EPIC Mazda MX-5 Miata Track Battle - Race Car VS Street Car 

Daily driving an FD for the last 8 years, done a handful of track days, and my first go in an MX-5 genuinely impressed me. I could drive it through some corners faster, not because there was more grip, but because it gives you so much more feedback and confidence. Extremely impressive and fun cars at the limit. The fact the latest one has reset the lineage back to the original weight and size is also incredible. No other company seems to be able to do that with their long standing models.

"She's a tight one, I can barely move my head" @13:10 xD

We love ripping those cup cars in iRacing, such a blast.

I just love the self critisism here. Very honest, great video overall!

This is a great channel. I was actually getting burnt out on all the car videos and channels on youtube. This makes me want to go wrench and build a track car. Sweet video guys.

This is a badass video, it's awesome that you guys got a hold of a cup car too. The Miata is just such a hard platform to best for that price, that's why I'm building my NA track duty.

Nice. Great to see a Canadian perspective on this stuff, like wow actually a MX-5 GS Sport, woo. All the American sites are like "GS what"? I would like to nitpick that the stereo audio was backwards on the last scene where you're sitting on the car hoods and it was kinda screwing with my brain.

This was awesome! More videos like this would be great!

Some real tire squeal in this video guys. Great stuff!

Very well put together. Keep up the good work 👍

Please do more track videos like these! Love the shootouts between you two!

Thanks for putting MX-5 in the title.

I like the commentary during your hot laps, helps me understand the car and the track more

There is no aero pack in the gray mx-5. The front, side, fender spoilers you show are all standard.

You guys have one of the best car-related channel on RU-vid right now. Been following for a long time and I believe better audio quality would benefit the skyrocketing of this channel to the top. Keep up your awesome work, Cheers!

Was wondering when this video was going to surface. Great hanging with you guys on that day (I have the white Si HFP). The cup car was exceptionally fast and sounded great on circuit. I was very impressed with the overall look and quality of the new MX5 compared to previous generations. Hope to see you guys out at TMP again.

I love this god damn channel. Thanks guys!

Great comparison. You all have a great idea. I hope mazda offers some of their miata motorsport parts over the counter.

The Miata is back to its roots, looks like pure fun in both cars, lively for the road one and fast for the cup. That wall facing you in the last right hander before main straight would scare the ***** out of me though. Great vid, I'd love to see a miata project but I want to see Grip S14 back to this track and take the revenge over the last time ;)

wow, the noise that cup car makes!! Lush!

looks like lots of fun guys, cool driving the cup car!

gotta love HPDE and private track days. Racing around in gym shorts. lol. Great video guys!

Damn the cup car is so legit! I want a try.

Duders... your vids keep getting better and better - I ldig it.

You got me with the link on the new video! Lol I had to come check it out. Lol

My Favvy episode yet. GO DP! and the Mazdas... what can I say they are my brand.

I'm jealous of you guys! Lol!!! Good driving out there! btw what nikes are those pt?

I hate that we don't get those Recaro seats in the US!

Epic episode, damn!

What a fantastic vid. Plus I learned Dave thinks we call him DP because it also happens to be his initials. That's not why.

i hope you guys are going to do a race cup or something but anyway, good vid as always ☺

Love the show guys

another great episode, when is the next episode coming out for 2jz swap frs? im really excited for that build XD

Awesome comparison. You guys have ripped enough cars around that track now that you definitely need a lap times board on your website. Make it so!

Just got my patron sticker here in AZ, "10-hp inside!" lmao thanks guys. Stay awesome!

I fully support the idea of a project ND Miata! I have a '16 Sport (USA) currently, so it would be very relevant to my interests!

Good reviews! Is this a Canadian version sport package. (Recaro seats).? We do not get the Recaro seats in California! 🦅🦅🇺🇸

Would you guys take the cup car over your project frs? Which do you like better and why?

Love the engine sound from the race car. How did they made it with such a new engine? Reminds me of the good old AE86 :-)

I see you are from ontario too. How much does those 2 cars cost @ test, after tax and everything?

The exhaust on that cup car sounds wonderful.

More track videos like this!

Nice video.

I like this channel...

