For the 16th consecutive year, Mazda once again staged a shootout among qualified, ambitious, and motivated racers to find the best candidate to earn a significant career boost.

The 2023 Mazda MX-5 Cup Shootout will see 12 aspiring racers vie for a scholarship valued at $110,000 from Mazda to compete in the 2024 MX-5 Cup season. Every racer has their own story and their own path, and what follows is a brief introduction to six of those candidates as the November 15 – 17 event at Carolina Motorsports Park (CMP) rapidly approaches.

The 2023 Mazda MX-5 Cup Shootout will see 12 aspiring racers vie for a scholarship valued at $110,000 from Mazda to compete in the 2024 MX-5 Cup season. Every racer has their own story and their own path, and what follows is a brief introduction to six of those candidates as the November 15 – 17 event rapidly approaches.

Names of the 12 finalists set to compete in the 16th running of the Mazda MX-5 Cup Shootout have been revealed. The list features a number of familiar faces along with some promising bright new stars.

High profile venues star in the 14-race calendar