In what is set to be a busy season for Hixon Motor Sports (HMS), fifteen-year-old karting sensation Connor Zilisch will contest the complete Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup Presented by BFGoodrich® Tires 2022 season (MX-5 Cup) with a race winning program at HMS. As part of a dual program effort, Zilisch will also compete in the Trans-Am TA2 class as he builds his motorsports racing resume.

Competing with Copeland Motorsports since his move to cars in 2018, Tyler Gonzalez is set to retain his driving duties with the team in 2022. As a fixture in the Copeland Motorsports family since his move from karts to cars, Gonzalez will pull double duty in 2022 as he will race in the Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup Presented by BFGoodrich® Tires with Copeland Motorsports.

Looking to follow in the footsteps of several Copeland Motorsports graduates, Max Opalski is set for his assault on the 2022 Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup Presented by BF Goodrich. With a schedule that will see competition at some of North America’s premier facilities, Opalski will begin his quest for race wins, podium results and the 2022 Rookie of the Year award beginning January at the Daytona International Speedway.

With one confirmed driver for the 2022 Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup Presented by BF Goodrich program, Copeland Motorsports is pleased to confirm Jameson Riley of Riley Racing to their driver lineup. Bringing a wealth of driving experience in several different race programs, Riley will contest the full championship as he joins the already confirmed Max Opalski.

As a competitor in the Spec MX-5 Challenge, and current Mazda Motorsports USA Club Racing Factory driver, Alex Berg will join Hixon Motor Sports (HMS) at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. Making his Pro Debut in the Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich® Tires at the Motul Petit Le Mans event in Braselton, Georgia, from November 11 – 12. Berg will pilot a Hixon Motor Sports Mazda MX-5 Cup car and will be partnering with DAE Systems, Penn Elcom, and Jevitty.