Mazda Motorsports Support
2026 Mazda Motorsports Contingency Program
Program details, payouts, eligibility, required decals, deadlines, and results links for ChampCar Mazda racers claiming Mazda Motorsports contingency awards.
Per Event
Cash payouts
- 1st in class: $600
- 2nd in class: $350
- 3rd in class: $250
Note: Class size adjustments may apply.
Event Count
What counts as an event
- 7+7 hour enduro: 2 events
- 8+7 hour enduro: 2 events
- 8+7 hour Parc Fermé: 1 event
- 12 / 14 / 24 hour: 1 event
Class Size
Payout adjustments
- Beat 3 competitors: -15%
- Beat 2 competitors: -25%
- Beat 1 competitor: -50%
- Beat 0 competitors: No award
Eligibility
ChampCar requirements
Eligible classes and vehicles
- Eligible classes: A / B / C / D / F / EC
- Mazda production vehicle.
MTSP enrollment and patches
- Driver or car owner must be enrolled in the Mazda Team Support Program (MTSP) before competing and have an MTSP number.
- With your first awards request, submit a photo of the driver, no helmet, in suit showing the 5-inch Mazda patch in the pocket area. Patch PN:
0000-10-PTCH-05.
Branding
Logo and decal compliance
- 16-inch Mazda decal centered on the nose or hood.
- 22-inch decals on both rear fenders.
- Order correct colors only:
0000-10-0016-XXand0000-10-0022-XX, where XX is BK, SL, WH, or CH. - Place logos on a single, contrasting color background.
- No outlines, shadows, or curves.
Important: Non-compliant submissions may be reduced by 50 percent for returning MTSP members until corrected.
Claims
How to claim awards
Awards are paid to the car owner, one individual, listed on the request. Submit through the official Mazda Motorsports request form with:
- Official race results
- Required vehicle and driver photos
- W-9 form
Deadlines
Postmark windows
- 45 days or less: full payout
- More than 45 days: minus 25 percent
- More than 90 days: minus 50 percent total
- 120 days or more: declined
2024 to 2025 results with driver lists
Use the ChampCar results report when submitting your Mazda contingency request. It includes driver lists required by Mazda.