Taking a look via Twitter at the recent $200K Mazda Road to Indy Shootout. Seventeen drivers from junior formula series all over the world were excited to head to Arizona for the chance to earn a full-time ride in 2018.

Great article on the @BRSCCFF1600 website about the #MRTIShootout https://t.co/SUGlscqPeT. Loved travelling around America this week, fingers crossed I get to see more of it next year too. 😏 @USF2000 @MazdaRacing @TeamCooperTire @MazdaRaceway

— Keith Donegan (@keithdonegan30) December 7, 2017

It’s time to get focus on the weekend! Es tiempo de concentrarnos en el fin de semana! #MRTIshootout @MazdaRacing @RoadToIndyTV pic.twitter.com/gy0K7ob0wC

— Manuel Cabrera (@MCabreraWorld) December 5, 2017

Little flight delay, but no matter. Taking off on my way to Phoenix for the @MazdaRacing #MRTIShootout Can’t wait!!!! @TeamCooperTire @TeamUSASchol @SparcoOfficial @BellRacingUSA @USF2000 pic.twitter.com/YXFBTprcjX

— Aaron Jeansonne (@aaronjracing) December 7, 2017

Did I hear a battle was on? ⚔️ Another key trip made to my hero’s monument, Sir William Wallace. @MazdaRacing @MRTI_Insider @USF2000 #mrti pic.twitter.com/pjndyrFqpp

— Ross Martin Racing (@ross_racing) December 3, 2017

My plane fuelled up and ready to head for Phoenix. ✈️11 hours but I’m sure I can keep busy?🏁🇺🇸 @MazdaRacing @RoadToIndyTV @MRTI_Insider pic.twitter.com/YlNbsMT41e

— Ross Martin Racing (@ross_racing) December 5, 2017

Landed in Phoenix and spotted this 😏 Time to get things underway for the 2017 #MRTIShootout! @MazdaRacing @USF2000 @TeamCooperTire @MazdaRaceway @BondurantSchool #MRTI #TeamCooperTire pic.twitter.com/QtVqHiFmrS

— Spencer E. Brockman (@SpenceBrockman) December 8, 2017

Just touched down in Phoenix ✈️ it’s almost time for the #MRTIShootout 👊🏼 and yes, I am unbelievably excited for this opportunity 😜 #MRTI #TeamCooperTires #ScotsOnTour pic.twitter.com/A1RcDc3eNq

— Jamie Thorburn (@Jamietracing) December 7, 2017

#MRTIShootout 1 Day to go // It’s time! Tomorrow is the Mazda Road to Indy Shootout. Thank you to everyone who has supported me and @MazdaRacing for this amazing opportunity! I absolutely cannot wait to get on track tomorrow and give it everything!💪🏻🙏#MRTI #TeamCooperTire pic.twitter.com/LHhOqTUZa4

— Carter Williams (@cwill_official) December 9, 2017

Warmer weather☀️, race cars🏎, and the opportunity to be the driver of the @MazdaRacing #SoulRed @usf2000 car in 2018. Next stop, Phoenix! ✈️ #MRTIShootOut #TeamCooperTire

— Elliot Finlayson (@FinlaysonElliot) December 8, 2017

As the weekend progressed, drivers Tweeted about their experiences.

Awesome to have dinner with Scott Goodyear here at the @MazdaRacing dinner. pic.twitter.com/QBMQSPyfqr

— Jonathan Kotyk (@JonathanKotyk) December 9, 2017

Day 1 was a success! It was great working with all the judges & hearing there feedback after each session. The cooper tires are performing very well. Looking to put it all together for the final session! Thanks to @BondurantSchool for having us. #MRTIShootout #TeamCooperTire https://t.co/8dB83L1fLY

— Spencer E. Brockman (@SpenceBrockman) December 10, 2017

All set for session 1 of the #MRTIShootOut here at @BondurantSchool with @MazdaRacing pic.twitter.com/Zp1kWsX2WB

— Niall Murray (@niallmurray5) December 9, 2017

Super pumped to make it through to the top 5 finalists for the Road to Indy! Shootout this afternoon for the big prize! #Liam30 #MRTI #MRTIShootout https://t.co/erdmmLt33Z

— Liam Lawson (@LiamLawson30) December 10, 2017

Really enjoyed the first day, cars were fun to drive! One more session before the eliminations, the final group then do qualifying and a mock race for the $US200,000 prize. Here’s a clip of my last run in the car, drove 3 different cars during the day. #Liam30 #MRTI #MRTIShootout pic.twitter.com/9xkCmwJX3H

— Liam Lawson (@LiamLawson30) December 10, 2017

Great first day at the #MRTIShootout. The @BobBondurant car is blast to drive along with a pretty challenging yet fun track! We showed very good pace today, and I’m excited going into the last practice tomorrow morning before the final cut. Let’s get it!🏻#MRTI #TeamCooperTire pic.twitter.com/RadHVcgX4t

— Carter Williams (@cwill_official) December 10, 2017

Congratulations from media and his fellow competitors for #MRTIShootout winner, Keith Donegan.

