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

The Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich® Tires paddock gathered together at the Chateau Elan Winery and Resort following the 2023 season finale to celebrate another outstanding season and recognize the top performers of the year.

Thomas becomes first-ever repeat series champion