Celebrating 30 Years of the MX-5 Miata begins with celebrating our fans and their stories. We asked owners and enthusiasts from around the country to submit their MX-5 stories to celebrate the debut of the 30th Anniversary MX-5 Miata at the Chicago Auto Show.

Brandon Matthews has always been drawn to cars. Over the years he’s owned various types, but it all changed when his friend let him drive his MX-5 Miata.

“We took it to a local rallycross,” Matthews explained. “I had never really driven one, I thought they were cool but I really didn't know much about them. After getting to drive it for a while, I fell in love with the MX-5 and had to get my own.”