It’s the start of a new era for Mazda’s signature spec racing series; the Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin era. The series welcomes new partners, a new name and a new logo to kick off the 2024 season, but the entry list is filled with familiar faces.
A masterful last lap pass earned Connor Zilisch (No. 72 Hixon Motor Sports) the Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich Tires Round 13 win at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta on Thursday. Zilisch led Tyler Gonzalez (No. 35 Saito Motorsports Group) across the finish line by just 0.
A masterful last lap pass earned Connor Zilisch (No. 72 Hixon Motor Sports) the Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich® Tires Round 13 win at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta on Thursday.
Connor Zilisch (No. 72 Hixon Motor Sports) was a repeat winner at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta and Jared Thomas (No. 96 JTR Motorsports Engineering) became the first repeat champion in Mazda MX-5 Cup history.
In typical Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich® Tires fashion, the championship has come down to the final two races of the season at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta.