Former Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich® Tires Champion and Copeland Motorsports driver Bryan Ortiz is making his return to the paddock in 2021. In news that was kept under wraps for quite some time, Copeland Motorsports is pleased to confirm Bella Racing Driver Bryan Ortiz back for another shot at the series championship.

Bryan Hixon, sole owner of Hixon Motor Sports (HMS), returns to the 2021 Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich® Tires championship with a long-term multi-car initiative. Hixon competed a full 2020 season alongside teammate Justin Piscitell who earned the team a podium finish at the 2020 season finale at the St. Petersburg Grand Prix. Under his motto, Carpe Somnium, “seize the dream,” Hixon proudly announces past Mazda scholarship winner Selin Rollan and Savanna Little, who recently earned the first Mazda female scholarship to the HMS driver lineup.

Hixon Motor Sports proudly announces Selin Rollan to their driver lineup at Daytona International Speedway during the Rolex 24 Hour weekend for the 2021 Global MX-5 Cup Presented by BFGoodrich® Tires championship. Rollan closed out the 2020 season securing third place in the championship. A series favorite, Rollan brings extensive experience and value to Hixon Motor Sports.

Savanna Little, Mazda’s first female MX-5 Cup Shootout Scholarship winner, has signed with Hixon Motor Sports for the 2021 MX-5 Cup Presented by BFGoodrich® Tires. Little earned herself a $75,000 scholarship during the 2020 Mazda MX-5 Cup Shootout at Road Atlanta which took place November 15-16th. Joining Hixon Motor Sports in the MX-5 Cup and IMSA paddock marks her first professional season.

Michael Carter will be returning to the Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich® Tires in 2021 to defend his Championship Title. He will be utilizing the $200,000 scholarship to return to the series with family owned team, Carter Racing Enterprises, driving the familiar No. 08 car. The Carters are looking to carry their momentum into the 2021 season opener in Daytona.