Making the most of the newly-repaved circuit, Aaron Jeansonne (No. 24 JTR Motorsports Engineering) topped all of Friday’s Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin track sessions at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. This included qualifying, where he set a new qualifying lap record.

It has been nearly a year since Aaron Jeansonne’s maiden MX-5 Cup victory at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

Rounds Five and Six of the Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin are shaping up to become a pivotal point in the 2024 season. With a few key names missing from the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca entry list, it’s possible for other championship contenders to bank a healthy amount of points.

If you’ve followed the ‘IMSA Drivers Reacting to MX-5 Cup Highlights’ video series, you may have noticed that former IndyCar driver and NBC Sports commentator James Hinchcliffe has a clear favorite when it comes to Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin races: Jared Thomas.

BSI Racing surged in the points over the weekend with a multi-podium showing at the Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup, presented by Michelin’s return to Sebring International Raceway.