P1racenews AI automatic summary:
A masterful last lap pass earned Connor Zilisch (No. 72 Hixon Motor Sports) the Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich Tires Round 13 win at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta on Thursday. Zili…
let up in the final race of the season and secured a podium finish. With only one race remaining, his third-place finish nearly guarantees him a second Mazda MX-5 Cup Championship. Although Aaron Jeansonne initially seemed to have the advantage after scoring pole position, he struggled to maintain his lead and ultimately finished seventh. The race was a tightly contested battle among four drivers, with Connor Zilisch ultimately emerging as the winner after a masterful last lap pass. Zilisch expressed his gratitude for his team and his satisfaction with the win, despite not being in contention for the championship. Tyler Gonzalez, who also wasn’t in the championship hunt, was pleased with his return to the series and his second-place finish.
Source: Racer
