From more than 50 nominees, Mazda Motorsports has chosen 24 drivers to compete in the Mazda Shootout. These finalists will descend on Apex Motor Club, outside of Phoenix, No. 16-18, to compete for $450,000 in scholarships from Mazda.Each nominee was asked to submit a resume, racing bio and video about...

Mazda Motorsports has determined the list of nominees eligible for the 2026 Mazda Shootout, an annual competition that awards multiple scholarships in two categories: Spec MX-5 (SMX) and MX-5 Cup. At the end, Mazda will give away more than $300,000 to help promising drivers achieve their racing dreams.