The entry level production series features similarly prepared Mazda MX-5 cars with limited modifications.
Beginning with the first race of the 2007 season this weekend’s Grand Prix of Houston – each MX-5 Cup car will be outfitted with Kumho Victoracer V700 DOT-approved racing tires. MX-5 Cup races are run in conjunction with American Le Mans Series and Champ Car World Series races and are televised on Speed TV.
“Grassroots motorsports are important to us because they provide an opportunity to prove our products on the track,” said Kumho Tire USA motorsports manager Rudy Consolacion. “But motorsports are also about enthusiasm and emotion, and all of us at Kumho are passionate about motorsports. We’ve got great relationships with Mazda and SCCA because they share that same passion. We welcome this opportunity to get involved with the MX-5 Cup series because it provides an opportunity for grassroots racers to pursue their passion and prove themselves on the track.”