A record-setting year for racing!

Hey there Mazda fans,

Welcome to this month’s Classic Mazda newsletter. Catch up on past issues at news.classicmazda.com.

Here’s what we’ve got for you this month:

• IMSA 2025: Record-breaking year for racing!

• All-New 2026 Mazda CX-5 is BIGGER!

• Toys for Tots wrapped up

• Holler-Classic Christmas Spirit Contest

• and the latest Mazda News

IMSA 2025: Big Grids and Bigger Records!

The 2025 IMSA season covered the entire nation, coast to coast. From Daytona Beach to Long Beach in California, there were over 2,230 total racecar entries this year throughout the entire IMSA 2025 series, with teams collectively logging over half a million racing miles this year.

Put differently, IMSA competitors effectively raced 22 laps around the Earth in 2025. No frequent flyer miles needed.

But hey, this is Classic Mazda and we’re here to talk about our favorite Japanese automaker so let’s talk MX-5 Cup.

The Mazda MX-5 Cup once again proved that equal cars in a big field with fearless drivers produces one of the most compelling racing series on the calendar. With an average of 32.5 cars per race weekend, the MX-5 Cup delivered action every time, capped by its now-iconic presence at Daytona and Sebring.

With so much talent sprinkled throughout the MX-5 Cup grid, it’s going to be a crazy 2026 season. We can already tell.

Mazda’s Sr Manager Walks You Thru All-New CX-5

Mazda recently pulled back the curtain on the all-new 2026 Mazda CX-5, and the message is clear: this is a new generation of the CX-5, not just a refresh.

In a new behind-the-scenes video from Mazda’s Senior Manager of Strategic Planning, Jannice Jacobson walks you through what drivers will notice first about the all-new Mazda CX-5.

SPACE.

The 2026 Mazda CX-5 is indeed longer than the previous generation by nearly half a foot, with a longer wheelbase and added width translating directly into actual benefits:

• Rear seat passengers get more leg room and headroom!

• Adults over 6ft tall can sit comfortably!

• More space for larger car seats and strollers

Plus, you already know Mazda always gets the interior right. Now, you can get a two-tone interior that really brightens the cabin while maintaining quality craftsmanship that is sure to last with stain-resistant materials that are high-grade and added insulation for quieter highway treks.

The result is an all-new CX-5 that feels more open, more refined, and heck….even more versatile than the last gen…and that’s quite a tough bar to pass, but they managed it.

Toys for Tots wrapped up this week

This holiday season, Classic Mazda was proud to serve as a Toys for Tots drop-off location, and our community responded in the best possible way.

Thanks to the generosity of our guests, the donation boxes quickly filled with toys destined for children across Central Florida. What started as a simple drop-off point became a reminder of how much impact a small act of giving can have, especially this time of year.

To everyone who stopped by and contributed, thank you so much! We’re grateful to play a part in helping make the holidays brighter for local families.

Help us win the Holler-Classic Christmas Spirit Contest

Classic Mazda has gone all-in on holiday spirit this year! Thoughtful decor. Handcrafted details and lights placed with intention. This kind of setup suggests someone here cares…. maybe a little too much…

Now, it’s up to you to decide which Holler-Classic dealership has decked the lot the best. Don’t wait!

Voting wraps up this Sunday, December 21st, so don’t wait too long. Come see the decorations and get a free candy cane after voting!

• Mazda Expands on New In-Vehicle Technologies for 2026

• Mazda presents world premiere at Japan Mobility Show 2025

• Mazda partners with DonorsChoose to help Students during Holidays

• 12/21 - Rock & Brews Cars & Coffee

• 12/28 - Old Town Exotic Cars & Coffee

• 01/06 - Mecum Auctions - Kissimmee

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