCCA regional class was launched in 2000. In professional motorsport, the Miata's were entered in the [[Pirelli World Challenge|SCCA World Challenge]], but without major results. |
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===Mazdaspeed Miata Cup=== |
===Mazdaspeed Miata Cup=== |
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The [[Mazdaspeed]] Miata Cup was launched for 2003 with a Pacific and an Atlantic championship. The series first race was run at [[BeaveRun Motorsports Complex]] on May |
The [[Mazdaspeed]] Miata Cup was launched for 2003 with a Pacific and an Atlantic championship. The series first race was run at [[Pittsburgh International Race Complex|BeaveRun Motorsports Complex]] on May 3 and 4, 2003. [[Chip Herr]] and [[Niki Coello]] won the two races over the weekend.<ref>{{cite web|title=2003 Mazdaspeed Miata Cup Presented by Hankook Tires Atlantic Tour Round One & Two|url=http://users.zoominternet.net/~blacktopracing/2003_Results/mazdaspeed_miata_cup_1-2.htm|website=Black Top Racing|access-date=30 October 2016|archive-date=30 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161030203946/http://users.zoominternet.net/~blacktopracing/2003_Results/mazdaspeed_miata_cup_1-2.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref> Niki Coello went on to win the Atlantic Tour championship.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Bryant|first1=Thomas|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=7feKBAAAQBAJ&q=2003+mazdaspeed+miata+cup|title=Mazda MX-5 Miata|date=November 2014|publisher=Motorbooks|isbn=9781627884037|page=134|access-date=30 October 2016}}</ref> [[Bobby Carter (racing driver)|Bobby Carter]] won the inaugural Pacific Tour.<ref>{{cite web|title=Miata Cup: Pacific Tour Phoenix preview|url=http://www.motorsport.com/scca/news/miata-cup-pacific-tour-phoenix-preview/|website=Motorsport.com|access-date=30 October 2016|archive-date=30 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161030205428/http://www.motorsport.com/scca/news/miata-cup-pacific-tour-phoenix-preview/|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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===Mazda MX-5 Cup=== |
===Mazda MX-5 Cup=== |
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{{hatnote|See also: [[British Racing and Sports Car Club]] (BRSCC) for Mazda MX-6 Cup/Supercup events in the United Kingdom}} |
{{hatnote|See also: [[British Racing and Sports Car Club]] (BRSCC) for Mazda MX-6 Cup/Supercup events in the United Kingdom}} |
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The introduction of the [[Mazda MX-5 (NC)|third generation Mazda MX-5]] came also the national pro series in 2006.<ref>{{cite web|title=#TBT Starting the Miata Sensation|url=https://www.scca.com/articles/2001102-tbt-starting-the-miata-sensation|website=SCCA|accessdate=29 October 2016}}</ref> The inaugural season started at [[WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca|Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca]]. A total of 22 racers started the inaugural race which was won by [[Chip Herr]], from pole position.<ref>{{cite web|title=Final Race Results Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, May 7, 2006 |url=http://www.mx-5cup.com/2006/lag/race.html |website=MX-5 Cup |accessdate=29 October 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071110124831/http://www.mx-5cup.com/2006/lag/race.html |archivedate=10 November 2007 }}</ref> The series was support event for the [[Rolex Sports Car Series]] at Laguna Seca, [[Lime Rock Park]], [[Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course|Mid-Ohio]] and [[Utah Motorsports Campus|Miller Motorsports Park]]. The series also supported events of [[CASCAR]], [[ChampCar]], [[American Le Mans Series]] and the [[Circuit Trois-Rivières|Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Schedule |url=http://mx-5cup.com/06schedule.html |website=MX-5 Cup |accessdate=29 October 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20061108002742/http://mx-5cup.com/06schedule.html |archivedate=8 November 2006 }}</ref> Jim Daniels clinched the championship with one round remaining.<ref>{{cite web|title=Saini Closes MX-5 Cup Season At Road America With First-Ever Win |url=http://www.mx-5cup.com/story.php?ID=425 |website=MX-5 Cup |accessdate=29 October 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20061128162207/http://www.mx-5cup.com/story.php?ID=425 |archivedate=28 November 2006 }}</ref> The 2007 season started at the [[Grand Prix of Houston]] with the series first night race.<ref>{{cite web|title=The 2007 Mazda MX-5 Cup Season Begins in Houston |url=http://www.mx-5cup.com/story.php?ID=554 |website=MX-5 Cup |accessdate=29 October 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071106214239/http://www.mx-5cup.com/story.php?ID=554 |archivedate=6 November 2007 }}</ref> [[Jason Saini]] won five out of eight races to clinch the championship. Saini was promoted to the 2008 [[SCCA World Challenge]] with Mazda.<ref>{{cite web|title=Season Points |url=http://www.mx-5cup.com/event/points.php?ID=125 |website=MX-5 Cup |accessdate=29 October 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071108234513/http://www.mx-5cup.com/event/points.php?ID=125 |archivedate=8 November 2007 }}</ref> The 2008 season started with a Mazda Miata shootout. [[Brad Rampelberg]] won the race between SCCA and [[National Auto Sport Association|NASA]] champions to receive a fully funded drive in the 2008 regular season.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rampelberg Wins Mazda MX-5 Cup Shootout |url=http://www.mx-5cup.com/story.php?ID=826 |website=MX-5 Cup |accessdate=29 October 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100328082027/http://www.mx-5cup.com/story.php?ID=826 |archivedate=28 March 2010 }}</ref> Rampelberg finished sixth in the season standings winning races at [[Portland International Raceway|Portland]] and Miller Motorsports Park. [[Eric Foss]] won the championship winning two races but finishing all eight races.<ref>{{cite web|title=Season Points |url=http://www.mx-5cup.com/event/points.php?ID=190 |website=MX-5 Cup |accessdate=29 October 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081220154328/http://www.mx-5cup.com/event/points.php?ID=190 |archivedate=20 December 2008 }}</ref> |
