The Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin is back on track for Rounds 11 and 12 at VIRginia International Raceway. After a day of practice, Nate Cicero (No. 83 McCumbee McAleer Racing) posted the quickest time of the day.

Rookie driver Nathan Nicholson is switching teams for the last four rounds of the 2024 Mazda MX-5 Cup season. The 18-year-old MX-5 Cup Shootout runner-up, National Spec MX-5 points champion, and Regional Spec Miata champion will be driving for Advanced Autosports at VIR and Road Atlanta. Having had success at the Spec MX-5 level, both the team and driver will be looking to bring that experience to the next level by creating a winning package in MX-5 Cup.

Saito Motorsports Group is proud to announce their talented driver lineup for the rounds 11 and 12 of the Wheelan Mazda MX5 Cup at VIR

BSI Racing is set to bring seven drivers to Virginia International Raceway for Rounds 11 & 12 of the Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin. Jonathan Neudorf, Heather Hadley, Christian Hodneland, Farhan Sidiqi, Ethan Tyler and Westin Workman all return to the lineup as the series nears the season's closing stages.

With only four races left on the 2024 Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin schedule, things are about to take a turn for the dramatic. The top eight drivers in the standings are covered by less than 600 points, which is a small margin considering one can score a maximum of 380 points per race. Seasons past have shown that VIRginia International Raceway can make or break a driver’s championship dreams.