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.

DaCosta set for debut at VIRginia International Raceway

Starting from sixth on the Road America Race Two grid, reigning Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich® Tires Champion Jared Thomas (No. 96 JTR Motorsports Engineering) captured his second win of the season, making it a double podium weekend for him. Thomas swapped places with Race One winner Gresham Wagner (No. 5 Spark Performance) who finished second.