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The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli is the longest-running professional road race series in the United States. The Trans Am Series was founded by racing factory pony cars in the late 1960s. More than 50 years after their launch, Mustangs, Camaros and Challengers continue to be sold today, with Trans Am racing credited as playing a major role in their success and longevity. The SpeedTour will host the professional race series at 19 events nationwide in 2023. 

 
 

Brody Goble and Ken Sutherland Dominate Once Again in Race 2, Sweeping Portland

Simon Asselin an XGT Winner Again 

PORTLAND, Ore. (July 27, 2025) – The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli’s Western Championship Race 2 at Portland International Raceway was nearly a repeat of Race 1, with the caution-free event once again dominated by Brody Goble in the CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series and Ken Sutherland in TA Cup. The two fired off strong and led from flag to flag, with Goble scoring his fourth win of the season and Sutherland claiming his third-consecutive victory.  

 

Notes of Interest

  • Brody Goble swept the weekend and claimed his fourth win of the 2025 season, extending his championship lead in the CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series. This was the ninth victory of his career.

  • Jade Avedisian scored her first-career Trans Am podium with her second-place finish.

  • Mia Lovell, who came into the race second in points, will remain in contention for the Western Championship title with her third-place finish. This was her third podium in five races.

  • Nitro Motorsports drivers claimed three of the top-five positions in today’s race with Avedisian, Lovell and fifth-place finisher Seamus McKendree.

  • Ken Sutherland also completed a weekend sweep, earning his third-consecutive victory in TA Cup and increasing his championship lead in the class.

  • Ken Thwaits scored his third second-place finish of the season. 

Brody Goble completed a perfect weekend at Portland International Raceway, sweeping both races of the CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series with another dominant drive in Race 2. Piloting the No. 69 Brown Bros. Ford Lincoln Ford Mustang, Goble led from start to finish with another commanding performance, extending his championship lead with his fourth win in five races. Second-place starter Jack Perkins (No. 19 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry) held the runner-up position for more than half of the race, but on lap 33 he was forced to retire due to a clutch failure. Third-place starter Jade Avedisian (No. 10 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry) took over second when her Australian teammate went to the paddock, leaving her to contend with another teammate, Mia Lovell (No. 40 Nitro Motorsports Ford Mustang), for second place. After a tight contest where the two ran just a car length apart in the closing laps, Avedisian was able to hold onto second despite losing her shifter knob, while Lovell rounded out the podium, continuing her consistent campaign in the Western Championship points battle. Cole Moore (No. 99 Moore Motorsport/JM Environmental Ford Mustang) finished fourth, and Seamus McKendree secured a top-five finish in his No. 20 Nitro Motorsports Ford Mustang.


 

“Everything went to plan this entire weekend,” said Goble while accepting his trophy. “We unloaded the Brown Bros. Racing Ford Mustang from TeamSLR and M1 and we really didn't make a ton of changes all weekend long. It just was fine tuning on Friday and we felt like we were in a good spot. In both races, the Nitro guys and gals raced pretty hard on those first few laps and we just kept our head down and didn't drive it off or do anything dumb. It was an awesome weekend. It's so cool to do the doubleheader and get both of them. Hats off to my team for putting me into a reliable car.”

 

CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series Top Five:

1. Brody Goble, No. 69 Brown Bros. Ford Lincoln Ford Mustang

2. Jade Avedisian, No. 10 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry

3. Mia Lovell, No. 40 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry

4. Cole Moore, No. 99 Moore Motorsport/JM Environmental Ford Mustang

5. Seamus McKendree, No. 20 Nitro Motorsports Ford Mustang

Ken Sutherland completed a dominant weekend at Portland International Raceway by winning Race 2 in the TA Cup class, backing up his Saturday triumph with another commanding performance. Starting first in class, Sutherland once again sliced through the field of CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series competitors, showcasing the pace and precision of his No. 85 Kallberg Racing Ford Mustang to take the overall win. Ken Thwaits (No. 9 Franklin Road Chevrolet Camaro) secured another second-place finish, also working his way through the field to finish second overall. In his first Trans Am race since 2023, Matt Crandall made an early pass on John Moore (No. 27 JM Environmental Ford Mustang), claiming the third podium spot in the No. 08 Central Welding Supply/Pinnacle Alloys Ford Mustang that car builder Chris Evans finished third in yesterday. Moore finished fourth after fighting mechanical issues throughout the event.

 

“I'm feeling great; this is exactly what we'd hoped for, but you know, you can't count on it,” said Sutherland. “It’s our home track and I feel like we should do good every time we come here. Some things work against you sometimes, but not this weekend. It was great. I'll second what everyone on this podium has said about Jeff Jefferson's guys. They're all out here in this mix and those guys take care of these cars and work their tails off.”

 

TA Cup:

1. Ken Sutherland, No. 85 Kallberg Racing Ford Mustang

2. Ken Thwaits, No. 9 Franklin Road Chevrolet Camaro

3. Matt Crandall, No. 08 Central Welding Supply/Pinnacle Alloys Ford Mustang

4. John Moore, No. 27 JM Environmental Ford Mustang

Simon Asselin in the No. 81 Infillion Porsche 991.2 GT3 Cup was again the only competitor in the XGT class. In a testament to the Pirelli P Zero tire performance, Asselin ran both races on the same set of tires, completing more than 200 miles on the same rubber to take the checkered flag for the second time in as many days.”

 

“That felt pretty good,” said Asselin on the podium. “Pirelli just launched a new tire, DHG, replacing DHF, and I think they're a lot better for degradation and were stable through like two-thirds of the race. After that, I saw it falling off a little bit, but maybe it's the driver falling off a little bit, as well.”

 

XGT Results:

1. Simon Asselin, No. 81 Infillion Porsche 991.2 GT3 Cup 

Full race results can be found here.

 

The Western Championship next hits the track at Thunderhill Raceway Park for a doubleheader at the Thunderhill SpeedTour, October 10-12. 

 

 Brody Goble and Ken Sutherland Dominate in Caution-Free Race 1 at Portland



Simon Asselin Wins in XGT and Cole Boudreau Takes TA Checkered Flag in Trans Am Debut

 

 

 

PORTLAND, Ore. (July 26, 2025) – The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli’s Western Championship Race 1 at Portland International Raceway stayed green from start to finish, allowing driver talent and car setups to shine in the 100-mile event. Brody Goble conquered the CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series, translating his pole award into his third victory of the season as he pursues his second TA2 championship. Ken Sutherland was dominant in TA Cup, leading the class from flag to flag to win the PIR SpeedTour race overall in his second-consecutive victory.

 

Notes of Interest

  • Brody Goble claimed his third win of 2025 and the eighth of his career. Goble previously took the checkered flag in the season-opening race at Buttonwillow Raceway Park and the series’ last outing at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

  • The 2023 Western Championship title winner showcased his familiarity with the track, backing up his 2023 Race 1 victory with another statement win.  

  • Goble has led the TA2 standings all season. His lead grew as second-place Barry Boes (No. 32 Accio Data/TRB Autosport Ford Mustang) went out of the race early due to a rear-end issue and finished last.

  • Cole Moore and Kyle Kelley both earned their second straight podiums, finishing second and third, respectively.

  • Fourth-place finisher and 2024 champion Michael LaPaglia earned his best result of the season.

  • Jade Avedisian finished fifth in her first-career Trans Am race.

  • Ken Sutherland earned his second straight win in TA Cup. Coming into this weekend with the championship lead, he continues to top the standings.

  • Second-place finisher Ken Thwaits matched his career-best finish in TA Cup. 

Polesitter Brody Goble put on a masterclass in Race 1 of the CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series at Portland International Raceway. Driving the No. 69 Brown Bros. Ford Lincoln Ford Mustang, Goble quickly established a commanding lead and never looked back, executing flawlessly around the 1.97-mile circuit to take the checkered flag. Sixth-place starter Cole Moore (No. 99 Moore Motorsport/JM Environmental Ford Mustang) was consistent throughout the race, picking off positions and avoiding the issues plaguing other competitors to take over the runner-up spot on lap 40 and race toward the checkered flag. Kyle Kelley (No. 80 UPR.com/PK+k Motorsports Ford Mustang) crossed the finish line third, followed by Michael LaPaglia (No. 31 Papini’s Garage/F.A.S.T. Auto/Howe Ford Mustang), who worked his way up from seventh to finish fourth. Fifth-place finisher Jade Avedisian (No. 10 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry) ran second for a majority of the day, but had to visit pit road late in the race due to debris on the grille. She recovered to finish in the top five in her first-career Trans Am start.


 

“One race at a time, of course,” said Goble when asked if he was going to win another championship. “We’ve got to reset right now for tomorrow. But I’m super happy to win at what is kind of our home track. We’ve got Brown Bros. Ford here. This is four and a half, five hours from home, so we’ve got a massive team here. The car was awesome. I was just banging off laps and trying to be consistent. I used it almost as a little bit of a test to see how far you can push it because, you know, it's pretty rare that we go green flag from pin to pin. Hopefully we got some good data and we’ll do it again.”

 

CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series Top Five:

1. Brody Goble, No. 69 Brown Bros. Ford Lincoln Ford Mustang

2. Cole Moore, No. 99 Moore Motorsport/JM Environmental Ford Mustang

3. Kyle Kelley, No. 80 UPR.com/PK+k Motorsports Ford Mustang

4. Michael LaPaglia, No. 31 Papini’s Garage/F.A.S.T. Auto/Howe Ford Mustang

5. Jade Avedisian, No. 10 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry 

After taking the pole in this morning’s qualifying session with the fastest lap of any Trans Am class at Portland, Ken Sutherland (No. 85 Kallberg Racing Ford Mustang) kept that same speed when the green flag waved. With the TA Cup class starting in the back, Sutherland diced his way through the field of CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series cars, taking the overall race lead on Lap 12. Once he got into clean air, he never looked back, pulling out to an immense gap. However, the race between the TA Cup cars was still an exciting one, as second through fourth all finished within a second and a half of each other.

 

Second-place starter Ken Thwaits (No. 9 Franklin Road Chevrolet Camaro) was initially keeping pace with Sutherland, but he lost first and second gear early in the race and began to lag behind him. Fourth-place starter Chris Evans (No. 08 Central Welding Supply/Pinnacle Alloys Ford Mustang) passed third-place starter John Moore (No. 27 JM Environmental Ford Mustang) on lap nine, and the two battled it out nose to tail for the remainder of the race. Moore got side-by-side with Evans a few times, but was never able to regain the third position. Together, the pair of Evans and Moore stalked Thwaits, and the two were right behind him when the checkered flag waved.


