Mazda and Jota Sport have spent the last month further developing the handling and performance of the Mazda MX-5 GT race car in time for the next Britcar Dunlop Production GTN Championship race at Thruxton Circuit on 11 and 12 June 2011.

Since the last race, held at Donington Park on 8 May 2011, where the team secured their second podium finish, Jota Sport has improved the rear brake package, modified the differential, added a new induction system and developed bespoke dampers. The latter will allow an increase in mid-corner speed and better feel for the driver, while the additional enhancements will provide improvements to overall performance. Combined with the lightweight, nimble and responsive handling attributes which make up the DNA of the MX-5, the GT race car will be taking the fight to the competition, aiming to beat BMW, Lotus and Ginetta at Thruxton Circuit.

"Thruxton will be the fourth race of the Britcar Dunlop Production GTN Championship race series, with just three races run, the Mazda MX-5 GT car has secured second in its class in the championship and fourth overall. This is testament to its bullet proof reliability, nimble handling and light weight. The latest modifications will make the MX-5 GT race car an even stronger contender against the more powerful race cars in its class," comments Graeme Fudge, PR Director, Mazda UK.

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