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Spec MX-5 Challenge 2021 Round 7&8 Post-Event Recap Hello everyone, Sometimes things just don’t go your way. In racing, and in regular life. This weekend, unfortunately, was one of those moments. Rounds 6 & 7 of the Spec MX-5 Challenge were challenging but offered great learning opportunities. We had some car setup bugs that we…

Spec MX-5 Challenge 2021 Round 7&8 Pre-Event Info Event Information The Track: Rounds 7&8 of the Spec MX-5 Challenge West Region Championship will be held at the challenging & flowing, Sonoma Raceway, in Sonoma County, CA. The track is made up of 12 fast & flowing turns with 120+ gearshifts in a full race distance.…

Spec MX-5 Challenge 2021 Round 5&6 Post-Event Recap Race Recap Qualifying: On Saturday, Qualifying was the only session of the day. Unfortunately, I had some car trouble, which only allowed me to complete 1 flying lap, (I also got held up on that 1 lap by a slower car in a different class). Fortunately, though,…

Spec MX-5 Challenge 2021 Round 3&4 Pre-Event Info Pre-Event Info What does this weekend hold? Rounds 3&4 of the Spec MX-5 Challenge will be at the famous Weathertech Raceway, Laguna Seca. The 2.2-mile track is home to 11 fast, and challenging corners, with 10+ gearshifts and a top speed of 100+ MPH, this round will…

Spec MX-5 Challenge 2021 Round #1&2 Post-Event Recap   Top Left Image: Alex with the Mazda Motorsports USA Factory Team, Haag Performance, after winning Saturday’s race. From Right to left: Rob Gibbons/Crew, Bob Herr/Car Transportation/Crew, Justin Ross/Engineer, Mike Haag/Team Owner, Scott Smith/Mazda Motorsports USA, Kirk Haag/Crew, Milas Mills/Crew, Donna Haag/Team Owner, Alex Berg/Racecar Driver. The…

Spec MX-5 Challenge 2021 Round #1&2 Pre-Event Info Alex with the Mazda Motorsports USA Spec MX-5 Factory Team, Haag Performance at their shop located in Sacramento, California. The First Race The first Spec MX-5 Challenge race for Alex will be at Buttonwillow Raceway Park utilizing Track #13CW on Saturday, and Track #14CW on Sunday. All…