The Apex Motor Club Challenge Series: Where Competition Meets Community
At its core, the Apex Motor Club Challenge Series is exactly what motorsports should be: fun, competitive, respectful, and deeply social. Designed exclusively for members of Apex Motor Club, the Challenge Series brings drivers together for gentlemanly racing that emphasizes skill, improvement, and shared experience.
While lap times and podiums certainly matter, the true spirit of the series lies in what happens before and after the checkered flag, drivers comparing notes in the paddock, helping each other with setup tweaks, celebrating clean passes, and reliving moments from the race over food and drinks. It’s competition the Apex way.
Racing Built for Members, by Members
The Challenge Series was created to give members a structured, approachable way to race at Apex without losing the welcoming culture that defines the club. Events are designed to be competitive but accessible, offering a clear format that rewards consistency, race craft, and respect on track. From seasoned racers to members newer to wheel-to-wheel competition, the series creates an environment where everyone can push themselves while knowing they’re racing among friends.
The result is close, exciting battles that stay clean, and a paddock atmosphere that feels more like a community gathering than a high-stress race
weekend.
The Rise of the Miata Class
One of the standout stories this season has been the explosive growth of the Miata class. What started as a small group has grown into a field of more than 20 drivers, making it one of the most competitive and entertaining classes in the series.
Miata racing has always been known for tight packs, momentum-based driving, and thrilling side-by-side action, and the Apex Miata class delivers all of that in spades. With evenly matched cars and skilled drivers, races often come down to consistency, patience, and smart decision-making rather than raw horsepower. It’s some of the best racing you’ll see anywhere, and it has quickly become a favorite among Apex members.
Just as impressive as the on-track action is the collaboration off track. Drivers share advice, lend tools, and openly discuss setup and strategy. The competitiveness is real—but so is the mutual respect.
Multi-Class Drivers, One Unified Series
Another hallmark of the Apex Challenge Series is the number of members who choose to compete in multiple classes. Several drivers run more than one car across different categories, testing their skills in varying formats and keeping each race weekend fresh and dynamic.
This multi-class participation adds depth to the series and highlights the versatility of Apex members. It’s not uncommon to see a driver battling in one class and preparing a completely different car for another race later in the day. That willingness to explore, learn, and challenge oneself is a defining trait of the Apex racing culture.
Gentlemanly Racing, Taken Seriously
“Gentlemanly racing” isn’t just a phrase at Apex, it’s an expectation. Clean passes, respect for fellow competitors, and accountability on track are central to the Challenge Series ethos. While the racing is spirited and competitive, it’s grounded in sportsmanship.
That culture allows drivers to race hard with confidence, knowing that the person alongside them values fairness and safety just as much as the result. It also makes the
series approachable for members who may be racing wheel-to-wheel for the first time, offering a supportive environment to build confidence and skill.
More Than a Race Series
What truly sets the Apex Motor Club Challenge Series apart is that it’s not just about racing. Each event becomes a social touchpoint for the club—an opportunity for members, families, and friends to gather at the track, cheer each other on, and enjoy everything Apex has to offer.
From pre-race conversations in the paddock to post-race celebrations, the series reinforces what makes Apex special: cars, community, and competition, perfectly balanced.
looking ahead
As the series continues to grow, so does the excitement around it. With expanding grids, deeper competition, and more members stepping up to race, the Apex Motor Club Challenge Series is quickly becoming an amazing club experience.
Whether you’re battling for a class win, supporting a fellow member, or considering your first season behind the wheel, the message is the same: this is racing done right. Competitive, welcoming, and undeniably fun, just the way it should be at Apex.
learning to race
While stepping up to your first Apex Challenge race can feel intimidating, the club is committed to making the path into racing approachable, supportive, and rewarding. Apex is in the process of developing a Learn to Race program designed to help members build skills, confidence, and racecraft at their own pace—whether that means understanding flags and race procedures, improving car control, or gaining comfort in close, on-track situations. The goal is simple: to give members of all experience levels a clear, welcoming progression into racing if it’s something they want to pursue. True to the spirit of the Apex Challenge Series, this program will be delivered in a gentlemanly, inclusive manner, ensuring no one feels excluded or intimidated—only encouraged to grow, learn, and enjoy the journey. More details on the Learn to Race program will be shared soon.