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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. 

 
 

Matthew Brabham Leads 1-2 Finish for CD Racing at Mid-Ohio on Rob Dyson’s Birthday

Bryson Earns First XGT Victory, Carey Grant Wins in SGT, Coffey Takes Fourth GT Win of 2025, DeGaynor Tops GT1 Challenge

 

 

LEXINGTON, Ohio, (June 21, 2025) ― In a stunning display of dominance, Matthew Brabham was the class of the field in the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli’s TA/GT event at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, leading a 1-2 finish for CD Racing. Brabham (No. 21 GYM WEED Ford Mustang) consistently maintained commanding gaps over second place while exciting battles waged on behind him. Ultimately, he took the checkered flag in front of team owner Chris Dyson (No. 16 GYM WEED Ford Mustang), and the two celebrated the birthday of Dyson family patriarch Rob Dyson on the top-two steps of the podium. Paul Menard (No. 3 Pittsburgh Paints/Menards Ford Mustang) claimed the final podium spot after fighting his way back from two off-track excursions and engaging in fierce battles along the way.

 

The action started immediately after the green flag waved, with polesitter Brabham pulling ahead while chaos erupted behind him. Second- and sixth-place starters Menard and David Pintaric (No. 57 Kryderacing Ford Mustang) went off course in the first turns of the race, and the two fell to the very back of the TA field, requiring them to fight tenaciously to make it back to the front. Menard’s recovery led to him being scored fourth by lap 16, but he had to fight tooth and nail to make it around third-place Tomy Drissi (No. 8 Trench Shoring Co./Motul Chevrolet Camaro). When he finally made the pass on lap 23, he went off course once again, spared from damage but losing two hard-fought positions. Menard was fifth when the caution flag waved on lap 28, and with the field re-racked on the lap-32 restart, he was up to the third position two laps later, getting to the rear bumper of second-place Dyson. The two engaged in a passionate battle to the checkered flag, with Menard unable to make his way around Dyson. When the race ended under caution, it was Brabham, followed by Dyson and Menard. Ohioan Amy Ruman (No. 23 McNichols Co./Valley Automotive Group Chevrolet Corvette) was fourth, and Drissi finished fifth.

 

Notes of Interest:

  • Matthew Brabham claimed his second victory of the 2025 season in dominant fashion, earning the third win of the season for CD Racing. Brabham previously took the checkered flag at Road Atlanta while filling in for an injured Chris Dyson, and Dyson tallied his first win of 2025 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

  • Brabham led from start to finish, extending multi-second leads over second place under green-flag conditions.

  • Advancing from his third-place starting position on lap one, Dyson held second place for the duration of the race.

  • Paul Menard’s third-place finish was his fifth podium of the year. Menard has three victories this season and currently leads the TA point standings.

  • Adam Andretti was forced to retire early in his 100th-career Trans Am start following an engine issue on lap 15, finishing ninth in class.

  • Wally Dallenbach Jr., who was making his final Trans Am start this weekend, also faced mechanical issues and was relegated to an eighth-place finish after retiring with just 26 laps completed.

  • David Pintaric, who fell back to eighth in class after his early off, recovered to finish sixth in class.

  • Wadsworth, Ohio’s Aaron Quine (No. 2 Weaver Concepts/Mobil 1 Dodge Challenger) finished seventh overall in his Trans Am TA class debut. 

 

“First, a big thank you to my family,” said Brabham from the top step of the podium. “I want to thank Kim, my fiancée, my dad and Kim's dad for coming out and supporting me. Brumby [the dog] as well. Obviously, it's great to have family support and we're only a few hours from Indianapolis. Then, obviously, Chris Dyson, big thanks to you for having me back in these cars, and thanks to the team as well. The boys and girls at CD Racing gave me a fantastic car. We’ve really made this car fast this weekend, it's been an absolute joy to drive. Big thank you to GYM WEED. I love drinking GYM WEED before the start of the race. It keeps me nice and focused. I didn't make any mistakes out there, so I appreciate that. Finally, a big thank you to all the fans. I tried to lay down some 11s and I tried to do some drifting at the end there and put on a show. Thank you so much, guys. Cheers.”


 

TA Top Five:

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

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

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

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

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

 

EMCO Gears Lap Leader:

Matthew Brabham, No. 21 GYM WEED Ford Mustang

Both XGT competitors faced mechanical issues that kept them from completing all of the laps in today’s event. Austin Hill in the No. 0 Ferris Mower/Aluma Trailers Chevrolet Corvette was the first to face a gremlin, ultimately retiring four laps in due to an issue with the throttle body. Kaylee Bryson had a cam sensor issue in her No. 02 Logical Systems Inc. Chevrolet Corvette, requiring multiple trips to pit lane. However, her team fought hard for her to make it to the checkered flag, and she ultimately took the top step of the podium in her first-career XGT victory.


 

“That was a bit of a trial and error, but my guys worked their butts off to get us back out there,” said Bryson after the race. “We had a cam sensor that was melting. It was getting way too hot in that car, and it was just melting. The guys got it fixed up and we went back out there and made some solid laps. It's been a minute since I've been in the car, so I’m really enjoying being on the top step of this podium. I appreciate all the hard work my team puts in to get me a fast car to go out there and rip some laps.”


 

XGT Results:

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

2. Austin Hill, No. 0 Ferris Mower/Aluma Trailers Chevrolet Corvette 

The first half of the SGT battle was dominated by newcomer and Columbus, Ohio native Ray Mason (No. 82 Alloy Employer Services Ford), but a full-course caution on lap 28 reset the field for a lap-32 restart. Carey Grant (No. 6 Grant Racing 2 Porsche GT3 Cup) had an excellent restart, making his way around Mason when the green flag waved, and seven laps later, Grant’s father Milton Grant (No. 55 Sentry Self Storage/Springhill Suites Porsche 991.1) made the pass for second. The two Grants maintained their positions at the front of the field, with Carey earning his first win since 2022. Mason took the checkered flag in the third position in his Trans Am debut, and was followed by Tim Gray in the No. 60 Ryan Companies Ford Mustang in fourth.

 

“I had a great race today,” said Carey Grant. “I had to keep my head down to try and catch Ray Mason, who was in front of me. When we had the restart, I had a really good restart, and he made a mistake. It was enough for me to get by, and then I was able to stay in the lead from there on out. It was a great weekend. Thanks to Trans Am. Thanks to everybody for coming out, and all our sponsors. Thank you to my crew chief, Larry Johnson, and Mike Hoover as well.”


