Where the 4th generation Miata plays in SCCA autocross and how to extract the most speed out of itThe 2016-2018 Mazda Miata MX-5 (ND1) has been a powerhouse in C Street (CS), Street Touring Roadster (STR), and thanks to Ron Bauer, it has also proven to be a car to...

Ron Bauer is one part of a team looking to cement Mazda’s place in the sportA quick look at the entry list for the SCCA Tire Rack Solo National Championships or even any regional event would indicate that there is no shortage of Mazdas in autocross competition. A second look,...

For the past two plus seasons, Mazda Motorsports and Ron Bauer have been developing together a 2016+ ND (4th generation) MX-5 Miata for autocross. The pairing started early on at the 2015 National Championships with Ron driving a car as an exhibition in Street Touring R (STR) along with fellow...

The Solo Triad Award has come to symbolize the best of the best in the SCCA Solo world. This year is no different as only six of 75 class winners were able to complete the feat.In order to earn the title, a National Champion must have either won one Tire...

More Mazda drivers claim Solo National Championships in the second half of the 2015 title fight for autocrossers.The first two days of competition have wrapped up at the 43rd Tire Rack SCCA Solo Nationals presented by Garmin Virb. Divided into two halves, the event crowns National Champions after Wednesday's runs....