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Anything can happen when Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin takes to Daytona International Speedway. A large-scale incident at the start of the race collected several key players and set t…
When the Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin races at Daytona International Speedway, anything can happen. A major incident at the start of the race eliminated several key players and paved the way for Jared Thomas to secure his third victory at Daytona. In a grid of 35 cars under sunny skies, chaos ensued as two cars collided, triggering a chain reaction that left numerous cars out of contention. With only 16 minutes of green flag racing left, Thomas, a two-time series champion, made his move and took the lead with Todd Buras in tow. Despite intense competition on the final lap, Thomas managed to hold off Buras by 0.038 seconds to claim the victory. This win marked Thomas’ third MX-5 Cup triumph at Daytona, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead.
