Mac Korince, of Ridgeway, Ontario, Canada, took home his first SCCA U.S. Majors Tour Conference Championship this past season. Korince showed he was a quick study after doing what it took to hold onto his starting position during his first two races at Homestead, to notching a pair of class wins at the end of the season.

“It means the world to have an SCCA Majors Championship,” Korince said. “Being able to compete with some of the best amateur drivers in the country and being able to be competitive against them is a treat. Coming away with a championship after all of that is extra special.”

Like many young racers, Korince had to some other items that trumped racing as a priority.

“The competition was difficult, but that's a good thing,” Korince said. “The true difficulties were balancing my college commitments while focusing on racing in the SCCA. It was tough but it all worked out in the end.”

At Sebring International Raceway, Korince was the polesitter both days of the weekend but was unable to hold that position. His best finish in those two races was a third at Sebring on Sunday. However, Korince said that was one of the defining moments of the season.

“Either my podium at Sebring or winning at VIRginia International Raceway, both really gave me a lot of confidence going forward,” Korince said. “Sebring really made me realize my potential, VIR cemented it.”

Korince called out some people that helped him quite a bit throughout the season.

“A big thank you goes out to my family,” Korince said. “Without them I wouldn't be able to do this, especially on a starving student's budget. They made a lot of sacrifices to allow me to pursue my dream and I'm extremely grateful for that, especially my parents and my brother. Also for this season, thanks to Indian Summer Racing, Travis Washay, Mini USA and Hoosier Tire.”