Buddy — an off-road Mazda Miata — is headed to Baja for a race that will mark the car's first competition in Mexico. The plan was outlined by its driver in a first-person report published by Jalopnik.
While the Miata is new to Mexican competition, its driver is not new to Baja racing. They have previously raced in Baja in several different classes.
The upcoming start therefore represents a new test for Buddy rather than a first experience of Baja for the person behind the project. No further race details were provided in the source account.
The entry puts an unconventional off-road build into a demanding competition setting, with Buddy set to make its first Mexican appearance under race conditions.