Mazda Spec MX-5 (SMX)
In Cen-Div SCCA, the SMX class has run at some events, by invitation with our regions.
The Mazda Spec MX-5 (SMX) car class, part of select SCCA® Road Racing events for several years, will be recognized as of Jan. 1, 2024, as an SCCA Road Racing Runoffs class. All SCCA U.S. Majors Tour® and Hoosier Racing Tire SCCA Super Tour weekends will include an SMX class, and the group will have an official race at Road America in 2024 as a fully recognized National Championship Runoffs class.
“While the creation of a ruleset in the GCR for SMX competition is not yet fully completed, it will closely mirror the current specifications laid out for the Spec MX-5 Challenge Series.”
Based on the 2006-’15 Mazda Miata MX-5 (NC) chassis, the SMX class in SCCA Road Racing competition is designed as an affordable, reliable, tech-able, and fun-to-drive option for SCCA racers. SMX being added to the lineup of SCCA Runoffs classes starting in 2024 offers new and existing Club members a class to race in that targets a cost-effective and level playing field.
“This is the perfect class for younger racers wanting to make that step up from karting, or newcomers to Miata racing who don’t have the expertise of Spec Miata competitors,” Jonathan Applegate, Senior Manager for Mazda Motorsports, said. “Having a single model, with a single build kit, sold exclusively by Mazda Motorsports, keeps everything spec and affordable.”
SMX will be integrated into existing run groups like Spec Miata, Touring, or Super Touring® during Hoosier Super Tour and U.S. Majors Tour events, but will have its own race at the Runoffs.
