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Evolving Expectations at Watkins Glen
I just returned from a very busy and warm Watkins Glen International, where it was that time of year for the annual IMSA Sahlen’s Six Hours at The Glen. Despite plenty of pop-up thunderstorms, we managed to stay dry (mostly) for our on-track activities. I was excited...
A Whirlwind of Testing, Coaching and Racing
These past couple of weeks have been a bit of a whirlwind! After wrapping up a super successful MX-5 Cup test with Flis Performance at Carolina Motorsports Park, I headed to a very warm Virginia International Raceway for the next round of the Sprint Challenge...
Mazda MX-5 Cup Excitement at Mid-Ohio
Last weekend was my first time back at Mid-Ohio in a couple of years, and it was great! We were welcomed with gorgeous weather all weekend: not too hot, partly cloudy, and just beautiful. It made up for years past, when we’ve had rain, storms and cold! There was also...
VIR Revamp and MX-5 Cup Season Midpoint
This week got off to a fast start! I had a couple of great days at Virginia International Raceway with the Ingram Experience. It’s always wonderful to be at VIR this time of year, and we were lucky to have superb weather. As usual, it was great to see the incredible...
Success and Smooth Sailing in Austin
I was back in Austin, Texas, at Circuit of the Americas last week, this time for the next round of the Sprint Challenge season. I was working with a great friend in the early part of the week, helping Daniel Bloom at his Apex Driving Event that preceded the race...
Summer and Winter in One Weekend
This past week was a whirlwind! I started at rainy, foggy Watkins Glen, which was my first trip of the season to one of my favorite tracks in the country. It was a productive trip, too. The entry curbing to the famed bus stop chicane has undergone a change, so the...
Close Finishes and a Points Shakeup at Laguna Seca
Last weekend, I was out on the West Coast at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca for the next round of the IMSA championship. We had absolutely gorgeous weather and plenty of on-track action to keep us busy throughout the event. MX-5 Cup had rounds 5 and 6, and as we have...
Milestones in Miami
It was a weekend of bests for Elias De La Torre during the Porsche Carrera Cup event at the Miami Grand Prix. It was also a huge success for the entire JDX Racing team. Not only did the team walk away with podium results in both races, but a 1-2 finish on Sunday right...
On the Podium at My First Mitty!
This past weekend was a lot of fun! I got to drive one of Mazda’s iconic heritage race cars, the Mazda RX-7 GTO, for The Mitty at Road Atlanta. I had never attended this Historic Sportscar Racing event before, but I had heard so many wonderful things about it. The...
Familiar Faces and a Childhood Hero
Last week was a busy one! After traveling back from Sebring, I was off to Virginia International Raceway for the first Ingram Experience event of the 2024 season. I have enjoyed working with the Ingrams for many years now, and this event was no different. We had...









