By alley - Jun 15, 2016, 3:31 AM ET

MX-5 Cup Benefit: Professional Coaching

Mazda Motorsports Factory Driver Kenton Koch describes his coaching process.The Mazda Road to 24 has been an integral part of my career. On that road, I ran in the Battery Tender MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich Tires, an experience that was more influential than I ever could have imagined. That series was the most competitive and fun series I have ever raced in to date.The one thing that I wish I had more of during that time was extra guidance on race craft and coaching on the driving side. There is so much to learn and take in that it is difficult to soak in EVERYTHING completely on your own.Understanding that there is a significant growth phase for many drivers in MX-5 Cup this year, Mazda Motorsports decided to offer complimentary coaching to the MX-5 Cup drivers. When they asked me to be the coach, I was thrilled. And as the coach for the series, I have enjoyed seeing improvements in so many drivers.

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