By RACER Staff | December 6, 2024 3:53 PM ET The Mazda Heritage Collection will wrap up its 2024 competition season this weekend at the Mission Foods HSR Sebring Classic 12 Hour in Florida. Mazda Motorsports is set to bring a trio of cars and drivers for the event, including newly crowned Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by…
By RACER Staff | November 12, 2024 6:52 PM ET Second time was the charm for Noah Harmon, who took home the $150,000 scholarship from Mazda in his return to the MX-5 Cup Shootout this week. Harmon will use the prize money to compete in the 2025 Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin. Helio Meza graduated from…
Back in rotation: Mazda Heritage Collection By George Tamayo | August 15, 2024 2:50 PM ET On a flight to John Wayne Airport in Orange County, Calif., you’ll unwittingly fly right over a storied collection of racecars. About 20 seconds before touch down, the flight path crosses right over Mazda NA R&D, which for almost 25 years has…
By RACER Staff | July 18, 2024 9:49 AM ET Martinsville Speedway and the Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin announced that the spec series will hold an exhibition race as part of the 2024 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour season finale event on Saturday, Oct. 26. The event will be a 300-lap doubleheader called the Virginia is…
By MazdaMotorsports.com | June 26, 2024 3:19 PM ET The Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin posts impressive numbers when it comes to victory margins, lead changes, prize money and more, but this summer the series reaches a number that’s been a decade in the making. In June, Flis Performance completed Mazda MX-5 Cup car build number…
By RACER Staff | January 16, 2024 3:56 PM ET Whelen Engineering will partner with Mazda Motorsports to become the title sponsor of the Mazda MX-5 Cup series beginning in 2024. The relationship marks a new chapter for Whelen, which has a long history of involvement with motorsports that includes supplying tracks with emergency lighting equipment, sponsoring drivers,…
By George Tamayo | December 20, 2023 3:00 AM ET Among the bevy of engine sounds that fill the motorsports landscape, the Mazda Rotary that powered the 767B prototype and RX-7 GTO cars of the early 1990s holds a special place in the hearts, and ears, of enthusiasts. Those four-rotor engines had a unique wail that set it…
By George Tamayo | December 15, 2023 3:14 PM ET When a company has been doing something so long, particularly when that something is not their core activity, then they must be doing it for good reason. The company in question here is Mazda, and the something is their driver scholarship program. The 2023 Mazda Scholarship Shootout at…
By RACER Staff | November 30, 2023 11:30 AM ET Having made a well-received debut outing last month at Daytona International Speedway, the Mazda Heritage Collection will return to action with Historic Sportscar Racing this weekend at Sebring International Raceway. A pair of entries from the collection will take part in sprint races leading up to the Sebring…
By RACER Staff | November 8, 2023 11:45 AM ET The Mazda Heritage Collection had an exceptional debut in the HSR Classic at Daytona presented by IMSA. Both cars entered had strong performances and mesmerized fans with screaming rotary sounds echoing across Daytona International Speedway. The Mazda Heritage Collection brought a 1989 Mazda 767B-002 and a 1991 Mazda…
By RACER Staff | November 2, 2023 12:23 PM ET Following an extensive restoration program, two iconic Mazda racing machines will return to the track this week as the Mazda Heritage Collection program makes its first outing at Daytona International Speedway this weekend for the HSR Classic Daytona presented by IMSA, November 3 – 5. The Mazda Heritage…
By RACER Staff | October 31, 2023 1:12 PM ET Names of the 12 finalists set to compete in the 16th running of the Mazda MX-5 Cup Shootout have been revealed. The list features a number of familiar faces along with some promising bright new stars. After being selected as a nominee, drivers were asked to submit a…
By RACER Staff | October 6, 2023 4:06 PM ET Mazda Motorsports has unveiled the Heritage Collection, a new program to celebrate the brand’s long history in motorsports by fielding a curated collection of iconic race cars that are owned by Mazda. The new approach will elevate the brand with an ongoing campaign that will celebrate the culture…
