"Driving the Change, Making the Difference"

Ma5da Racing is made up of a committee of MX-5 Drivers. These drivers are the founding group for the Racing Class in the Nippon Challenge and the Ma5da Racing Championship for 2009. The aim of the Ma5da Racing Club is to run as a non-profit making club, giving value for money and providing a professional service to its registered members. The club have appointed two identifiable positions:

Series Co-ordinator: Jonathan Blake

Technical Advisor: Alyn Robson

Ma5da Racing Club Committee: Currently 7 MX-5 Drivers

Individual backgrounds -

Jonathan Blake:

Jonathan is the Managing Director of Keystone Computer Group, a National IT Solution Provider and has raced the Mazda MX-5 from the re-introduction of the race series in 2004. He purchased the first two MX-5's produced to full race specifications. From the inaugural race at Pembrey on 15th May 2004 through to the close of the 2007 Championship season, he competed in every round bar one, where his car was loaned to a potential new competitor to race, who later joined the championship. During that time he has consistently worked to promote the championship and in particular the passion for the MX-5 racing.

"Making the decision to assist to form this alternative MX-5 racing has not been easy. Being passionate about the racing and having considerable investment, with seven MX-5 race cars, I appreciated the potential risk of dilution. By carefully listening to all of the other drivers and evaluating their opinion, it became an obvious and necessary action. Many people have asked me why? The answer is simple; it was clear that without involving the customer, the actual Drivers, and working with them, that the racing was rapidly losing popularity as the Championship of choice for the MX-5. I have agreed to gift time and resource into making this alternative a complete success over the coming months and years. Full Championship status for 2009 will be applied for in July 2008, with all relevant paperwork already completed. I believe the key is to listen to the customer and ensure clear precise communication. It is not possible to please everyone all of the time, but it is possible to please the majority most of the time".

Alyn Robson:

Alyn orchestrated and designed the re-introduction of MX-5 racing in 2003/4. As one of the founder Directors of MaX5 Racing Ltd, he provided the MX-5 Technical knowledge and produced the original technical regulations for the MaX5 Series. With a mechanical background and many years in motorsport as a competitor, he produced the original design of the MX-5 race car and built the concept and first MX-5 race car. That original design and format is still in use today. Alyn has agreed to gift his time and will be responsible for the continued development of the regulations also providing Technical assistance to both new and existing drivers.

"Due to a lack of direction, consultation and escalating costs, I considered it was time to make the change. The decision to join forces with the MX-5 drivers to produce an alternative MX-5 racing series was not taken lightly, but after careful consideration and numerous conversations I feel it was the right decision. I have gifted my time to the club to assist in the continuation and further development of MX-5 racing. Having been involved with the majority of the drivers from 2004, I am not surprised by the commitment and support towards the new series".