 Following the Roar, both cars were altered to run with Periscope Exhausts, after the configuration was found to boost power.Mid-season, the car would receive a cooling update, on the #70 car at the 6 Hours of Watkins Glen.It was later announced by Mazda in July 2017, following the round at the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, that its 2017 Programme with Speedsource was to be terminated, with immediate effect, in favour of early preparation for next season's campaign with Joest Racing.