 

SGT Results:

1. Carey Grant, No. 6 Grant Racing 2 Porsche GT3 Cup

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

3. Ray Mason, No. 82 Alloy Employer Services Ford Mustang

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

Chris Coffey dominated the GT race in his No. 97 Norwood Auto Italia/Traffic Grafix Maserati MC GT4, leading the class from green to checkers to take his fourth victory of 2025. His teammate Colin Cohen (No. 38 Norwood Auto Italia/Traffic Grafix Maserati MC GT4) solidly held the runner-up position for the entire race, while behind him, the three new Howe Racing Enterprises HR6 machines battled it out for the final podium spot. It was ultimately Todd Napieralski in the No. 39 Synergy Composites Howe HR6 who took the third step of the podium, while Jack Rinke (No. 12 Sadev Howe HR6) finished fourth and Rich Rinke (No. 11 Xineering Howe HR6) came home fifth.


 

“Yeah, that race was pretty incredible,” said Coffey. “It's great to have such great competitors to race with. Everybody out there in TA, SGT and XGT really ran clean and great. It was an absolute blast. I hope these guys bring those [Howe] HR6 cars to some more of the races. I want to thank my wife, Morgan, my son, Sam, my team, Xavier and Alex, and Colin [Cohen] here. Without Colin, I couldn't be here. This is just an incredible moment and I hope to keep building on it.”


 

GT Results:

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

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

3. Todd Napieralski, No. 39 Synergy Composites Howe HR6

4. Jack Rinke, No. 12 Sadev Howe HR6

5. Rich Rinke, No. 11 Xineering Howe HR6

The sole competitor in the GT1 Challenge, Jon DeGaynor in the No. 04 Speed Dream’n Racing Ford Mustang showed early speed, running up with the TA drivers for the first half of the race. Unfortunately, he went off the track and into the grass on lap 28, bringing out the first full-course caution of the day. Although he was unable to complete the race, he still took home the victory in his class.

 

GT1 Results:

1. Jon DeGaynor, No. 04 Speed Dream’n Racing Ford 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 returns to the track next weekend for the Road America SpeedTour at Road America, June 27-29. Tickets can be purchased here.

 

 

Corey Day Sets New Track Record, Earns First-Career CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series Pole at Mid-Ohio

McKee Second, Annunziata Third, Boes Best in Pro/Am and Third Overall


 

 

LEXINGTON, Ohio (June 21, 2025) - Practice and qualifying have concluded for the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli’s CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. TeamSLR’s Corey Day in the No. 17 HendrickCars.com/SLR-M1 Chevrolet Camaro set a new track qualifying record, capturing his first-career pole award with a time of 1:23.553.

 

“It was a good lap, of course,” said Day. “It’s been a really good weekend so far. I'm still new to this road course thing, so I've been studying a lot and working hard with Josh Wise, Scott Speed and the team, just trying to get better at this stuff. It seems to be paying off so far. It’s a good start to the weekend. We'll study our laps and try to recreate it for 45 laps tomorrow.”


 

Barry Boes (No. 27 Accio Data/SLR-M1 Chevrolet Camaro) was the fastest of the Pro/Am Challenge contenders and third overall with a time of 1:24.073.

 

The 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 6:00 p.m. ET. For more information on where you can watch SPEED SPORT 1, click here.

 

Qualifying Top Five:

1. Corey Day, No. 17 HendrickCars.com/SLR-M1 Chevrolet Camaro (1:23.553)

2. Tristan McKee, No. 28 Spire/Gainbridge/SLR-M1 Chevrolet Camaro (1:23.829)

3. Thomas Annunziata, No. 90 Gazoo Racing/Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry (1:24.077)

4. Adrian Wlostowski, No. 3 CMI/Spot-On Services/AMT Motorsports Mustang (1:24.224)

5. Sam Corry, No. 70 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry (1:24.381)


 

Fastest in Pro/Am Challenge:

1. Barry Boes, No. 27 Accio Data/SLR-M1 Racecars Chevrolet Camaro (1:24.073)


 

Full provisional qualifying results can be found here.

 

Practice Top Five:

1. Tristan McKee, No. 28 Spire/Gainbridge/SLR-M1 Chevrolet Camaro (1:23.867)

2. Sam Corry, No. 70 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry (1:24.119)

3. Rafa Matos, No. 57 Concord American Flagpole/SHR Chevrolet Camaro (1:24.226)

4. Adrian Wlostowski, No. 3 CMI/Spot-On Services/AMT Motorsports Mustang (1:24.382)

5. Thomas Annunziata, No. 90 Gazoo Racing/Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry (1:24.462)


 

Fastest in Pro/Am Challenge:

1. Barry Boes, No. 27 Accio Data/SLR-M1 Racecars Chevrolet Camaro (1:24.170)


 

Full practice results can be found here.


 
 
 

Matthew Brabham Sets New Track Record, Claims First Pole of 2025 at Mid-Ohio



Kaylee Bryson Fastest in XGT, Carey Grant Tops SGT, Chris Coffey First in GT, Jon DeGaynor Sets Fast Time in GT1

 

LEXINGTON, Ohio (June 20, 2025) – Practice and qualifying have concluded for the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Matthew Brabham in the No. 21 GYM WEED Ford Mustang claimed his first pole of the season by setting a new track record of 1:19.525. The late addition to the entry list is the second car in the CD Racing stable this weekend. Brabham filled in for team owner Chris Dyson (No. 16 GYM WEED Ford Mustang) yesterday in testing after Dyson’s flight was delayed.

 

“It's incredible; obviously it's been a great weekend so far here in Mid-Ohio,” said Brabham. “It's such a great track for these cars, but hats off to the CD Racing boys and Chris Dyson for having me back. The team's done a great job. Chris couldn't make it yesterday, so he lacked a little bit of track time there, but I had the testing yesterday that went well. I drove both cars, and obviously my car was on fire today, and it's all thanks to the GYM WEED CD Racing guys.”


 

Kaylee Bryson (No. 02 Logical Systems Inc. Chevrolet Corvette) was quickest in XGT, while Carey Grant (No. 6 Grant Racing 2 Porsche GT3 Cup) topped SGT. Chris Coffey (No. 97 Norwood Auto Italia/Traffic Grafix Maserati MC GT4) was fastest in the GT class, while Jon DeGaynor (No. 04 Speed Dream’n Racing Ford Mustang) was best in GT1.

