Launch of 2014 MX-5 Race Series - MX-5 CUP

CPD Steve Chris

21 December 2013 / Craig Durrant

The MX-5 Club of NSW is excited to announce the launch of a series of MX-5 only races for 2014.

This series is called the MX-5 CUP, and consists of five races to be held at Wakefield Park Raceway over the year.

The MX-5 CUP has been created to provide an annual competition featuring low-cost, competitive, good spirited MX-5 racing. It is intended to foster the development of MX-5 racing and encourage new entrants to the sport. Newcomers will be provided support and assistance, and competitors will be expected to adopt a gentlemanly approach to them under race conditions. 

There will be up to 5 different classes in the competition. Points will be awarded for each round for placegetters from each class. The overall winner for the season will be the competitor who amasses the most points, hence he or she could come from any class.

The 2014 MX-5 CUP Calendar

Round Event Start Finish Location State
1 Wakefield 300 1 Mar 2 Mar Wakefield Park NSW
2 Motor Racing Australia (MRA) 27 Apr 27 Apr Wakefield Park NSW
3 AASA NSW Round 17 May 18 May Wakefield Park NSW
4 Motor Racing Australia (MRA) 24 Aug 24 Aug Wakefield Park NSW
5 AASA ACT Round 29 Nov 30 Nov Wakefield Park NSW

We are currently finalising the classes and regs for the Cup competition. I know many of you will be eager to see these, but we ask for your patience whilst we work out the details. We expect to have finalised docs for you in January. 

This competition is open to all MX-5s that comply with MX-5 CUP requirements.

These will include:

  • Hold current membership of the MX-5 Club of NSW
  • Have paid the Cup championship annual entrance fee
  • Lap Wakefield within the thresholds of 1:05 to 1:16
  • Agree to abide by the Cup Code of Sporting Conduct
  • Comply with all requirements of the motorsport licencing body, the racetrack operator, and the event promoter or owner

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN COMPETING IN THE MX-5 CUP, PLEASE REGISTER YOUR INTEREST HERE. Include your name, phone and email.

We wish you and your families a safe and happy Xmas, hope that Santa brings you a new race suit and set of brake pads, and look forward to seeing you on the track or trackside at the MX-5 CUP in 2014!