This past weekend was the opening round of the Battery Tender Mazda Global MX-5 Cup Series Presented by BF Goodrich Tires at Barber Motorsports Park. I was there coaching teammates Ashton Harrison and Patrick Wilmot. The weather was beautiful all week, and although it...

Racing certainly has its ups and downs, and unfortunately sometimes those downs can really take a toll on you—not only financially, but also mentally. It’s important to learn from your mistakes and bounce back stronger. Here’s a unique perspective from a coaching...

There is a lot of nostalgia at Long Beach because Formula One raced on those streets, and it’s the oldest existing street circuit in the U.S. The fan base is huge, and they are so passionate about IndyCars and sports cars there. All of that energy gives you an extra...

As you advance your driving skills, whether you are racing or doing track days, usually your natural progression is to upgrade to a faster car. Whether this is inspired by the race series that you’re following (especially if you’re in the Mazda Ladder System), or a...

Recently I wrote an article for Ross Bentley’s Speed Secrets Weekly with advice for drivers who are transitioning from lapping events to racing, including what a driver should be focusing on to make the change as smooth as possible. If you’re not a subscriber already,...

We just wrapped up the 12 Hours of Sebring, and what an event it was. The week started with both of our Mazda RT24-Ps running strong in practice, within the top six or seven cars in class. Although qualifying didn’t give us the results we had hoped for, we knew it was...

This Saturday is going to be my 4th 12 Hours of Sebring as a driver. I can’t believe how time flies! I’ve been racing there ever since Mazda introduced their Prototype program to IMSA. It’s amazing to think how the program has evolved over the years. Mazda’s “Never...

Photos courtesy of Justin Hunt  This past weekend was the first sanctioned event of the season for the Battery Tender Mazda MX-5 Cup Series. The Spring Training test at Barber Motorsports Park allowed both veterans and new series competitors to get some early testing...

Late last week, Mazda Motorsports participated in an IMSA sanctioned test at Sebring. We had a very productive couple of days testing under nice, sunny conditions in Central Florida. I was excited about the great weather because I think the conditions will be similar...

This past Saturday I had some fun running in a 10-mile race in Charlotte. I haven’t done many of these in recent years, although I did run cross-country in high school, so Saturday’s race brought back great memories. I found myself looking forward to the race as it...