Race #1 Victory for Classic Mazda's Tyler Gonzalez

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We’re here with your latest Mazda and MX-5 Cup Series news and headlines. Missed our earlier sends? Catch up on our past editions at news.classicmazda.com .

Coming Up:

• Another Daytona Victory for Tyler Gonzalez!

• Mazda RX-7 - Tom Long Takes Checkered Flag

• The 35th Anniversary MX-5 - Unveiled

• MX-5 Trackside Delivery

Tyler Gonzalez Claims Race #1 Victory in Rain Conditions

After a game-time decision to drive on wet tires instead of dry tires, BSI Racing’s Tyler Gonzalez finished first place in Race #1 in the Classic Mazda MX-5 Cup car for the season opener of the Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup at the Rolex 24.

Starting in 14th place, Tyler made his way to the front of the pack, taking turns for the lead with Bryce Cornet. When joined by Rookie Ethan Goulart, the trio distanced themselves further from the pack and took a greater lead.

With incredible skill and timing, Tyler Gonzalez had the lead and took the win when the full-course yellow flag was thrown as Christian Hodneland’s engine caught fire.

Race #2 wasn’t as kind to Tyler Gonzalez, or BSI Racing. An unfortunate wreck at the green flag took out our red and white No. 57 livery, along with a third of the drivers. Check it out: 

That crash put Tyler Gonzalez at #14 in the MX-5 Cup Championship standings. (We’ve seen him go from #14 to #1 before… he’ll do it again 👀).

Westin Workman was able to salvage some points for himself and BSI Racing after a DNF in Race #1. BSI Racing is currently at the top of the team leaderboard.

While the entire weekend didn’t go entirely in Tyler Gonzalez’s favor, he did get to pop the champagne and participate in the BSI Racing Tradition, “Straight Arm Challenge”.

Mazda RX-7 GTO Takes HSR Victory

The infamous 1991 Mazda RX-7 GTO roared at Daytona International Speedway, and claimed victory in the HSR IMSA Classic against a 1980 Interscope Porsche 935 K3 and 1985 Lola Corvette GTP.

Classic Mazda customer Tom Long drove the blue and white No. 62 livery, recently restored by our friends at Flis Performance as part of the Mazda Heritage Collection restoration efforts. and reminded race fans why Mazda has been synonymous with “zoom zoom”.

35th Anniversary MX-5 - It’s a Miata!

Crowds gathered for the grand unveiling of the 35th Anniversary MX-5. Some of us caught casual glimpses through the covering in the days prior, placing bets on color and interior.

Straight from the Mazda North American Operations vault, the 35th Anniversary MX-5 features Artisan Red Metallic paintwork, a beige soft top, and 17-inch wheels. Oh, and there’s only 300 of them available.

MX-5 Trackside Delivery Experience

The 35th Anniversary MX-5 wasn’t the only Miata on display at the Rolex 24. Classic Mazda had our own Miata Corral that was the talk of the track. Check out that mx-5tde.com wrapped Miata, isn’t she a beauty?!

Coming soon in March 2025, customers will have the opportunity to enhance their Mazda Miata ownership. Simply purchase your MX-5 from Classic Mazda, have it delivered to the track at Circuit Florida, and get to shred the track with a licensed coach!

Upcoming Events

• 2/28-3/2 MX-5 Cup Rounds 3 & 4

• 3/12-3/15 Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring

A Look Ahead

• 4/12 - Classic Mazda’s 17th Annual Race Exhibition

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