“I think that he was the best candidate for everything on track and the best candidate for everything off track.” - Former #INDYCAR driver Scott Goodyear on Keith Donegan. @USF2000 https://t.co/2qYkGAWG7S

— IndyCar Series (@IndyCar) December 13, 2017

The first of many stories on the @USF2000 #MRTIShootout we'll have in the next few days. This one is a recap of the second half of the day. https://t.co/O0rEJcUI7Y #MRTI #TeamCooperTire

— TSO Ladder (@TSOLadder) December 11, 2017

Have you had the chance to hear the story of @keithdonegan30?

After taking a three year break from motorsport to focus on his studies, the native of Ireland returned this season and captured a remarkable #MRTIShootout victory.

Read more about Keith:https://t.co/DaazLXCNiP

— Open-Wheels.com (@Open_Wheels) December 12, 2017

Here are the three Mazda scholarship drivers for the 2018 Mazda Road to Indy: @keithdonegan30 (@USF2000), @Oliver_Askew (@ProMazda) and @VictorFranzoni (@IndyLights). #SoulRed #MRTIShootout #MRTI pic.twitter.com/5ltZc8aIpF

— Mazda Motorsports (@MazdaRacing) December 10, 2017

.@keithdonegan30 is the latest in a line of drivers who have been given the opportunity to live their racing dream thanks to the Mazda Road to Indy Presented by Cooper Tires. We can’t wait for 2018.#TeamCooperTire #MRTI #MRTIShootout pic.twitter.com/uQK2gxu9jc

— Team Cooper Tire (@TeamCooperTire) December 10, 2017

El irlandés @keithdonegan30 ganó el #MRTIShootout, por lo que correrá en la @USF2000 en 2018 gracias a @MazdaRacing y Andersen Promotions --> https://t.co/GhU72DfqeH @RoadToIndyTV @OlinGalli_4 @MCabreraWorld pic.twitter.com/Dyvpr8KNZ1

— IndyCar al día (@indycaraldiaweb) December 11, 2017

Our congratulations to @keithdonegan30 who took top place in the #MRTIShootout yesterday. A fantastic achievement pic.twitter.com/0mBIL7QcKY

Great experience at the 2017 #MRTIShootout honored to battle with 16 of the best young drivers in the world and to come so very close!! Thanks to @MazdaRacing & @TeamUSASchol for the opportunity, & everyone that helped and prepared me. I WILL be back! Congrats @keithdonegan30 pic.twitter.com/3mLmaXeIjg

— Aaron Jeansonne (@aaronjracing) December 11, 2017

Unforgettable weekend at the #MRTIShootout 🏎 learnt a huge amount and walk away from the experience a better driver. Driving slicks and wings was insane and something I’d love to do again soon, it’s time to work hard for next season and bounce back stronger than ever 👊🏼 pic.twitter.com/jz6RNzM4fW

— Jamie Thorburn (@Jamietracing) December 13, 2017

Morning Coffee w/ @RobHowden : @jakecraigracing represents karting community with talent and class at Mazda Road to Indy Shootout #MRTI #Mazda #TeamCooperTirehttps://t.co/drnTmWwISp pic.twitter.com/pP0X3YpcFJ

— eKartingNews.com (@eKartingNews) December 12, 2017

Even though I did not walk away with the 200k scholarship, I walked away with a lot more knowledge & a smile on my face.
I am so grateful for the opportunity to work with everyone involved in this event. Thank you @MazdaRacing @USF2000 @TeamCooperTire #MRTIShootout #MRTI pic.twitter.com/PtzW2PLFpn

— Spencer E. Brockman (@SpenceBrockman) December 11, 2017

Huge thank you to @MazdaRacing and @TeamCooperTire for everything the past few days! I would also like to thank the judges/coaches for all their input, I've learned a ton and look forward to using everything I learned in the near future!

— Jake Craig (@jakecraigracing) December 11, 2017

Huge congratulations to every single #MRTIShootout participant - it was an amazing talent pool to choose from and an extremely difficult decision. You are all champions! #MRTIShootout pic.twitter.com/WAwEHOcBDK

— USF2000 Series (@USF2000) December 10, 2017