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Toyo Proxes RR Selected As Spec Tire For Spec MX-5 Challenge
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Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. has announced its Proxes RR DOT competition tire has been selected as the specified tire for the newly announced Mazda Spec MX-5 Challenge Racing Series.
This new series creates a single spec applying to multiple sanctioning bodies including NASA (National Auto Sport Association) and the SCCA (Sports Car Club of America). The symmetric two-groove Proxes RR comes off-the-shelf in race-ready condition with a 4/32nds tread depth. It is considered ideal due to its fast lap times, consistency and excellent wear characteristics, according to a press release.
The series targets the 2006—2015 Mazda MX-5 (the NC-generation Miata), a chassis constructed in high numbers known for its affordability and great handling characteristics.
“We are very honored to be a part of the Spec MX-5 Challenge,” said Marc Sanzenbacher, senior manager, motorsports, Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. “We have enjoyed working with the Mazda Motorsports team throughout the development of this exciting new platform and are confident that our Proxes RR two-groove DOT race tire is the ideal choice, delivering fast lap times while providing great value. We look forward to the growth of this new spec series in the coming years.”
The Spec MX-5 Challenge presented by Toyo Tires will have a series of marquee events run in coordination with both NASA and SCCA. The preliminary 2020 racing schedule and event structure will lead to both regional and overall championships.
For more information, visit toyotires.com/tires/competition-tires or specmx-5.com.
This new series creates a single spec applying to multiple sanctioning bodies including NASA (National Auto Sport Association) and the SCCA (Sports Car Club of America). The symmetric two-groove Proxes RR comes off-the-shelf in race-ready condition with a 4/32nds tread depth. It is considered ideal due to its fast lap times, consistency and excellent wear characteristics, according to a press release.
The series targets the 2006—2015 Mazda MX-5 (the NC-generation Miata), a chassis constructed in high numbers known for its affordability and great handling characteristics.
“We are very honored to be a part of the Spec MX-5 Challenge,” said Marc Sanzenbacher, senior manager, motorsports, Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. “We have enjoyed working with the Mazda Motorsports team throughout the development of this exciting new platform and are confident that our Proxes RR two-groove DOT race tire is the ideal choice, delivering fast lap times while providing great value. We look forward to the growth of this new spec series in the coming years.”
The Spec MX-5 Challenge presented by Toyo Tires will have a series of marquee events run in coordination with both NASA and SCCA. The preliminary 2020 racing schedule and event structure will lead to both regional and overall championships.
For more information, visit toyotires.com/tires/competition-tires or specmx-5.com.