Yes please do a project Miata!! Because race car, even though you guys don't even fit in them :D

"The sport pack is $4,400 lip kit is $2,200 but it does make the car look a lot more aggressive, and it should make a difference on the track" That $2,200 is purely a cosmetic upgrade... Any difference felt on track will be placebo effect

Best youtube Buddies!This 2 fellows:)

For $53k or whatever that cup car costs, I wish Mazda would just grow some balls and offer something in between for the true enthusiast who doesn't need a racecar. Take he cup trim, move it above the GT and price it in the low-mid $40s with most of those suspension bits, brake rotors, wheels, etc. minus the hardcore stuff like the cage and all the obvious non-street parts. That car with those longtube headers I bet is at about the 200hp mark too considering just how restrictive the stock ones are. C'mon Mazda. Grow some balls. And give us those damn Recaros to us here in the U.S!

More videos like this!!!

how can I get one of your shirts?

I had tons of fun riding along via the video! At my age I believe the G forces would make my brains leak out my ears 👂 Months ago, I test drove a Miata, It was fun but I discovered the A/C to be rather anemic on a hot 104🌝 degree day. Seems one cannot have it all as they say...

comes with some tims as well nice

The jorts added a few seconds.

12:10 hitting that curb is so satisfying =)

Fav so far!!! :) xx

"if mazda made a street car version of this....." I mean, I know what you meant, but still made me laugh! Both drivers had around 1 second per turn in each braking zone with the cup car.

yesyesyesyes project miataaaaaa!!!!!!

please do a Mazda mx5 track build like you did FRS

Braaa that sound!!!!!!

PLEEEEAAASE Doo a miata project !!!

"DP"? I wonder how they got the name... Must have been some accomplishment...

Still love the channel but you guys kill me... Maaazda Miaaata lol

MAKE A MIATA TRACK BUILD!!!

What did the stock ASS2000 do? (sorry too lazy to go back and check)

Amazing it can be bought for that price!!! EDIT....Oh the Canadian price is a bit higher, still cool!!

Once again the proof of the Built not Bought concept

WHERE was this shot? The "GS"??? No, not in the US! The Club is the midrange car, and neither Ricarro seats, nor leather seats are an option. Likewise, in the Grand Tourismo version, you can't get the performance bits. . .

Iv'e been building my RX8GT turbo for 5 years and went to the track and two stock 2016 MX-5's were almost keeping up with me ffs. (It was a shake down of a newly built Renesis but still really surprising)

1.26.84? Sounds quick! So is it safe to say a stock Miata ND is faster than a stock S2k around the track?

Is this the track you guys took the s2000 too??

Guys I need your help. Should I sell my s2000 that's paid off to buy an e92 m3. The m3 would do split track and daily use. Or should I keep the s2000. Buy a Honda Fit to daily. Then turn the s2000 into a track monster!!!

What's with the Mk4 Jetta racecar at 14:52?!

Need some subs for Dave's Cup Car lap... no idea what he's saying over that brapberry jam... And for heaven's sake... it's DAMPING. The car is well-DAMPED. :D

Club with Brembo bbs option but not appearance package, so that “aero” isn’t real

Well, if you crunch the race car version, you have to be able to get replacement parts. If you really want upgrade components, just tell Mazda that your street Miata is the race version. ;-) Yeah, I presume it's not that easy or cheap.

That's a great price for the cup car.

The club car iis the one to go for. which track is this? mosport park?

Holy shit I never thought I'd say this... But that Miata looks mean and sexy AF!

can you buy a street legal cup car?

do it Mazda Do It mx5 You have to do IT!!!!

Looked like your skills as drivers were able to push the street car past it's limits but you couldn't push the race car past it's limits. I say this since the race car laps seemed much smoother and controlled.

12:25 those overrevs though o_o

Awesome vid! Put it head to head with the badass2000!

Damn wish I had those seats smh

Dave with the money shifts....

Sounds like you want to build an SCCA solo STR car.

16:54 dave again actin like a fool, peter is a class dude still

How come Pete's timer checkpoint is much different from Dave's. I noticed Dave is right at the end of that pit wall while Pete's is further out...

How tall are you guys?

why is the audio reversed?!

Tyres shot at 6:30

You would have a club sport when you do decide to build it.

“Probably lost a bit of time there” This guy has absolutely no idea how to drive on a track.

Now drive the road car with the race cars wheels and tires.

you guys should try and build a faster mx5 nd for less than 53k

damn almost 5 seconds fasterbetween cars. Makes it clear the cup car is legit.

Damn that car is small. If Pete is having problems fitting in it, I can only imagine what would happen if I tried to even sit in it.

Hmmmm I'll stick with building an s2k rather than the mx-5 cup car, what does DP think?

I wish Mazda made a street version of the cup car

Gray car doesn't have the aero package :)