How to Evolve in Motorsport

"I have been racing for 12 years and have always selected a Mazda for competition," explained Matt Reynolds, multi-time champion.

Reynolds started out in Spec Miata, which he stated was extremely intimidating his first time on the track. (Knowing Matt, however, we doubt he has ever been intimidated.) He was a mid-packer at best his first of couple years competing, but was hooked. He began to run with some of the best in the SCCA Southwest and Midwest divisions (e.g., John Phillips, Blake Clements, Jim Drago, Roger Bryan, and Charlie James). "I believe Spec Miata provides an incredible platform with deep talent fields that accelerates driver development, Reynolds," stated. "If you can run at the front consistently in Spec Miata, you will succeed in other classes."

"Throughout the years," Reynolds commented, "I realized he was a decent qualifier." (We know Matt to be a humble guy.) Reynolds is a great racer with uncanny race craft and understanding of strategy. He explained that he focuses on perfecting race craft, achieving consistency, and mastering strategy and smooth driving. (We know this to have paid off). "You always hear of drivers 'falling off' at the end of the race, but I believe that is where I can do my best work in the car. Consistent laps throughout can make up for a couple fast laps at the beginning. The first laps are important, but they aren't everything. Patience can be the key to where you stand on the podium at the end of the day."