Glenn McGee Returns to MX-5 Cup in St. Petersburg with iRacing

Glenn McGee will make his return to the Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin this weekend on the streets of St. Petersburg, joining JTR Motorsports Engineering in the #69 Mazda MX-5 for the doubleheader race weekend. Once again, McGee will carry the familiar iRacing logo and colors on the hood of his car and on his firesuit, as he makes his first start in the series since Watkins Glen in the summer of 2023.

“Racing is a brutally tough business, so I count myself very fortunate to have built a career in motorsports, all thanks to my membership on iRacing, developing myself, & winning in global competition on their platform; and to Mazda, who were crazy enough (at the time) to give an inexperienced, sim-racer a chance against professional drivers.   I’m honored and excited to get respawned for this one, back where it all started; racing in the streets of my home town, representing iRacing, in the death match that is Mazda Mx5 Cup series!  I’ve, been racing in Lamborghinis and GT3 cars in America & out in Europe, but the Mazda series is always the most fun for me.  I know we’ll all put on a good show for all the fans wanting to see some cut throat action on the streets of St Pete!”

McGee is one of iRacing’s first sim-to-reality success stories, and the MX-5 Cup was the platform that launched his pro racing career. In 2015, he landed a seat in the MX-5 Cup Shootout based on his iRacing efforts, winning that event to land a full-season drive in 2016. In 2022, he returned to the series after a six-year absence, immediately sweeping the poles at St. Petersburg and setting a new track record in the process.

The one-off return to MX-5 Cup action comes as McGee returns to Wayne Taylor Racing for another season of Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America competition. McGee now has two class titles to go with 12 race victories and two World Finals wins under his belt in the series, and he’ll pursue a third title this season alongside new teammate Graham Doyle.

Qualifying for the Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin will take place on Saturday at 8:25AM, while races will go green on Saturday at 4:25PM and Sunday at 3PM. Visit mx-5cup.com to watch the free live streams and follow along with live timing and scoring!

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