Tight Battle for $80,000 Mazda MX-5 Cup Rookie title

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McCumbee McAleer driver takes over point lead with two races left in 2024 championship

Showing flashes of pace and continued improvement of his racecraft, Jeremy Fletcher (No. 22 McCumbee McAleer Racing) has been on the cusp of a Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin race win all season. After one corner of Saturday’s race at VIRginia International Raceway, it looked as though he’d have to keep waiting, but a stunning comeback finally put Fletcher on the top step of the podium for the very first time. He was joined by young rookie Westin Workman (No. 13 BSI Racing) and 2021 series champion Gresham Wagner (No. 5 McCumbee McAleer Racing).

Gresham Wagner (No. 5 McCumbee McAleer Racing) earned his third Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin pole of the season on Saturday at VIRginia International Raceway. McCumbee McAleer Racing drivers swept the top three spots on the grid with Jeremy Fletcher (No. 22 McCumbee McAleer Racing) second and Nate Cicero (No. 83 McCumbee McAleer Racing) third.