The Nippon Challenge and Ma5da racing are pleased to announce the launch of the Ma5da production class, as the alternative MX-5 racing series. The Ma5da Racing production class is based upon standard production MX-5 mk1 cars with minimal modification, other than standard MSA regulatory requirements in order to be able to race.

The Ma5da production class is solely for the Mazda MX-5 mk1 production cars. By keeping the cars to a recognised uniform specification and without performance modifications, the class produces close and exciting racing and reveals driver ability over vehicle performance.

It is set to be wheel to wheel action, capacity grids and cost effective racing.

The challenge, in 2008 and the Ma5da Racing Championship in 2009 will be operated by "Ma5da Racing Club". This will be a non profit making club. The club will be operated by Drivers for Drivers and will always put the majority first. Our motto is "Driving the Change, Making the Difference", where Drivers instigate the changes that make the difference.

Track time will be considerably less expensive, supply of parts will be available directly from the supplier, without mark-up, and clear precise communication will be provided at all times.

The 2008 Nippon Challenge currently has four televised races. These will be shown on MotorsTV in a half hour repeated program and then highlights will be shown in "Race and Rally UK" on Channel 5. Further sponsorship is currently being negotiated for the remaining races and discussions are already taking place to secure full TV coverage for the 2009 Championship.