Blue Ridge Mazda

The Playboy MX-5 Cup started it all back in 2006, and Round Six takes the series back to where it all started – Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Mike Cooper is in the lead thus far and here at Blue Ridge Mazda – the premiere Raytown, Missouri Mazda dealer – we think he's going to continue to do well. Mike Cooper won the season opener at Homestead-Miami Speedway as well as the opener at Lime Rock Park. Another strong competitor this year is Jason Saini, who currently sits second in the Championship. Saini has finished as runner-up in two consecutive races this season. Dean Copeland sits third inside his No. 7 Copeland Motorsports/Sync Speed Mazda MX-5, and is looking to win in Round Six. Scott Shelton is the driver behind the No. 3 MAZDASPEED BFG Mazda MX-5, and currently sits fourth.

The MX-5 allows the drivers to really shine, while attracting the crowd with its nimble, dependable, and quick powertrain. MX-5 Cup cars remain stock, the only modifications being the intake and exhaust systems. A stock MX-5 boats 170 hp, but a Cup car can produce more than 200 hp. Cup vehicles are equipped with a six-speed manual transmission and can be run with a limited-slip rear differential.

There’s no other Mazda dealership in the Raytown, Missouri area that is more passionate about Mazda than Blue Ridge Mazda. We have been serving the community for over thirty years, and have just opened a brand new facility in Lee’s Summit. Our Raytown, Missouri location now focuses exclusively on the sale of used Mazda, cars, trucks and SUVs, ensuring that you’re given the most competitive rates and the most experienced sales staff. From the moment you step on the Blue Ridge Mazda lot, you will notice the difference between our dealership and the competition. Browse our website to take advantage of the most up-to-date car buying tools, or give us a call to schedule a test drive today.

The Mazda brand is a popular choice when it comes to motorsports, and for the past several years, there have been more Mazdas road-raced than any other brand. Over the weekend, the strength of the Mazda brand became very apparent when Mazda was present at two of the premiere roadtracks, in three different series, with four different cars. So what was the result? The Mazda cars performed beautifully, with two wins and a half-dozen podium finishes under their belt. This was good news here at Blue Ridge Mazda, the premiere Raytown, Missouri Mazda dealership.

Mazda began the weekend Saturday with a one-two finish at GRAND-AM Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge ST class at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. The winning car was driving by Andrew Carbonell and Rhett O’Doski, and following close behind were teammates Tom Long and Derek Whitis. Their performance allowed Mazda a six-point lead moving into the manufacturers’ championship battle. Later on at Lime Rock Park, a Lola-Mazda MZR-R took the win, driven by Chris Dyson and Guy Smith. Dyson and Smith now lead the drivers’ championship after three races of the nine-round ALMS season. A pair of Mazda RX-8’s finished one the podium at the Rolex Sports Car Series later that afternoon.

Here at Blue Ridge Mazda in Raytown, Missouri, we are passionate about everything Mazda. With the largest and most exclusive Mazda inventory in the Kansas City area, we look forward to being able to serve you with all your new and used Mazda purchases. Our staff is experienced and qualified to provide you with the highest quality service, and our Full Circle Service ensures that your vehicle will run smoothly long after it leaves our lot. For the best car buying experience, visit Blue Ridge Mazda, with over thirty years of experience in the Kansas City area. Check our website for current inventory details or schedule a test drive today

Ikuo Maeda is the general manager of the design division at Mazda, and during his 28-year tenure with the company has helped to create the RX-8 sportscar and the Mazda2, both of which are known for their attractive exteriors and visual distinction. Maeda takes it further than just creating a streamlined package, he creates a masterpiece. He believes that a motor vehicle is not only a product of industrial design, but a machine that deserves to be cherished. His new concept – kodo- which means ‘the soul of motion’ is taken seriously here at Blue Ridge Mazda, the premiere Mazda dealership in Raytown, Missouri.

The question remaining is how to express Maeda’s design philosophy. The Japanese company has marketed everything from zoom-zoom to an involved description of the graceful beauty of nature. Nagare is the latest Japanese term that had to translated, and describes the current generation of Mazda3, Mazda6 and CX-7 vehicles. So far, the company has explained Kodo as the power and beauty of movement, and has likened the design concept to that of a cheetah pouncing. Mazda designers say that this design principle is an expression of balance, strength and streamlined beauty. If you’re still left scratching your head, then the best option we have for you is to stop in to Blue Ridge Mazda when the new generation designs are released. Sometimes you have to see it to believe it.

If you’re looking for a used Mazda, car, SUV, or truck, then be sure to check out Blue Ridge Mazda’s new and used vehicle supercenter located in Raytown, Missouri. With the bulk of our new vehicle sales taking place in Lee’s Summit, we have freed up the Raytown location to focus exclusively on providing the best quality customer service and the most competitive prices on all of our used vehicle inventory. Mazda’s Full Circle Service even guarantees that you’ll be receiving fast turnaround and great quality repairs for your newest purchase. We do our best to ensure that your car is fixed right the first time. Check our website for current sales and rebates, or give us a call at (816) 358-6500. Blue Ridge Mazda is the leading Mazda dealer in Raytown, Missouri.

Mazda will debut a new compact crossover SUV, next year, derived from the Mazda Minagi concept car which debuted at the Geneva Motor Show last March. This new compact crossover will be called the Mazda CX-5, and will be the first production vehicle to contain Mazda’s brand new design theme. The car will also be produced with new-generation engines, transmissions, body and chassis. Here at Blue Ridge Mazda in Raytown, MO, we are proud to offer the CX series as a part of our inventory, and we are excited to see this new edition to the CX line. 

 

The CX line represents Mazda’s new generation of crossover SUVs, current models being the CX-7 and the CX-9. The new CX-5 will be the first ever compact model in this line. While the concept behind this vehicle has been show at both Geneva and New York, you can catch the full production version in September, at the Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany. 

 

Crossover vehicles are the answer for consumers looking for a powerful, sporty, yet roomier ride without all the extra bulk of a full-size SUV or minivan. They fall somewhere between an SUV and a sedan, and other benefits of both plus some of their own. If you’re interested in either the CX-7 or the CX-9, then stop in to Blue Ridge Mazda in Raytown, MO. We would be pleased to show you around our inventory, or accompany you on a test drive. Browse our website for the most up-to-date car buying tools on the market today.