Jared Thomas (racing driver)

Jared Thomas (born October 16, 1997) is an American racing driver and team owner of JTR Motorsports Engineering who currently competes in the Mazda MX-5 Cup.

[5] Later that season, at New Jersey Motorsports Park, Thomas claimed his maiden pole position in the series, leading the Sunday race to the green flag.

[10] Ahead of 2022, Thomas' entry began sporting a yellow roll cage, indicative of the car's past as a raffle prize for the Lemons of Love charity.

[14] Following additional podium finishes in the ensuing rounds at Watkins Glen and Road America, Thomas claimed his first MX-5 Cup title, just ten points clear of championship runner-up Connor Zilisch.

[15][16] The $250,000 scholarship awarded to the champion was re-invested into JTR Motorsports Engineering, allowing them to field GT4 entries in the Michelin Pilot Challenge and GT4 America Series in 2023.

[24] Thomas' MX-5 Cup title defense started slowly, as he was forced to wait until the third race weekend of the year at Laguna Seca to stand on the podium.

[30] In 2024, the team fielded a Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport in a part-time return to the Michelin Pilot Challenge, with Thomas and Nick Shaeffer as drivers.