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Showing flashes of pace and continued improvement of his racecraft, Jeremy Fletcher (No. 22 McCumbee McAleer Racing) has been on the cusp of a Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin race win a…
Jeremy Fletcher of McCumbee McAleer Racing, No. 22, demonstrated speed and improved racecraft all season in the Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup. Despite an early setback at VIRginia International Raceway, he staged a remarkable comeback to claim his first race win. Joining him on the podium were rookie Westin Workman of BSI Racing, No. 13, and series champion Gresham Wagner, No. 5. Fletcher’s outside lane mistake in Turn 1 saw him drop back but a full-course caution and determined driving propelled him to the front. Making a bold three-wide pass for the lead, Fletcher held off fierce competition to secure the victory and express gratitude to his team. Workman, finishing second by a hair’s breadth, showcased skill and strategy to climb from seventh to the podium in an intense race full of strategic overtaking and close battles. Trusting his competitors and managing the gap behind him, Workman navigated the tight pack to a well-deserved second place finish.
