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As has been tradition since Mazda MX-5 Cup became part of the IMSA family, the 2026 season will kick off at Daytona International Speedway, January 21 – 23.<\/p>\nFor its 21st season of racing, the Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin will continue to visit legendary racetracks across North America.<\/p>\n
Maintaining a roster of all-star tracks with events that support both the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship as well as INDYCAR weekends, the 2026 Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup schedule changes only slightly from the 2025 version, as the series makes a return to the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway in September, displacing a return to Barber Motorsports Park.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith our 2026 schedule, I believe we\u2019ve addressed the primary needs of our competitors,\u201d Mazda Motorsports Senior Manager Jonathan Applegate said. \u201cThe MX-5 Cup paddock values consistency, budget considerations, and world-class tracks that put a lot of eyes on their sponsors. The addition of Indianapolis to the 2026 schedule will definitely be a welcomed modification.\u201d<\/p>\n
As has been tradition since Mazda MX-5 Cup became part of the IMSA family, the 2026 season will kick off at Daytona International Speedway, January 21 – 23.<\/p>\n
The series stays in Florida for Rounds 3 and 4 with another trip to the streets of St. Petersburg, February 27 \u2013 March 1. This is the sole event on the 2026 schedule that will be with the NTT IndyCar Series.<\/p>\n
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course consistently produces some of the best MX-5 Cup racing, so naturally the series is back June 5 \u2013 7 as part of the IMSA-hosted event weekend.<\/p>\n
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Later this week, MX-5 Cup rolls into Ontario to race at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, which it will do again in 2026, July 10 \u2013 12.<\/p>\n
August brings the traditional trip to VIRginia International Raceway, August 20 – 23.<\/p>\n
Then comes the Indy road course, Sept 18-20. MX-5 Cup last raced at Indy in 2017.<\/p>\n
The 2026 season comes to a close at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta for the sixth year in-a-row. A new champion will be crowned following the final two races, October 1-3.<\/p>\n
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\n Date<\/strong><\/td>\n Track<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Jan. 21 \u2013 23<\/td>\n Daytona International Speedway<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Feb. 21 \u2013 March 1<\/td>\n St. Petersburg Street Course (with IndyCar)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n June 5 \u2013 7<\/td>\n Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n July 10 \u2013 12<\/td>\n Canadian Tire Motorsport Park<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Aug. 20 \u2013 23<\/td>\n VIRginia International Raceway<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Sept. 18 \u2013 20<\/td>\n Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Oct. 1 \u2013 3<\/td>\n Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n