Noah Harmon Secures $150,000 Mazda MX-5 Cup Scholarship After Second Attempt
Noah Harmon has won the prestigious $150,000 Mazda MX-5 Cup scholarship, marking his second attempt at the Shootout competition. The scholarship will fund his participation in the 2025 Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin.
Winner holding gold racing trophy
Additional winners include Helio Meza, who secured the runner-up prize of $100,000, and Ashlyn Speed, who was awarded the $100,000 Mazda Women in Motorsport Initiative Scholarship.
The judges evaluated contestants on multiple criteria, including:
- Lap times
- Personality
- Data interpretation abilities
- Application of coaching advice
Harmon credited his success to his previous Shootout experience and time spent in MX-5 Cup cars throughout the season. "It's everything that me and my dad, my family, we've all worked for the last three years," Harmon stated after his win.
Runner-up Meza, who previously earned a spot on the Mazda Club Racing Factory Team, impressed judges with his outstanding performance despite being new to the MX-5 Cup car. Speed's victory includes additional support from Whelen Motorsports to enhance her racing career development.
The 2025 Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin will commence at Daytona International Speedway from January 22-24, where all three scholarship winners will compete.
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