After making its groundbreaking oval debut at Martinsville Speedway last year, the Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin will return to the famous short track alongside NASCAR’s top-tier series.

Justin Gravett will make his Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup debut in a Tunnel to Towers–branded entry

Sunday’s Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin race was a near repeat of Saturday’s, with Jeremy Fletcher (No. 22 McCumbee McAleer Racing) taking the win behind the safety car. Securing his fourth straight win at VIRginia International Raceway propelled Fletcher into the championship lead.

Round 11 of the Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin at VIRginia International Raceway was all about timing. The action-packed race had numerous off-course excursions leaving the drivers to wonder each time ‘are we going to go yellow?’ Jeremy Fletcher (No. 22 McCumbee McAleer Racing) timed his race perfectly, taking over the lead just before the final full-course caution that brought the race to an end.

Qualifying for Round 11 of the Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin came down to a one-lap shootout at VIRginia International Raceway on Saturday. Rising to the challenge and securing his first-ever series pole was rookie Justin Adakonis (No. 23 McCumbee McAleer Racing).