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Continuing its tradition of races ending with miniscule margins of victory, the Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin provided a photo finish at Sebring International Raceway once again on Fr…
The Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup race at Sebring International Raceway ended with a thrilling photo finish, with rookie Westin Workman beating Connor Zilisch by a mere 0.004 seconds. Workman started strong but dropped out of the top five before clawing his way back to a podium position. The race saw early drama as point leader Gresham Wagner tangled with Tyler Gonzalez, causing setbacks for both drivers. Despite a mechanical issue, Gonzalez managed to rejoin the race but struggled and fell behind. Workman made a bold move to overtake Zilisch in the closing minutes and secured his first Mazda MX-5 Cup win. Zilisch, despite finishing second, remained positive and highlighted the overall success of the weekend.
