SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup
Purpose: The purpose of the MX-5 Cup is to provide an opportunity to compete in similarly prepared low cost cars with limited modifications. It is the entry level of production car-based competition in SCCA Pro Racing.
Starts: Standard rolling starts will be used for all MX-5 Cup races.
Drivers' Championship Points: SCCA Pro Racing will award Championship points and maintain the point standings to determine a Champion. Drivers must be classified as a finisher to earn championship points and/or prize money. Points will be awarded to finishers based on the following schedule: 1st, 60 pts.; 2nd, 56; 3rd, 53; 4th, 51; 5th, 49; 6th, 47; 7th, 45; 8th, 43; 9th, 41; 10th, 39; 11th, 37; 12th, 35; 13th, 33; 14th, 31; 15th, 29; 16th, 27; 17th, 26; 18th, 25; 19th, 24; 20th, 23; 21st, 22; 22nd, 21; 23rd, 20; 24th, 19; 25th, 18th; 26, 17th; 27th, 16; 28th, 15; 29th, 14; 30th, 13; 31st, 12; 32nd, 11; 33rd, 10; 34th, 9; 35th, 8; 36th, 7; 37th, 6; 38th, 5; 39th, 4; 40th, 3
In addition to the above points system, one (1) point will be awarded to each driver who qualifies in the top five grid positions and one (1) additional point will be awarded to the fastest qualifier. Also, one (1) point will be awarded to any driver who leads a lap and one (1) point to the driver who leads the most laps during the race. In case of a tie, the driver with the highest finishing position will be awarded the point. Additional bonus championship point schedules may be added or amended during the season.
About MX-5 Cup Cars
The SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup is a spec-series based on Mazda's MX-5 Miata. The MX-5 is the latest iteration of Mazda's iconic sports car, boasting increased power and significant chassis and suspension upgrades. MX-5 Cup cars are modified from the stock MX-5 as follows:
Engine Modifications: A Mazdaspeed cold air intake system is required. A turn at the end of the exhaust pipe may be used in order to meet decibel limits. Drivers are also allowed to substitute ignition wires and spark plugs, in addition to batteries - provided that the replacement battery is of similar amp-hour capacity, size and weight. Any clutch disc and pressure plate of stock diameter and weight may be used, provided that they are bolted directly to an unmodified stock flywheel.
Chassis Modifications: The 3-piece front strut tower brace (p/ns: NE57-56-48X, NE57-56-48ZA, and NE57-56-49X) that comes with the sport package shall be used.
Transmission/Final Drive Modifications: The stock OE 6-speed gearbox and ratios that come with the Sport Package shall be used by all cars. The gearbox will be sealed at the dealer when the engine is being sealed, or during the annual inspection. The OE open differential or OE limited slip differential that comes with suspension kit package may be used, and also must be sealed at the dealer or during annual inspection.
Suspension/Steering Modifications: The 2006 Mazdaspeed Motorsports Development MX-5 Cup kit must be used in its entirety. Double adjustable, threaded shocks are included, as are anti-roll bars and end links. The end links may be disconnected when rain tires are being utilized, but under all other conditions must be correctly connected to the anti-roll bars and control arms as designed. Suspension alignments (camber, caster, toe) are unrestricted within the limits of the unmodified factory adjustments. There is no minimum ride height, but the bump stops supplied with the dampers in the Mazdaspeed suspension kit must be used unmodified.
Brake System Modifications: Brakes must maintain stock brake rotor specifications. Backing plates and dirt shields may be ventilated or removed. Lines may be replaced with steel lines, or Teflon-lined metal braided hose.
Wheels: All wheels shall be one of the two 2006 OE Mazda Miata 17”x7” wheels (p/n: 9965-25-7070 or p/n: 9965-27-7070). Both wheels cost and weigh the same.
Body Modifications: Convertible tops and all attaching hardware shall be completely removed. Hardtops are not permitted.
Safety Modifications: All MX-5 Cup cars will run with full saftey equipment, including an eight-point rollcage that must be welded into the car. Other safety equipment includes a racing seat, full-face helmet, head/neck restraint, multi-layer suit, fire resistant shoes, gloves and underwear, as well as an electrical shut-off switch and an incorporated fire-extinguishing system.