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The introduction of the [[Mazda MX-5 (NC)|third generation Mazda MX-5]] coincided with the unified national pro series in 2006.<ref>{{cite web|title=#TBT Starting the Miata Sensation|url=https://www.scca.com/articles/2001102-tbt-starting-the-miata-sensation|website=SCCA|date=2 June 2016 |access-date=29 October 2016}}</ref> The inaugural season started at [[WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca|Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca]]. A total of 22 racers started the inaugural race which was won by [[Chip Herr]], from pole position.<ref>{{cite web|title=Final Race Results Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, May 7, 2006|url=http://www.mx-5cup.com/2006/lag/race.html|url-status=bot: unknown|website=MX-5 Cup|access-date=29 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071110124831/http://www.mx-5cup.com/2006/lag/race.html|archive-date=10 November 2007}}</ref> The series was support event for the [[Rolex Sports Car Series]] at Laguna Seca, [[Lime Rock Park]], [[Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course|Mid-Ohio]] and [[Utah Motorsports Campus|Miller Motorsports Park]]. The series also supported events of [[CASCAR]], [[ChampCar]], [[American Le Mans Series]] and the [[Circuit Trois-Rivières|Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Schedule|url=http://mx-5cup.com/06schedule.html|url-status=bot: unknown|website=MX-5 Cup|access-date=29 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061108002742/http://mx-5cup.com/06schedule.html|archive-date=8 November 2006}}</ref> Jim Daniels clinched the championship with one round remaining.<ref>{{cite web|title=Saini Closes MX-5 Cup Season At Road America With First-Ever Win|url=http://www.mx-5cup.com/story.php?ID=425|url-status=bot: unknown|website=MX-5 Cup|access-date=29 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061128162207/http://www.mx-5cup.com/story.php?ID=425|archive-date=28 November 2006}}</ref> The 2007 season started at the [[Grand Prix of Houston]] with the series first night race.<ref>{{cite web|title=The 2007 Mazda MX-5 Cup Season Begins in Houston|url=http://www.mx-5cup.com/story.php?ID=554|url-status=bot: unknown|website=MX-5 Cup|access-date=29 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071106214239/http://www.mx-5cup.com/story.php?ID=554|archive-date=6 November 2007}}</ref> [[Jason Saini]] won five out of eight races to clinch the championship. Saini was promoted to the 2008 [[SCCA World Challenge]] with Mazda.<ref>{{cite web|title=Season Points|url=http://www.mx-5cup.com/event/points.php?ID=125|url-status=bot: unknown|website=MX-5 Cup|access-date=29 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071108234513/http://www.mx-5cup.com/event/points.php?ID=125|archive-date=8 November 2007}}</ref> The 2008 season started with a Mazda Miata shootout. [[Brad Rampelberg]] won the race between SCCA and [[National Auto Sport Association|NASA]] champions to receive a fully funded drive in the 2008 regular season.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rampelberg Wins Mazda MX-5 Cup Shootout|url=http://www.mx-5cup.com/story.php?ID=826|url-status=bot: unknown|website=MX-5 Cup|access-date=29 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100328082027/http://www.mx-5cup.com/story.php?ID=826|archive-date=28 March 2010}}</ref> Rampelberg finished sixth in the season standings winning races at [[Portland International Raceway|Portland]] and Miller Motorsports Park. [[Eric Foss]] won the championship winning two races but finishing all eight races.<ref>{{cite web|title=Season Points|url=http://www.mx-5cup.com/event/points.php?ID=190|url-status=bot: unknown|website=MX-5 Cup|access-date=29 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081220154328/http://www.mx-5cup.com/event/points.php?ID=190|archive-date=20 December 2008}}</ref> |
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[[Todd Lamb (racing driver)|Todd Lamb]] dominated the 2009 season. Lamb won eight out of ten races, consecutive. [[Marc Miller (racing driver)|Marc Miller]] and [[Lyonel Kent]] won the remaining two races. NASCAR driver [[Ryan Ellis (racing driver)|Ryan Ellis]] also competed in the series.<ref>{{cite web|title=Season Points |url=http://www.mx-5cup.com/event/points.php?ID=241 |website=MX-5 Cup |accessdate=29 October 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100217155634/http://www.mx-5cup.com/event/points.php?ID=241 |archivedate=17 February 2010 }}</ref> Rampelberg continued in the series winning the 2010 series.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kent takes finale MX-5 Cup race of 2010; Rampelberg crowned champion|url=http://www.awrracing.com/2010/10/02/kent-takes-finale-mx-5-cup-race-of-2010-rampelberg-crowned-champion/|website=AWR Racing|accessdate=29 October 2016}}</ref> In 2010 the series had its first standing start, at [[New Jersey Motorsports Park]], previously only using a roling start.<ref>{{cite web|title=Evans To Start on MX-5 Cup Pole For First Standing Start In Series History|url=http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2010/06/27/484531.html|website=The Auto Channel|accessdate=29 October 2016}}</ref> The 2011 season was a tough season for the series. The final rounds of the series saw only 16 entrants. [[Michael Cooper (racing driver)|Michael Cooper]] won the series as Rampelberg moved into the [[Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge]]. |
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[[Todd Lamb (racing driver)|Todd Lamb]] dominated the 2009 season. Lamb won eight out of ten races, consecutive. [[Marc Miller (racing driver)|Marc Miller]] and [[Lyonel Kent]] won the remaining two races. NASCAR driver [[Ryan Ellis (racing driver)|Ryan Ellis]] also competed in the series.<ref>{{cite web|title=Season Points|url=http://www.mx-5cup.com/event/points.php?ID=241|url-status=bot: unknown|website=MX-5 Cup|access-date=29 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100217155634/http://www.mx-5cup.com/event/points.php?ID=241|archive-date=17 February 2010}}</ref> Rampelberg continued in the series winning the 2010 series.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kent takes finale MX-5 Cup race of 2010; Rampelberg crowned champion|url=http://www.awrracing.com/2010/10/02/kent-takes-finale-mx-5-cup-race-of-2010-rampelberg-crowned-champion/|website=AWR Racing|access-date=29 October 2016}}</ref> In 2010 the series had its first standing start, at [[New Jersey Motorsports Park]], previously only using a rolling start.<ref>{{cite web|title=Evans To Start on MX-5 Cup Pole For First Standing Start In Series History|url=http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2010/06/27/484531.html|website=The Auto Channel|access-date=29 October 2016}}</ref> The 2011 season was a tough season for the series. The final rounds of the series saw only 16 entrants. [[Michael Cooper (racing driver)|Michael Cooper]] won the series as Rampelberg moved into the [[Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge]]. |