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By RACER Staff | June 13, 2023 12:03 PM ET IndyCar veteran and current member of the NBC Sports motorsports broadcast team James Hinchcliffe will make his Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup debut at Watkins Glen International, June 22 – 24. The Canadian will drive the No. 3 JTR Motorsports Engineering entry. Hinchcliffe was the 2011 IndyCar Rookie of…
By RACER Staff | May 16, 2023 2:34 PM ET Whelen Engineering, Flis Performance, and Team Fox, the grassroots community fundraising program of The Michael J. Fox Foundation, are teaming up to raise money for Parkinson’s research by giving away a Mazda MX-5 Cup Car valued at $100,000. Race fans and supporters who make a minimum donation of…
FEBRUARY 07, 2023 Explore the expert craftsmanship of the Mazda MX-5 Cup Car. This video takes you behind the scenes at Flis Performance, where you’ll witness the mastery that goes into each car. Learn how Flis Performance, Mazda Motorsports, and the Mazda MX-5 Cup Series are revolutionizing motorsports. A must-watch for all racing and car…
January 24, 2023 By RACER Staff January 24, 2023 3:25 PM ET Fans will be able to catch some of the best racing in the country live from their computers or phones as the Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich Tires will once again be streamed live at RACER.com in 2023. The hugely competitive series…
December 16, 2022 The Mazda MX-5 Cup Shootout is a foundational part of Mazda’s commitment to supporting the next generation of passionate racers and enabling dreams of racing. Drivers nominated from across the U.S. compete to win a total of $360,000 in scholarship payouts to race in the 2023 Mazda MX-5 Cup and Spec MX-5…
November 30, 2022 After two days of driving, several meetings and multiple sessions spent reviewing data at Carolina Motorsports Park in Kershaw, South Carolina, three drivers earned scholarships in the 15th edition of the Mazda MX-5 Cup Shootout. Additionally, two karting stars were selected to be Mazda club racing factory drivers. Nate Cicero of Pound…
November 2, 2022 A total of 12 finalists for the Mazda MX-5 Cup Shootout are counting down the days until they head to Sebring International Raceway to compete for three scholarships. The top prize is support from Mazda that is valued at $110,000 toward participation in the 2023 Mazda MX-5 Cup. What follows is a…
November 2, 2022 The 15th edition of the Mazda MX-5 Cup Shootout is a week away and the 12 diverse finalists are counting down the days to their shot at a scholarship valued at $110,000 from Mazda to compete in the 2023 MX-5 Cup season. Here’s a brief introduction to six of those candidates. Thomas…
Collaboration with KHI Management and Trackhouse Racing Provides Chance for Young Karter to Earn Mazda MX-5 Cup Test OCTOBER 20, 2022 Collaboration with KHI Management and Trackhouse Racing Provides Chance for Young Karter to Earn Mazda MX-5 Cup Test DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – IMSA, in conjunction with NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick and NASCAR team Trackhouse…
October 12, 2022 Mazda Motorsports has revealed which 12 young drivers will compete for three scholarships worth a combined $260,000 to start their Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich® Tires career. The top prize in the MX-5 Cup Shootout is a scholarship valued at $110,000. Last year’s big winner, Connor Zilisch, went on to…
September 26, 2022 By RACER Staff | September 26, 2022 1:35 PM ET Having a long-established support program that for years has provided the financial backing to connect talent with opportunity for deserving racers, Mazda is raising the bar even higher in 2023. The Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich Tires has long provided thrilling…
August 31, 2022 By George Tamayo | August 31, 2022 10:28 AM ETPowered by: Mazda Motorsports Since the series’ debut in 2016, more than 260 Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup by BFGoodrich race cars have been sold. And still they continue to arrive at Mazda’s handpicked build partner, Flis Performance, as production MX-5s ready to be converted into race-spec MX-5…
July 07,2022 Spend a race weekend with Parker Kligerman from Road America as he goes IMSA racing in the Mazda MX-5 Cup series.
