New Logo Era Brings Back Mazdaspeed Miata

Mazda's new trademark filing logo, plus the MX-5 Cup at Martinsville

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Alexandria Isais
July 28, 2024

Hey Mazda fans đź‘‹

Your favorite Mazda newsletter is back with more Mazda news; here’s what we’ve got ahead. Catch up on past Classic Mazda Newsletter issues here. 

  • Mazdaspeed Miata

  • MX-5 Cup at Martinsville

  • Rounds 9 & 10 in Bowmanville

  • New logo??

We’re no strangers to learning Mazda news through trademark filings. Remember our 6e speculations and our later EZ-6 verification? Yep, we learned it first from a trademark filing.

And now we’re learning about a potential logo change through a trademark filing too. Check it out, on the left is the current Mazda logo, on the right is the proposed new one.

Left: Current. Right: New.

It’s not a super dramatic redesign; but we do notice a more circular edge and sharper M-angles in this two-dimensional design. We can’t know for certain whether or not this will be a Mazda-wide redesign, or something reserved for corporate letterheads.

Although… we may have already seen this new logo in concept action. What do you think? Is that the “new logo” on the Arata concept car?

Logo looks a little two-dimensional to me!

Current Logo or New Logo?

Have a different thought? Tell us in the comments.

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Incoming: Mazdaspeed Miata

Since Mazda Spirit Racing showcased a Miata concept at the Tokyo Auto Salon in January, a Mazdaspeed Miata is all we can think about. So is this soft-top spotted testing at Nürburgring the Mazdaspeed Miata we’ve all been eagerly waiting for??

Mazda Spirit Racing is essentially picking up where Mazdaspeed left off, currently developing high-performance Mazdas. Between the concept and the NĂĽrburgring tests, we may have a lot to look forward to including some new features:

  • two-piece front splitter

  • side skirts

  • taller rear spoiler

  • rear diffuser

  • six-spoke Rays wheels

We know better than to get our hopes up, but it would be pretty cool if Mazda launched the MSR MX-5 during the 35th anniversary of the MX-5. What do you think? ⬇️

When do you think the MSR MX-5 will launch?

Have a different prediction? Let us know in the comments.

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MX-5 Cup to Race at Martinsville Speedway

It’s been a long time coming, and now it’s officially official: The MX-5 Cup is coming to Martinsville Speedway. That’s right, your favorite racing series is heading to the oval track for 100 laps as part of the “Virginia is for Racing Lovers 300” event on October 26th.

The event won’t count towards the Championship, and entries are not limited to MX-5 Cup or IMSA drivers and teams.

Needless to say, we can’t wait to see those Miatas out on the track. In the meantime, check out the tests with Dale Earnhardt Jr., Clay Campbell, Bobby Labonte, and Chad McCumbee.

Rounds 9 & 10 of MX-5 Cup in Bowmanville

Speaking of our favorite racing series, rounds 9 & 10 of the MX-5 Cup were held in Bowmanville, Ontario on Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.

Our friends at BSI Racing had a successful Race One, achieving multiple podiums while in Canada. After an eventful race one with six different lead changes, Westin Workman was able to claim the victory after first-to-finish-line Gresham Wagner received a 10-second penalty.

Connor Zilisch took a P3 finish in Race One, and Heather Hadley earned the Top Finishing Female Award with a P12 finish, and $2,000 check.

Westin Workman was able to secure a point lead over the fellow rookie and scholarship recipient, Nathan Nicholson.

Way to go, BSI Racing! Your friends at Classic Mazda are proud of you.

Race One

Race Two

Miatas at the Gap

All this talk about Miatas is making us wish there was some sort of gathering where we could drive long winding roads with other Miatas…

Oh wait, there is!

The longest running Miata gathering in the country is celebrating their 28th anniversary August 1-4th in Fontana Dam, NC. Miatas at the Gap is the perfect place to meet other Miata enthusiasts and drive some of the greatest roads in the country, perfect for our favorite roadster. Plus, it’s free!

Apply today and you could earn a sign-on bonus of up to $500 for select positions.

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