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For 2012 [[Todd Snyder]] was appointed as the director of competition.<ref>{{cite web|title=Snyder To Serve As Director of Competition For SCCA Pro MX-5 Cup |url=http://www.mx-5cup.com/2012/news.php?id=2355 |website=MX-5 Cup |accessdate=29 October 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120317123847/http://www.mx-5cup.com/2012/news.php?id=2355 |archivedate=17 March 2012 }}</ref> Snyder left the series at the end of the season to join the [[International Motor Sports Association|IMSA]]. The series created a partnership with the [[Skip Barber Racing School]] for young racers. [[Bryan Hixon]] was the first driver to win the class. The regular championship was won by [[Stevan MacAleer]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Mcaleer Wins MX-5 Cup Finale To Punctuate Season Championship At Road Atlanta|url=http://paddocktalk.com/news/html/story-208180.html|website=PaddockTalk|accessdate=29 October 2016}}</ref> Former single-seater racer [[Christian Szymczak]] won the 2013 series championship. [[Kenton Koch]], winner of the 2013 Skip Barber class, won the 2014 overall championship. This was the first back to back championship win for [[Alara Racing]] and team principal [[Ken Murillo]].<ref>{{cite web|title=KOCH TAKES HOME 2014 MAZDA MX-5 CUP CROWN |url=http://www.mx-5cup.com/koch-takes-home-2014-mazda-mx-5-cup-crown/ |website=MX-5 Cup |accessdate=30 October 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150107220013/http://www.mx-5cup.com/koch-takes-home-2014-mazda-mx-5-cup-crown/ |archivedate=7 January 2015 }}</ref> In November 2014 Mazda unveiled the new Global MX-5 Cup at the [[Specialty Equipment Market Association|SEMA]] tradeshow. The final season of the third generation car was won by [[John Dean II]] with a 13 point margin on [[Patrick Gallagher (racing driver)|Patrick Gallagher]].<ref>{{cite web|title=GALLAGHER SCORES THIRD BATTERY TENDER MAZDA MX-5 CUP WIN AT ROAD ATLANTA |url=http://www.mx-5cup.com/gallagher-completes-third-win-in-battery-tender-mazda-mx-5-cup-season-at-road-atlanta/ |website=MX-5 Cup |accessdate=30 October 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151020075332/http://www.mx-5cup.com/gallagher-completes-third-win-in-battery-tender-mazda-mx-5-cup-season-at-road-atlanta/ |archivedate=20 October 2015 }}</ref> |
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For 2012 [[Todd Snyder (racing driver)|Todd Snyder]] was appointed as the director of competition.<ref>{{cite web|title=Snyder To Serve As Director of Competition For SCCA Pro MX-5 Cup|url=http://www.mx-5cup.com/2012/news.php?id=2355|url-status=bot: unknown|website=MX-5 Cup|access-date=29 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120317123847/http://www.mx-5cup.com/2012/news.php?id=2355|archive-date=17 March 2012}}</ref> Snyder left the series at the end of the season to join the [[International Motor Sports Association|IMSA]]. The series created a partnership with the [[Skip Barber Racing School]] for young racers. [[Bryan Hixon]] was the first driver to win the class. The regular championship was won by [[Stevan MacAleer]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Mcaleer Wins MX-5 Cup Finale To Punctuate Season Championship At Road Atlanta|url=http://paddocktalk.com/news/html/story-208180.html|website=PaddockTalk|access-date=29 October 2016|archive-date=30 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161030081657/http://paddocktalk.com/news/html/story-208180.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> Former single-seater racer [[Christian Szymczak]] won the 2013 series championship. [[Kenton Koch]], winner of the 2013 Skip Barber class, won the 2014 overall championship. This was the first back to back championship win for [[Alara Racing]] and team principal [[Ken Murillo]].<ref>{{cite web|title=KOCH TAKES HOME 2014 MAZDA MX-5 CUP CROWN|url=http://www.mx-5cup.com/koch-takes-home-2014-mazda-mx-5-cup-crown/|url-status=bot: unknown|website=MX-5 Cup|access-date=30 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150107220013/http://www.mx-5cup.com/koch-takes-home-2014-mazda-mx-5-cup-crown/|archive-date=7 January 2015}}</ref> In November 2014, Mazda unveiled the new Global MX-5 Cup at the [[SEMA (association)|SEMA]] tradeshow. The final season of the third generation car was won by [[John Dean II]] with a 13-point margin on [[Patrick Gallagher (racing driver)|Patrick Gallagher]].<ref>{{cite web|title=GALLAGHER SCORES THIRD BATTERY TENDER MAZDA MX-5 CUP WIN AT ROAD ATLANTA|url=http://www.mx-5cup.com/gallagher-completes-third-win-in-battery-tender-mazda-mx-5-cup-season-at-road-atlanta/|url-status=bot: unknown|website=MX-5 Cup|access-date=30 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151020075332/http://www.mx-5cup.com/gallagher-completes-third-win-in-battery-tender-mazda-mx-5-cup-season-at-road-atlanta/|archive-date=20 October 2015}}</ref> |
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===Global MX-5 Cup=== |
===Global MX-5 Cup=== |
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In 2016, the Global MX-5 Cup was launched. The series featured the new fourth generation Mazda MX-5, and a new prize package. The winner of the series was invited to test a Mazda powered [[Lola B08/80]] prepared by [[Mazdaspeed|Mazda Motorsports]].<ref>{{cite web|title=MAZDA WAVES GREEN FLAG ON 2016 GLOBAL MX-5 CUP RACING SERIES|url=http://www.mx-5cup.com/mazda-waves-green-flag-on-2016-global-mx-5-cup-racing-series/|url-status=bot: unknown|website=MX-5 Cup|access-date=30 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141126051128/http://www.mx-5cup.com/mazda-waves-green-flag-on-2016-global-mx-5-cup-racing-series/|archive-date=26 November 2014}}</ref> Last season's championship contenders Dean II and Gallagher again competed at the front of the pack. Gallagher won the first race after Dean II started from pole position.