{"id":182,"date":"2025-06-18T12:32:29","date_gmt":"2025-06-18T12:32:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.mazda.co.tt\/?p=182"},"modified":"2025-06-18T12:32:29","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T12:32:29","slug":"inside-the-caribbean-spec-miata-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.mazda.co.tt\/index.php\/2025\/06\/18\/inside-the-caribbean-spec-miata-series\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside the Caribbean Spec Miata Series"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Zoom-Zoom in the Caribbean: <\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The unmistakable silhouette of a Mazda Miata , the thrill of racing, and the vibrant energy of local motorsport fans\u2014<strong>welcome to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/caribbeanspecmiataseries\/\">Caribbean Spec Miata Series (CSMS)<\/a><\/strong> at <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/xQFGfm6fJCXLUKbX9\">The Wallerfield International Raceway<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re a longtime motorsports enthusiast or just looking for a fun and exciting day out, the CSMS delivers something uniquely Caribbean and distinctly Mazda. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/new.mazda.co.tt\/\">Mazda T&amp;T<\/a> now on board as the official Title Sponsor for the rest of the 2025 season<\/strong>, this grassroots racing event is set to shift into overdrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Spirit of the <a href=\"https:\/\/new.mazda.co.tt\/vehicles\/mazda-mx-5-rf\">Miata<\/a>: A Brief History of a Legend<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First introduced in 1989, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mazdausa.com\/discover\/mazda-mx-5-miata-fans\"><strong>Mazda MX-5 Miata<\/strong> <\/a>quickly became an icon of accessible driving fun. Light, nimble, and unapologetically driver-focused, the Miata was a love letter to&#8230;everyone. Its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.evanshalshaw.com\/blog\/what-is-rear-wheel-drive\/\">rear-wheel-drive <\/a>layout, near-perfect weight distribution, and open-top joy have made it the <strong>world\u2019s best-selling two-seater sports car<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In short, the Miata wasn\u2019t built just to get from point A to B\u2014it was built to make the trip unforgettable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mazda.com\/en\/about\/history\/greatcar\/roadster\/01\/\">history of the Miata<\/a> and how it has continued to evolve over the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Zoom-Zoom DNA: Mazda\u2019s Motorsport Legacy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mazda\u2019s roots in motorsport run deep. From dominating in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imsa.com\/manufacturers\/mazda\/\"><strong>IMSA racing<\/strong> <\/a>with the legendary <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=sbkqP5zFVzM\">787B <\/a>(which became the <strong>first and only <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mazda.com\/en\/experience\/mspr\/motorsports\/lemans30th\/r26b\/\">rotary-powered <\/a>car to win Le Mans<\/strong> in 1991), to supporting amateur and professional drivers around the globe, <strong>racing is embedded in Mazda\u2019s DNA<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Programs like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mazdausa.com\/discover\/mazda-race-car-ushers-in-new-era-for-mazda-motorsports\">Mazda Road to 24 <\/a>and grassroots efforts like this <a href=\"https:\/\/drivenasa.com\/road-racing\/spec-miata\/\">Spec Miata class in the U.S.<\/a> have helped <strong>launch countless racing careers<\/strong>. Now, that same energy is powering our Caribbean series\u2014locally relevant, globally inspired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More on Mazda\u2019s rich <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ZWZM1LR4tfk\">racing heritage<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is the Caribbean Spec Miata Series?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/caribbeanspecmiataseries\/\"><strong>Caribbean Spec Miata Series<\/strong> <\/a>is a five-event championship held at <strong>Wallerfield International Raceway<\/strong> in Trinidad &amp; Tobago. The series features only Mazda Miatas, a true driver\u2019s competition where talent shines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s grassroots racing at its finest\u2014authentic, raw, and exhilarating. Racers battle it out wheel-to-wheel, often separated by mere inches, making every lap a heart-pounding spectacle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each race day also features other events like drifting, motorcycle racing, and drag events, but <strong>the Spec Miata race steals the spotlight every time.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mazda T&amp;T Joins as Title Sponsor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re proud to announce that <strong>Mazda T&amp;T<\/strong> is now the <strong>Title Sponsor<\/strong> of the Caribbean Spec Miata Series for the remainder of the 2025 season. This partnership is about more than logos and branding\u2014it&#8217;s about <strong>nurturing local talent<\/strong>, <strong>engaging Mazda owners and fans<\/strong>, and <strong>supporting the future of Caribbean motorsport<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll now see Mazda branding throughout the venue\u2014from trackside signage to team flags and even on the Miatas themselves. But most importantly, you\u2019ll feel the <strong>Mazda spirit<\/strong> in full force on and off the track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upcoming Race Days \u2013 Join the Action!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mark your calendars, because there\u2019s <strong>no better place to spend a Sunday<\/strong> than trackside at Wallerfield. Here\u2019s what\u2019s coming up:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Race Day Schedule:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>June 22, 2025<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>August 23, 2025<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>September 21, 2025<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u23f0 <strong>Time:<\/strong> 11:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM<br>\ud83d\ude98 <strong>Miata Race Start:<\/strong> ~12:30 PM<br>\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f <strong>Entry Fee:<\/strong> $40 for adults; <strong>children under 12 enter FREE<\/strong>. (Full Day Pass)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bring the family, grab a drink, meet the drivers, and enjoy the rush of live racing. Whether you\u2019re a Miata fanatic, a car lover, or just someone who appreciates a good time, <strong>CSMS is the place to be<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peanutscarworld.com\/post\/caribbean-spec-miata-series-round-1-2025\">Get up to date on the CSMS!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">See You at the Track!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is more than racing\u2014<strong>it\u2019s a celebration of Mazda\u2019s commitment to performance, community, and driving joy<\/strong>. Thanks to the partnership between Mazda T&amp;T and CSMS, local motorsport has a brighter, faster future ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/mazdatnt\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mazdatnt\/?hl=en\">Instagram<\/a>, or visit <a href=\"https:\/\/new.mazda.co.tt\/\">www.mazda.co.tt<\/a> to stay updated on race results, promotions, and behind-the-scenes coverage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Zoom-Zoom in the Caribbean: The unmistakable silhouette of a Mazda Miata , the thrill of racing, and the vibrant energy of local motorsport fans\u2014welcome to the Caribbean Spec Miata Series (CSMS) at The Wallerfield International Raceway. Whether you&#8217;re a longtime motorsports enthusiast or just looking for a fun and exciting day out, the CSMS delivers [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[5,9,8,12,6,11,13,10,7],"class_list":["post-182","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","tag-caribbean-spec-miata-series","tag-frankie-boodram","tag-mazda","tag-mazda-787b","tag-mazda-miata","tag-racing","tag-trinidad-and-tobago","tag-wallerfield-international-raceway","tag-zoom-zoom"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.mazda.co.tt\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/182","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.mazda.co.tt\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.mazda.co.tt\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.mazda.co.tt\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.mazda.co.tt\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=182"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/blog.mazda.co.tt\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/182\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":213,"href":"https:\/\/blog.mazda.co.tt\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/182\/revisions\/213"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.mazda.co.tt\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=182"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.mazda.co.tt\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=182"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.mazda.co.tt\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=182"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}