 

“It was great,” said Sutherland from the podium. “The plan was to get a little gap, get by some of the back markers from the TA2 group, and then hopefully just maintain a gap. It just went way better than I ever could have expected. It's just a testament to this car. My crew chief puts a lot of effort into making things just right on this car. And then of course, Chris Evans, Jeff Jefferson, Curt and Patty Kallberg, the car owners, they're the ones that allow me to be able to do this. It's just super fantastic. I would like to thank Trans Am for being here on the West Coast. If you look around the paddock, there are a lot of cars, and a lot of people that put a lot of effort into racing these cars out here. It's just a great thing we have going, and I just so appreciate you guys coming out here, racing with us, and giving us a venue to race our cars.”

 

TA Cup:

1. Ken Sutherland, No. 85 Kallberg Racing Ford Mustang

2. Ken Thwaits, No. 9 Franklin Road Chevrolet Camaro

3. Chris Evans, No. 08 Central Welding Supply/Pinnacle Alloys Ford Mustang

4. John Moore, No. 27 JM Environmental Ford Mustang

Simon Asselin in the No. 81 Infillion Porsche 991.2 GT3 Cup was the only competitor in his class. Despite contact with another entrant on the start, Asselin had a solid race, collecting his first victory in the XGT class.

 

“Well, you know, I've really got to give it to the TA2 guys doing these 75-minute races day in and day out,” said Asselin. “I was roasted at the end. I was hoping to hear, ‘Okay, only a couple of laps left,’ and I would hear, ‘45 minutes left.’ You're killing me! I really appreciate you guys allowing me to race with you. Unfortunately, I had contact in Turn 1 with one of the racers. I have to go apologize, but that was a great race.”

 

XGT Results:

1. Simon Asselin, No. 81 Infillion Porsche 991.2 GT3 Cup 

As the only competitor in his class, Cole Boudreau in the No. 88 Boudreau Racing Ford Mustang stood atop the podium in TA. Despite facing a number of mechanical challenges throughout the weekend, Boudreau made it to the checkered flag in his first-career Trans Am Series race. 

 

“I didn’t think we were going to finish that race, we had so many brake problems,” said Boudreau.  “We were fighting that, we had some rear end problems, and maybe a little bit of driver problems too. But man, what a fun time that was. Oh my God, that was a blast. Most fun I ever had. These cars have got so much power. You just get on a little bit too fast, you're sideways and fighting. And I don't think there's a better or more cool racing series, at least I haven't seen one.”

 

TA:

1. Cole Boudreau, No. 88 Boudreau Racing Ford Mustang

Final Details:

Full race results can be found here.


 

The Western Championship returns to action tomorrow with Race 2 of the PIR SpeedTour.

 

 

TA Cup’s Ken Sutherland Qualifies Fastest Overall, Brody Goble Earns CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series Pole at Portland, Both Setting Track Records
Simon Asselin Fastest in XGT, Cole Boudreau Best in TA

PORTLAND, Ore. (July 26, 2025) – Practice and qualifying are complete for the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli Western Championship at Portland International Raceway. Ken Sutherland (No. 85 Kallberg Racing Ford Mustang) qualified fastest overall with a blazing time of 1:11.467, setting the fastest time of any Trans Am class in Portland history.

 

“Well, so far so good,” said Sutherland. “We went out for the two test sessions yesterday. The car was super fast and good, we didn't even go out for our practice session. I always question, what could we learn? But the car was too good to be messing with, especially knowing we have two very long races this weekend. In qualifying, the car was just like it was in testing; it was super fast. Jeff Jefferson, Chris Evans and guys just did a great job getting the car ready and prepared. The car was just right on when we were out there. As far as the race goes, I’ve got to be careful. They're going to start us from the back, behind all the TA2 cars. So, just getting through traffic will be the critical part and not getting too anxious to get by some of those slower cars. Hopefully we'll bring home a win or two.”

 

Brody Goble in the No. 69 Brown Bros. Ford Lincoln Ford Mustang qualified fastest in the CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series, laying down a lap time of 1:12.638, qualifying first in class for the third time this season. Goble was followed in time trials by Jade Avedisian (No. 10 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry) in her first Trans Am start, and Mia Lovell (No. 40 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry), marking the first time two female drivers have qualified in the top three in the class.

 

“It's a doubleheader this weekend, so we’ve got to be focused on a race later today and a race tomorrow,” said Goble after qualifying. “Every session's been going in the right direction; we’re making small changes, which is nice not having to do anything crazy. We know the track super well. It makes me feel old now, but I've been racing here since about 2010 in Spec Miata stuff and a whole bunch of things in between, and now doing Trans Am here, so I love the track. It's about four and a half hours from where I live, so it's almost my home track. We bested the track record by over a second from what it was last year.”

 

Simon Asselin (No. 81 Infillion Porsche 991.2 GT3 Cup) was the fastest in the XGT class with a time of 1:13.866, and Cole Beaudreau (No. 88 Boudreau Racing Ford Mustang) was the quickest in TA with a time of 1:15.545.

 

Race 1 at Portland International Raceway will be contested today at 5:40 p.m. ET/2:40 p.m. PT. The race will be streamed LIVE on Trans Am’s YouTube channel, @TheTransAmSeries.

 

CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series Qualifying Top Five:

1. Brody Goble, No. 69 Brown Bros. Ford Lincoln Ford Mustang (1:12.461)

2. Jade Avedisian, No. 10 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry (1:13.594)

3. Mia Lovell, No. 40 Nitro Motorsports Ford Mustang (1:13.762)

4. Jack Perkins, No. 19 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry (1:13.865)

5. Kyle Kelley, No. 80 UPR.com/PK+k Motorsports Ford Mustang (1.14.677)

 

TA Cup Qualifying:

1. Ken Sutherland, No. 85 Kallberg Racing Ford Mustang (1:11.467)

2. Ken Thwaits, No. 9 Franklin Road Chevrolet Camaro (1:12.461)

3. John Moore, No. 27 JM Environmental Ford Mustang (1:13.594)

4. Chris Evans, No. 92 Central Welding Supply/Pinnacle Alloys Ford Mustang (1:13.733)

 

XGT Qualifying:

1. Simon Asselin, No. 81 Infillion Porsche 991.2 GT3 Cup (1:13.866)

 

TA Qualifying:

1. Cole Boudreau, No. 88 Boudreau Racing Ford Mustang (1:15.545)

 

Full qualifying results can be found here.

 

CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series Practice Top Five:

1. Brody Goble, No. 69 Brown Bros. Ford Lincoln Ford Mustang (1:14.095)

2. Jade Avedisian, No. 10 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry (1:14.427)

3. Mia Lovell, No. 40 Nitro Motorsports Ford Mustang (1:14.496)

4. Seamus McKendree, No. 20 Nitro Motorsports Ford Mustang (1:14.629)

5. Cole Moore, No. 99 Moore Motorsport/JM Environmental Ford Mustang (1.14.677)

 

TA Cup Practice:

1. John Moore, No. 27 JM Environmental Ford Mustang (1:12.939)

2. Ken Thwaits, No. 9 Franklin Road Chevrolet Camaro (1:13.077)

3. Chris Evans, No. 92 Central Welding Supply/Pinnacle Alloys Ford Mustang (1:14.343)

4. Ken Sutherland, No. 85 Kallberg Racing Ford Mustang (No Time)

 

XGT Practice:

1. Simon Asselin, No. 81 Infillion Porsche 991.2 GT3 Cup (1:15.945)

 

TA Practice:

1. Cole Boudreau, No. 88 Boudreau Racing Ford Mustang (1:14.431)

 

Full practice results can be found here.

 

 

Paul Menard Earns First Watkins Glen Win, Fourth Victory of 2025 in Trans Am’s 50th Race at The Glen

James Beaton Best in XGT, Josh Carlson Wins Once Again in SGT

 

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (July 13, 2025) - 22 years after making his first-career start at Watkins Glen International in the NASCAR Cup Series, Paul Menard finally took checkered flag at the historic racetrack in the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli’s 50th race at The Glen. After rolling off third in his No. 3 Pittsburgh Paints/Menards Ford Mustang, the 2024 champion made the pass for the lead on lap 17 and was engaged in a cat-and-mouse game with Adam Andretti (No. 17 Top Liner Chevrolet Camaro) until the checkered flag waved.

 

When the green flag waved, polesitter Chris Dyson (No. 16 GYM WEED Ford Mustang) was immediately passed on the outside by second-place Andretti, who shot out to a massive 10-carlength lead. Andretti nurtured his multi-second advantage for the first nine laps while Menard fought with Dyson for the second position. On lap 10, Menard made the pass on Dyson and slowly began to hunt down Andretti. Andretti’s gap began to shrink, and on lap 17, Andretti made a mistake on the exit of the boot, allowing Menard to get by. For the remaining 13 laps, Andretti was on Menard’s bumper, attempting to regain the point position, but when the race reached its conclusion, it was Menard who drove into GYM WEED Winners Circle, followed by Andretti and Dyson. Tomy Drissi (No. 8 Trench Shoring Co./Motul Chevrolet Camaro) finished fourth, and Amy Ruman (No. 7 McNichols Co./Valley Automotive Group Chevrolet Camaro) finished fifth in a car borrowed from Drissi Motorsports following a crash in testing which heavily damaged her Corvette.

 

Notes of Interest:

  • Paul Menard earned his 11th-career Trans Am victory in the series’ 50th start at Watkins Glen International. The victory was Menard’s fourth of the season.

  • The 2024 champion won for the first time at Watkins Glen International. He has been competing at the track since 2003 in NASCAR’s top-three series.

  • Menard has made 28 previous starts at Watkins Glen in the NASCAR Cup, Xfinity and Truck Series and one in the Trans Am Series. Before today, his best finish was second in both Trans Am and Xfinity.

  • Menard leaves the track with the points lead and a 31-point advantage over Adam Andretti.

  • Adam Andretti scored his sixth podium in eight races this season. He is tied with Menard for the most podium finishes in 2025.

 

“It's great to be back in the Trans Am Series at Watkins Glen, one of my favorite racetracks,” said Menard. “It’s just a badass racetrack, and I told Adam [Andretti], we just did 100 miles of qualifying. We were on it every single lap. The car held up; I got a little loose at the end. We had a tough weekend; we battled a lot of different gremlins and my boys put it all together for the race. The car was just solid all race. On to Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. I love that track up there; another badass, high-speed track. Adam is keeping us honest in the points and we’ll keep at it.”