<ref>{{cite web|title=Patrick Gallagher Takes the First Win of the 2016 Battery Tender Global Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich Tires|url=http://www.mx-5cup.com/articles/2000606-patrick-gallagher-takes-the-first-win-of-the-2016-battery-tender-global-mazda-mx-5-cup-presented-by-bfgoodrich-tires|website=MX-5 Cup|access-date=30 October 2016|archive-date=31 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161031025304/http://www.mx-5cup.com/articles/2000606-patrick-gallagher-takes-the-first-win-of-the-2016-battery-tender-global-mazda-mx-5-cup-presented-by-bfgoodrich-tires|url-status=dead}}</ref> The championship was won by 26-year old [[Nathanial Sparks]]. Sparks won a $200,000 scholarship to advance his racing career.<ref>{{cite web|title=Nathanial Sparks Wins 2016 Battery Tender Global Mazda MX-5 Cup Presented by BFGoodrich Tires and $200,000 MRT24 Scholarship|url=http://www.mx-5cup.com/articles/2003006-nathanial-sparks-wins-2016-battery-tender-global-mazda-mx-5-cup-presented-by-bfgoodrich-tires-and-200-000-mrt24-scholarship|website=MX-5 Cup|access-date=30 October 2016|archive-date=31 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161031025309/http://www.mx-5cup.com/articles/2003006-nathanial-sparks-wins-2016-battery-tender-global-mazda-mx-5-cup-presented-by-bfgoodrich-tires-and-200-000-mrt24-scholarship|url-status=dead}}</ref> The season culminated with a new invitational shootout format. The Mazda MX-5 Cup Global Invitational debuted with nineteen drivers from eight different countries. The inaugural edition was won by Sparks. Former [[FIA GT1 World Championship|FIA GT1]] racer [[Gabriele Gardel]] also competed in the race.<ref>{{cite web|title=Historic Green Flag Drops for Inaugural Mazda MX-5 Cup Global Invitational|url=http://www.mx-5cup.com/articles/2002620-historic-green-flag-drops-for-inaugural-mazda-mx-5-cup-global-invitational|website=MX-5 Cup|access-date=30 October 2016|archive-date=31 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161031024613/http://www.mx-5cup.com/articles/2002620-historic-green-flag-drops-for-inaugural-mazda-mx-5-cup-global-invitational|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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For 2017 sanctioning of the series was taken over from [[SCCA Pro Racing]] |
For 2017, sanctioning of the series was taken over from [[SCCA Pro Racing]] by [[IndyCar]]. Promotion of the series was taken over by [[Andersen Promotions]]. Andersen Promotions, headed by Dan Andersen, also promotes and runs all series of the [[Road to Indy]] ([[U.S. F2000 National Championship|USF2000]], [[Pro Mazda Championship]] and [[Indy Lights]]). The Global MX-5 Series joined the [[IndyCar Series]] at the [[Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama|Grand Prix of Alabama]], [[Kohler Grand Prix]], [[Honda Indy Toronto]] and the [[Grand Prix at The Glen]].<ref>{{cite web|title=NOTEBOOK: INDYCAR TO SANCTION MX5 CUP|url=http://www.indycar.com/News/2016/10/10-28-Notebook-IndyCar-MX5-Cup|website=Indycar|access-date=31 October 2016}}</ref> |
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Beginning in 2021, the series partnered with [[International Motor Sports Association|IMSA]] under a new sanctioning agreement. The series currently races at select [[IMSA SportsCar Championship|WeatherTech SportsCar Championship]] events, while retaining a single [[IndyCar]] event (the [[Grand Prix of St. Petersburg]]). In 2022, the series will continue its annual visit to [[Road America]], but will be part of the [[NASCAR Cup Series]] race weekend. |
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==Car== |
==Car== |
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===2003–2005=== |
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In the early Mazdaspeed Miata Cup accepted [[Mazda MX-5 (NA)|first-]] and [[Mazda MX-5 (NB)|second generation]] Mazda MX-5s. The series followed [[Spec Miata]] rules as issued by the SCCA, NASA and [[Midwestern Council]]. Tyres from the labels [[Toyo Tire & Rubber Company|Toyo]], [[Kumho Tire|Kumho]] and [[Hankook Tire|Hankook]] were allowed. Three types of MX-5's were allowed to run in the series. The edition of the MX-5 built from 1990 through 1993 featured a 1.600cc engine. The car had a minimum weight of 2.300lbs. The second type allowed were cars built from 1994 through 1998. The car featured a 1.800cc engine and had a minimum weight of 2.350lbs. Lastly cars built from 1999 through 2005 featured a 1.800cc engine and had a minimum weight of 2.400lbs.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Bryant|first1=Thomas|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=7feKBAAAQBAJ&q=2003+mazdaspeed+miata+cup&pg=PA134|title=Mazda MX-5 Miata|date=November 2014|publisher=Motorbooks|isbn=9781627884037|page=136|access-date=30 October 2016}}</ref> |
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===2006–2015=== |
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Between 2006 and 2015, the series used the [[Mazda MX-5 (NC)|third generation Mazda MX-5]]. The car featured the standard 2.0L engine prepared by Mazdaspeed.<ref>{{cite web|title=2006 MAZDA MX-5 CUP RACE SERIES ZOOM-ZOOMS TO LIFE|url=http://www.mazdamotorsports.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Home?storeId=10001&langId=-1|url-status=bot: unknown|website=Mazda Motorsports|access-date=30 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051119012940/http://www.mazdamotorsports.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Home?storeId=10001&langId=-1|archive-date=19 November 2005}}</ref> Through the years, model years 2006 through 2014 were accepted. The engine featured modifications by [[Mazdaspeed]] such as a modified cold air intake. The gearbox was a stock 6-speed manual out of the Sport Package. The suspension and shocks were also provided by Mazdaspeed. Tires were provided by Hankook in 2006 and 2007. Between 2008 and 2009 the tires were provided by Kumho. As of 2010 the tires are provided by [[BFGoodrich]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Car Facts|url=http://www.mx-5cup.com/series.php?page=MX5carfacts|url-status=bot: unknown|website=MX-5 Cup|access-date=29 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100210165450/http://www.mx-5cup.com/series.php?page=MX5carfacts|archive-date=10 February 2010}}</ref> |
