{"id":6663,"date":"2023-11-01T10:20:56","date_gmt":"2023-11-01T14:20:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sundaymanagement.com\/?p=6663"},"modified":"2023-11-01T10:20:56","modified_gmt":"2023-11-01T14:20:56","slug":"finalists-for-2023-mazda-mx-5-cup-shootout-revealed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sundaymanagement.com\/index.php\/2023\/11\/01\/finalists-for-2023-mazda-mx-5-cup-shootout-revealed\/","title":{"rendered":"Finalists for 2023 Mazda MX-5 Cup Shootout Revealed"},"content":{"rendered":"

Names of the 12 finalists set to compete in the 16th running of the Mazda MX-5 Cup Shootout have been revealed. The list features a number of familiar faces along with some promising bright new stars.<\/p>\n

After being selected as a nominee, drivers were asked to submit a racing resume with career highlights, a bio explaining why they are a great fit for Mazda and a video detailing their interest in MX-5 Cup, what makes them successful and what they do away from the track to support their racing career. A panel of racing professionals and Mazda Motorsports staff reviewed the videos before selecting 12 individuals to invite to the Shootout.<\/p>\n

Drivers selected for 2023 Mazda MX-5 Cup Shootout:<\/u>
\nAlex Bertagnoli
\nCam EbbenChase Jones
\nHannah GreenemeierJulian DaCosta
\nLaurin Brallier
\nNathan Nicholson
\nNathan Saxon
\nNoah Harmon
\nTaylor Ferns
\nWestin Workman
\nWyatt Couch<\/p>\n

These finalists will converge on Carolina Motorsports Park, November 15 \u2013 16. There, each will be fitted to one of three Mazda MX-5 Cup cars prepared by Flis Performance. All drivers will have several timed lapping sessions around the track and debrief sessions with a driving coach afterwards.<\/p>\n

\u201cMazda is committed to helping aspiring racers achieve their dream and the long history of the MX-5 Cup Shootout, which was first launched 2008, demonstrates that,\u201d said Jonathan Applegate, Senior Manager, Mazda Motorsports. \u201cIt\u2019s no secret that funding can play just as important of a role as talent when it comes to motorsports. If our shootout scholarship gives a driver the extra financial push they need to reach their goals, then we\u2019ve accomplished a great thing.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lap times are not to be the sole determining factor in a winner; drivers will also be judged on their ability to understand data, improve over the course of the weekend, media savvy and general attitude and composure.<\/p>\n

The winner of the Shootout will receive a scholarship valued at $110,000 to compete in the 2024 Mazda MX-5 Cup season. A runner-up will receive a $75,000 value scholarship and the best performing female driver will also receive a $75,000 scholarship.<\/p>\n

Numerous drivers who have won the Shootout have gone on to become an MX-5 Cup Champion and collect the $250,000 prize that comes with it. That impressive list of successful Shootout graduates includes the most recent and first repeat champion in series history, Jared Thomas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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