The MX5RacingNZ class provides great value for money, competitive racing. They are NA or Mark 1 basic production cars with restricted modifications; they can be fitted with upgraded coil-over suspension, race seats, a roll cage, upgraded brake pads, Hankook control tyres and not much else. This is a driver’s class where close racing is guaranteed at a low cost.
MX5RacingNZ runs separate winter and summer series for the MX5 Cup. The four winter rounds are held at Manfeild: Circuit Chris Amon.
This is an invitation class or Classic Saloons and GTs manufactured before 31 December 1996. The series is designed to promote close, clean racing in well-presented Classic Cars and Retro Classics that the public can easily relate to.
RS stands for ‘Real Slow’. It is the entry-level class with a discounted entry fee. The minimum lap time of 1 minute 30 seconds which represents an average speed of 121km/h. It is where the hatchback Starlets, Corollas, Civics and Sentra’s race, with the occasional HQ, Commodore or Falcon adding to the mix.