The Mazda MX-5 Cup race cars start as brand new, complete MX-5 road cars straight from the Mazda factory in Hiroshima, Japan. They are then shipped to Flis Performance in Daytona Beach, Florida, where they undergo a complete transformation into race-ready machines. The process involves disassembling the production car, followed by welding, painting, and installing a full roll cage, along with other racing-specific modifications. Over 250 motorsports components are integrated, including the sealed 2.0-liter SKYACTIV engine and a SADEV Sequential 6-Speed Gearbox, ensuring fairness and durability for competition. This meticulous transformation creates a cost-effective, high-performance platform that excels in the MX-5 Cup Series.