The Tracks Of Spec MX-5: NCM Motorsports Park

Features, Racing I By Tom Martin I January 10, 2018

The Spec MX-5 Central season kicks off at NCM Motorsports Park in March. NCM Motorsports Park is a new (2014) track located in Bowling Green, Kentucky as part of the National Corvette Museum complex. Built at a cost of $20M, the layout is a collaboration of Steve Crawford with Pratt and Miller. Some outstanding features of the track:

The track has inch perfect replicas of corners from Le Mans (Mulsanne Corner, Porsche Curves, Playstation Chicane).
The track is very technical without being slow.
Patience is critical in getting the most out of a lap.
Substantial elevation change.
Demands 100% focus the whole time, even the straights aren't straight.

Spec MX-5 Challenge will run NCM Motorsports Park in NC generation Spec MX-5 race cars rather than the NB generation PTE cars used in this video, so Spec MX-5 pace should be a few seconds faster than this. In 2018, Spec MX-5 Challenge will run an enticing variety of tracks including Circuit of The Americas, NOLA, VIR in its central and eastern regions, culminating in a combined championship event at Road Atlanta.

For more information on Spec MX-5 Challenge visit the series website at specmx-5.com. To register your interest in Spec MX-5 Challenge and get updates sent to you, send an email:

Eastern region: [email protected]

Central region: [email protected]

Spec MX-5 Challenge offers a new rung on the pro ladder system, positioned between Spec Miata and Global MX-5 Cup, with $100k in winnings going to the champion. With full arrive & drive service, Spec MX-5 Challenge is intended to be a cost-effective series focused on driver development. If you are interested in becoming a Spec MX-5 Challenge driver for the 2018 season, fill out the easy application form here. Deadline is January 31^st.