The IMSA Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup is one of North America’s most competitive one-make championships, delivering intense, closely matched racing at some of the continent’s most recognized circuits.
With identically prepared race cars, success is determined by driver ability, precise preparation, intelligent engineering, and execution. Hendricks Motorsports gives drivers the professional structure and support needed to compete at that level.
Hendricks Motorsports entered the IMSA Mazda MX-5 Cup Championship at Sebring International Raceway in March 2024 with Jesse Love behind the wheel of the No. 2 car. The team expanded into its first full-season campaign in 2025 and continued building its professional program in 2026.
That progression has developed into a race-winning operation built around competitive equipment, experienced personnel, personalized driver development, and complete trackside support.

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Ethan is the 2024 and 2025 SCCA Runoffs Champion in the Mazda SMX class. In 2025, he received an invite to the Mazda Motorsports Shootout for the 2026 MX5 Cup season. Ethan was the runner up for the scholarship, and did not take long for him to display his talent, leading race 2 at Daytona a majority of the laps, and finishing 4th. He went on to finish in the top 10 multiple times, and at CTMP he got his first race win. Backing that up at VIR, a 3rd place alongside race 2 winner and teammate Noah Harmon.
Noah Harmon is an Orlando, Florida-based professional racing driver and the 2024 Mazda MX-5 Cup Shootout Champion, earning a $150,000 scholarship toward his professional racing career. Beginning in karting, where he earned a Florida State Championship, Noah progressed through Spec MX-5 competition before entering the IMSA Mazda MX-5 Cup. Racing with Hendricks Motorsports, he secured victories at Daytona International Speedway and Virginia International Raceway in 2026, establishing himself as a front-running competitor in the series.
Luke Pullen is a British racing driver and driver coach with extensive experience competing in Mazda MX-5 championships across the United Kingdom and United States. After finishing third overall in the 2024 BRSCC Mazda MX-5 Championship, Luke competed in the 2025 SCCA Hoosier Super Tour and was selected as a finalist for the Mazda MX-5 Cup Shootout. In 2026, he made his IMSA Mazda MX-5 Cup debut with Hendricks Motorsports, earning a top-10 finish at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Westin Workman is a North Carolina racing driver and the 2024 Mazda MX-5 Cup Rookie of the Year. After winning the 2023 Mazda MX-5 Cup Shootout and a $110,000 racing scholarship, Westin made an impressive professional debut, earning victories at Sebring International Raceway and Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. He has since continued compe
Westin Workman is a North Carolina racing driver and the 2024 Mazda MX-5 Cup Rookie of the Year. After winning the 2023 Mazda MX-5 Cup Shootout and a $110,000 racing scholarship, Westin made an impressive professional debut, earning victories at Sebring International Raceway and Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. He has since continued competing in professional sports car racing and was named the recipient of the 2027–2028 IMSA Diverse Driver Development Scholarship.

Earl Bamber is a New Zealand professional racing driver and two-time overall winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, claiming victories in 2015 and 2017. His decorated career includes FIA World Endurance Championship and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship titles, along with victories at the Nürburgring 24 Hours and Twelve Hours of Sebrin
Earl Bamber is a New Zealand professional racing driver and two-time overall winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, claiming victories in 2015 and 2017. His decorated career includes FIA World Endurance Championship and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship titles, along with victories at the Nürburgring 24 Hours and Twelve Hours of Sebring. Competing internationally in prototype and GT racing, Earl joined Hendricks Motorsports in the Mazda MX-5 Cup, securing a fourth-place finish at the 2026 Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.

Aidan Shimbashi is a Canadian racing driver from Markham, Ontario, competing in the Mazda MX-5 Cup. With experience in Canadian Miata racing and SCCA Spec MX-5 competition, Aidan has continued developing his skills in competitive road racing. In 2026, he joined Hendricks Motorsports for the Mazda MX-5 Cup event at Canadian Tire Motorspor
Aidan Shimbashi is a Canadian racing driver from Markham, Ontario, competing in the Mazda MX-5 Cup. With experience in Canadian Miata racing and SCCA Spec MX-5 competition, Aidan has continued developing his skills in competitive road racing. In 2026, he joined Hendricks Motorsports for the Mazda MX-5 Cup event at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, making his debut in the professional series on home soil.

Experience an MX-5 Cup car, prepare for competition, or continue developing your skills in a professional testing environment.
Join Hendricks Motorsports for a selected race weekend with complete preparation and trackside support.
Compete for the championship with consistent equipment, personnel, engineering, coaching, and development.

Every driver enters the program with different experience, strengths, and goals. Hendricks Motorsports uses personalized coaching, engineering, data, video, and direct feedback to create a clear path forward. From a driver’s first test to a complete championship campaign, every program is designed to produce measurable development and stronger on-track performance.
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