Mazda MX-5 Cup to be released at Daytona
After a spectacular 2021 season that created an incredible race, photo finish, and thrilling battle for the championship, the Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrichTires will be in the next season of the 2022 race. Ready to back it up. The quest for the $ 250,000 Championship Prize season, an IMSA-approved season, begins this week at the Daytona International Speedway as part of the Daytona 24 at Daytona event.
The Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup Race at Daytona last year was spectacular. The amount of draft in the oval high bank changes position throughout the race, resulting in a dramatic 4-wide drag race to the finish in Round 1. Winner of the race: New Mazda MX-5 Cup Champion, Gresham Wagner (No. 5 Spark Performance).
Wagner will enter the season opener without pressure and will approach the first two races of the year, much like the title-decision race.
“I’m relaxed as usual,” Wagner said. “In certain parts of the season, you may be a little more at risk than at the beginning, but points and expectations never determine how to race. I was always confident in myself, and It brings a more relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere to everything. At some point, each race will be a different race. “
This is arguably just another race for more than 10 rookies on the field, including the latest winner of the Mazda MX-5 Cup Shootout, Connage Rish (No. 72 Hixson Motorsport). There is none.
“I’m really looking forward to working with our new team, Hixson Motorsport,” Gilish said. “I think we can do a lot together and we are excited to work with all the crew and drivers. I think this year’s Daytona will be a lot of fun. Having said that, I know that rolling the ball requires a good start to the season. I expect consistent Top 5 results throughout the weekend. I hope I can do that. “
The other two drivers will be awarded a $ 75,000 scholarship for the Mazda MX-5 Cup Shootout and will appear on the grid as a rookie at Daytona. Bryce Cornet (No. 65 Hixson Motorsport) and Laura Haze (No. 22 Thunder Bunny Racing).
Each MX-5 Cup car is manufactured at Daytona Beach Fris Performance. With just one builder, an amazing equality was created across the vehicle, with an average win margin of 0.627 seconds last season. The two race finishes at Daytona were no exception, with 0.108 seconds and 0.13 seconds, respectively. Even on the final lap, it was difficult to predict who would be the winner, as the chances of a draft on the final turn were great.
“I think it was clear that we didn’t want to lead the NASCAR Turns 3 and 4 banking,” Zilisch said. “Serine [Rollan] And Preston [Pardus] I tried it last year and finished 7th and 8th. Obviously there will be many strategies that need to be implemented as a team. “
Wagner entered third on the final turn of last year, but started the lead with drafts from Laurent and Paldas. This move was not part of Wagner’s master plan.
“I don’t think there is an ideal position to be the last,” Wagner said. “I think we can win from 1st or 5th, depending on whether everyone else has decided to do it. I can’t plan what other drivers will do. I’ll be in my race. Make sure you’re close to the front at the end. The rest needs to be organized at that moment. When I won the Daytona last year, I didn’t realize it was the final lap. “
Following Wagner, the Rookie of the Year Sampai Lee (No. 28 McCumbee McAleer Racing) finally appeared. It was the first of some podium finishes for Paley on his way to his $ 80,000 rookie award from Mazda, but the young talent is still looking for his first win, and it at Daytona this weekend. I was able to achieve.
After last year’s race, the 31 MX-5 cup cars that won the green flag at Daytona will get more attention than ever. As with last year, those who aren’t on track can stream both races live on IMSA.com/tvlive, with comments from IMSA Radio John Russell Hindoff and Shay Adam. However, with this year’s new release, fans will be able to follow the stream on RACER.com and the Peacock app.
Round 1 on Thursday will be green at 5:30 EST, while the race on Friday will begin at 10:15 EST. Live timing for all sessions is available at MX-5Cup.com.
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