The Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich® Tires will kick off its partnership with the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) at Daytona International Raceway this week with a season-opening double header race event. It is the first time the series has raced at the legendary circuit, with the races set to be staged as part of the Rolex 24 At Daytona event to kick off the 2021 season.

The Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich® Tires is synonymous with edge-of-your-seat racing, and now fans will have more ways than ever to watch all 630 minutes of the 2021 season.

For the fifth consecutive year, Lemons of Love is offering the chance to win a Mazda MX-5 Cup race car. Again, the charity is partnering with Flis Performance of Daytona Beach, Florida, to construct this highly sought-after race car. Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Lemons of Love, a nonprofit cancer care organization in Mount Prospect, Illinois.

IndyCar officials have announced that the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg has moved from its original March date to April 23 – 25. The change comes amid continued concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic. The Grand Prix of St. Petersburg will continue to host Rounds Three and Four of the Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich® Tires.

It won’t be long before the 2020 Mazda Shootout winner, Aaron Jeansonne, will make his debut in the Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich® Tires. Since 2008, the generous scholarship that Mazda awards Shootout winners (which has continued to grow and is now valued at more than $110,000) has opened doors for numerous drivers.