Spec Mazda Miatas racing wheel-to-wheel in the Collegiate Racing Series

Est. 2026 · Norman, Oklahoma

Put OU on the grid.

The University of Oklahoma's first collegiate wheel-to-wheel racing team. Racing Mazda Miatas against universities nationwide, starting February 2027.

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Photo: Collegiate Racing Series

Car
Spec Mazda MX-5
Series
Collegiate Racing Series
First season
2027
Home
Norman, OK

00Who we are

OU's first collegiate racing team, racing Miatas wheel-to-wheel against the nation's best.

OU student organizationRegistered at the University of Oklahoma, open to every major.
National seriesCompeting in the Collegiate Racing Series with 80+ universities.
Safety firstSanctioned tracks, series safety rules and full event insurance.
Faculty advisedAdvisor: Dr. Shuozhi Xu, Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering.

01The team

The people
behind the wheel.

Engineering, business and marketing students building OU's first racing team from the ground up.

Clay Paez smiling on the OU campus

Clay Paez

Founder · President · Team Principal · Driver

Photo coming soon

Gallatin Morton

Vice President · Chief Race Engineer · Driver

Grant Swift smiling on the OU campus

Grant Swift

Sponsorship & Fundraising Lead

Natalie Kalil smiling on the OU campus

Natalie Kalil

Marketing Co-Lead

Owen Long smiling on the OU campus

Owen Long

Marketing Co-Lead · Accommodations

Photo coming soon

Vlad Djukic

Treasurer · Finance Lead

Faculty advisor: Dr. Shuozhi Xu, Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering

Clay Paez in a racing helmet at the wheel of a kart
Clay Paez with his mentor, professional racer Alec Udell
Two karts racing side by side

Founded by a racer

Racing has been part of my life from the start. My dad raced, I grew up at the track, and I've been competing and building cars ever since, from karts to the turbocharged Miata I race today.

Clay PaezFounder, President & Team Principal · Junior, Mechanical Engineering
  • 5× Houston Karting Complex season champion
  • Multiple Houston SCCA autocross victories
  • Texas Sprint Race Series competitor (LO206)
  • Driving instructor, Texas Supercar Academy
  • Mentored by Alec Udell, 2026 ELMS LMGT3 champion

Every major has a seat.

  • Drivers
  • Race engineering & data
  • Crew & mechanics
  • Sponsorship & fundraising
  • Marketing & social media
  • Finance & treasury

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Five spec Mazda Miatas racing side by side down a straight
The Collegiate Racing SeriesPhoto: Collegiate Racing Series

02The series

Same car.
Skill decides.

The Collegiate Racing Series is a national championship for university teams. Every team races an identically prepared Mazda MX-5 Miata, so no one can buy their way to the front.

Results come down to preparation, strategy and driving. Through the series' partnership with IMSA, the top sports car racing organization in North America, our members also get a direct line to motorsport internships and careers.

Collegiate Racing Series by Garage IDLearn about the series
at drivecrs.com
80+Universitiesalready involved in the series nationwide.
IMSACareer pathwayInternship access through the series' partnership with IMSA.
Feb.2027 season openerOur first race weekend, at professional racetracks.
In plain words

Wheel-to-wheel

All the cars are on track at the same time, racing side by side. First car across the finish line wins.

In plain words

Spec racing

Every car is built to the same specification. The team that prepares and drives best comes out on top.

In plain words

Real tracks

Race weekends are held at professional circuits across the country, run under series rules and safety standards.

03The car

Your brand,
at racing speed.

A race car is a moving billboard. Pick a spot below and see exactly where a partner's logo goes, from the side and from the front.

Side view YOUR LOGO
Front view YOUR LOGO Seen from the side
Selected placement

Hood

The biggest canvas on the car. It faces every camera and every fan as the car comes toward them.