 

The Mid-Ohio SpeedTour TA/GT race will be contested tomorrow at 12:35 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 12:00 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 (1:19.525)

2. Paul Menard, No. 3 Pittsburgh Paints/Menards Ford Mustang (1:20.491)

3. Adam Andretti, No. 17 Top Liner Chevrolet Camaro (1:20.493)

4. Chris Dyson, No. 16 GYM WEED Ford Mustang (1:20.760)

5. Tomy Drissi, No. 8 Trench Shoring Co./Motul Chevrolet Camaro (1:21.361)


 

XGT Qualifying:

1. Kaylee Bryson, No. 02 Logical Systems Inc. Chevrolet Corvette (1:26.313)

2. Austin Hill, No. 0 Ferris Mower/Aluma Trailers Chevrolet Corvette (1:30.254)

 

SGT Qualifying:

1. Carey Grant, No. 6 Grant Racing 2 Porsche GT3 Cup (1:28.656)

2. Ray Mason, No. 82 Alloy Employer Services Ford Mustang (1:29.373)

3. Tim Gray, No. 60 Ryan Companies Ford Mustang (1:37.675)

4. Milton Grant, No. 55 Sentry Self Storage/Springhill Suites Porsche 991.1 (No Time)

 

GT Qualifying:

1. Chris Coffey, No. 97 Norwood Auto Italia/Traffic Grafix Maserati MC GT4 (1:27.614)

2. Colin Cohen, No. 38 Norwood Auto Italia/Traffic Grafix Maserati MC GT4 (1:35.095)

3. Todd Napieralski, No. 39 Synergy Composites Howe HR6 (1:36.386)

4. Jack Rinke, No. 12 Sadev Howe HR6 (1:39.503)

5. Rich Rinke, No. 11 Xineering Howe HR6 (140.170)

 

GT1 Qualifying:

1. Jon DeGaynor, No. 04 Speed Dream’n Racing Ford Mustang (1:25.327)

 

Full qualifying results can be found here.

 

TA Practice Top Five:

1. Matthew Brabham, No. 21 GYM WEED Ford Mustang (1:21.368)

2. Paul Menard, No. 3 Pittsburgh Paints/Menards Ford Mustang (1:21.381)

3. Adam Andretti, No. 17 Top Liner Chevrolet Camaro (1:21.393)

4. Chris Dyson, No. 16 GYM WEED Ford Mustang (1:21.569)

5. Tomy Drissi, No. 8 Trench Shoring Co./Motul Chevrolet Camaro (1:21.772)

 

XGT Practice:

1. Kaylee Bryson, No. 02 Logical Systems Inc. Chevrolet Corvette (1:28.027)

2. Austin Hill, No. 0 Ferris Mower/Aluma Trailers Chevrolet Corvette (No Time)

 

SGT Practice

1. Ray Mason, No. 82 Alloy Employer Services Ford Mustang (1:28.768)

2. Milton Grant, No. 55 Sentry Self Storage/Springhill Suites Porsche 991.1 (1:29.602)

3. Carey Grant, No. 6 Grant Racing 2 Porsche GT3 Cup (1:29.823)

4. Tim Gray, No. 60 Ryan Companies Ford Mustang (1:38.666)

 

GT Practice:

1. Chris Coffey, No. 97 Norwood Auto Italia/Traffic Grafix Maserati MC GT4 (1:28.839)

2. Colin Cohen, No. 38 Norwood Auto Italia/Traffic Grafix Maserati MC GT4 (1:33.683)

3. Todd Napieralski, No. 39 Synergy Composites Howe HR6 (1:39.148)

4. Jack Rinke, No. 12 Sadev Howe HR6 (1:44.555)

5. Rich Rinke, No. 11 Xineering Howe HR6 (1:44.721)

 

GT1 Practice:

1. Jon DeGaynor, No. 04 Speed Dream’n Racing Ford Mustang (1:26.601)

 

Full practice results can be found here.

 

 

 

 

Paul Menard Takes Third Victory of 2025 in Lime Rock Park Memorial Day Classic



Joiner Wins XGT in Return to National Championship, Carlson Takes Fifth SGT Victory of 2025, Tuniewicz Wins in GT Debut

LAKEVILLE, Conn. (May 26, 2025) ― For the second year in a row, Paul Menard was the victor of the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli Memorial Day Classic at Lime Rock Park. After top qualifiers Chris Dyson and Matthew Brabham faced early issues, Menard sailed smoothly to the win at the Lime Rock SpeedTour, followed by his closest points rivals Adam Andretti and Tomy Drissi.

 

Notes of Interest:

  • This was Paul Menard’s second-consecutive victory at Lime Rock Park. He also celebrated a Memorial Day win at the track last season.

  • The top three in the point standings, Menard, Andretti and Drissi, finished the race in that order, adding fuel to the battle for the TA championship. Menard continues to hold the points lead, now with a 20-point advantage over Andretti.

  • Erich Joiner scored his 11th-career XGT win in the National Championship, increasing his lead as the winningest driver in the class.

  • Joshua Carlson is undefeated this season, winning all five events so far in 2025 in SGT.

  • Maciej Tuniewicz won the GT race in his debut in the class.

 

Teammates Dyson (No. 16 GYM WEED Ford Mustang) and Brabham (No. 21 GYM WEED Ford Mustang) led the field to the green, but while Dyson had an excellent jump at the start, Brabham faced immediate issues, falling back as soon as the flag waved, being forced to retire due to electrical issues. Dyson smoothly pulled out to the lead, with Menard (No. 3 Pittsburgh Paints/Menards Ford Mustang) jumping into second and Andretti (No. 17 Top Liner Chevrolet Camaro) falling into line third. For the first nine laps, the three cars ran nose to tail, setting up what could be an exciting battle. However, that battle ended early for Dyson, as he tangled with a lapped competitor and made heavy contact with the wall.

 

Following a brief stop in the action for cleanup, the green flag waved on lap 13. Menard had a flawless restart, while Andretti appeared to spin his tires behind him, allowing Menard to pull ahead. Once in front of the field in clean air, Menard took off, opening up an enormous gap over Andretti. Behind them, Drissi (No. 8 Trench Shoring Co./Motul Chevrolet Camaro) and Amy Ruman (No. 23 McNichols Co./Valley Automotive Group Chevrolet Corvette) engaged in heated battle, and the two challenged each other for the remainder of the event.

