in SCCA Pro Racing Mazda MX-5 Playboy Cup/Skip Barber MAZDASPEED Pro Challenge  at Virginia International Raceway

This past week, racers from all over the country gathered at world-renowned Virginia International Raceway for the American Le Mans VIR 240.

 Starting on the pole for the fourth round in a row, Bryan Hixon led the Skip Barber MAZDASPEED Pro Challenge race from the start until the second to last lap. A late spin opened the door for David Knight to close a large gap and take a lead that would hold on until the end. The win is Knight's first in SCCA Pro Racing Mazda MX-5 Playboy Cup/Skip Barber MAZDASPEED Pro Challenge.

 Despite the tough finish, Hixon claimed the MAZDASPEED Pro Challenge Championship points lead. Greg Holloway showed improvement throughout the week and finished third. Round 9 in the MAZADASPEED Pro Challenge will be held in San Diego, California, at the Coronado Speed Festival September 20-22.

MAZDASPEED Pro Challenge Point Leaders: 1.456 pts Byran Hixon 

2.413 David Knight

3.395 Zachary Lee

2012 MAZDASPEED Pro Challenge Remaining Schedule:Coronado Speed Festival, San Diego CA- September 20 - 22Petit Le Mans, Braselton GA - October 15 - 20