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In the early Mazdaspeed Miata Cup accepted [[Mazda MX-5 (NA)|first-]] and [[Mazda MX-5 (NB)|second generation]] Mazda MX-5s. The series followed [[Spec Miata]] rules as issued by the SCCA, NASA and [[Midwestern Council]]. Tyres from the labels [[Toyo Tire & Rubber Company|Toyo]], [[Kumho Tire|Kumho]] and [[Hankook Tire|Hankook]] were allowed. Three types of MX-5's were allowed to run in the series. The edition of the MX-5 built from 1990 through 1993 featured a 1.600cc engine. The car had a minimum weight of 2.300lbs. The second type allowed were cars built from 1994 through 1998. The car featured a 1.800cc engine and had a minimum weight of 2.350lbs. Lastly cars built from 1999 through 2005 featured a 1.800cc engine and had a minimum weight of 2.400lbs.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Bryant|first1=Thomas|title=Mazda MX-5 Miata|date=November 2014|publisher=Motorbooks|page=136|isbn=9781627884037|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=7feKBAAAQBAJ&q=2003+mazdaspeed+miata+cup&pg=PA134|accessdate=30 October 2016}}</ref> |
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===2016–present=== |
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[[File:'16_Mazda_MX-5_Competition_Car_(MIAS_'16).jpg|thumb|300x300px|The 2016 Mazda MX-5 Cup edition at the [[Montreal International Auto Show]] 2016.]] |
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Between 2006 and 2015 the series used the [[Mazda MX-5 (NC)|third generation Mazda MX-5]]. The car featured a 2.0L 200[[horsepower|hp]] engine prepared by Mazdaspeed.<ref>{{cite web|title=2006 MAZDA MX-5 CUP RACE SERIES ZOOM-ZOOMS TO LIFE |url=http://www.mazdamotorsports.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Home?storeId=10001&langId=-1 |website=Mazda Motorsports |accessdate=30 October 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20051119012940/http://www.mazdamotorsports.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Home?storeId=10001&langId=-1 |archivedate=19 November 2005 }}</ref> Through the years model years 2006 through 2014 were accepted. The engine featured modifications by [[Mazdaspeed]] such as a modified cold air intake. The gearbox was a stock 6-speed manual out of the Sport Package. The suspension and shocks were also provided by Mazdaspeed. Tires were provided by Hankook in 2006 and 2007. Between 2008 and 2009 the tires were provided by Kumho. As of 2010 the tires are provided by [[BFGoodrich]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Car Facts |url=http://www.mx-5cup.com/series.php?page=MX5carfacts |website=MX-5 Cup |accessdate=29 October 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100210165450/http://www.mx-5cup.com/series.php?page=MX5carfacts |archivedate=10 February 2010 }}</ref> |
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For the 2016 season, Mazda introduced the [[Mazda MX-5 (ND)|fourth generation Mazda MX-5]]. The car is built at the [[Hiroshima (Mazda factory)|Hiroshima]] Mazda factory before being transformed into a MX-5 Cup car. The MX-5 Cup version was developed by [[Mazda North American Operations]] and [[Long Road Racing]]. The engine is a [[Skyactiv#2.0 L|2.0 L Skyactiv-G (PE-VPS)]] [[Inline-four engine|I4]]. From 2016 to 2018, the series began with the ND1 iteration of the car, before introducing an updated ND2 class in 2019. For the 2019 season, the series utilized a two-class structure, with a premier ND2 class running alongside the legacy ND1 cars. The ND1 [[Engine control unit|ECU]] was provided by [[General Engine Management Systems]], while the ND2 upgraded to a [[Robert Bosch GmbH|Bosch]] ECU with an increased 7,500rpm limit .<ref>{{cite web|title=Global MX-5 Cup Car Features|url=http://www.longroadracing.com/gmx5cupcarfeatures.html|website=Long Road Racing|access-date=29 October 2016}}</ref> The ND2 upgrades also included an increase to 181 horsepower and a [[SADEV]] sequential gearbox. [[Tom Long (racing driver)|Tom Long]] was the test driver during the development phases.<ref>{{cite web|title=Battery Tender Mazda MX-5 Cup Marketing Booklet|url=http://cdn.growassets.net/user_files/mx5cup/downloads/000/015/042/Battery_Tender_Mazda_MX-5_Cup_Marketing_Booklet.pdf?1463601906|website=MX-5 Cup|access-date=29 October 2016}}</ref> In 2019, Long Road Racing ceased operations, with responsibilities transferred to [http://flisperformance.com/ Flis Performance]. |
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===2016-present=== |
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[[File:'16 Mazda MX-5 Competition Car (MIAS '16).jpg|thumb|The 2016 Mazda MX-5 Cup edition at the [[Montreal International Auto Show]] 2016.|300px]] |
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For the 2016 season Mazda introduced the [[Mazda MX-5 (ND)|fourth generation Mazda MX-5]]. The car is built at the [[Hiroshima (Mazda factory)|Hiroshima]] Mazda factory. The MX-5 Cup version is developed by [[Mazda North American Operations]] and [[Long Road Racing]]. The engine is a [[SkyActiv#2.0 L|2.0 L SkyActiv-G (PE-VPS)]] [[Inline-four engine|I4]]. The [[Engine control unit|ECU]] is provided by [[General Engine Management Systems]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Global MX-5 Cup Car Features|url=http://www.longroadracing.com/gmx5cupcarfeatures.html|website=Long Road Racing|accessdate=29 October 2016}}</ref> [[Tom Long (racing driver)|Tom Long]] was the test driver during the development phase.<ref>{{cite web|title=Battery Tender Mazda MX-5 Cup Marketing Booklet|url=http://cdn.growassets.net/user_files/mx5cup/downloads/000/015/042/Battery_Tender_Mazda_MX-5_Cup_Marketing_Booklet.pdf?1463601906|website=MX-5 Cup|accessdate=29 October 2016}}</ref> |
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===Timeline=== |
===Timeline=== |
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| colspan="3" style="background:#C0C0C0;" |[[Mazda MX-5 (NA)|Mazda MX-5 NA]] |
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|colspan= 2 rowspan=2 style="background:#C0C0C0;"| [[Mazda MX-5 (ND)|Mazda MX-5 ND]] |
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|colspan= 3 style="background:#C0C0C0;"| [[Mazda MX-5 (NB)|Mazda MX-5 NB]] |
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|colspan= 12 rowspan=2 style="background:#C0C0C0;"| 2.000cc |
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| colspan="3" style="background:#C0C0C0;" |1.800cc |
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| colspan="3" style="background:#C0C0C0;" |{{Toyo}} |
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==Champions== |
==Champions== |
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|2003 |
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| colspan="2" |{{flagicon|USA}} [[Niki Coello]] |
