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International Drivers and Rookies at the Mazda MX-5 Cup Global Challenge
I was just at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca for another weekend, this time for the Mazda MX-5 Cup Global Challenge. This year’s event was unique because there was $120,000 in prize money. Once again, the race had international entrants, with two Japanese drivers and one...
The Highs and Lows of Racing
Friday was the season finale for the IMSA Continental Tire series, and I was excited to team with Britt Casey, Jr. again in the No. 27 TRUMPF Mazda MX-5. Our week got off to a really good start—it was just fun to be back with Freedom Autosport once again. After all,...
From Runoffs Coaching to Road Atlanta Racing
Last week was the SCCA Runoffs Championship at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It was a historic event as it was the first time the SCCA had ever been to Indy, and it was popular: nearly 1,000 entries set a new record for the Runoffs! I was coaching and working with the...
Final Round for the Global Mazda MX-5 Cup Championship at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
This past weekend was the final round of the Global Mazda MX-5 Cup Championship at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. A final race weekend is always bittersweet: you’re excited to see how everything shakes out for the year-end championship, but it also means another season is...
My Favorite Things To Do When NOT at Mazda Raceway
I’m excited to be heading to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca this week for the Global Mazda MX-5 Cup season finale (not to be confused with the Invitational in October). Ashton will be running, and I’ll help her try to finish the season on a high note and close in on a...
The Global MX-5 Cup Invitational and Runoffs Support by Mazda
Have you heard that for this year’s Global Mazda MX-5 Cup invitational, Mazda is offering entry to anybody with an acceptable racing license? With a $75K prize for winning, there are going to be a lot of competitors eager to register! The Invitational is at Mazda...
Global MX-5 Cup at Watkins Glen
This past weekend was rounds 9 and 10 of the Global Mazda MX-5 Cup season at Watkins Glen. It’s always exciting to be up at that track, especially on an IndyCar weekend. It was a busy weekend that included the Mazda Road to Indy series finale. With the prior testing...
Intense Racing in the Continental Tire Series at VIR
This past weekend at Virginia International Raceway was exciting with the IMSA event in town. The crowds were remarkable and the racing was intense. I was teamed up with Freedom Autosport once again, and being back with them brought great memories for me since two...
Driving the Mazda MX-6 GTU at the Monterey Historics
Driving a piece of Mazda history during the Monterey Historics last weekend was not only a privilege, it was a true thrill! The MX-6 GTU chassis embodies everything Mazda stands for with its lightweight, nimble, balanced form. The analog gauges, bias-ply tires, and...
Looking Back in Preparation for the Monterey Motorsports Reunion
I have a lot of anticipation this week for the upcoming Monterey Motorsports Reunion at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. It’s an event that I’ve heard about for many years, and this is my first opportunity to go out and be a part of it—not just as a visitor, but as an...









