The Roadshow Mazda Roadster on the track in Japan

Welcome to Tsukuba Raceway in Japan, and the 2019 running of the Mazda Media 4 Hour Endurance Race!

And welcome to the car we'll be running. 

Yes, you spotted right, that's a Roadshow decal on the fender, and a CNET logo on the hood!

This is our car that ran the four-hour endurance race at Tsukuba.

And that right there is my name on the door. That's a good feeling. 

While the cars are minimally modified, the interiors are properly stripped. And, yes, a cage is installed. 

Racing seat, too, but only one. No passengers for this event. 

Other than the cage and some brake pads, this is a mostly stock Roadster. 

The four-hour race is an endurance run, with less than 16 gallons of fuel allowed. 

We ran well into the night on a terribly hot day and managed an eighth-place finish!