 

With 20 laps remaining, Andretti began to slightly close in on Menard, but without a full-course caution to regroup the field, Menard’s advantage was just too great. The race remained green until the checkered flag waved, and Menard crossed the finish line to claim his third win of the season. Andretti finished second, and Drissi ultimately won the battle with Ruman, taking the third and final spot on the podium. Ruman finished fourth and Dyson was scored fifth following his early retirement from the race.


 

“I just had an amazing car all weekend,” said Menard. “Obviously, practice was cut short [due to rain], so we didn't get to work on it very much. It's a lot of fun coming to Lime Rock, seeing all the fans here. I wish that [Chris Dyson and I] could have battled it out; Chris and [Matthew] Brabham were going to be super quick, but they had their issues. But from then on, we were just cruising and trying to manage a gap with Adam [Andretti]. Memorial Day weekend at Lime Rock Park, we saw some awesome racing Saturday, awesome racing today.

 

“We thank our teams, we thank our sponsors, we thank everybody, but we wouldn't be here without the military and without everybody that puts their lives on the line every single day. Not just today, it's every day, all year long. And that's why we're here to honor them.”


 

TA Top Five:

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

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

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

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

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


 

EMCO Gears Lap Leader:

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

In his first National Championship race since 2021, Erich Joiner (No. 10 goodboybob Coffey Roasters Porsche 991.GT3) returned to Victory Lane in the XGT class, claiming his 11th-career National win. As the only competitor in his class, his best battle of the race was against Joshua Carlson in the SGT class. Joiner ultimately came out on top, finishing fifth overall and ahead of Carlson’s sixth.


 

“When you're in a six-cylinder Porsche with 900 horsepower cars around you, you've got to really keep your eyes open, but we had a heck of a race with the GT cars,” said Joiner. “I always love coming out here. A couple years ago, my wife and I bought a house out in Rhinebeck, N.Y. I also met a group of people who invited me to go driving, the Hudson Valley Car Club. We go up into the Catskills and the mountains, and I love it out here. It's great. I'd like to thank TJ, my two daughters, who are here, the rest of the crew that's helped me, Mobil 1, and last of all, Porsche, which gives me support.”


 

XGT Results:

1. Erich Joiner, No. 10 goodboybob Coffee Roasters Porsche 991 GT3

Joshua Carlson in the No. 36 Enseva/Diercks Ltd./TC Fab Ford Mustang cruised to victory over Dave Melnick in the No. 71 Poured Floors of N.Y. & N.J. Chevrolet Corvette. Carlson enjoyed a passionate mid-race battle against Erich Joiner in the XGT class before crossing the finish line to capture his fifth-consecutive win of 2025.

 

“The car felt good, I had a lot of fun racing with Erich [Joiner] and the track was fun,” said Carlson on the podium. “This track definitely has the best fans. I want to thank my sponsors, Enseva and Dierck's Ltd. Without them, I wouldn't be racing.”


 

SGT Results:

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

2. Dave Melnick, No. 71 Poured Floors of N.Y. & N.J. Chevrolet Corvette

The sole competitor in GT, Maciej Tuniewicz in the No. 29 New Granite & Marble Porsche Cayman S took the victory in his first-career start in the class. The win capped off a double-duty weekend, where Tuniewicz also raced in Saturday’s CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series event.


 

“First of all, I want to thank you, Trans Am, for having me. The GT race was a very nice experience for me. My coach Adrian [Wlostowski] told me to do this race, and I'm very happy to be part of the GT class. I'm waiting to do the next one. Thank you very much.”


 

GT Results:

1. Maciej Tuniewicz, No. 29 New Granite & Marble Porsche Cayman S

Official race results can be found here.


 

An encore presentation of today’s race will air tonight on SPEED SPORT 1 at 8:00 p.m. ET.


 

The Trans Am Series will next hit the track at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, June 19-22, for the Mid-Ohio SpeedTour. Tickets can be purchased here.

 

Trans Am Series Race Preview: Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course

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Qualifying:

Friday, June 20

5:35-6:10 p.m. ET

 

Race:

Saturday, June 21

12:35-1:50 p.m. ET

Race Length: 45 Laps/75 Minutes

 

Broadcast:

LIVE on SPEED SPORT 1


 

LIVE on YouTube

@TheTransAmSeries

Qualifying:

Saturday, June 21

3:35-4:10 p.m. ET

 

Race:

Sunday, June 22

1:35-2:50 p.m. ET

Race Length: 45 Laps/75 Minutes

 

Broadcast:

LIVE on SPEED SPORT 1


 

LIVE on YouTube

@TheTransAmSeries

OH-IO

The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli returns to action this weekend at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course for Round 6 of the 12-round 2025 season. The Trans Am Series has been racing at the Lexington, Ohio facility since 1967, with competitors taking the checkered flag 50 times in 58 years. The first event was won by Jerry Titus, who was also the fastest qualifier in that event. This weekend will see nearly 50 competitors take the green flag between the TA/XGT/SGT/GT/GT1 classes and the CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series. The facility has seen a number of improvements since Trans Am last visited Ohio, including an extensive update around Turn 4 and the replacement of safety barriers and fencing in multiple places around the track.

 

Tickets to the event can be purchased at SpeedTour.net, and kids under 12 get in free.

 

Making Wishes Come True at Lime Rock

The Trans Am Series will welcome nine-year-old Gideon and his family from the Make-A-Wish Foundation to Mid-Ohio Sport Car Course as a guest of CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series driver Bob Accardo (No. 39 Guthrie’s Garage/Race Marketing USA Ford Mustang) and Guthrie’s Garage.

 

Called Gio by those closest to him, his life changed forever just three days after his seventh birthday when he experienced his first seizure. What followed were nearly two years of hospitalizations, emergency rooms, and endless tests, until his family finally received the diagnosis: Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), a rare, life-threatening form of epilepsy that resists nearly every form of treatment. His seizures are unpredictable, relentless, and cruel, and because of them, Gio has lost the ability to do so many things other children take for granted. In searching for answers, doctors discovered two additional genetic disorders: NF1 and KIF4A-related syndrome. These have contributed to his epilepsy, as well as intellectual disability, autism, and many other lifelong challenges. Yet, through all of it, Gio remains a light.


 

Past Winners at Mid-Ohio

There are 10 drivers on this weekend’s entry list who have driven to GYM WEED Winners Circle in the Trans Am Series at Mid-Ohio. CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series driver Rafa Matos has the most victories at the track of anyone entered this weekend, tallying three wins.


