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.

Mazda race car on track at a ChampCar event
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-XX and 0000-10-0022-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.