Last week Mazda gave us the opportunity to drive the new 2017 MX-5 Cup car at M1 Concourse in Detroit. More Mazdas are being raced on any given weekend than all other manufacturers combined. Racing represents an integral part of the brand. Here at Winding Road, we're huge fans of the Miata, and almost all of us have had a hand in racing them at one point or another. At just under $60k, the new MX-5 Cup car represents a great value in the racing world. The cars are assembled by a single builder, Long Road Racing in North Carolina. The roll cage and safety equipment is set to FIA Rally car specs, some of the most stringent in the industry. Though most of the vehicle remains stock, the racecars gain lightweight forged RAYS wheels, BF Goodrich tires designed exclusively for the series, racing brakes, adjustable dynamic dampers, and a custom ECU to eliminate tampering and add features like a pit speed limiter. Seat choice is left up to the buyer; the cars can fit a driver up to 6'5" tall. We found these MX-5 Cup Cars to be incredibly well-dialed in around the track at M1 Concourse. First we go out for a few laps with a pro driver, and then we get a chance behind the wheel. Following that, we drive a 2017 Mazda MX-5 RF for comparison. Hope you enjoy the video!

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