 

TA

Paul Menard, No. 3 Pittsburgh Paints/Menards Ford Mustang: 2024

Wally Dallenbach, No. 4 Ultimate Headers Ford Mustang: 2023 (TAH), 1985

Chris Dyson, No. 16 GYM WEED Ford Mustang: 2023, 2021

Adam Andretti, No. 17 Top Liner Chevrolet Camaro: 2014 (TA2)


 

SGT

Milton Grant, No. 15 Sentry Self Storage/Springhill Suites Porsche 992: 2022


 

GT

Todd Napieralski, No. 39 Synergy Composites Howe HR6: 2013

Chris Coffey, No. 97 Norwood Auto Italia/Traffic Grafix Maserati MC GT4: 2023

 

CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series

Thomas Merrill, No. 26 HP Tuners/Franklin Road/Cope Chevrolet Camaro: 2022, 2020

Rafa Matos, No. 57 Concord American Flagpole/SHR Chevrolet Camaro: 2023, 2021, 2018

 

CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series Pro/Am Challenge

Barry Boes, No. 27 Accio Data/SLR-M1 Chevrolet Camaro: 2024


 

Ohio Buckeyes

There are five drivers in this weekend’s field from the state of Ohio, all of whom will be competing in Saturday’s TA/GT race. Newcomer Ray Mason will be closest to home, hailing from nearby Columbus.

 

TA

Aaron Quine, No. 2 Weaver Concepts/Mobil 1 Dodge Challenger (Wadsworth)

Amy Ruman, No. 23 McNichols Co./Valley Automotive Chevrolet Corvette (Stow)

David Pintaric, No. 57 Kryderacing Ford Mustang (Canfield)

 

XGT

Austin Hill, No. 0 Ferris Mower/Aluma Trailers Chevrolet Corvette (Frankfort)

 

SGT

Ray Mason, No. 82 Alliance Autosport/Howe Ford Mustang (Columbus)


 

Watch LIVE

There are two great free streaming options for watching this weekend’s TA/GT and CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series races. The events will stream live on Trans Am’s YouTube channel, @TheTransAmSeries, as well as on SPEED SPORT 1. SPEED SPORT 1 is the first network dedicated to free, live motorsports, presenting hundreds of live events and thousands of hours of premier motorsport content and lifestyle programming from around the globe annually. SPEED SPORT 1 can be watched on Amazon Prime Video, Roku, PlutoTV, Sling Freestream and more. For more information on how to watch, click here.
 

Wally Dallenbach Jr.’s Last Ride

This weekend’s race at Mid-Ohio will be the final start for Trans Am Hall of Fame inductee Wally Dallenbach Jr., piloting the No. 4 Ultimate Headers Ford Mustang for team owner John Cloud, who will also participate in his final event this weekend. Known for his exceptional driving skills and charismatic personality, Dallenbach Jr. made an impression in his first full-time season, earning the 1984 Rookie of the Year honors. Impressing legendary team owner (and fellow Hall of Fame inductee) Jack Roush and the Ford Motor Company, Dallenbach Jr. was brought into the Roush Protofab stable in 1985, where he captured five victories and the championship, edging out teammate Willy T. Ribbs. At 22 years old, he became what was then the youngest-ever Trans Am champion. He followed that up with another title the following season, winning the championship by a huge margin while racing a Chevrolet Camaro.

 

Dallenbach Jr. earned his first and only TA class victory at Mid-Ohio in 1985, the season he captured his first title. He attempts to take the checkered flag 40 years later in his final event at the track. He has one other victory at Mid-Ohio in TAH in 2023.

 

100 Starts for Andretti

Adam Andretti (No. 17 Top Liner Chevrolet Camaro) will hit a tremendous milestone when he takes the green flag at Mid-Ohio this weekend, tallying what will be his 100th start in the Trans Am Series. Andretti made his Trans Am debut in 2013, starting off in the CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series in the No. 44 Engineered Components Camaro for ECC Motorsports. He scored his first-career wins in TA2 in 2014, scoring victories at Road Atlanta, Mid-Ohio and VIRginia International Raceway that year. Andretti made his first start in the TA class in 2015, and his first win in the class came in 2019 at Circuit of The Americas driving the No. 44 Anchor Bolt & Screw/SRI Performance/ECC Dodge Challenger. In total, Andretti has eight-career wins (two in TA, five in TA2 and one in TAH), with the most recent coming at Road Atlanta in 2024 in the TA class. Andretti is the 21st driver to reach 100 starts in the series.

 

Ohioan Ruman Looking for Home Track Win

Two-time TA champion and Trans Am Hall of Fame inductee Amy Ruman (No. 23 McNichols Co./Valley Automotive Group Chevrolet Corvette) and her family-owned Ruman Racing team will be coming home this weekend at Mid-Ohio, which is located less than 90 miles from her hometown of Stow, Ohio. Currently fourth in the point standings, Ruman has made 14 starts at her home track, but has never made it to the top step of the podium at Mid-Ohio, earning a best finish of second at the facility in 2012.

 

Menard Hoping for Back-To-Back Victories

Fresh off his win at Lime Rock Park, Paul Menard (No. 3 Pittsburgh Paints/Menards Ford Mustang) heads to Mid-Ohio to defend his 2024 victory in the rain at the Ohio track. Menard continues to lead the point standings in the TA class, holding a 20-point advantage over second-place Adam Andretti. Although he already knows what it takes to stand on the top step of the podium at Mid-Ohio, if he needs advice, he need look no further than 3GT Racing team owner and Trans Am Hall of Fame inductee Paul Gentilozzi, who scored victories at the track in 1998, 1999 and 2001.


 

Drissi Fast at Mid-Ohio

Tomy Drissi (No. 8 Trench Shoring Co./Motul Chevrolet Camaro) comes into Mid-Ohio third in the TA point standings and with a lot of past speed at the Midwest track. Drissi earned a podium last year, finishing third, and has a best Trans Am finish of second, which he achieved in 2021. The Californian has been the fastest qualifier at Mid-Ohio several times, including three consecutive poles from 2013-2015, and most recently in 2021. Drissi has stood on the top step of the podium at the track once, earning an American Le Mans Series LMPC win at Mid-Ohio in 2011 alongside Kyle Marcelli.

 

Welcome Back Aaron Quine

For the first time since 2019, Aaron Quine returns to the Trans Am Series to make his debut in the TA class. Quine previously made 11 starts in the CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series between 2014 and 2019, earning a best finish of fifth at Mid-Ohio in 2014. The Wadsworth, Ohio native will pilot the No. 2 Weaver Concepts/Mobil 1 Dodge Challenger for Pancho Weaver. Quine is quite familiar with his home track, previously serving as an instructor at the facility. He also has one NASCAR Xfinity Series start at the track in 2019. Quine will be doing double duty this weekend, also racing in Jim Heck’s 1964 Corvette in SVRA’s Group 6.