 

TA Top Five:

1. Paul Menard, No. 3 Pittsburgh Paints/Menards Ford Mustang

2. Adam Andretti, No. 17 Top Liner Chevrolet Camaro

3. Chris Dyson, No. 16 GYM WEED Ford Mustang

4. Tomy Drissi, No. 8 Trench Shoring Co./Motul Chevrolet Camaro

5. Amy Ruman, No. 23 McNichols Co./Valley Automotive Group Chevrolet Corvette

 

EMCO Gears Lap Leader:

Adam Andretti, No. 17 Top Liner Chevrolet Camaro

The lone competitor in XGT, James Beaton in the No. 82 Playtime Hot Rods & Motorsports Chevrolet Corvette was the top finisher in the class. Unfortunately, an engine failure on lap 10 led to his early retirement from the race.

 

XGT Results:

1. James Beaton, No. 82 Playtime Hot Rods & Motorsports Chevrolet Corvette

For the seventh time this season, Joshua Carlson in the No. 36 Enseva/Diercks Ltd./TC Fab Ford Mustang dominated the SGT class. He was the fastest competitor in practice, qualifying and the race, and he led every lap. Ray Mason (No. 00 Alloy Employer Services Ford Mustang) showed quick pace, crossing the finish line second, and 2022 champion Milton Grant (No. 55 Sentry Self Storage/Springhill Suites Porsche 991.1) finished third.

 

“I'm feeling pretty good,” said Carlson on the podium. “We led the whole weekend in practice, qualifying, and the race. I'd like to thank Enseva. Without them, I wouldn't be racing this weekend. I had a lot of fun racing with Milton [Grant] and Ray [Mason]. I hope to see them out at the next race.”

 

SGT Results:

1. Joshua Carlson, No. 36 Enseva/Diercks Ltd./TC Fab Ford Mustang

2. Ray Mason, No. 00 Alloy Employer Services Ford Mustang

3. Milton Grant, No. 55 Sentry Self Storage/Springhill Suites Porsche 991.1 Mustang 

Official race results can be found here.

 

An encore presentation of today’s race will air tonight on SPEED SPORT 1 at 7:00 p.m. ET.

 

The Trans Am Series takes a brief hiatus before returning to action at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, August 28-31. Tickets can be purchased here.

Chris Dyson Claims Pole for Trans Am’s 50th Race at Watkins Glen International

James Beaton Fastest in XGT, Joshua Carlson Tops SGT

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (July 13, 2025) - Practice and qualifying have concluded for the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli at Watkins Glen International. Chris Dyson in the No. 16 GYM WEED Ford Mustang will lead the field to green in Trans Am’s 50th race at The Glen after laying down a lap time of 1:43.965. This is Dyson’s third pole award of the 2025 season, and the fifth-consecutive pole for CD Racing.

 

“It was a great lap; the car was absolutely fantastic;” said Dyson after the early morning qualifying session. “You know, if we're going to get up this early, we might as well wake up quickly. I think it was a very, very good session. A strong session for the No. 16 car. We're looking forward to the race. The car's been pretty quick since we got here. I think we're starting from an excellent base. We’ll put the GYM WEED car up front and we’ll fight to keep it there all day. I’m excited for the guys, this is like being home. This is where it all began for this family and this team, so we feel extra special every time we come up to Watkins Glen.”

 

James Beaton (No. 82 Playtime Hot Rods & Motorsports Chevrolet) was quickest in XGT, while Joshua Carlson (No. 36 Enseva/Diercks Ltd./TC Fab Ford Mustang) topped SGT.

 

The Watkins Glen SpeedTour TA/GT race will be contested today at 12:05 p.m. ET. It will be streamed LIVE on Trans Am’s YouTube channel, @TheTransAmSeries and broadcast LIVE on SPEED SPORT 1, with coverage beginning at 11:30 a.m. ET. An encore presentation will air on SPEED SPORT 1 at 7:00 p.m. ET. For more information on where you can watch SPEED SPORT 1, click here.

 

TA Qualifying Top Five:

1. Chris Dyson, No. 16 GYM WEED Ford Mustang (1:43.965)

2. Adam Andretti, No. 17 Top Liner Chevrolet Camaro (1:44.310)

3. Paul Menard, No. 3 Pittsburgh Paints/Menards Ford Mustang (1:44.323)

4. Tomy Drissi, No. 8 Trench Shoring Co./Motul Chevrolet Camaro (1:46.656)

5. Kaz Grala, No. 2 Overplay Games/Weaver Racing Dodge Challenger (1:47.217)

 

XGT Qualifying:

1. James Beaton, No. 82 Playtime Hot Rods & Motorsports Chevrolet Corvette (1:52.936)

 

SGT Qualifying:

1. Joshua Carlson, No. 36 Enseva/Diercks Ltd./TC Fab Ford Mustang (1:51.198)

2. Ray Mason, No. 00 Alloy Employer Services Ford Mustang (1:59.625)

3. Milton Grant, No. 55 Sentry Self Storage/Springhill Suites Porsche 991.1 (2:01.663)

 

Full qualifying results can be found here.

 

TA Practice Top Five:

1. Paul Menard, No. 3 Pittsburgh Paints/Menards Ford Mustang (1:45.595)

2. Chris Dyson, No. 16 GYM WEED Ford Mustang (1:45.916)

3. Adam Andretti, No. 17 Top Liner Chevrolet Camaro (1:46.258)

4. Kaz Grala, No. 2 Overplay Games/Weaver Racing Dodge Challenger (1:47.368)

5. Tomy Drissi, No. 8 Trench Shoring Co./Motul Chevrolet Camaro (1:47.773)

 

XGT Practice:

1. James Beaton, No. 82 Playtime Hot Rods & Motorsports Chevrolet Corvette (1:56.586)

 

SGT Practice:

1. Joshua Carlson, No. 36 Enseva/Diercks Ltd./TC Fab Ford Mustang (1:53.636)

2. Ray Mason, No. 00 Alloy Employer Services Ford Mustang (1:59.016)

3. Milton Grant, No. 55 Sentry Self Storage/Springhill Suites Porsche 991.1 (2:03.879)

 

Full practice results can be found here.

 

 

Tyler Kicera Claims First CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series Win Since 2022 at Watkins Glen International

Roberto Sabato Scores First-Career Pro/Am Challenge Win

 

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (July 12, 2025) – In a surprising turn of events following the checkered flag in the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli event at Watkins Glen International, Tyler Kicera was declared the winner in Round 8 of the CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series following the disqualification of provisional race winner and points leader Tristan McKee. The fifth-place starting Nitro Motorsports driver coach in the No. 10 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry made his way to the runner-up position by making a lap-three pass on Sam Corry (No. 70 Stilo Helmets/Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry), and then overtaking third when championship contender Thomas Annunziata (No. 90 Gazoo Racing/Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry) faced a terminal engine issue. From there, Kicera hunted down second-place Nathan Herne (No. 15 Owosso Speedway/Blue Gold Industries Toyota Camry), taking the spot and crossing the finish line in second, behind points leader McKee. Following podium celebrations and post-race technical inspection, the first-place finisher was disqualified and Kicera was declared the winner, earning his third-career victory and first since 2022.

 

Third-place finisher Carson Brown and fifth-place Julian DaCosta were also issued post-race infractions disqualifying them from the event, meaning Adrian Wlostowski (No. 3 CMI/Spot-On Services/AMT Motorsports Ford Mustang) was promoted to second place, while Gian Buffomante (No. 95 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry) rounded out the adjusted overall podium in third, marking the first-career podiums for both competitors. Seamus McKendree (No. 20 Nitro Motorsports Ford Mustang) and Sam Corry (No. 70 Stilo Helmets/Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry) were also elevated to top-five finishes.

 

Notes of Interest:

  • Tyler Kicera earned his first CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series win since his victory at the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL in 2022, which was his last full-time season in TA2. He has since been serving as a driver coach at Nitro Motorsports.
  • Kicera has made 33-career starts and has a total of three victories.
  • In his 57th race in the TA2 Series, Adrian Wlostowski scored his first-career podium. It was also the first podium finish for Gian Buffomante, who has eight Pro starts in TA2.
  • Seamus McKendree, who typically competes in the Western Championship, earned a top-five finish in his first National start.
  • Sixth-place starter Sam Corry was forced to recover from an early flat tire, which sent him to the back of the pack, and then received late-race contact from a Pro/Am Challenge competitor while running fourth. Despite that, he still recovered to finish fifth following the post-race changes.
  • Championship contender Thomas Annunziata fell out of the race after only eight laps due to a motor issue, relegating him to a 12th-place finish. Following the changes in results, he improved to ninth in class and leaves the weekend as the new points leader.


 

“Wow, what a weekend,” said Kicera after the race. “I didn’t even know I was driving this car until Thursday night. This win is the ultimate redemption, for so many different reasons. Brian Keselowski and the whole Nitro Motorsports crew gave me such a fast car. I can’t thank Nick Tucker enough - he’s the one who made this happen for me. This whole Nitro team is just incredible.”

 

CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series National Championship Top 10:

1. Tyler Kicera, No. 10 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry

2. Adrian Wlostowski, No. 3 CMI/Spot-On Services/AMT Motorsports Ford Mustang

3. Gian Buffomante, No. 95 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry

4. Seamus McKendree, No. 20 Nitro Motorsports Ford Mustang

5. Sam Corry, No. 70 Stilo Helmets/Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry

6. Eric Cayton, No. 71 Ray Skillman Auto Group Ford Mustang

7. Will Robinson, No. 51 Mike Cope Race Cars LLC Ford Mustang

8. Nathan Herne, No. 15 Owosso Speedway/Blue Gold Industries Toyota Camry

9. Thomas Annunziata, No. 90 Gazoo Racing/Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry

10. Boris Said Sr., No. 60 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry

 

Omologato Watches Fastest Lap of the Race:

Tyler Kicera, No. 10 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry

 

Bassett Hard Charger:

Seamus McKendree, No. 20 Nitro Motorsports Ford Mustang

 

In the Pro/Am Challenge, Barry Boes initially crossed the line first in class and an impressive fifth overall. However, Boes was disqualified post race, promoting Roberto Sabato (No. 61 6th Gear Garage Ford Mustang) to his first-career Pro/Am victory, followed by Keith Prociuk (No. 9 HP Tuners/Cope Race Cars Ford Mustang) in second and Doug Winston (No. 98 D&M Electric/TradeMentor.org Ford Mustang) in third.

 

“It's a good day,” said Sabato on the podium. “You know, I have to thank my team; they did an incredible job. A very awesome job. And thank you to Trans Am and CUBE 3. It's been a long time coming. I really love it.”

 

CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series Pro/Am Challenge Podium:

1. Roberto Sabato, No. 61 6th Gear Garage Ford Mustang

2. Keith Prociuk, No. 9 HP Tuners/Cope Race Cars Ford Mustang

3. Doug Winston, No. 98 D&M Electric/TradeMentor.org Ford Mustang

 

Full race results can be found here.

