MX-5 Test in Zandvoort!

Date: December 7, 2024

Do you dream of taking the next step in your racing career? Want to challenge yourself against top talent and compete in a racing class where pure skill and talent make all the difference? This is your chance!

On December 7, KNAF is hosting a special test day at Circuit Zandvoort, where you’ll have the opportunity to drive in one of the most thrilling racing classes in the Benelux: the BetCity Mazda MX-5 Cup!

The Day’s Program

The test day runs from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and is carefully designed to give you the best experience while introducing you to the Mazda MX-5 Cup. Whether you’re an experienced driver or taking your first steps in motorsport, this test day is the perfect way to familiarize yourself with the MX-5 Cup car.

What to Expect

• Start with a briefing
  Each driving session kicks off with an explanation of the car, the racing class, and most importantly: your safety. Special attention is given to adjusting the seat and belts, ensuring you are perfectly set before hitting the track.

• Drive with or without an instructor
  During the 30-minute sessions, you’ll have the chance to drive both with an instructor and independently. This allows you to familiarize yourself with the car at your own pace while benefiting from immediate feedback and tips from the instructors.

• Professional evaluation
  Between sessions, you’ll evaluate your performance. Together with a data engineer, you’ll analyze video footage and driving data from your session. This provides unique insights into your driving behavior, braking points, and ideal lines, helping you improve with each session.

• Lunch break
  Of course, there’s also time to relax and share experiences with other drivers during the midday lunch break.

Perfect for Beginners Too!

Are you new to motorsport and dreaming of your first steps on the track? This is your moment! The KNAF test day is also specially designed for drivers with less experience. With the help of an experienced instructor, you’ll learn the basics of racing in a safe and supportive environment.

Thanks to the equality of the cars in the Mazda MX-5 Cup, you can focus entirely on improving your driving skills without worrying about complex technical differences. Whether it’s your first time on the track or you already have some experience, this test day is the perfect way to discover if motorsport is truly for you!

Why the Mazda MX-5 Cup?

The Mazda MX-5 Cup is renowned as the ultimate training ground for young drivers looking to take their careers to the next level. Racing in this class is a unique experience because everyone drives the same car.

The MX-5 Cup cars feature a powerful 184 HP engine, weigh just 960 kg, and are all technically identical. This means success comes down to one thing: your talent behind the wheel. The competition is fair, exciting, and challenging.

Your Skills Take Center Stage

In the Mazda MX-5 Cup, the focus is on developing your driving skills, race awareness, and concentration. The uniformity of the cars allows true talent to shine. This class has already proven to be the perfect stepping stone for aspiring race talent. If you excel here, you have the potential to progress to professional racing classes.

What About the Competition?

The BetCity Mazda MX-5 Cup is famous for its incredible spectacle. With cars that are nearly identical, races are often decided in the final corner. Every lap is packed with action, with an average of eight overtakes per lap. The large slipstream effects make on-track battles intense and thrilling. If you want to learn how to truly race and push yourself to the limit, there’s no better class to start in!

A Proven Path to the Top

The Mazda MX-5 Cup and other VRM racing classes have already produced multiple talents now shining in international competitions. Drivers like Sam Jongejan, who frequently podiums in the Porsche Carrera Cup Benelux, or Maxime Oosten, who moved on to the prestigious GT World Challenge Europe, are just a few examples. Niels Langeveld and Milan Teekens have also advanced their careers in TCR Italy and the Lamborghini Super Trofeo respectively.

They all began their journey to success in the MX-5 Cup—and you could be next!

In the Mazda MX-5 Cup, you’ll learn more than just fast driving. You’ll develop race insights, learn to make strategic decisions, and improve your overall racing abilities. Every race is an opportunity to grow and get noticed. The high level of competition and constant slipstream battles prepare you for a successful racing career in higher classes.

Will We See You on December 7?

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to get acquainted with the Mazda MX-5 Cup during the KNAF test day on December 7.

Sign up via email today and take the next step in your racing career!

For more information, email: [email protected]

Note: Participation is not free; there are costs associated with this test day. The price depends on the type of car and the number of sessions you wish to drive.

A racing license or driver’s license is not required for participation.