The quickest driver in Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich® Tires practice at VIRginia International Raceway was Virginia-native Gresham Wagner (No. 5 Spark Performance). Wagner’s best lap in the first session could not be bested in the afternoon session.

The Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich Tires took part in two days of testing with four cars and eight total drivers, including NASCAR Hall of Famers Bobby Labonte and Dale Earnhardt Jr., as well as Martinsville Speedway track president Clay Campbell, to determine the feasibility of bringing the IMSA-sanctioned series to the half-mile track.

Mazda has a well-established history of helping talent connect with opportunity, and the field for Rounds 11 and 12 of the Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich® Tires demonstrates the results of that support, as six previous winners of the MX-5 Cup Shootout are set to do battle at the fabled VIRginia International Raceway this weekend.

Fresh off wins and podiums, HMS is looking for more

Saito Motorsport Group is proud to bring driver Michael Carter back to the Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich® Tires for the VIRginia International Raceway event on August 25-28. Carter needs no introduction to MX-5 Cup fans as he is the 2018 MX-5 Cup Shootout winner, 2019 Rookie of the Year, 2020 Champion and runner-up in 2021.