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Round five of the Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin featured a spectacular one-lap dash to the finish line at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca on Saturday. Reigning series champion Jared T…
Round five of the Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca featured a thrilling one-lap dash to the finish line on Saturday. Jared Thomas claimed his first victory of the year by holding off his teammates with a margin of 0.079s. The top three grid spots were dominated by JTR Motorsports Engineering cars, with Aaron Jeansonne starting from pole position. The teammates cooperated for the majority of the race, but the dynamics shifted in the final 15 minutes. After a full-course yellow, Thomas made a decisive move and secured the win on the last lap. Nicholson finished second, marking his debut podium appearance in the Mazda MX-5 Cup. Tyler Gonzalez was grateful for the late yellow flag, leading to an exciting one-lap shootout and a spectacular finish.
