Rookies, veterans, and team newcomer set for Braselton, Georgia

A thrilling debut is on the horizon as professional endurance racing multi-time champion, Ben Keating, is set to take the track in the 2023 Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich Tires. The stage is none other than the Petit Le Mans, marking Keating's first-ever appearance in the series as he joins forces with Saito Motorsports Group for the season finale.

It was a trip to the East Coast for Hixon Motor Sports (HMS) and the Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup Presented by BFGoodrich Tires (MX-5 Cup) teams this past weekend. Taking on the VIRginia International Raceway, Hixon Motor Sports earned six top-ten results, including a podium finish by Connor Zilisch on Saturday.

Reigning Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich® Tires Champion Jared Thomas (No. 96 JTR Motorsports Engineering) was declared the Round 12 race winner after an incident on the final lap led to a post-race penalty. He extended his points lead over teammate Aaron Jeansonne (No. 24 JTR Motorsports Engineering) who finished second.

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