The Mazda MX-5 Cup Shootout is a foundational part of Mazda’s commitment to supporting the next generation of passionate racers. Drivers nominated from across the U.S. compete to win a total of $360,000 in scholarship payouts to race in the 2022 Mazda MX-5 Cup and Spec MX-5 series. Go behind the scenes as we follow…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 2022-01-06 Across all series, #MazdaMotorsports enjoyed a successful 2021 season, as we got back to a regular race season, joined by fans at race tracks around the country. From grassroots racing to the start of a new era for MX-5 Cup to the final DPI race, we reflect on this year’s highlights…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 2021-08-26 After Fielding the Famous Spirit of Daytona Prototypes, the Family Enjoys Preparing Cars for the IMSA-Sanctioned Series By Godwin Kelly DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Every time there’s an Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich Tires race, there’s a good chance Flis Performance will see victory lane. No, it’s not a…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 2021-04-09 This is your moment to show everyone your mad skills! Once in a lifetime Opportunity! Have your creativity wrapped along the sleek and elegant body lines of the awesome canvas known as The Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup Car. For more details on the contest, visit: https://bit.ly/LemonsWrap2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 9.22.20 Make sure to check out these awesome videos featuring Casey Putsch from Genius Garage. Also check out this article from magazine mentioning Casey Putsch’s experience with Flis Performance.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 8.20.20 Flis Performance has released its Full Synthetic 5w-30 Performance Engine Oil for the Mazda Global MX-5 Cup Series. This engine oil has been developed to provide exceptional thermal stability, oxidation resistance, sustained engine component protection and increased durability in high temperature racing conditions. Flis Performance 5w-30 Synthetic Engine Oil will be mandated for the 2020…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 7.6.20 Flis Performance released it’s Full Synthetic; 75-90 Performance Gear Oil for The Mazda Global MX-5 Cup Series. With the new Sadev transmission being homologated for the series, this gear oil has been developed to provide reduced heat, friction, and excellent protection from corrosion and wear while delivering superior protection with enhanced…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 7.3.2020 Last day to play! Over $134K raised! #lemonsoflove Get in and get on! Online ticket sales will close at Midnight tonight! Purchase your tickets now. The drawing will take place at Flis Performance in Daytona Beach, FL on Saturday, July 4 at 11 am EST. Need not be present to win. …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 6.17.20 Make sure to check out this awesome video with Andy Pilgrim from Automobile: Pro Racer’s Take on the Mazda Global MX-5 Cup Race Car. Let us know what you think in the comments below! Pro Racer’s Take: GMX-5
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 6.11.20 To: Battery Tender ® Global Mazda MX-5 Cup Series presented by BFGoodrichcompetitors and community in reference to the 2020 season Flis Performance has joined forces with BFGoodrich Racing to provide fitting and tire sales at all Battery Tender® Mazda Global MX-5 Cup Presented by BFGoodrich Tires® events for 2020. “Flis Performance…
Flis Performance is teaming with Speedcom Communications to provide racing communication products at all Battery Tender® Mazda Global MX-5 Cup Presented by BFGoodrich Tires® events.
Flis Performance, LLC has been tapped by Mazda Motorsports to build and support the Battery Tender ® Global Mazda MX-5 Cup Series presented by BFGoodrich cars starting with the 2020 season.
Global MX-5 Cup Racecar starts at $68,000.00
The Battery Tender® Global Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich Tires® is the signature spec series for the Mazda Road to 24 (#MRT24). The MX-5 Cup champion earns a $200,000 scholarship.
The MX-5 Cup race cars start as complete MX-5 road cars from the Mazda Hiroshima, Japan factory before being transported to engineering development partner Flis Performance in Daytona Beach, Florida, where they are transformed into a race car. The process includes disassembly of the production car, welding and paint of a full roll cage and interior, and adding more than 250 motorsports-specific parts. Other components of the car, including the Mazda SKYACTIV 2.0 liter engine are sealed to ensure even competition and a cost-effective platform.
Understand and apply the important information for your ND.1 and ND.2 Global MX-5 Cup race car. What is included for your Global MX-5 Cup race car are Homologation Documents, Owner Information, AiM Dash Configurations and Technical Service Bulletins (TSB’s). Click on the generation of Global MX-5 Cup car that you own as specified by the code (ND.#) and model range (year). Please contact Flis Performance for any TSB related questions.
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