I'm flying out today to check out the 2009 Mazda6. From pictures, it certainly looks to be a worthy upgrade from the outgoing model. Look for my driving impressions on this new edition soon!

With our recent launch of the all-Miata title, Forever MX-5, our Miata readership now has a title to call their own. It was time to do the same for our dedicated rotary readers. We're not going to leave non-rotary owners in the total cold, but our piston brethren will have reduced coverage as they'll now be part of a Mazdasport magazine-within-a-magazine section of what is, essentially, an all-new publication: Rotary Speed Magazine.

So, what will Rotary Speed Magazine do for you, the dedicated Mazda RX enthusiast? We'll be covering the hottest rotary-powered cars from all over the world, plus cover modifications, news, and all the motorsport action you can handle.

I'll be personally stepping into the Editor in Chief role here at Rotary Speed magazine. And, to be completely honest, I'm excited to be taking the reigns of a magazine at the editorial level once again. For the past few years my focus has been on just handling publishing and design of our various titles here. Also, this gives me an excuse to buy a new RX-8, a car I've been dieing to own since I first drove a press sample back in 2004. It's essence was very much the same as my old RX-7 GSL-SE, but with more power and a heck of a lot more in the way of creature comforts. Yes, admittedly, I'm in my mid-30s and have started to like little things, like power steering.

The first issue of Rotary Speed Magazine will ship in August, but you can place your subscription right now by clicking here. 1-year (4-issues) is only $19.99 or 2-years (8-issues) is only $36.99.

Which is faster? A 1993 Subaru Impreza 2.0T Time Attack racer or a 1990 1.6T Miata? We'll find out the hard way... building a Time Attack Miata to compete against Subiesport Magazine's Time Attack Impreza. The Miata build will be documented in Forever MX-5 Magazine to comply with the Redline Time Attack rules for Street Class.

Can't wait to see what happens next? Me and the editor of Subiesport will post weekly updates on both the project cars (and generally taunt and berate each other) to www.drivingsports.com in the "Build Battle" section. We've started our blog entries, and the virtual brawl is already coming to a boil!

Lo! A new issue of Mazdasport Magazine mailed out on January 31st. Subscribers should receive their copies in the next couple weeks. This issue features the new Furai Concept, an introduction and some tech bits on our new "Project Survivor" Miata (no "Eye of the Tiger" references, please), installation of a Magnaflow exhaust on an RX-8 and a huge section dedicated to the Protegé!

MIATA MAGAZINE RETURNS!
After four years Miata Magazine is back as the ultimate independent magazine for MX-5 Miata enthusiasts, with a fresh look and new name: Forever MX-5 Magazine!

This is the Mazda MX-5 Miata Magazine you've been waiting for!

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Be a charter subscriber and you'll also receive a bonus reprint of the PREMIER issue of Miata Magazine, from way back in 1989!
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MazdaDays is returning again this year to GT Live at VIR. The NC Rotaries car club is preparing to make this the best Mazda meet on the east cost. To do that we need LOTS AND LOTS of Mazda cars to show up.

Also, this year we have discounts! You can use the promo code 'WIBOB' when buying your tickets to get you $5 off a weekend pass, or $2 off a one day pass. Motorsports at a discount... mmmm mmmm good. The code is multi use, so feel free to distribute it as you wish.


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Just found and corrected a permission and configuration issue with the Blogs. Now all registered members can create locally-hosted Blogs and post to them. Also, anyone should be able to view them. If there are any more issues with creating or posting to the blogs please post here and we'll look into it.

If you haven't yet taken a look at the membership features here at MAZOOA, you certainly should. Every member has a personal portal page that includes a picture (easy to upload), comments, history of posts, links to blog entries, gallery photos, ratings, a spotlight of other members that have visited your personal page, a MySpace-esque Friends List and more.

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Mazdasport Magazine recently picked up a new project car. This isn't some hot turbo-charged beastie... nope, it's a tired out Miata with near 400,000 miles on the original motor. Part restoration, part performance, this project will certainly take at least two years to do right. Look for more info in the Miata Forum here at MAZOOA!