At the heart of any professional sport there is a loyal fan base and a thriving club scene. These amateur/semi-pro club competitions are a direct line of new talent into professional leagues, which would otherwise fade away as stars retire. Every year, the news website autoweek.com honors the car companies that have accomplished more than just their sales goals and have had a tangible impact in the motorsports scene. Recently, Mazda was honored with the 2017 Autoweek Constructor Award for its empowering work in the grassroots and amateur areas of racing.

 

Mazda has dedicated hundreds and thousands of hours to establishing opportunities and events that new competitors can take part in. The company has developed several challenging circuits over the past couple of years, resulting in a 55 percent market share in these racing scenes. Mazda car drivers even took home 10 out of 28 of the class championships this year, which took place at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. The most impactful statistic however, is how successful Mazda’s Road to Indy racing series has been in advancing drivers to the pinnacle of competition. During this year’s Indianapolis 500, 25 of the 33 drivers had at one point in time competed in either the #RoadtoIndy or a similar Mazda circuit.

 

Mazda was also recognized for its MX-5 Cup, which awards scholarships for drivers attempting to climb rungs of the racing ladder. All challengers in the cup must drive the new fourth-generation Mazda MX-5 Miata Cup car, which is a modified version of the Mazda Miata that is available for purchase all across America. This modern roadster is right at home on the racetrack thanks to its engine and lightweight design.

 

You can experience the 2017 Miata or any Salinas used car at Cardinale Mazda. We have the hottest deals and widest selection on all Mazda cars, and you can browse our full inventory online at www.cardinalemazda.com.

 

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