Video: How To Win From P4

Features, Racing I By Winding Road Staff I June 20, 2018

Here we see Race 6 of the Eastern Spec MX-5 Challenge Series, held at Summit Point Raceway on June 17, 2018. We are riding with Manny Martinez who was gridded 3rd, but fell to P4 on the start. Watch carefully to see Manny demonstrate persistence and patience in moving up to take the win.

Here are comments from the podium finishers after the race:

About Spec MX-5 Challenge

Spec MX-5 Challenge is an affordable pro road racing series with a focus on driver development and a top prize of $100,000. In 2018, its ten-race regular season in the Central region will run at NCM Motorsports Park, Circuit of The Americas, Hallett Motor Racing Circuit and NOLA Raceway Park. The ten-race East season will run at Virginia International Raceway, Summit Point Raceway, Road Atlanta and Monticello Motor Club. The top seven drivers from each region will compete at a championship-deciding event at Road Atlanta in November. The twenty drivers selected for the series receive full arrive-and-drive services, including transport, entry fees, tires, fuel, mechanical work, engineering and a race car.

The Spec MX-5 Challenge Series is now accepting applications for the 2019 season as detailed here.

For more information on Spec MX-5 Challenge, visit:

www.specmx-5.com

www.facebook.com/specmx5racing/

https://twitter.com/SpecMX5Racing

www.instagram.com/specmx5

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