 

An encore presentation of today’s race will air tomorrow on SPEED SPORT 1 at 9:00 a.m. ET.

 

The CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series takes a brief hiatus before returning to action at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, August 28-31. Tickets can be purchased here.

 

 

14-Year-Old Tristan McKee Scores First-Career CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series Pole, Sets New Track Record at Watkins Glen

Barry Boes Best in Pro/Am Challenge, Fourth-Fastest Overall

 

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (July 12, 2025) - Practice and qualifying have concluded for the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli’s CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series race at Watkins Glen International. 14-year-old Tristan McKee in the No. 28 Spire/Gainbridge/SLR-M1 Chevrolet Camaro set the fastest time, earning his first-career pole award and setting a new track record of 1:49.077. McKee currently leads the series point standings, in addition to the Rookie of the Year and Young Gun Award rankings.

 

“This weekend has gone really well,” said McKee. “We've been fastest in almost every session. Huge thanks to my guys; they brought a really, really good car. This track is a lot of fun. It's more towards my style of driving, so I'm having a lot of fun. I want to thank Scott Speed and Josh Wise for having me prepped really well. We unloaded really fast off the trailer. Thanks to everybody: Spire, Gainbridge, TeamSLR. They just made it all work.”

 

Barry Boes (No. 27 Accio Data/SLR-M1 Chevrolet Camaro) was the fastest of the Pro/Am Challenge contenders, qualifying an impressive fourth overall with a time of 1:49.827.

 

The race will be contested today at 1:05 p.m. ET. It will be streamed LIVE on Trans Am’s YouTube channel, @TheTransAmSeries, and broadcast LIVE on SPEED SPORT 1, with coverage beginning at 12:30 p.m. ET. An encore presentation will air on SPEED SPORT 1 tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. ET. For more information on where you can watch SPEED SPORT 1, click here.

 

Qualifying Top Five:

1. Tristan McKee, No. 28 Spire/Gainbridge/SLR-M1 Chevrolet Camaro (1:49.077)

2. Nathan Herne, No. 15 Owosso Speedway/Blue Gold Industries Toyota Camry (1:49.505)

3. Carson Brown, No. 8 PayCafe/Ebb Logsitics/SLR-M1 Chevrolet Camaro (1:49.791)

4. Thomas Annunziata, No. 90 Gazoo Racing/Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry (1:49.860)

5. Tyler Kicera, No. 10 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry (1:49.886)

 

Fastest in Pro/Am Challenge:

1. Barry Boes, No. 27 Accio Data/SLR-M1 Racecars Chevrolet Camaro (1:49.827)

 

Full provisional qualifying results can be found here.

 

Practice Top Five:

1. Tristan McKee, No. 28 Spire/Gainbridge/SLR-M1 Chevrolet Camaro (1:49.903)

2. Adrian Wlostowski, No. 3 CMI/Spot-On Services/AMT Motorsports Mustang (1:50.763)

3. Sam Corry, No. 70 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry (1:50.808)

4. Carson Brown, No. 8 PayCafe/Ebb Logistics/SLR0M1 Chevrolet Camaro (1:50.976)

5. Tyler Kicera, No. 10 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry (1:51.000)

 

Fastest in Pro/Am Challenge:

1. Barry Boes, No. 27 Accio Data/SLR-M1 Racecars Chevrolet Camaro (1:51.633)

 

Full practice results can be found here.

 

 

TeamSLR’s Barry Boes Earns Second Pro/Am Win of Season

ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (June 29, 2025) - 2020 Champion Mike Skeen returned to Victory Lane in the CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series for the first time since 2022, leading every single lap at Road America on his way to capturing the checkered flag. Polesitter Skeen’s No. 2 Guthrie’s Garage machine had dominant speed, allowing him to defend the point position through multiple restarts and pull out to tremendous gaps under green-flag conditions. Behind him, fifth-place starter Tristan McKee (No. 28 Spire/Gainbridge/SLR-M1 Chevrolet Camaro) quickly advanced to the front and passed second-place starter Corey Day (No. 17 HendrickCars.com/SLR-M1 Chevrolet Camaro) on lap two, and the trio of TeamSLR-built M1 racecars defended their podium positions for the remainder of the race. Thomas Annunziata (No. 90 Gazoo Racing/Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry), who made his first laps this weekend at Road America in the race, advanced from the 23rd spot to finish fourth, and seventh-place starter Valentin Aguirre (No. 12 Memo Corse/CAN/Elf Oil Ford Mustang) claimed his first-career top-five finish.

 

Notes of Interest:

  • Mike Skeen earned his first win since 2022. It was the 12th-career win for the 2020 CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series Champion. Skeen has one previous win at Road America, which he earned during his championship season.

  • Skeen started the race on the pole and led every lap until the checkered flag waved.

  • Skeen is the sixth unique winner in seven races this season, with fourth-place finisher Thomas Annunziata the only driver victorious in multiple races in 2025.

  • TeamSLR-built M1 Racecars chassis swept the podium today with Skeen, Tristan McKee and Corey Day in the National Championship. The top-two finishers in the Pro/Am Challenge, Barry Boes and Jared Odrick, also represented M1 Racecars.

  • Annunziata, who started 23rd overall because he was competing in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and ARCA Menards Series races at Lime Rock Park on Saturday, raced through the field to finish fourth. Annunziata was victorious in the ARCA race, earning his first-career win in the series.

  • Argentine driver Valentin Aguirre earned his career-best finish of fifth in today’s event.

  • Pro/Am Challenge winner Barry Boes earned his second victory of the season and ninth of his career.

 

“It was a great race for us,” said Skeen. “We were able to keep clean air on the front of this M1 racecar. I’ve got to thank the TeamSLR guys so much for giving me such a quick hot rod this weekend. It was just my job not to screw it up. We knew we had the package to win this weekend, and it's awesome to have a sweep of the podium for the team. A big thanks to Guthrie's Garage, Visit Palatka, Mission Foods, Franklin Road, all these partners that helped us make it happen. It was a fun race for us.”

 

CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series National Championship Top 10:

1. Mike Skeen, No. 2 Guthrie’s Garage Toyota Camry

2. Tristan McKee, No. 28 Spire/Gainbridge/SLR-M1 Chevrolet Camaro

3. Corey Day, No. 17 HendrickCars.com/SLR-M1 Chevrolet Camaro

4. Thomas Annunziata, No. 90 Gazoo Racing/Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry

5. Valentin Aguirre, No. 12 Memo Corse/CAN/Elf Oil Ford Mustang

6. Julian DaCosta, No. 30 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry

7. Boris Said Sr., No. 60 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry

8. Noah Harmon, No. 7 Streetside Classics/Flanagan’s Chevrolet Camaro

9. Gian Buffomante, No. 95 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry

10. Sam Corry, No. 70 Stilo Helmets/Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry

 

Barry Boes (No. 27 Accio Data/SLR-M1 Chevrolet Camaro) earned his second win of the 2025 season in the CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series Pro/Am Challenge, fending off advances from second-place finisher Jared Odrick (No. 00 Black Underwear/CoolBoxx Chevrolet Camaro). Tom Sheehan (No. 97 Vixen Cycle Co./LTK/Cope Ford Mustang) battled his way up from sixth in class and avoided the chaos which plagued his competitors to cross the finish line third. Following the race, the No. 97 car of Sheehan was disqualified due to a technical infraction, promoting Cale Phillips in the No. 99 Mincey’s Graphics/SNP Inc. Ford Mustang to the third and final podium spot.

 

“It was a really great race,” said Boes after jumping on the roof of his car in celebration. “I was not starting from the best position; I knew it was going to be hard fought every start and every restart, and it was. A lot of really clean driving from the guys around me, a little bit less clean sometimes too, and you had to let that play out. Part of winning the race is just avoiding the guys who are taking each other out. I love Road America; you've got to drive part of it like a circle track, part of it is horsepower point and shoot, part of it is like you're driving a spec Miata and you've just got to be smooth. You've got to be three kinds of racecar driver to do good here. It's a super challenge for me and I just love it; I'm so proud of the team. 1-2-3 in Pro, and me being number 1 in Pro/Am and an M1 racecar [Odrick] is number 2 in Pro/Am. Thank you guys, thank you Trans Am.”

 

CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series Pro/Am Challenge Podium:

1. Barry Boes, No. 27 Accio Data/SLR-M1 Chevrolet Camaro

2. Jared Odrick, No. 00 Black Underwear/CoolBoxx Chevrolet Camaro

3. Cale Phillips, No. 99 Mincey’s Graphics/SNP Inc. Ford Mustang

 

Omologato Watches Fastest Lap of the Race:

Mike Skeen, No. 2 Guthrie’s Garage Toyota Camry

 

Bassett Hard Charger:

Thomas Annunziata, No. 90 Gazoo Racing/Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry

 

Full race results can be found here.

 

An encore presentation of today’s race will air tonight on SPEED SPORT 1 at 7:00 p.m. ET.

 

The CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series returns to the track in two weeks for the Watkins Glen SpeedTour at Watkins Glen International, July 11-13. Tickets can be purchased here.

 

 

CD Racing Earns Second-Consecutive 1-2 Finish with Chris Dyson Victorious at Road America

 

Bryson Cruises to XGT Victory, Josh Carlson Continues SGT Win Streak at Home Track, Coffey Earns Fifth GT Victory, Comer Wins in GT1 Debut

 

ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (June 28, 2025) - For the second weekend in a row, the CD Racing team of Chris Dyson and Matthew Brabham dominated the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli TA/GT race, with the team earning its second 1-2 finish in as many races. This time, it was Dyson’s No. 16 GYM WEED Ford Mustang that took the checkered flag, securing his second win of the 2025 season at Road America. Brabham (No. 21 GYM WEED Ford Mustang) started the race from the pole, but Dyson took the point position in the first turn and never looked back, leading until the checkered flag waved and securing his 28th-career victory. Brabham was never far behind, holding off challenges from Adam Andretti (No. 17 Top Liner Chevrolet Camaro) and Paul Menard (No. 3 Pittsburgh Paints/Menards Ford Mustang), but he was never unseated from the runner-up position.

 

Third place changed hands multiple times, with Andretti and Menard swapping the spot twice in the first 20 laps. It was ultimately Andretti who would claim the final spot on the podium, as Menard suffered from a flat left-front tire late in the event, which relegated him back to an eighth-place finish. Fourth through six was determined on the final lap, with a three-way battle between Amy Ruman (No. 23 McNichols Co./Valley Automotive Group Chevrolet Corvette), Tomy Drissi (No. 8 Trench Shoring Co./Motul Chevrolet Camaro) and Brandon Jones (No. 21 Menards/Masterforce Tools Ford Mustang) commencing when the white flag waved. In an exciting final swap of positions, Drissi and Jones both slid past Ruman, with Drissi taking fourth and Jones rounding out the top five.

