Mazda Philippines, the Manila Sports Car Club (MSCC), and the Clark International Speedway (CIS) have collaborated to hold the first-ever one-make sports car race series in the country. The 2022 MSCC Miata Spec Series will be the official race event of the country’s premier sports car owners club starting this year. The race will feature 20 brand-new track-tuned Mazda MX-5 open-top sports cars to be raced exclusively by MSCC members.
“We are delighted to finally see the much-awaited Miata Spec Series take to the track as the Manila Sports Car Club’s official racing event,” shared Steven Tan, president and CEO of Mazda Philippines. “The one-make format of the Miata Spec Series provides a unique opportunity for MSCC members to hone their skills and to enjoy the pure essence of driving. Mazda’s motorsports DNA and its participation in grassroots racing events around the world has made it simpler for us to institute this partnership with the MSCC and the series’ new sponsors.”
“The MSCC has always considered the Mazda MX-5 Miata as a true sports car. The club chose to run the Miata Spec Series because of its proven reliability and performance on the track. Mazda Philippines’ partnership with the MSCC has given our members the opportunity to once again pursue our passion for sports car racing. And racing in an event that is both sustainable and fun will surely rekindle our love and appreciation for sports cars,” said Windy Imperial, MSCC member and Chair of the 2022 MSCC Miata Spec Series.
2022 Mazda MX-5 Spec Series Specification Sheet |
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SUSPENSION & BRAKES |
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Cusco Sport-S 24-Way Adjustable Coilcovers |
Cusco |
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Cusco Sway-Bar Front |
Cusco |
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Cusco Sway-Bar Rear |
Cusco |
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Auto Exe Stainless Steel Braided Ptfe -Lined Hose Brake Line |
Auto Exe |
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BODY AND CHASSIS |
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Upper Stress Bar |
Mazdaspeed |
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Lower Arm Bar |
Mazdaspeed |
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Front Power Brace |
Mazdaspeed |
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Nut Flange (Upper Stress Bar) |
Mazda |
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Firewall Mount |
Mazda |
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RACE EXHAUST |
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Customized Spec Miata Exhaust |
Driftxaust |
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DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT |
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Grid-Q Race Seat |
Sparco |
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Seat Slider |
Sparco |
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Side Mount |
Sparco |
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4-Point Harness |
Sparco |
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INTERIOR & SAFETY |
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Cromoly 6-Point Roll Cage With Side Bar & Rear Harness Bar |
Cusco |
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R345 Steering Wheel |
Sparco |
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Short Boss Steering Kit |
Works Bell |
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Rapfix Quick Release |
Works Bell |
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Engine Kill Switch |
Sparco |
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Window Safety Net |
Cusco |
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Front & Rear Tow Strap |
Sparco |
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3lb Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher |
RGR Industrial |
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Aluminum Floor Rest |
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Along with the MSCC Miata Spec Series, members of the Miata Club Philippines will also run their Miata Cup races on the same race days. The return of the Miata Cup after a two-year hiatus due to Covid-19 restrictions cements its reputation as the country’s longest-running sports car racing championship.
The 2022 MSCC Miata Spec Series is sponsored by Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation (PSPC), GT Radial tires, and ROTA Wheels. The entire season will take place at the Clark International Speedway on the following dates: June 11, August 27, October 22, and November 26.
Read more about Mazda Philippines here:
- https://ignition.ph/news/mazda-philippines-announces-the-2022-mazda-mx-5
- https://ignition.ph/news/pilipinas-shell-collaborates-with-mazda-for-voluntary-carbon-offset
- https://ignition.ph/news/mazda-philippines-unveils-the-all-new-mazda-bt-50
- https://ignition.ph/news/2022-mazda-premium-collection-revealed-includes-2-mild-hybrid-models