Mazda Motorsports has revealed which 12 young drivers will compete for three scholarships worth a combined $260,000 to start their Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich® Tires career.

Following the conclusion of the Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich® Tires season, its top performers were honored at the series’ annual awards banquet. This years event took place at the Lanier Islands Resort in Buford, Georgia.

Gonzalez caps off season with a race win

Just 30 points separate top two with $250,000 on the line

Sam Paley (No. 28 McCumbee McAleer Racing) earned his second Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich® Tires pole position on Wednesday at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. He will share the front row with Connor Zilisch (No. 72 Hixon Motor Sports) for Thursday’s Round 13 race, the first half of a championship-deciding double-header with $250,000 on the line.