 

Notes of Interest:

  • Chris Dyson earned his 28th-career National Championship victory, tying him with Tommy Kendall for third on the TA class all-time win list. 
  • This was Dyson’s second win of 2025.
  • CD Racing earned its second-consecutive 1-2 finish, with Matthew Brabham finishing second to Dyson. Brabham led the pair in last weekend’s race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.
  • This was the fourth win of the season for CD Racing. Brabham has two victories this year at Road Atlanta and Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, while Dyson won at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca and again today at Road America.
  • Adam Andretti scored his fifth podium in seven races this season. He is tied with Paul Menard for the most podium finishes in 2025.
  • Menard continues to lead the point standings for the TA class, with Andretti just 26 points back. Tomy Drissi is 59 points behind in third place.

 

“First of all, I want to say thank you so much to my team for preparing two great cars here,” said Dyson in GYM WEED Winners Circle. “This is the second weekend in a row with a 1-2 finish. That's a really special thing for us as drivers to know that we’ve got cars that can go out and race up front together. I want to say a particular thanks to my young son, Ian, who's here today. It's his first time ever here at Road America. It’s a memorable, memorable relationship that my family has here with this track. For me, it goes back almost 40 years, and I just love this place more and more. Every year we come here, it just gets more special, more meaningful. The No. 16 GYM WEED car was an absolute thrill to drive. I want to say thanks to the fans for being out here and supporting us every year, and thanks to the team.”


 

TA Top Five:

1. Chris Dyson, No. 16 GYM WEED Ford Mustang

2. Matthew Brabham, No. 21 GYM WEED Ford Mustang

3. Adam Andretti, No. 17 Top Liner Chevrolet Camaro

4. Tomy Drissi, No. 8 Trench Shoring Co./Motul Chevrolet Camaro

5. Brandon Jones, No. 21 Menards/Masterforce Tools Ford Mustang

 

EMCO Gears Lap Leader:

Chris Dyson, No. 16 GYM WEED Ford Mustang 

Kaylee Bryson in the No. 02 Logical Systems Inc. Chevrolet Corvette was the sole competitor in the XGT class, so she challenged herself to set the quickest lap times she could while battling with competitors in other classes before taking the checkered flag.

 

“We had an absolutely amazing race, we were actually five seconds quicker in this car than we were last year,” said Bryson. “It's really cool to make a difference like that and make our car quicker. You know, our car used to be on the streets several years ago, so to turn it into a racecar is really cool. My team does a phenomenal job and they work their butts off making this car fast. So, to come back here and run a 2:11 in that car is really special. It’s really awesome for my team. I’m really, really thankful for my sponsors, LSI Racing, and everybody that's working on this car. They're doing an amazing job. I’m really thankful for all the fans that are coming out. We made it a really fun weekend.”


 

XGT Results:

1. Kaylee Bryson, No. 02 Logical Systems Inc. Chevrolet Corvette

Joshua Carlson in the No. 36 Enseva/Diercks Ltd./TC Fab Ford Mustang dominated the SGT class, leading the race from start to finish, continuing a seven-race win streak that dates back to the season finale at Circuit of The Americas last year. Patrick Paul (No. 34 Paul Racing Enterprises Ford Mustang) earned a second-place finish in his first time competing in the SGT class, and Tim Gray (No. 60 Ryan Companies Ford Mustang) finished third.

 

“The race went really well, obviously; we won, so that was pretty cool,” said Carlson. “I had a lot of fun racing with Patrick [Paul], and Tim [Gray] over here. Patrick kept me honest all weekend and I really hope I get to race with him again. I'm really happy to win at my home track after my third attempt here with Trans Am. I'd like to thank Dan, Michelle, Jim, Lisa, Andy, Paul, Sammy, Marco, my parents, my grandpa, Enseva, Diercks Ltd., Alltest, Inc. and TC Fab. Without any of them, I wouldn't be racing this weekend, so thank you guys for coming out.”

 

SGT Results:

1. Joshua Carlson, No. 36 Enseva/Diercks Ltd./TC Fab Ford Mustang

2. Patrick Paul, No. 34 Paul Racing Enterprises Ford Mustang

3. Tim Gray, No. 60 Ryan Companies Ford Mustang 

Chris Coffey led the GT race in his No. 97 Norwood Auto Italia/Traffic Grafix Maserati MC GT4 from green to checkers, claiming his fifth victory of the 2025 season. Ryan Szyjakowski (No. 49 Forty 48 Competition Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport) claimed the runner-up spot in his first-career Trans Am race, and Colin Cohen (No. 38 Norwood Auto Italia/Traffic Grafix Maserati MC GT4) earned the third and final podium spot.

 

“The first thing I want to do is thank the beautiful people of Wisconsin,” said Coffey from the podium. “That [Cheese Cup Festival] parade yesterday was fantastic; we had a little more fun than we can really talk about. It was an absolutely fantastic race. I want to thank Ryan [Szyjakowsk] for coming out and racing with us. My crew, Alex and Xavier, really helped me this weekend because we had to do some spring changes and stuff for the new tires, so thanks guys for helping me with that. I want to thank Josh Hurley. He's really the scientist behind the action, helping me get the car set up through every session. We do so much work, it's crazy. I want to thank Colin and Nancy [Cohen]; without them, I couldn't be here. They are the most important part of my racing program. To my wife Morgan and my son Sam, I love you guys and I can't wait to see you.”

 

GT Results:

1. Chris Coffey, No. 97 Norwood Auto Italia/Traffic Grafix Maserati MC GT4

2. Ryan Szyjakowski, No. 49 Forty 48 Competition Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport

3. Colin Cohen, No. 38 Norwood Auto Italia/Traffic Grafix Maserati MC GT4

In his first-career Trans Am race, Colin Comer (No. 6 Colin’s Classic Auto/Liberty Firearms Ford Mustang) won the GT1 Challenge class after leading almost every lap, only surrendering the lead to Jon DeGaynor (No. 04 Speed Dream’n Racing Ford Mustang) for two laps following the lap-eight restart. DeGaynor finished second, while both Ray Kobs (No. 00 AuditWell Chevrolet Corvette) and Rob Dickey (No. 64 Forty 48 Competition Chevrolet Camaro) retired early due to mechanical issues, finishing third and fourth, respectively.

 

“Well, it's kind of surprising,” said Comer, jovial in Victory Lane. “I wasn't expecting to be here, I entered last week. I wasn't expecting to finish, because I didn’t have enough fuel. I don't know why I'm here; if you guys know, please go and tell me, but it's pretty cool. I'd like to thank my family: my wife for encouraging me to do this, my daughter, Remington, my son, Briggs, all my in-laws for coming out here, all the guys in the shop for taking care of us, and Liberty Firearms for giving me a little bit of racecar money to come out here. Thanks to my spotter, Boris Said, who talks way too much on the freaking radio. He did a good job. Thank you all, I really appreciate it. This was unexpected and pretty damn cool.”

 

GT1 Results:

1. Colin Comer, No. 6 Colin’s Classic Auto/Liberty Firearms Ford Mustang

2. Jon DeGaynor, No. 04 Speed Dream’n Racing Ford Mustang

3. Ray Kobs, No. 00 AuditWell Chevrolet Corvette

4. Rob Dickey, No. 64 Forty 48 Competition Chevrolet Camaro

Official race results can be found here.

 

An encore presentation of today’s race will air tonight on SPEED SPORT 1 at 7:00 p.m. ET.

 

The Trans Am Series returns to the track in two weeks for the Watkins Glen SpeedTour at Watkins Glen International, July 11-13. Tickets can be purchased here.

 

 

 

Mike Skeen Earns Second CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series Pole of 2025, Sets New Track Record at Road America



Boes Best in Pro/Am Challenge 

 

 

ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (June 28, 2025) - Practice and qualifying have concluded for the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli’s CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series race at Road America. Mike Skeen earned his second pole award of 2025, setting a new track record of 2:09.069 in his No. 2 Guthrie’s Garage machine.

 

“I always love coming to Road America in the summer, Trans Am is a great stop here,” said Skeen. “We unloaded fast with this TeamSLR car, and big thanks to Guthrie's Garage. They gave us an excellent package to work with this week. The car is working phenomenally well, especially back through the carousel and the kink. All the downforce parts are working really well for us, and I think if we can just get clear of guys on the start, we should have a pretty strong car.”

 

Barry Boes (No. 27 Accio Data/SLR-M1 Chevrolet Camaro) was the fastest of the Pro/Am Challenge contenders with a time of 2:10.930.

 

The race will be contested tomorrow at 2:05 p.m. ET. It will be streamed LIVE on Trans Am’s YouTube channel, @TheTransAmSeries, and broadcast LIVE on SPEED SPORT 1, with coverage beginning at 1:30 p.m. ET. An encore presentation will air on SPEED SPORT 1 at 7:00 p.m. ET. For more information on where you can watch SPEED SPORT 1, click here.

 

Qualifying Top Five:

1. Mike Skeen, No. 2 Guthrie’s Garage Toyota Camry (2:09.069)

2. Corey Day, No. 17 HendrickCars.com/SLR-M1 Chevrolet Camaro (2:09.656)

3. Tyler Gonzalez, No. 90 Gazoo Racing/Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry (2:09.904)

4. Sam Corry, No. 70 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry (2:09.955)

5. Julian DaCosta, No. 30 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry (2:10.430)

 

Fastest in Pro/Am Challenge:

1. Barry Boes, No. 27 Accio Data/SLR-M1 Racecars Chevrolet Camaro (2:10.930)

 

Full qualifying results can be found here.

 

Practice Top Five:

1. Mike Skeen, No. 2 Guthrie’s Garage Toyota Camry (2:09.226)

2. Tyler Gonzalez, No. 90 Gazoo Racing/Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry (2:09.693)

3. Sam Corry, No. 70 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry (2:10.143)

4. Rafa Matos, No. 57 Concord American Flagpole/SHR Chevrolet Camaro (2:10.203)

5. Julian DaCosta, No. 30 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry (2:10.208)

 

Fastest in Pro/Am Challenge:

1. Barry Boes, No. 27 Accio Data/SLR-M1 Racecars Chevrolet Camaro (2:10.582)

 

Full practice results can be found here.
 

