From the unmistakable shrill howl of the four-rotor 1991 Mazda RX-7-001 GTO to the thundering Chevrolet V-8 growl of a 1985 Lola Corvette GTP, the winners of the inaugural Historic Sportscar Racing IMSA Classic Saturday morning at the 63rd Rolex 24 At Daytona truly offered race fans and competitors alike...

The Mazda Heritage Collection will commence its 2025 race season at Daytona International Speedway, Jan. 23-25 as part of the 63rd running of the Rolex 24 At Daytona.The return to competition at Daytona for an iconic member of Mazda Motorsports history comes as part of the first-ever Historic Sportscar Racing...

Jonathan Applegate and Josh Smith from Mazda Motorsports take us behind the scenes of their groundbreaking 2024 racing season at EPARTRADE's 5th Annual Race Industry Week. From the nail-biting MX-5 Cup Championship at Road Atlanta to the series' historic first oval race at Martinsville Speedway, discover how Mazda continues to...

The Mazda Heritage Collection will wrap up its 2024 competition season this weekend at the Mission Foods HSR Sebring Classic 12 Hour in Florida. Mazda Motorsports is set to bring a trio of cars and drivers for the event, including newly crowned Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin champion,...

Among the bevy of engine sounds that fill the motorsports landscape, the Mazda Rotary that powered the 767B prototype and RX-7 GTO cars of the early 1990s hold a special place in the hearts, and ears, of enthusiasts. Those four-rotor engines had a unique wail that set them apart from...

Among the bevy of engine sounds that fill the motorsports landscape, the Mazda Rotary that powered the 767B prototype and RX-7 GTO cars of the early 1990s holds a special place in the hearts, and ears, of enthusiasts. Those four-rotor engines had a unique wail that set it apart from...

The Mazda Heritage Collection had an exceptional debut in the HSR Classic at Daytona presented by IMSA. Both cars entered had strong performances and mesmerized fans with screaming rotary sounds echoing across Daytona International Speedway.The Mazda Heritage Collection brought a 1989 Mazda 767B-002 and a 1991 Mazda RX-7-001 GTO to...

Following an extensive restoration program, two iconic Mazda racing machines will return to the track this week as the Mazda Heritage Collection program makes its first outing at Daytona International Speedway this weekend for the HSR Classic Daytona presented by IMSA, November 3 – 5.The Mazda Heritage Collection marks a...

Pre-race prep is an important part of motorsports. Checking everything that might break, making sure the fasteners are tight, and that a car’s systems are in good condition goes a long way toward a successful and stress-free racing weekend. That function becomes more challenging, though, when the cars you are...

Above: Jeremy Barnes, Mazda North American Operations public relations director, in the Rx-7 GTO in which Pete Halsmer won the IMSA championship in 1991. Mazda, the only Japanese manufacturer to conquer the 24 Hours of Le Mans, has been celebrating the 25th anniversary of their 1991 victory this year –...