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| colspan="2" |{{flagicon|USA}} [[Bobby Carter (racing driver)|Bobby Carter]] |
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| 2003 ||colspan=2| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Niki Coello]] ||colspan=2| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Bobby Carter (racing driver)|Bobby Carter]] |
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| colspan="2" |{{flagicon|USA}} [[Payton Wilson (racing driver)|Payton Wilson]] |
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| colspan="2" |{{flagicon|USA}} [[Andrew Fernandez]] |
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|2005 |
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| 2004 ||colspan=2| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Payton Wilson]] ||colspan=2| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Andrew Fernandez]] |
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| colspan="2" |{{flagicon|USA}} [[Tom Long (racing driver)|Tom Long]] |
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| colspan="2" |{{flagicon|USA}} [[Justin Hall (racing driver)|Justin Hall]] |
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| 2005 ||colspan=2| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Tom Long (racing driver)|Tom Long]] ||colspan=2| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Justin Hall (racing driver)|Justin Hall]] |
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!Shootout winner |
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!Skip Barber class |
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|2006 |
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|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Jim Daniels (racing driver)|Jim Daniels]] |
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|Team MER |
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| 2006 || {{flagicon|USA}} [[Jim Daniels (racing driver)|Jim Daniels]] || Team MER || || |
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|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Jason Saini]] |
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|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Eric Foss]] |
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|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Brad Rampelberg]] |
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|2009 |
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| 2008 || {{flagicon|USA}} [[Eric Foss]] || || {{flagicon|USA}} [[Brad Rampelberg]] || |
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|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Todd Lamb (racing driver)|Todd Lamb]] |
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|AMG Racing |
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|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Justin Piscitell]] |
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| 2009 || {{flagicon|USA}} [[Todd Lamb (racing driver)|Todd Lamb]] || AMG Racing || {{flagicon|USA}} [[Justin Piscitell]] || |
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|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Brad Rampelberg]] |
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|AMG Racing |
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|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Scott Shelton]] |
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|2011 |
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| 2010 || {{flagicon|USA}} [[Brad Rampelberg]] || AMG Racing || {{flagicon|USA}} [[Scott Shelton]] || |
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|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Michael Cooper (racing driver)|Michael Cooper]] |
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|AMG Racing |
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|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Elliott Skeer]] |
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| 2011 || {{flagicon|USA}} [[Michael Cooper (racing driver)|Michael Cooper]] || AMG Racing || {{flagicon|USA}} [[Elliott Skeer]] || |
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|{{flagicon|GBR}} [[Stevan McAleer]] |
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|CJ Wilson Racing |
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|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Patrick Gallagher (racing driver)|Patrick Gallagher]] |
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|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Bryan Hixon]] |
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|2013 |
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| 2012 || {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Stevan McAleer]] || CJ Wilson Racing || {{flagicon|USA}} [[Patrick Gallagher (racing driver)|Patrick Gallagher]] || {{flagicon|USA}} [[Bryan Hixon]] |
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|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Christian Szymczak]] |
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|Alara Racing |
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|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Joey Bickers]] |
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|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Kenton Koch]] |
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|2014 |
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| 2013 || {{flagicon|USA}} [[Christian Szymczak]] || Alara Racing || {{flagicon|USA}} [[Joey Bickers]] || {{flagicon|USA}} [[Kenton Koch]] |
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|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Kenton Koch]] |
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|Alara Racing |
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|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Kyle Loustaunau]] |
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|{{flagicon|USA}} Drake Kemper |
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|2015 |
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| 2014 || {{flagicon|USA}} [[Kenton Koch]] || Alara Racing || {{flagicon|USA}} [[Kyle Loustaunau]] || {{flagicon|USA}} Drake Kemper |
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|{{flagicon|USA}} [[John Dean II]] |
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|Sick Sideways Racing |