 

 

Matthew Brabham Sets Another New Track Record, CD Racing Starting 1-2 at Road America



Kaylee Bryson Fastest in XGT, Joshua Carlson Tops SGT, Chris Coffey First in GT, Colin Comer Sets Fast Time in GT1 Debut

 

ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (June 27, 2025) – Practice and qualifying have concluded for the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli at Road America. For the second week in a row, Matthew Brabham in the No. 21 GYM WEED Ford Mustang claimed the pole award with a new track record, laying down a time of 2:01.386. He will start tomorrow’s race next to his teammate, Chris Dyson in the No. 16 GYM WEED Ford Mustang, as the CD Racing pair qualified 1-2 for Round 7.

 

“It doesn't get much better than that,” said Brabham. “After Mid-Ohio, I came here and I was asking the guys, ‘What is the track record for this place? Hopefully, I can have a crack at it again.’ I thought that we were going to be able to maybe get sub-two-minute ones and get into two minutes, but it was close; three tenths off. The track's a little greasier today. The GYM WEED Chris Dyson Racing crew did an excellent job. Obviously, we're thinking about [Humaid Masaood], he couldn't make it this weekend. I love to drive in his place, and it's an honor to drive his car, but it's a shame that he's not here. I know he's bummed at home, so shout out to him. Chris Dyson, GYM WEED and the boys and girls of Chris Dyson Racing did a fantastic job. Thank you so much.”

 

Kaylee Bryson (No. 02 Logical Systems Inc. Chevrolet Corvette) was quickest in XGT, while Joshua Carlson (No. 36 Enseva/Diercks Ltd./TC Fab Ford Mustang) topped SGT. Chris Coffey (No. 97 Norwood Auto Italia/Traffic Grafix Maserati MC GT4) was fastest in the GT class, while newcomer Colin Comer (No. 6 Colin’s Classic Auto/Liberty Firearms Ford Mustang) was best in GT1 in his first start in the class.

 

The Road America SpeedTour TA/GT race will be contested tomorrow at 1:35 p.m. ET. It will be streamed LIVE on Trans Am’s YouTube channel, @TheTransAmSeries and broadcast LIVE on SPEED SPORT 1 with coverage beginning at 1:00 p.m. ET. An encore presentation will air on SPEED SPORT 1 at 7:00 p.m. ET. For more information on where you can watch SPEED SPORT 1, click here.

 

TA Qualifying Top Five:

1. Matthew Brabham, No. 21 GYM WEED Ford Mustang (2:01.386)

2. Chris Dyson, No. 16 GYM WEED Ford Mustang (2:01.848)

3. Paul Menard, No. 3 Pittsburgh Paints/Menards Ford Mustang (2:02.030)

4. Adam Andretti, No. 17 Top Liner Chevrolet Camaro (2:02.529)

5. Tomy Drissi, No. 8 Trench Shoring Co./Motul Chevrolet Camaro (2:04.022)

 

XGT Qualifying:

1. Kaylee Bryson, No. 02 Logical Systems Inc. Chevrolet Corvette (2:12.670)

 

SGT Qualifying:

1. Joshua Carlson, No. 36 Enseva/Diercks Ltd./TC Fab Ford Mustang (2:13.003)

2. Patrick Paul, No. 34 Paul Racing Enterprises Ford Mustang (2:16.049)

3. Tim Gray, No. 60 Ryan Companies Ford Mustang (2:26.636)

 

GT Qualifying:

1. Chris Coffey, No. 97 Norwood Auto Italia/Traffic Grafix Maserati MC GT4 (2:17.599)

2. Ryan Szyjakowski, No. 49 Forty 48 Competition Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport (2:20.149)

3. Colin Cohen, No. 38 Norwood Auto Italia/Traffic Grafix Maserati MC GT4 (2:26.995)

 

GT1 Qualifying:

1. Colin Comer, No. 6 Colin’s Classic Auto/Liberty Firearms Ford Mustang (2:06.252)

2. Jon DeGaynor, No. 04 Speed Dream’n Racing Ford Mustang (2:11.931)

3. Ray Kobs, No. 00 AuditWell Chevrolet Corvette (2:14.000)

4. Rob Dickey, No. 64 Forty 48 Competition Chevrolet Camaro (No Time)

 

Full qualifying results can be found here.

 

TA Practice Top Five:

1. Matthew Brabham, No. 21 GYM WEED Ford Mustang (2:02.224)

2. Adam Andretti, No. 17 Top Liner Chevrolet Camaro (2:02.253)

3. Chris Dyson, No. 16 GYM WEED Ford Mustang (2:02.924)

4. Tomy Drissi, No. 8 Trench Shoring Co./Motul Chevrolet Camaro (2:03.229)

5. Paul Menard, No. 3 Pittsburgh Paints/Menards Ford Mustang (2:03.348)

 

XGT Practice:

1. Kaylee Bryson, No. 02 Logical Systems Inc. Chevrolet Corvette (2:13.831)

 

SGT Practice:

1. Patrick Paul, No. 34 Paul Racing Enterprises Ford Mustang (2:16.930)

2. Tim Gray, No. 60 Ryan Companies Ford Mustang (2:28.488)

3. Joshua Carlson, No. 36 Enseva/Diercks Ltd./TC Fab Ford Mustang (No Time)

 

GT Practice:

1. Chris Coffey, No. 97 Norwood Auto Italia/Traffic Grafix Maserati MC GT4 (2:17.591)

2. Ryan Szyjakowski, No. 49 Forty 48 Competition Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport (2:20.899)

3. Colin Cohen, No. 38 Norwood Auto Italia/Traffic Grafix Maserati MC GT4 (2:27.513)

 

GT1 Practice:

1. Jon DeGaynor, No. 04 Speed Dream’n Racing Ford Mustang (2:11.776)

2. Ray Kobs, No. 00 AuditWell Chevrolet Corvette (2:20.542)

3. Rob Dickey, No. 64 Forty 48 Competition Chevrolet Camaro (2:28.994)

4. Colin Comer, No. 6 Colin’s Classic Auto/Liberty Firearms Ford Mustang (No Time)

 

Full practice results can be found here.


 

 

 

FR Americas and F4 U.S

   

www.framericas.com

Formula Regional Americas Championship & Formula 4 United States Championship, Powered by Honda:  The FIA-certified Formula 4 United States Championship (F4 U.S.) & Formula Regional Americas Championship (FR Americas) are designed as entry-level open-wheel racing series offering young talent the opportunity to demonstrate their skills on an international platform while keeping affordability and safety as key elements. The Championships align with the global FIA development ladder philosophy of using common components to provide a cost-efficient, reliable and powerful racing structure as drivers ascend through the levels on their way to U.S. or global racing success. The F4 U.S. Champion is awarded a scholarship to compete the following season in FR Americas, while the FR Americas Champion is awarded a Super Formula Scholarship from Honda Performance Development and Honda Racing Corporation.

 

 

Event Preview: FR Americas, F4 U.S. and Ligier JFC at the New Jersey Lottery SpeedTour

Circuit: New Jersey Motorsports Park, Thunderbolt Course 

Length: 2.25-miles / 12-turn road course 

Race Direction: Clockwise

Podium: Victory Circle, located at the rear of the Race Control Tower 

FR Americas Championship 

Practice:                       Friday, August 1 at 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. ET

Qualifying:                    Saturday, August 2 at 11:10 a.m. ET 

Feature Race 1*:           Saturday, August 2 at 5:55 p.m. ET

Feature Race 2:             Sunday, August 3 at 9:10 a.m. ET

Feature Race 3:             Sunday, August 3 at 2:45 p.m. ET 

F4 U.S. Championship 

Practice:                       Friday, August 1 at 11 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET

Qualifying:                    Saturday, August 2 at 10:20 a.m. ET 

Feature Race 1*:           Saturday, August 2 at 5:05 p.m. ET

Feature Race 2:             Sunday, August 3 at 10:25 a.m. ET

Feature Race 3:             Sunday, August 3 at 4 p.m. ET

Ligier Junior Formula Championship

Practice:                       Friday, August 1 at 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. ET

Qualifying:                    Saturday, August 2 at 9:20 a.m. ET 

Feature Race 1*:           Saturday, August 2 at 4:15 p.m. ET

Feature Race 2:             Sunday, August 3 at 8 a.m. ET

Feature Race 3:             Sunday, August 3 at 1:35 p.m. ET

All races will be live streamed at SpeedTour.TV. Races noted with an asterisk (*) will also air live on SPEED SPORT 1. 

Summertime Near the Jersey Shore

The second half of the 2025 season gets underway this weekend as Formula Regional Americas Championship (FR Americas), Formula 4 United States Championship (F4 U.S.) and Ligier Junior Formula Championship (Ligier JFC) head to New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP). Joining Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA), Formula Race Promotions and Skip Barber for three days of on-track action, fans are invited in the open paddocks to meet drivers and collect autographs, or even to participate in Saturday’s Hagerty Cars and Caffeine Car Show with parade laps around the 2.25-mile circuit. Tickets for the New Jersey Lottery SpeedTour are available at SpeedTour.net, with kids ages 12 and under admitted free.

Watch the New Jersey Lottery SpeedTour on SpeedTour TV and SPEED SPORT 1

Catch all the action from NJMP this weekend live on SpeedTour.TV. Award-winning broadcaster Ralph Sheheen returns to the booth as lead announcer, joined by guest commentators from across all three championships. Viewers at home can watch by visiting SpeedTour.TV, or subscribing to the SpeedTour TV YouTube Channel. 

In addition, SPEED SPORT 1 (SS1) will broadcast a special live block on Saturday afternoon as all three series contest Race 1. Coverage begins at 4 p.m. ET as Ligier JFC takes the track, followed by F4 U.S., and culminating with FR Americas. SS1 is available worldwide on platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Roku, Pluto TV, Sling, STIRR and more.
 

$100k On The Line

The fight for the 2025 championship and the coveted $100,000 cash prize continues to intensify. For the first time this season, Bruno Ribeiro (No. 01 Alfa Cem / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3) sits atop the point standings after earning his first wins of the season, taking the checkered flag twice at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course last month. With eight podiums in 11 rounds, including three wins, Nicolas Ambiado (No. 55 Velox USA / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3) trails Ribeiro by just three points. Behind them, Jett Bowling (No. 22 Bullhorn / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3) and Titus Sherlock (No. 31 Rayne Nutrition / Ronald McDonald House Charities / Crosslink Motorsports Ligier JS F3) continue to battle for third, with just 10 points separating the two former teammates. Brady Golan (No. 80 Attire / Toney Driver Development Ligier JS F3), the only other driver to stand atop the box this season, rounds out the top five, just 70 points out of the championship lead. With 75 points available this weekend at NJMP, it’s still anyone’s title to win. 

