Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
The Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin is the signature single-make series for Mazda Motorsports. MX-5 Cup offers more than $1 million in prize money and scholarships a year.
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.
// 2026 SCHEDULE //
DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY - January 21-23
STREETS OF ST. PETERSBURG - February 27 - March 1
INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY - April 14-16
MID-OHIO SPORTS CAR COURSE - June 5-7
CANADIAN TIRE MOTORSPORT PARK - July 10-12
VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY - August 21-23
INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY - September 18-20
MICHELIN RACEWAY ROAD ATLANTA - September 30 - October 2
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IMSA is North America's premier sports car racing series. Your favorite cars, the latest technology, and unmatched fan access at iconic racetracks. If you like sports cars, you'll love IMSA. #RacingforEveryone
The International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) is the premier sports car racing sanctioning body in North America. From hybrid-electrified prototype race cars headlining IMSA’s flagship WeatherTech SportsCar Championship to high-performance racing versions of many popular makes and models from 18 different manufacturers, IMSA is the ultimate showcase of automotive technology. With seven different series, IMSA-sanctioned events range from multi-driver, multi-class races up to 24 hours in length to short, single-driver, single-class sprint races. From Daytona to Sebring to Indianapolis and beyond, IMSA competes at North America’s most legendary road racing facilities and prestigious events.
Download the Official IMSA App for real-time results, timing & scoring.
IMSA.com - Sports car racing and radio coverage, schedules, results and stories.
The Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin is the signature single-make series for Mazda Motorsports. MX-5 Cup offers more than $1 million in prize money and scholarships a year.
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.
// 2026 SCHEDULE //
DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY - January 21-23
STREETS OF ST. PETERSBURG - February 27 - March 1
INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY - April 14-16
MID-OHIO SPORTS CAR COURSE - June 5-7
CANADIAN TIRE MOTORSPORT PARK - July 10-12
VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY - August 21-23
INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY - September 18-20
MICHELIN RACEWAY ROAD ATLANTA - September 30 - October 2
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IMSA is North America's premier sports car racing series. Your favorite cars, the latest technology, and unmatched fan access at iconic racetracks. If you like sports cars, you'll love IMSA. #RacingforEveryone
The International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) is the premier sports car racing sanctioning body in North America. From hybrid-electrified prototype race cars headlining IMSA’s flagship WeatherTech SportsCar Championship to high-performance racing versions of many popular makes and models from 18 different manufacturers, IMSA is the ultimate showcase of automotive technology. With seven different series, IMSA-sanctioned events range from multi-driver, multi-class races up to 24 hours in length to short, single-driver, single-class sprint races. From Daytona to Sebring to Indianapolis and beyond, IMSA competes at North America’s most legendary road racing facilities and prestigious events.
Download the Official IMSA App for real-time results, timing & scoring.
IMSA.com - Sports car racing and radio coverage, schedules, results and stories.