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|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Glenn McGee (racing driver)|Glenn McGee]] |
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|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Robby Foley]] |
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|2016 |
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| 2015 || {{flagicon|USA}} [[John Dean II]] || Sick Sideways Racing || {{flagicon|USA}} [[Glenn McGee (racing driver)|Glenn McGee]] || {{flagicon|USA}} [[Robby Foley]] |
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|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Nathanial Sparks]] |
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|Spark Performance/Sick Sideways |
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|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Matt Cresci]] |
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|[[2017 Global MX-5 Cup|2017]] |
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| 2016 || {{flagicon|USA}} [[Nathanial Sparks]] || Spark Performance/Sick Sideways || {{flagicon|USA}} [[Matt Cresci]] || |
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|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Patrick Gallagher (racing driver)|Patrick Gallagher]] |
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|[[McCumbee McAleer Racing]] |
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|{{Flagicon|USA}} [[Selin Rollan]] |
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|2018 |
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| [[2017 Global MX-5 Cup|2017]]|| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Patrick Gallagher (racing driver)|Patrick Gallagher]] ||McCumbee McAleer Racing || {{Flagicon|USA}} [[Selin Rollan]] || |
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|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Nikko Reger]] |
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|Slipstream Performance |
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|{{Flagicon|USA}} [[Michael Carter (racing driver)|Michael Carter]] |
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|2019 |
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| 2018|| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Nikko Reger]] || Slipstream Performance || {{Flagicon|USA}} [[Michael Carter (racing driver)|Michael Carter]] || |
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|{{flagicon|Puerto Rico}} [[Bryan Ortiz]] |
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|Copeland Motorsports |
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|{{Flagicon|USA}} [[Jared Thomas (racing driver)|Jared Thomas]] |
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Latest revision as of 10:08, 15 July 2024
| Category | One-make racing by Mazda |
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| Country |  United States |
| Inaugural season | 2003 |
| Manufacturers | Mazda |
| Tire suppliers | BFGoodrich |
| Drivers' champion | Jared Thomas |
| Teams' champion | JTR Motorsports Engineering |
| Official website | Official website |
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The Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin is a single-make motor racing championship sanctioned by the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) in the United States. Mazda MX-5 Cup is the professional Spec Miata series of Mazda Motorsports, promoted by Andersen Promotions. The pro Spec Miata series has its roots in 2003, but a unified national championship was launched in 2006.
History
[edit]The first generation Mazda MX-5 or Mazda Miata was launched in the U.S. market in May 1989 (model year 1990). The Sports Car Club of America placed the car in the Showroom Stock C class for production vehicles with a 1,600 cc engine. The rules allowed the car to be entered in races when the model was one year old, in 1991. As production and popularity of the sports car grew, the SCCA developed a separate class for the car. After an exhibition race at Road Atlanta in 1999, an SCCA regional class was launched in 2000. In professional motorsport, the Miata's were entered in the SCCA World Challenge, but without major results.
Mazdaspeed Miata Cup
[edit]The Mazdaspeed Miata Cup was launched for 2003 with a Pacific and an Atlantic championship. The series first race was run at BeaveRun Motorsports Complex on May 3 and 4, 2003. Chip Herr and Niki Coello won the two races over the weekend.[1] Niki Coello went on to win the Atlantic Tour championship.[2] Bobby Carter won the inaugural Pacific Tour.[3]
Mazda MX-5 Cup
[edit]The introduction of the third generation Mazda MX-5 coincided with the unified national pro series in 2006.[4] The inaugural season started at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. A total of 22 racers started the inaugural race which was won by Chip Herr, from pole position.[5] The series was support event for the Rolex Sports Car Series at Laguna Seca, Lime Rock Park, Mid-Ohio and Miller Motorsports Park. The series also supported events of CASCAR, ChampCar, American Le Mans Series and the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières.[6] Jim Daniels clinched the championship with one round remaining.[7] The 2007 season started at the Grand Prix of Houston with the series first night race.[8] Jason Saini won five out of eight races to clinch the championship. Saini was promoted to the 2008 SCCA World Challenge with Mazda.[9] The 2008 season started with a Mazda Miata shootout. Brad Rampelberg won the race between SCCA and NASA champions to receive a fully funded drive in the 2008 regular season.[10] Rampelberg finished sixth in the season standings winning races at Portland and Miller Motorsports Park. Eric Foss won the championship winning two races but finishing all eight races.[11]
Todd Lamb dominated the 2009 season. Lamb won eight out of ten races, consecutive. Marc Miller and Lyonel Kent won the remaining two races. NASCAR driver Ryan Ellis also competed in the series.[12] Rampelberg continued in the series winning the 2010 series.[13] In 2010 the series had its first standing start, at New Jersey Motorsports Park, previously only using a rolling start.[14] The 2011 season was a tough season for the series. The final rounds of the series saw only 16 entrants. Michael Cooper won the series as Rampelberg moved into the Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge.