Title Partner

Choose a placement

Concept Crimson livery on a CRS-spec Mazda MX-5. Base photos: Collegiate Racing Series. Final livery and logo sizes are set with each partner.

04The plan

The road to
the green flag.

1
Done

Recognized by OU

Registered student organization with a written constitution and faculty advisor.

2
In progress

Brand & nonprofit

Team identity, website and our 501(c)(3) nonprofit setup.

3
You are here

Partners

Building the group of businesses and people who put us on track.

Feb 2027

Race

Our first race weekend in the Collegiate Racing Series.

05Why partner with us

More than
a logo on a car.

01

Be seen

Your brand on a race car at professional tracks, in race photos and in every video we post.

02

Reach Sooner Nation

Put your name in front of OU students, alumni and families who follow the team.

03

Meet future hires

Our members are engineers, business and marketing students who get real hands-on experience. Meet them before anyone else does.

04

Race-day access

Visit the paddock at a race weekend, see the car up close and meet the drivers and crew.

05

Real stories

We feature our partners on our social channels throughout the season, from the build to the checkered flag.

06

Back students

Help OU students build skills that launch careers, and help put the University of Oklahoma on a national stage.

06Partnership levels

Pick your
spot on the grid.

Four ways to join the team. Every partnership can be shaped around what matters to your business.

Level 1

Supporter

For alumni, families, friends and fans.

  • Name on our website supporter wall
  • Thank-you on our social channels
  • Season updates from the team
Level 2

Paddock Partner

For local businesses in Norman and across Oklahoma.

  • Everything in Supporter, plus:
  • Logo decal on the race car (front or rear bumper)
  • Logo on our website partner page
  • Invitation to our car reveal
  • Paddock visit at a race weekend
Level 3

Podium Partner

For companies that want to be seen and to recruit.

  • Everything in Paddock, plus:
  • Large logo on the doors or rear quarters
  • Logo on team apparel
  • Dedicated social media feature
  • Access to member resumes
One only Level 4

Title Partner

One company. The name on the team.

  • Everything in Podium, plus:
  • Hood and windshield banner
  • "Crimson Motorsports presented by" your company
  • Race car displayed at your business or event
  • First option to renew next season

Partnership details are shared one-on-one. Reach out and we will walk you through each level.

Not every partnership is a check.

Products, services and expertise keep a race team moving. If your business can help with any of these, we would love to talk.

  • Truck & trailerGetting the car to the track
  • Shop spaceA place to store and work on the car
  • Tools & partsEquipment, fluids and spares
  • Wraps & printingLivery, decals and banners
  • Travel & lodgingHotels, flights and fuel for race weekends
  • Food & drinksFuel for the crew on race weekends
  • Professional helpLegal, accounting and mentoring

07Questions

Good
to know.

Is my contribution tax-deductible?

We are setting up our 501(c)(3) nonprofit now. Once it is approved, gifts to the team can be tax-deductible. Ask us for the latest status before you give.

Is racing safe?

Races are held at professional, sanctioned tracks under series safety rules, with race-prepared cars and licensed drivers. The Collegiate Racing Series carries liability insurance for every participant at every event.

Can I help with products instead of money?

Yes. Trailers, truck rentals, tools, shop space, printing, food and professional services all make a real difference, and in-kind partners are recognized just like financial partners.

Are there brands you can't carry?

Series rules do not allow alcohol, tobacco, gambling or adult brands on the car. Restaurants and bars are welcome to partner as restaurants.

When and where does the team race?

Our first season opens in February 2027 at professional racetracks around the country. The Collegiate Racing Series will announce the full calendar.

08Get involved

Let's put OU
on the grid.

We are building this team from the ground up and looking for partners who want to be part of the start. Reach out, and we will set up a time to talk.

Grant Swift
Sponsorship & fundraisingGrant Swiftgrant.swift1@yahoo.com(949) 212-2967
Clay Paez
Founder & team principalClay Paezclay.j.paez-1@ou.edu