Ethan Lampe (No. 31 Hendricks Motorsports) had something to prove Sunday at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP). The rookie thought he’d won his first Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin race on Saturday, only to have it taken away in post-race technical inspection. He gave it another try from fifth on the grid and charged to the race win and redemption.

Bobby Gossett (No. 44 BSI Racing) might have thought lady luck was not on his side at Canadian Tire Motorsports Park on Saturday when his provisional pole time was disallowed, but she made herself known in the race. A well-timed yellow, accident avoidance and a post-race technical infraction resulted in him taking his second Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin win of the season.

Rounds Seven and Eight of the Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin are headed north of the border to Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP). The championship remains tight without a clear title favorite as the series arrives at its halfway point.

July 8, 2026 – JTR Motorsports Engineering is set to return to Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup competition this weekend as the series heads north of the border to Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP) for the fifth event weekend of the 2026 season. The team will field a five-car lineup for the only Canadian race weekend on this year's schedule, continuing one of the largest and most competitive programs in the paddock.

JTR Motorsports continued their strong 2026 Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup Presented by Michelin campaign this past weekend at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, earning a pair of podium finishes and showcasing the depth of their multi-car effort against one of the most competitive fields in sports car racing.