 

Local Austin Hill Returns

Austin Hill returns to the Trans Am Series for the first time since his debut in 2023 to compete at his home track in the No. 0 Ferris Mower/Aluma Trailers Chevrolet Corvette in the XGT class. A native of Frankfort, Ohio, Hill has had great success in the Atlantic Championship Series, scoring three consecutive titles and becoming the youngest SCCA Pro Formula Atlantic Champion at the age of 14. Now 18 years old, Hill works at Brookside Church Food Pantry in Chillicothe, Ohio when he isn’t racing or in school.

 

A New Face in SGT

This weekend will see the Trans Am debut of Ray Mason, who will pilot the No. 82 Alliance Autosport/Howe Ford Mustang in the SGT class. Mason’s driving career has spanned five and a half decades, as he purchased his first racecar, a Lola T200 series Formula Ford, from Carl Haas in 1970. His Pro career includes all the major road racing series, including Grand Am, IMSA, World Challenge, and three Daytona 24 Hour races, competing for teams such as Rennsport, Compass, Conley and Rehagen. Mason runs with Alliance Autosport out of Columbus, Ohio, and campaigns a TA2 Howe chassis Mustang in GT2 in SCCA.

 

Howe HR6 Makes Trans Am Debut

This weekend’s race at Mid-Ohio will mark the Trans Am debut of the Howe HR6 road course car. Announced at the Performance Racing Industry show in December, the new 2,600-pound, 400-horsepower V6 racecar is a collaboration between Howe Racing Enterprises and Turn Key Motorsports. Three drivers will pilot the new machine in the GT class this weekend: Rich Rinke (No. 11 Xineering Howe HR6), Jack Rinke (No. 12 Sadev Howe HR6) and Todd Napieralski (No. 39 Synergy Composites Howe HR6). Napieralski knows what it takes to win at Mid-Ohio, earning the victory in 2013 in what was then called the TA3-A class.
 

1. Paul Menard (501)

2. Adam Andretti (481)

3. Tomy Drissi (440)

4. Amy Ruman (433)

5. Chris Dyson (373)

1. Paul Tracy (177)

2. Danny Lowry (154)

3. Kaylee Bryson (151)

4. Mustafa Bakir (73)

5. Erich Joiner (50)

5. Xuanqian Wang (50)

1. Joshua Carlson (310)

2. Patrick Utt (135)

3. Milton Grant (70)

4. Lee Saunders (65)

1. Chris Coffey (235)

2. Mike Fitzpatrick (65)

1. Jon DeGaynor (50)

1. Rob Dickey (50)

1. Billy Griffin (153)

1. Carey Grant (65)

2. David Melnick (55)

1. Colin Cohen (120)

2. Jeff Lindstrom (55)

3. Maciej Tuniewicz (50)

Complete Standings: View

Tristan McKee Takes Points Lead

After securing his third-straight podium at Lime Rock Park last month, 14-year-old Tristan McKee (No. 28 Spire/Gainbridge/SLR-M1 Chevrolet Camaro) has taken the lead in the championship standings for the CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series. With 448 points, he holds a six-point advantage over second-place Thomas Annunziata (No. 90 Gazoo Racing/Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry), and also tops both the Rookie of the Year and Young Gun Award standings. Having only competed in seven points-paying Trans Am races in his career, the young rookie has only one finish outside the top five in points. With mentors like TeamSLR’s Scott Lagasse Jr., Scott Lagasse Sr. and Chevrolet Motorsports’ Josh Wise, Scott Speed and Lorin Ranier, the youngest driver in the series has the support to potentially find himself on the championship stage at the year-end awards gala.

 

Corry Finds Victory Lane

In just his fifth Pro race in the CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series, Sam Corry (No. 70 Stilo Helmets/Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry) found his way to GYM WEED Winners Circle in Trans Am’s most-recent outing at Lime Rock Park. In his first podium of the 2025 season, Corry led a 1-2 finish for Nitro Motorsports after a late-race battle with teammate Thomas Annunziata. The 17 year old from Cornelius, N.C. has been a quick study in Trans Am, winning the Pro/Am Challenge race in his series debut at Circuit of The Americas last November.


 

SCCA Success

A handful of drivers competing in this weekend’s event found recent success in the SCCA Super Tour event at Mid-Ohio last month, providing them with additional experience at the historic track. Pro/Am Challenge competitor Jared Odrick (No. 00 Black Underwear/CoolBoxx Chevrolet Camaro) won GT2 Race 2 at the recent event, while last year’s Pro/Am champion Barry Boes (No. 27 Accio Data/SLR-M1 Chevrolet Camaro) finished second in the race. Young Gun Gian Buffomante (No. 95 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry) finished second in the Group 7 GE2 class’ Race 2 in the May event, and has previously won in the GT2 class in a past Super Tour race weekend at Mid-Ohio.

 

Annunziata’s Mid-Ohio Victories

Currently second in the point standings, Thomas Annunziata (No. 90 Gazoo Racing/Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry) comes into the weekend with previous success at Mid-Ohio in other racing series. In the summer of 2022, Annunziata dominated a Mazda Motorsports weekend, capturing a pole and winning races in the Lucas Oil Formula cars and Spec MX-5 Challenge. Annunziata already has two TA2 victories this season (Sebring International Raceway and Road Atlanta), and with a podium finish at Lime Rock Park and a ninth-place finish at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, he has only finished outside the top 10 once this year.


 

Matos vs. Merrill

The two drivers in Sunday’s CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series race who have tallied the most victories at Mid-Ohio are former champions Rafa Matos (No. 57 Concord American Flagpole/SHR Chevrolet Camaro) and Thomas Merrill (No. 26 HP Tuners/Franklin Road/Cope Chevrolet Camaro). Defending champion Matos has driven to GYM WEED Winners Circle three times at the Ohio track, in 2018, 2021 and, most recently, in 2023, whereas Merrill has two victories, recorded in 2020 and 2022. Even though Matos has the most recent win, Merrill has the most recent experience at Mid-Ohio, having competed on the circuit just one week ago in the IMSA Pilot Challenge. In that event, Merrill won the pole and shared his ride with Trans Am driver David Hampton, for whom he is a driver coach.
 

