Thomas becomes first-ever repeat series champion

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.

Every point matters in the battle for the Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich® Tires Championship. Aaron Jeansonne secured 10 bonus points at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta by earning pole position. That puts Jeansonne 10 points closer to his teammate Jared Thomas (No. 96 JTR Motorsports Engineering) who qualified third.

The Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich® Tires season finale started with a single practice session at Road Atlanta on Wednesday. Robert Noaker (No. 13 Robert Noaker Racing) was quickest, followed closely by season championship contender Aaron Jeansonne (No. 24 JTR Motorsports Engineering).

The Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich® Tires has extended its partnership with sanctioning body International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) and series operations specialists Andersen Promotions. Both parties have taken the series to new heights of professionalism and popularity.