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It’s not just the 2024 Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin champion who will be crowned at the season finale, this year’s Rookie of the Year will be determined as well. The Rookie of the Ye…
The 2024 Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin champion and Rookie of the Year will be crowned at the season finale. The Rookie of the Year receives an $80,000 check from Mazda and often goes on to become a series champion. With only one race weekend left, three drivers – Westin Workman, Nathan Nicholson, and Julian DaCosta – are contending for the rookie title. Workman and Nicholson were Mazda MX-5 Cup Shootout scholarship recipients, with Workman leading laps early on and Nicholson emphasizing the need for consistency at this level of racing. DaCosta had a slow start but improved after a team switch, highlighting the importance of respect and teamwork in the competitive series. Respect, patience, and the draft play crucial roles in MX-5 Cup racing.
