When you get behind the wheel of the 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata, you’re accessing a long history of racing dominance. There’s not much on the market that feels like this classic roadster, and that unmistakable feel has won a place at many races over the years. This is just a snapshot of the legend of the Mazda MX-5 Miata — talk to our team at Pearson Mazda to find out more.
Humble Beginnings
When the first 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata hit the lineup, no one expected it to be a motorsports classic. While it featured the low center of balance and dominant handling that makes great racers, drivers didn’t associate Mazda with sports cars at the time. Motivated by cash bonuses for wins with Mazda cars, Randy Pobst was the first driver to demonstrate its potential by winning the 1992 Runoffs at Road Atlanta.
A Dominant Ascent
As soon as drivers realized how well the Mazda MX-5 Miata did in autocross races, this roadster started showing up everywhere. The first SCCA Solo National Championship win for the car was won by Marla Davis in 1993. After that, the car became a mainstay in SCCA races, taking 180 National Championships over the years.
A Class All Its Own
The Mazda MX-5 Miata is a constant at professional races, but it’s also the centerpiece of a class all its own: Spec Miata racing. This intense type of amateur racing is exclusively done with stock Mazda MX-5 Miata models. More than 3,000 racers take part in this unique type of racing, and it’s taking hold in Europe, too, proving the lasting legacy of this sports car.
Test-Drive the 2025 MAZDA MX-5 Miata in Richmond, VA
The 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata is just as ready for the track as it is for warm summer road trips. If you haven’t experienced this dominant drive, visit our Richmond, VA Mazda dealership and check it out in person. Take it out for a spin and experience classic race-ready driving today!