For 2012 Todd Snyder was appointed as the director of competition.[15] Snyder left the series at the end of the season to join the IMSA. The series created a partnership with the Skip Barber Racing School for young racers. Bryan Hixon was the first driver to win the class. The regular championship was won by Stevan MacAleer.[16] Former single-seater racer Christian Szymczak won the 2013 series championship. Kenton Koch, winner of the 2013 Skip Barber class, won the 2014 overall championship. This was the first back to back championship win for Alara Racing and team principal Ken Murillo.[17] In November 2014, Mazda unveiled the new Global MX-5 Cup at the SEMA tradeshow. The final season of the third generation car was won by John Dean II with a 13-point margin on Patrick Gallagher.[18]
Global MX-5 Cup
[edit]In 2016, the Global MX-5 Cup was launched. The series featured the new fourth generation Mazda MX-5, and a new prize package. The winner of the series was invited to test a Mazda powered Lola B08/80 prepared by Mazda Motorsports.[19] Last season's championship contenders Dean II and Gallagher again competed at the front of the pack. Gallagher won the first race after Dean II started from pole position.[20] The championship was won by 26-year old Nathanial Sparks. Sparks won a $200,000 scholarship to advance his racing career.[21] The season culminated with a new invitational shootout format. The Mazda MX-5 Cup Global Invitational debuted with nineteen drivers from eight different countries. The inaugural edition was won by Sparks. Former FIA GT1 racer Gabriele Gardel also competed in the race.[22]
For 2017, sanctioning of the series was taken over from SCCA Pro Racing by IndyCar. Promotion of the series was taken over by Andersen Promotions. Andersen Promotions, headed by Dan Andersen, also promotes and runs all series of the Road to Indy (USF2000, Pro Mazda Championship and Indy Lights). The Global MX-5 Series joined the IndyCar Series at the Grand Prix of Alabama, Kohler Grand Prix, Honda Indy Toronto and the Grand Prix at The Glen.[23]
Beginning in 2021, the series partnered with IMSA under a new sanctioning agreement. The series currently races at select WeatherTech SportsCar Championship events, while retaining a single IndyCar event (the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg). In 2022, the series will continue its annual visit to Road America, but will be part of the NASCAR Cup Series race weekend.
Car
[edit]2003–2005
[edit]In the early Mazdaspeed Miata Cup accepted first- and second generation Mazda MX-5s. The series followed Spec Miata rules as issued by the SCCA, NASA and Midwestern Council. Tyres from the labels Toyo, Kumho and Hankook were allowed. Three types of MX-5's were allowed to run in the series. The edition of the MX-5 built from 1990 through 1993 featured a 1.600cc engine. The car had a minimum weight of 2.300lbs. The second type allowed were cars built from 1994 through 1998. The car featured a 1.800cc engine and had a minimum weight of 2.350lbs. Lastly cars built from 1999 through 2005 featured a 1.800cc engine and had a minimum weight of 2.400lbs.[24]
2006–2015
[edit]Between 2006 and 2015, the series used the third generation Mazda MX-5. The car featured the standard 2.0L engine prepared by Mazdaspeed.[25] Through the years, model years 2006 through 2014 were accepted. The engine featured modifications by Mazdaspeed such as a modified cold air intake. The gearbox was a stock 6-speed manual out of the Sport Package. The suspension and shocks were also provided by Mazdaspeed. Tires were provided by Hankook in 2006 and 2007. Between 2008 and 2009 the tires were provided by Kumho. As of 2010 the tires are provided by BFGoodrich.[26]
2016–present
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For the 2016 season, Mazda introduced the fourth generation Mazda MX-5. The car is built at the Hiroshima Mazda factory before being transformed into a MX-5 Cup car. The MX-5 Cup version was developed by Mazda North American Operations and Long Road Racing. The engine is a 2.0 L Skyactiv-G (PE-VPS) I4. From 2016 to 2018, the series began with the ND1 iteration of the car, before introducing an updated ND2 class in 2019. For the 2019 season, the series utilized a two-class structure, with a premier ND2 class running alongside the legacy ND1 cars. The ND1 ECU was provided by General Engine Management Systems, while the ND2 upgraded to a Bosch ECU with an increased 7,500rpm limit .[27] The ND2 upgrades also included an increase to 181 horsepower and a SADEV sequential gearbox. Tom Long was the test driver during the development phases.[28] In 2019, Long Road Racing ceased operations, with responsibilities transferred to Flis Performance.
Timeline
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Champions
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References
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- ^ Bryant, Thomas (November 2014). Mazda MX-5 Miata. Motorbooks. p. 134. ISBN 9781627884037. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
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- ^ "Final Race Results Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, May 7, 2006". MX-5 Cup. Archived from the original on 10 November 2007. Retrieved 29 October 2016.
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