> > SEE MORE:  2025 FR Americas Driver’s Points Championship Standings

South Americans Finds Success in Ohio

No one was stronger than the South American contingent during FR Americas’ most-recent round at Mid-Ohio last month. Bruno Ribeiro (No. 01 Alfa Cem / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3) from Brazil picked up his first two wins of the season with victories in Races 1 and 3, while Chile’s Nicolas Ambiado (No. 55 Velox USA / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3) took the top honors in Race 2, making it a clean sweep for the South American duo. Both Kiwi Motorsport teammates travel back and forth from their native countries to race in FR Americas, but it’s proven to be a worthwhile effort, as they continue to separate themselves as the frontrunners for this year’s championship title and the $100,000 year-end cash prize.

New Jersey's a Favorite After Past Success

Several drivers in this weekend’s field are no strangers to success at NJMP. Despite sitting fourth in the standings, Titus Sherlock (No. 31 Rayne Nutrition / Ronald McDonald House Charities / Crosslink Motorsports Ligier JS F3) leads the series with four wins this season. With a 2024 FR Americas win at NJMP, and a 2023 F4 U.S. victory at the circuit, the Texan hopes to add to his tally this weekend while gaining ground in the points race. Last season, Nicolas Ambiado (No. 55 Velox USA / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3) earned his first-career FR Americas win on the 2.25-mile track in Millville, N.J. Having never finished outside the top two at NJMP, Ambiado is hoping a return to one of his best circuits will help him overtake a three-point deficit in the standings to regain the top spot.

As FR Americas rookies this season, both Connor Roberts (No. 46 Apexspeed.com / Entropy Cellars / Atlantic Racing Team with Team Roberts Ligier JS F3) and Barrett Wolfe (No. 13 Make-A-Wish / Axiom Cyber / Cool.inc / Crosslink Motorsports Ligier JS F3) had breakout moments at NJMP in F4 U.S. competition last year. Roberts earned his first-career victory, while Wolfe scored his first podiums with a pair of third-place results. Both are aiming to carry that momentum into their FR Americas campaigns this weekend.

Summer Balancing Act for Pollack

Jake Pollack (No. 5 PMCA Partners / The NRP Group / Crosslink Motorsports Ligier JS F3) is juggling life both on and off the track this summer. After graduating high school this spring, the 18 year old is kicking off his college coursework, studying sports management at the University of Texas at San Antonio and preparing for his transfer to the University of Texas at Austin next year. 

Lawley Matches Season-Best While Building a Business

James Lawley (No. 88 Pentagon Properties / Atlantic Racing Team Ligier JS F3) matched his best finish of the season at Mid-Ohio, crossing the finish line sixth during the series’ most recent round. It’s been a busy season for the 22-year-old Nova Scotian, who’s balancing business management studies at Acadia University, along with a blossoming real estate development company, Pentagon Properties, which he founded with friends.

 

Championship Battles Takes Shape

After a shakeup at the top of the standings in the last round at Mid-Ohio, Cooper Shipman (No. 14 Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F422) enters NJMP as the championship leader for the first time this season. Sweeping the two-race weekend with his first victories of the year, Shipman now holds a 6.5-point advantage over second-place Kekai Hauanio (No. 29 N-E-Where Transport / Crosslink Motorsports Ligier JS F422). Hauanio, who holds a series-best three victories in 2025, finished third in Race 1 at Mid-Ohio, but missed the podium for just the second-time this year in Race 2, allowing Shipman to take the lead. Meanwhile, Alex Popow (No. 55 Dr. Michael Thompson MS DDS PPLS / MLT Motorsports Ligier JS F422) bounced back after a tough weekend at Road America with a pair of second-place finishes at Mid-Ohio to pull within 19 points of the championship lead. 

> > SEE MORE:  2025 F4 U.S. Driver’s Points Championship Standings

Popow Chasing Checkered Flags at Home and Abroad

At the start of the season, Alex Popow (No. 55 Dr. Michael Thompson MS DDS PPLS / MLT Motorsports Ligier JS F422) expected to focus solely on F4 U.S. competition. However, that plan changed a couple months ago with a phone call inviting him to run in the NACAM Formula 4 Championship for Alessandros Racing. While a conflict with F4 U.S. kept him out of the most recent round, Popow will be back on track with NACAM F4 August 15-16 at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. 

Shipman and Kiwi Teammates Get Behind-The-Scenes Look

After sweeping the weekend at Mid-Ohio, Cooper Shipman (No. 14 Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F422) returned to the circuit two weeks later—this time for the INDYCAR race with Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR). Through Kiwi Motorsport’s involvement in CGR’s Driver Development Program, Shipman, along with FR Americas teammates Jett Bowling (No. 22 Bullhorn / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3) and Bruno Ribeiro (No. 01 Alfa Cem / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3), got an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of one of INDYCAR’s top teams. 

The trio spent the weekend shadowing CGR’s INDY NXT program, sitting in on engineering debriefs, listening on the radio and talking with senior management about team operations. To top it all off, they even had the chance to meet with Chip Ganassi himself, getting valuable career advice and a glimpse into what the next steps of their racing careers could look like. 

Hauanio Looks for Breakthrough at NJMP

Kekai Hauanio (No. 29 N-E-Where Transport / Crosslink Motorsports Ligier JS F422) was a standout at NJMP last season while competing in Ligier JFC. He topped both practice sessions, started from pole and led plenty of laps in the weekend’s three races while playing a near-constant game of cat and mouse with teammate Brad Majman. Despite his pace, every time the checkered flag waved, Majman edged him to the line. Now competing in F4 U.S., Hauanio returns to NJMP with unfinished business. Hunting for his first win at the circuit, he’s also eyeing a return to the top of the championship standings. 
 

The Fight for a Scholarship in F4 U.S. 

With nine of 16 rounds complete, rookie Gastón Irazú (No. 42 Elia Group / Baly / Canal 4 / Ancap / Champagne Racing Ligier JS F4) continues to lead the way in Ligier JFC. The Uruguayan opened the season with six-straight podiums and added a win in Race 2 at Mid-Ohio, but in rare form, he missed the podium in the weekend’s other two events to tighten the points battle heading into NJMP. Drew Szuch (No. 28 Berg Racing Ligier JS F4) has matched Irazú’s three wins this season, and now sits just 17 points back in second after scoring a pair of third-place finishes at Mid-Ohio. Daniel Cará (No. 10 Tenuta Foppa & Ambrosi Wines / WorkHub / Cará Origin Motorsports Ligier JS F4) remains third, while Cash Felber (No. 11 BioLongevity Labs / TownHall / Rebol / DWT / Matrix Mind Water / Phantom Fireworks / Champagne Racing Ligier JS F4) climbed to fourth after earning his first-career win at Mid-Ohio. Harbir Dass (No. 23 Northcoast Medical Group / Dubby Energy / Dass Psych LLC / Berg Racing Ligier JS F4) rounds out the top five.

> > SEE MORE:  2025 Ligier JFC Driver Points Championship Standings

New Kid On The Block

Jordyn Martin (No. 8 LC Racing Team Ligier JS F4) joins the Ligier JFC paddock this weekend at NJMP with LC Racing Team. The Jensen Beach, Fla. native is in her first year racing formula cars, after graduating from go karts and finishing second in the championship at Homestead AMR Motorplex.

One Year After First Podium, Dass Searches for Win 

Harbir Dass (No. 23 Northcoast Medical Group / Dubby Energy / Dass Psych LLC / Berg Racing Ligier JS F4) celebrated his first-career podium last season at NJMP, but this year, he’s looking for a bit more. Now with six podiums to his name, Dass is chasing his first win in Ligier JFC. In his second season with Berg Racing, the Georgia Tech student currently sits fifth in the championship standings, just 48.5 points out of the lead, and well within striking distance of a title run.

Jacir Takes on Prodigy Week

Fresh off a career-best finish at Mid-Ohio, Beckham Jacir (No. 7 STONICA / BELL / OMP / P1Doks / LC Racing Academy Ligier JS F4) is gearing up to show the world what he can do. After continuing his Ligier JFC campaign this weekend at NJMP, the 17 year old will head to Atlanta Motorsports Park to take part in Prodigy Week 2025. A member of the Williams Esports Racing Team, Jacir earned a prodigy pass in sim competition to secure his spot in the real-world racing event hosted by Racing Prodigy. As part of the Prodigy Racing League’s “e2Real” pathway, Prodigy Week is designed to develop sim racers into professional drivers with hand-on training, valuable seat time and real-world competition. The best performers during Prodigy Week are eligible for the Prodigy Draft, where they could be selected for a real-world racing contract with a PRL team.

Felber Hunting for More Trophies

Cash Felber (No. 11 BioLongevity Labs / TownHall / Rebol / DWT / Matrix Mind Water / Phantom Fireworks / Champagne Racing Ligier JS F4) delivered a standout performance during Ligier JFC’s most recent outing at Mid-Ohio. Racing at his home track, the 15-year-old earned his first-career victory in Race 1 and backed the effort up with a runner-up result in Race 3 to mark his first podiums in the series. Erasing a 31.5-point disadvantage to overtake fourth in the standings, Felber has his sights set on the final three rounds with the goal of picking up as many points as possible. 

Fourie Looks to Break into Top Five

After recently joining Kiwi Motorsport, Zach Fourie (No. 15 Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F4) rolled into Mid-Ohio with a new number, fresh livery and serious pace. Finishing inside the top 10 in all three races, his weekend was highlighted by a career-best sixth-place finish. Now, with momentum on his side, Fourie has his sights set on breaking into the top five as the championship heads to NJMP. 

Cará Looks to Capitalize on NJMP Experience

It’s been two years since Daniel Cará (No. 10 Tenuta Foppa & Ambrosi Wines / WorkHub / Cará Origin Motorsports Ligier JS F4) earned his first-career podium at NJMP. Then racing in F4 U.S., where the first-generation F4 car was still in use, Cará earned two podiums that weekend and kicked off a string of top-five finishes that resulted in him finishing sixth in the 2023 championship standings. After taking a year off from racing to finish his degree at the University of San Francisco, Cará is now back behind the wheel and turning heads with consistently fast performances week after week, including securing his first win at Road America earlier this spring. This weekend at NJMP, he looks to tally a few more and he continues to fight for the 2025 championship title and a chance to earn a scholarship to compete in F4 U.S. next season.
 
 

Ligier JUNIOR FORMULA CHAMPIONSHIP Series

 

 

 
 

Prototype Sprint Series Association

   

 Prototype Sprint Series Association presented by Hankook:  Sanctioned by Parella Motorsports Holdings, the Prototype Sprint Series Association presented by Hankook (PSSA) is designed to host owners of Radical, Ligier, Revolution and Wolf Prototype race cars in a sprint race format at some of the most iconic road courses in America. PSSA offers the opportunity to race for just one weekend or compete for the national championship. Points will be awarded for each race with a national champion crowned at the conclusion of the season. The champion will receive a $10,000 prize, along with several product awards. 

