For every championship, we publish rules, or “regulations”, that are approved by Motorsport UK, these are in addition to the Motorsport UK Year Book (aka “Blue Book”).
The general ethos of the championship is that it should be possible to compete with a relatively standard car, with upgraded suspension, and do well without spending too much money. The formula works well and produces a close competition where no single model of car is faster, over all events, than any other.
We take pride in how the championship has brought competitors together to have fun and how we’ve been able to operate the championship with very few protests to the legality of cars over the years. We hope this continues and request that all entrants to future events continue to operate with this respect for the rules.
All Models
Cars must use tyres from List 1A
Forced induction is not permitted
The standard intake manifold, plenum and throttle body must be retained and the standard ECU must be used without a “piggy-back” ECU, whether electronic or mechanical
Dampers must not have separate adjustment for high and low speed damping
An MX5 gearbox with standard internals must be used and only standard Mazda MX5 differentials from the appropriate model may be used
A soft top must remain fitted, hard tops may be additionally fitted if desired. Cars can compete open or closed
Rollbars/cages, competition seats and harnesses in accordance with Motorsport UK regulations may be fitted to any car
All cars must run in a road legal condition and retain the configuration of having 2 x functional seats, original dash and door cards.
Model Specific Rules
MX5 mk1 & mk2
Cars may run any brakes from the standard mk1/mk2 range
Final drive must be Mazda MX5 (please note reference to Kia Sportage final drive from previous MX5 Challenge Regulations has been removed/ no longer permitted)
Anti Roll Bars may be upgraded. Droplinks must remain non adjustable and bushed.
MX5 mk3
Cars must remain standard other than wheels, brake friction material (this covers the pads and disks), safety items listed above and springs and dampers may be changed (which may be height adjustable). Triple-adjustable coilovers are not permitted.
For the avoidance of doubt, standard is as defined in Section B of the yearbook.
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