1. Tristan McKee (448)

2. Thomas Annunziata (442)

3. Rafa Matos (407)

4. Adrian Wlostowski (380)

5. Sam Corry (371)

1. Barry Boes (491)

2. Jared Odrick (465)

3. Keith Prociuk (417)

4. Tom Sheehan (387)

5. Doug Winston (325)

1. Tristan McKee (448)

2. Thomas Annunziata (442)

3. Sam Corry (371)

4. Julian DaCosta (359)

5. Gian Buffomante (323)

1. Tristan McKee (448)

2. Sam Corry (371)

3. Julian DaCosta (359)

4. Gian Buffomante (323)

5. Noah Harmon (302)

Complete Standings: View

 

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.

Ribeiro Earns First-Career FR Americas Pole, Setting New Record at Mid-Ohio

LEXINGTON, Ohio (June 20, 2025) – Rookie Bruno Ribeiro secured the Formula Regional Americas Championship (FR Americas) pole at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course on Friday afternoon. Fresh off two back-to-back podiums at Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS), Ribeiro (No. 01 Alfa Cem / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3) took his momentum east to set a new qualifying track record in FR Americas with a lap time of 1:18.638.

The Brazilian native turned heads as he finished qualifying only 0.087 seconds ahead of his Kiwi Motorsport teammate Nicolas Ambiado (No. 55 Velox USA / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3). Brady Golan (No. 80 Attire / Toney Driver Development Ligier JS F3) followed in third.

The winningest driver this season, Titus Sherlock (No. 31 Rayne Nutrition / Ronald McDonald House Charities / Crosslink Motorsports Ligier JS F3) will line up fourth for Round 9 tomorrow morning. Jett Bowling (No. 22 Bullhorn / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3), who earned his first-career win and finished on the podium in both IMS races, will line up fifth on the grid to kick off his second FR Americas race weekend at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.

     SEE MORE:  Official Grid

FR Americas had one practice on Friday morning. In that session, Golan paced the field, while Ribeiro followed just 0.167 seconds behind. With much of the same quartet filling the top five, Bowling was third, while Ambiado ranked fourth. Rookie Nicolas Stati (No. 15 Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3) rounded out the top five, after earning his first-career podium at IMS last weekend.

     SEE MORE:  Practice Results

The lights go out for FR Americas Race 1 at Mid-Ohio tomorrow at 11:05 a.m. ET. All races from the Mid-Ohio SpeedTour will stream on SpeedTour.TV, with timing and scoring available on the Race Monitor app, and additional news and updates available on the series’ Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. 
 

 

 

Race 1 Postponed for Inclement Weather at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

INDIANAPOLIS (June 14, 2025) – Formula Regional Americas Championship (FR Americas) was scheduled to run its first race of the Indy SpeedTour weekend on Saturday afternoon, but unfortunately, Mother Nature had different plans. After welcoming fans to join the drivers on Indianapolis Motor Speedway's pit lane for a pre-race fan walk, the skies opened just as drivers began buckling into their cars. With persistent heavy rain and lightning, conditions were deemed unsafe and the race was officially postponed. 
 Brady Golan Earns First-Career Pole at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

INDIANAPOLIS (June 13, 2025) – Rookie Brady Golan secured the Formula Regional Americas Championship (FR Americas) pole at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Friday afternoon. After a rained-out practice session, Golan (No. 80 Attire / Toney Driver Development Ligier JS F3) set the fastest lap in qualifying, a 1:22.227, to lead the field down the grid for Race 1 on Saturday at 1:10 p.m. ET. 

Representing Toney Driver Development, Golan led a pair of Kiwi Motorsport teammates, as Jett Bowling (No. 22 Bullhorn / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3) qualified second with a 1:22.410 lap, and Nicolas Ambiado (No. 55 Velox USA / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3) followed in third.

Coming off a weekend sweep at Road America, Titus Sherlock (No. 31 Rayne Nutrition / Ronald McDonald House Charities / Crosslink Motorsports Ligier JS F3) qualified fourth for his Crosslink Motorsports team. Kiwi Motorsport driver Bruno Ribeiro (No. 01 Alfa Cem / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3) rounded out the top five. 

     SEE MORE:  Official Grid

The lights go out for FR Americas Race 1 at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway tomorrow at 1:10 p.m. ET. Just before the race, fans are invited to join the stars of FR Americas on pit lane for an exclusive Fan Walk, giving them an opportunity to meet the drivers, collect autographs, see the cars and even walk across the Yard of Bricks. Fans can enter pit lane near the Pagoda or at Gasoline Alley beginning at 12:30 p.m. ET. 

Race 1 from the Indy SpeedTour will stream on SpeedTour.TV, and be broadcast live on SPEED SPORT 1. Live timing and scoring is available on Race Monitor, and additional news and updates from the weekend will be posted on the series’ Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. 

 

 

FR Americas, F4 U.S. and Ligier JFC at the Mid-Ohio SpeedTour
 

Track Facts: 

Circuit: Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course

Length: 2.258-miles / 13-turn road course

Race Direction: Clockwise

Podium: Victory Circle, located behind Pit Lane

FR Americas Championship 

Practice:                       Friday, June 20 at 10:50 a.m. ET

Qualifying:                    Friday, June 20 at 3:10 p.m. ET

Feature Race 1:             Saturday, June 21 at 11:05 a.m. ET

Autograph Session:       Saturday, June 21 at 12:45 p.m. ET

Feature Race 2:             Saturday, June 21 at 6:05 p.m. ET

Feature Race 3:             Sunday, June 22 at 12:00 p.m. ET

F4 U.S. Championship 

Practice:                       Friday, June 20 at 9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. ET

Qualifying:                    Saturday, June 21 at 9:15 a.m. ET 

Autograph Session:       Saturday, June 21 at 12:45 p.m. ET

Feature Race 1:             Saturday, June 21 at 2:25 p.m. ET

Feature Race 2:             Sunday, June 22 at 9:00 a.m. ET

Ligier Junior Formula Championship

Practice:                       Friday, June 20 at 9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. ET

Qualifying:                    Saturday, June 21 at 9:15 a.m. ET 

Autograph Session:       Saturday, June 21 at 12:45 p.m. ET

Feature Race 1:             Saturday, June 21 at 4:25 p.m. ET

Feature Race 2:             Sunday, June 22 at 10:40 a.m. ET

Feature Race 3:             Sunday, June 22 at 3:30 p.m. ET

All races will be live streamed at SpeedTour.TV. 

