Descending on the Virginia International Raceway (VIR) this past weekend, Copeland Motorsports driver Max Opalski was determined and ready. Taking on rounds eleven and twelve of the Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup Presented by BFGoodrich Tires, the rookie driver showed his progression matching his career-best finish on Saturday before fighting in the top-five on Sunday.

It was a winning weekend for Copeland Motorsports at Virginia International Raceway (VIR). With three drivers entered in rounds eleven and twelve of the Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup Presented by BFGoodrich, Tyler Gonzalez scored a victory for the team driving from last to first on Sunday while Max Opalski ran inside the top-five on both race days. Jameson Riley had two steady days earning top-15 results after improving from his qualifying results both days.

August 23, 2022 – Continuing to soldier through his 2022 Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup rookie season, Copeland Motorsports driver Max Opalski is set to do battle at VIRginia International Raceway (VIR) this weekend. With the season beginning to wind down, Opalski will be aiming to earn his career-best results this weekend during rounds 11 and 12 of the popular program.

While some teams are content with two or three drivers, Hixon Motor Sports (HMS) is going above and beyond the average program to bring seven to the next event. Inking a deal to add Thomas Annunziata last week, HMS will enter the VIRginia International Raceway (VIR) this coming weekend for Rounds 11 and 12 of the 2022 Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich Tires.

With six drivers already carrying the Hixon Motor Sports (HMS) banner at the most recent race, a new driver has been added for the upcoming event at the VIRginia International Raceway (VIR) and onwards through the 2022 season. Joining HMS will be Brazilian racer Bruno Smielevski, who comes with a long list of accomplishments; he looks to add Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich Tires (Mazda MX-5 Cup) race winner to his colorful resume of his lifetime motorsports results.