Zilisch Sweeps Mazda MX-5 Cup Weekend at Road America

With a win in Sunday’s Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich® Tires, Connor Zilisch (No. 72 Hixon Motor Sports) completed his domination of the weekend, winning both races at Road America from the pole position. Championship leader Jared Thomas (No. 96 JTR Motorsports Enterprises) finished less than one second behind and was followed to the line by Matthew Dirks (No. 76 McCumbee McAleer Racing).

Zilisch led all but one lap of the 45-minute race that was briefly slowed by one full-course caution. From the green flag to the checkered, Zilisch had to contend with third-starting Dirks, who was pushing hard to get his first Mazda MX-5 Cup win.

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