Six of the first 10 drivers have been selected for the inaugural season of the Spec MX-5 Challenge Central Series. Each of these drivers is aiming for the regional championship and a shot at the season-ending grand prize of $100,000 supported by Mazda Motorsports, Yokohama Tire, Winding Road Racing and Atlanta Speedwerks. These drivers hope to join qualifying participants in the East Series for the 2018 Spec MX-5 Challenge Championships at Road Atlanta in November.
“We are very pleased with the experience level of the drivers who have been selected for the first Spec MX-5 Challenge,” said Tom Martin, Series Director. “We have positioned the Challenge as a driver development series, and the drivers we have picked have shown a dedication to developing their skills and advancing their careers.”
The first six Central Region drivers are:
While the East Region driver lineup is full, several spots are still open in the Central Region. The Spec MX-5 Challenge Central Series kicks of on March 23 at NCM Motorsports Park, a new and highly-praised facility adjacent to the National Corvette Museum.
Drivers interested in joining the series can find more information at www.specmx-5.com. To apply for a seat, submit the application at https://specmx-5.com/forms/.
About Spec MX-5 Challenge
Spec MX-5 Challenge is an affordable pro road racing series with a focus on driver development and a top prize of $100,000. In 2018, its ten-race regular season in the Central region will run at NCM Motorsports Park, Circuit of The Americas, Hallett Motor Racing Circuit and NOLA Raceway Park. The ten-race East season will run at Virginia International Raceway, Summit Point Raceway, Road Atlanta and Monticello Motor Club. The top seven drivers from each region will compete at a championship-deciding event at Road Atlanta in November. The twenty drivers selected for the series pay $45,000 and receive full arrive-and-drive services, including transport, entry fees, tires, fuel, mechanical work, engineering and a race car. For more information on Spec MX-5 Challenge, visit:
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