The Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin is the signature spec series for Mazda Motorsports. The MX-5 Cup champion earns a $250,000 scholarship at season’s end. MX-5 Cup has been sanctioned by IMSA since 2021. Each of the series’ seven event weekends – run as a companion to either WeatherTech Championship or IndyCar events – features a pair of 45-minute races.