 

 
 

sportscar vintage racing association

   

www.svra.com

Sportscar Vintage Racing Association:  SVRA is the largest vintage racing organization in the world. A typical event has several hundred vintage race cars representing over 100 years of automotive history on the track. The drivers of these race cars are high net-worth, prominent professionals. In 2023, SVRA will host 20 events at some of the most iconic race tracks in North America, including Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sebring International Raceway, Watkins Glen International, WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, Sonoma Raceway and Circuit of The Americas, among others. This nationwide footprint has over 312,000,000 Americans living within 200 miles of our events.

 

 

 SVRA Joins Forces with Lime Rock Park, Watkins Glen Grand Prix Festival and International Motor Racing Research Center to Host Northeast Vintage Racing Palooza 

CHARLOTTE (July 28, 2025) – Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) joins forces with Lime Rock Park (LRP), the Watkins Glen Grand Prix Festival and International Motor Racing Research Center (IMRRC) to offer a one-of-a-kind Northeast Vintage Racing Palooza this fall. Combining four events over a 10-day span, vintage racers from around the nation will gather in the northeast to take advantage of the fast, fun, competition and camaraderie hosted by the four organizations. 

Kicking off with the 43rd Annual Lime Rock Park Historic Festival at LRP, August 29-September 1, the celebration also includes the Mission Foods Watkins Glen SpeedTour at Watkins Glen International, September 4-7, IMRRC’s Annual Cameron R. Argetsinger Award dinner on September 4, and the Downtown Grand Prix Tribute Reenactment—part of the Watkins Glen Grand Prix Festival—on September 5. Racers participating in both LRP’s Historic Festival and the Mission Foods Watkins Glen SpeedTour will receive a free test day entry at Watkins Glen International on Thursday, September 4. 

“We’re excited to partner with Lime Rock Park, the Grand Prix Festival and IMRRC to bring vintage racers from across the country back-to-back weekends of great racing and sportsmanship,” said Lee Giannone, CEO of Parella Motorsports Holdings, SVRA’s parent company. “Between racing at two of the most iconic circuits in the Northeast, driving on the original Grand Prix circuit through the Village of Watkins Glen, and getting to rub elbows with racing legends like Brian Redman as he serves as Grand Marshal for the Mission Foods Watkins Glen SpeedTour, this will be a bucket-list event that drivers remember for years to come.”

Celebrating its 43rd year, the Lime Rock Park Historic Festival launches into action over Labor Day Weekend with the Historic Festival Parade, a 17-mile tour through the area featuring 125 vintage race cars and sports cars. Friday, Saturday, and Monday showcase non-stop on-track competition, while Sunday brings the Lime Rock Concours, featuring world-class automobiles, and the Gathering of the Marques, where nearly 1,000 enthusiast vehicles and motorcycles line the scenic 1.5-mile circuit.

Entrants competing at both LRP and Watkins Glen will receive a free test day at The Glen on September 4, allowing the opportunity to enjoy some track time before heading to the Corning Museum of Glass for IMRRC’s 11th Annual Cameron R. Argetsinger Award dinner that evening. The dinner honors racing legend Brian Redman, who raced in nearly every category of sports car racing, including Formula 1, and notched victories everywhere from Daytona to Spa-Francorchamps in a career that spanned the globe. The dinner kicks off a full weekend of activities for Redman, which also includes serving as the Grand Marshal for SVRA’s Mission Foods Watkins Glen SpeedTour. 

With practice, qualifying, sprint races and enduros, vintage racers will take on the twists and turns of Watkins Glen International for three days of on-track action during the Mission Foods Watkins Glen SpeedTour. Featuring MG and Air-Cooled Porsches, the one-of-a-kind event once again coincides with the annual Grand Prix Festival and downtown reenactment, which takes participants on a drive through history as they navigate the 6.6-mile original Grand Prix street course to the cheers of 20,000 spectators lining the circuit. 

To take advantage of the Northeast Vintage Palooza, simply enter the Lime Rock Park Historic Festival and the Mission Foods Watkins Glen SpeedTour by 11:59 p.m. ET on August 1, and use promo code LR2025 to have SpeedTour’s Test Day added to your order, free of charge. Complimentary reservations for the Downtown Grand Prix Reenactment are processed during your Mission Foods Watkins Glen SpeedTour entry. Tickets for the annual IMRRC Award Dinner can be purchased at IMRRC.com. 
 Help Determine Where SVRA's Season Champions Banquet Should Be Held

This November, we have an exciting opportunity to host SVRA's season-ending banquet at Circuit of The Americas. The alternative is to continue holding the Champions banquet at Sebring International Raceway, coinciding with SVRA's first event of 2026.

We would appreciate your input on which location you would prefer. Please click the button below to respond to our one question survey.

We look forward to your feedback and will share the results soon!

 Where would you like the banquet held?
 

Back-to-Back Vintage Races @ Lime Rock, Aug 29-Sept 1 & Watkins Glen, Sept 4-7!

The Northeast Vintage Palooza Celebrates Great Vintage Racing Events At Lime Rock Park and Watkins Glen

It doesn't get much better than back-to-back vintage races at Lime Rock Park and Watkins Glen, especially for those traveling long distances! And it's even better when you register for both events, as you'll enjoy a free Test Day at the Watkins Glen SpeedTour.

Taking advantage of this offer is easy: simply enter the Lime Rock Park Historic Festival and Mission Foods SpeedTour at Watkins Glen by August 1st at 11:59 p.m. ET. Be sure to use the PROMO CODE LR2025 when registering for Watkins Glen, and the Test Day will be added at no charge. Also, don't forget to sign up for the Friday, Watkins Glen Grand Prix Festival Reenactment that follows the Grand Prix route through the streets of Watkins Glen .   

Come and enjoy two premier vintage race weekends filled with challenging races that reflect the true spirit of vintage racing, friendships, and fun!

 

For questions or help with registration contact:
contact Jessie Panel at jessie@svra.com, 888-965-7872,
or Kathy Swinford at kathy@svra.com or 888-965-7872.

 

 
 

SpeedTour celebrates fun vintage racing in the Mid-Atlantic region of the US with a special summer offer you won't want to miss.  

If you're looking for events with great tracks, ample track time and exciting competition, then look no further than the SpeedTour events at New Jersey Motorsports Park and Summit Point. As a special enticement, anyone entering the New Jersey Lottery SpeedTour can race at the Summit Point SpeedTour for free! These events are open to all SVRA classes, vintage race cars of all ages, makes and models are invited. 

To take advantage of this offer, simply check the "SVRA Sprint Series at Summit Point" box as you complete your entry for the  New Jersey Lottery  SpeedTour on MSR. It's that easy!  Registration must be complete by 11:59pm on July 21, 2025. (ET) 

Join SVRA at New Jersey Motorsports Park and Summit Point this summer and enjoy a huge amount of track time, challenging wheel-to-wheel vintage racing, friendships, and fun! We look forward to seeing you on the track and reaffirming that vintage race cars belong on the race track and not in museums!                           

 

 

Tomorrow, SVRA Is Transitioning To A New Online Registration Platform – MotorsportReg (MSR)

 

Starting  July 1, all SVRA event registrations, vehicle information, and driver information will be managed through MSR.  SVRA's New Jersey Lottery SpeedTour will be the first event that registration will be handled solely through the MSR platform.  

To support a smooth transition, SVRA has migrated all member information to MSR. As a result, every member now has a profile set up on the new platform. While our previous system served us well, this move ensures continued support, streamlined operations, and consistency across our partner organizations.  MSR is widely used across the motorsports community and will provide you with a reliable and familiar place to manage your registrations, vehicles, and event details.

Step 1: Access Your MSR Account

To begin, visit: https://www.motorsportreg.com

An MSR account has already been created for all SVRA members as part of the transition. To access your account:

  1. Click on the “Log In” tab at the top of the page.
     

  2. Enter the email address associated with your SVRA account.

    1.  Tip: Use the same email address you’ve used with SVRA to avoid creating a duplicate profile.

If this is your first time logging into MSR, click “Forgot Password” and follow the prompts to set up a new password for your account.

Step 2: Check Your Vehicle Garage

Once logged in:

  1. Go to your Garage from your MSR account..
     

  2. Review your listed vehicles and verify the information is accurate.
     

  3. To add or edit vehicles:

    • Click “Add a Vehicle” or “Edit” next to an existing one.
       

    • Enter the required details (make, model, year, class, etc.).

Having your garage up to date ensures quicker registration and smoother event entry.

Everything you need to know

• Starting  July 1,  all SVRA event registrations, vehicle information, and driver information will be managed through MSR.  

MotorsportReg is an industry-standard registration platform used by hundreds of racing clubs and organizations. If you would like to know more on how to manage your account please click on the link below. 

Need Assistance?

If you have questions or need help setting up your MSR account, we're here to assist:

Email: shae@motorsportreg.com
MSR Help Center: msrhelp@motorsportreg.com

We’re confident MSR will improve your experience with SVRA and make registration faster and more efficient.

Thanks for being a part of the SVRA community — we look forward to seeing you at the track!

 
 

  International GT (IGT)

 

www.internationalgt.net

International GT is a North American racing series composed of three national championships—the Stuttgart Cup, Maranello Cup and Mission Foods GT3 Cup Trophy. The Stuttgart Cup showcases Porsche Caymans, while the Maranello Cup includes Ferrari Challenge and GT3 cars. The Mission Foods GT3 Cup Trophy features GT3 and Porsche Cup cars. With iconic tracks on its schedule and close, exciting competition on the track, the series  continues to attract both professional and amateur drivers to enjoy the camaraderie of the IGT paddock.  Owned by Parella Motorsports Holdings, IGT is featured at many SpeedTour events across the country, with most race weekends featuring two sprint races and an hour-long enduro to give drivers ample track time. To learn more, visit InternationalGT.net. 

 

 

  Parella Motorsports

 

    trans am series       International GT (IGT)speedtour  sportscar vintage racing association 

FR Americas and F4 U.S Prototype Sprint Series Association
 

2025 Trans Am Series Western Championship Schedule

 
       

 

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This site is dedicated to my dad " Hoot" who introduced me to the great sport of auto racing............. rest in peace  DAD

larry criss....................A true race fan LIKE AN UNCLE TO ME

   gary lee.................auto racing broadcast legend and personnel friend

charlie patterson ............my old friend that supported me when mo one else did

 Carroll Horton .......................................life long friend and indy car owner

Judy Morris.................... a true race fan

todd shafer..............."a rock n roller" with a love for racing!

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