Competing in a variety of different race programs over the past few seasons including the IMSA Prototype Challenge, female racer Hanna Zellers is set to join Hixon Motor Sports (HMS) in 2023. Ready to tackle the Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich Tires (MX-5 Cup), Zellers is the first signee of the HMS program for 2023 and the first female confirmed for the upcoming season.

Thomas Annunziata and Heather Hadley earn additional Mazda scholarships; Reid Sweeney and Chase Jones named to Mazda Spec MX-5 team.

MX-5 Cup Shootout Moved to Carolina Motorsports Park

Due to impending severe weather in Florida, the Mazda MX-5 Cup Shootout planned for November 9-10 at Sebring International Raceway, has been postponed.

A total of 12 finalists for the Mazda MX-5 Cup Shootout are counting down the days until they head to Sebring International Raceway to compete for three scholarships. The top prize is support from Mazda that is valued at $110,000 toward participation in the 2023 Mazda MX-5 Cup. What follows is a brief introduction to six of those candidates.