Mazda Scholarship Driver: Glenn McGee

Representing a new breed of racing driver, Glenn McGee's start in motorsports didn't come on the hot tarmac of a local go-kart track, but behind the bright glow of a computer screen in the highly competitive world of Simulation Racing. And now after earning the $100,000 scholarship from winning the 2015 Mazda Road to 24 (MRT24) Shootout, he will pilot the soul red, 2016 MX-5 Cup car in the 2016 Battery Tender MX-5 Cup.In McGee's early years in Sim-Racing, he earned a reputation for being "Alien" fast, a term used to describe those with seemingly in-human speed. It was this reputation which directly led to McGee's first taste of real-world racing when he was discovered by the head mechanic of a leading karting team, OGPInterested in how an "Alien" might adapt to the real-world, the mechanic invited McGee for a two-day course at the track, working with him on understanding the kart and how to drive it. McGee didn't disappoint, increasing his speed throughout the day to set a track record. McGee emerged as Haase/OGP's newest team member alongside Sebring 12 Hour, A1GP, and Euro F3 series winner, Jonathan Summerton, as teammate.