Seasons Approach Halfway at Mid-Ohio

Formula Regional Americas Championship (FR Americas), Formula 4 United States Championship (F4 U.S.) and Ligier Junior Formula Championship (Ligier JFC) all near halfway in their 2025 seasons, as they unload at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course this weekend. FR Americas and Ligier JFC officially hit the midseason mark this weekend, while F4 U.S. is just one race shy, leaving Mid-Ohio with eight of its 18 rounds in the books. 

It’s all part of the Mid-Ohio SpeedTour, a four-day weekend packed with racing and fan-friendly fun. Along with the three formula championships, fans can catch action from the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA), International GT (IGT) and the Trans Am Series. Plus, there’s plenty to do off-track—stroll through the open paddocks, meet drivers at the autograph session or during the fan walks, and check out all the cool cars on display at Saturday’s Hagerty Cars & Caffeine car show. Tickets for the Mid-Ohio SpeedTour are available at SpeedTour.net, and kids ages 12 and under are admitted free.

Meet the Stars of FR Americas, F4 U.S. and Ligier JFC 

Fans at the Mid-Ohio SpeedTour will have a chance to meet the drivers of FR Americas, F4 U.S. and Ligier JFC during an autograph session on Saturday afternoon. Drivers from all three championships will be signing autographs, taking photos and hanging out with the fans starting at 12:45 p.m. ET in the Super Pavilion, which is located on the infield side of the frontstretch. 

Watch the Mid-Ohio SpeedTour on SpeedTour TV 

SpeedTour.TV will stream all FR Americas, F4 U.S. and Ligier JFC races live from the Mid-Ohio SpeedTour. Award-winning broadcaster Ralph Sheheen will serve as lead announcer, and will be joined in the booth by drivers from all three championships. Viewers at home can watch by visiting SpeedTour.TV, or subscribing to the SpeedTour TV YouTube Channel. 
 

Seasons Approach Halfway at Mid-Ohio

Formula Regional Americas Championship (FR Americas), Formula 4 United States Championship (F4 U.S.) and Ligier Junior Formula Championship (Ligier JFC) all near halfway in their 2025 seasons, as they unload at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course this weekend. FR Americas and Ligier JFC officially hit the midseason mark this weekend, while F4 U.S. is just one race shy, leaving Mid-Ohio with eight of its 18 rounds in the books. 

It’s all part of the Mid-Ohio SpeedTour, a four-day weekend packed with racing and fan-friendly fun. Along with the three formula championships, fans can catch action from the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA), International GT (IGT) and the Trans Am Series. Plus, there’s plenty to do off-track—stroll through the open paddocks, meet drivers at the autograph session or during the fan walks, and check out all the cool cars on display at Saturday’s Hagerty Cars & Caffeine car show. Tickets for the Mid-Ohio SpeedTour are available at SpeedTour.net, and kids ages 12 and under are admitted free.

Meet the Stars of FR Americas, F4 U.S. and Ligier JFC 

Fans at the Mid-Ohio SpeedTour will have a chance to meet the drivers of FR Americas, F4 U.S. and Ligier JFC during an autograph session on Saturday afternoon. Drivers from all three championships will be signing autographs, taking photos and hanging out with the fans starting at 12:45 p.m. ET in the Super Pavilion, which is located on the infield side of the frontstretch. 

Watch the Mid-Ohio SpeedTour on SpeedTour TV 

SpeedTour.TV will stream all FR Americas, F4 U.S. and Ligier JFC races live from the Mid-Ohio SpeedTour. Award-winning broadcaster Ralph Sheheen will serve as lead announcer, and will be joined in the booth by drivers from all three championships. Viewers at home can watch by visiting SpeedTour.TV, or subscribing to the SpeedTour TV YouTube Channel. 
 

FR Americas Goes from Two Rounds to Three at Mid-Ohio

After inclement weather led to the postponement of Race 1 last weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, FR Americas is making up for lost time, turning what was supposed to be a two-race weekend into a tripleheader. With Rounds 9, 10, and 11 all happening at the Mid-Ohio SpeedTour, it’s certain to be an exciting weekend.

Mid-Ohio On Repeat

Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course holds a special place in the history of FR Americas, standing as the most-frequently visited track since the championship’s launch in 2018. With 16 races held at the Ohio circuit—missing only the 2019 season—Mid-Ohio has become a familiar venue for the series. This weekend, six drivers on the grid bring prior FR Americas experience at Mid-Ohio. Among them are Nicolas Ambiado (No. 55 Velox USA / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3) and Jett Bowling (No. 22 Bullhorn / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3), both having earned a podium finish at the track, with Ambiado’s second-place result edging out Bowling’s career-best third.

Crossed Flags at Mid-Ohio

The fight for the 2025 title and the $100,000 cash prize continues, as the race season passes its halfway point this weekend. Four drivers have celebrated in Victory Lane this year, including Jett Bowling (No. 22 Bullhorn / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3), who became the championship’s newest winner last weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS). Nicolas Ambiado (No. 55 Velox USA / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3) also visited winner’s circle at IMS. That victory, paired with a fourth-place finish in the weekend’s two races, was enough to propel him back into the points lead, overtaking Titus Sherlock (No. 31 Rayne Nutrition / Ronald McDonald House Charities / Crosslink Motorsports Ligier JS F3), who was sidelined by a mechanical issue and failed to score any points in one of the two IMS rounds. With just six points separating Ambiado and Sherlock, Bruno Ribeiro (No. 01 Alfa Cem / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3) is only one point further back. The highest-ranked rookie, Ribeiro leads the series in podium finishes, with six results inside the top three. Bowling climbed to fourth in the standings after an impressive weekend at IMS, while Brady Golan (No. 80 Attire / Toney Driver Development Ligier JS F3), the only other driver to record a win this season, rounds out the top five.

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

Sherlock Takes on Mid-Ohio 

Titus Sherlock (No. 31 Rayne Nutrition / Ronald McDonald House Charities / Crosslink Motorsports Ligier JS F3) should have made his first FR Americas start at Mid-Ohio last season. However, a crash in practice cut that plan short, sidelining him for the rest of the weekend before he even made it to the starting grid. While this weekend will mark the 20 year old’s first FR Americas start at Mid-Ohio, it’s not his first time competing on the circuit, as he raced here with F4 U.S. in 2023 and earned a best finish of fourth. That experience could prove beneficial as he looks to bounce back and make a strong showing this weekend.

Pollack Joins Crosslink Motorsports

After sitting out the rounds at Road America and IMS, Jake Pollack (No. 5 PMCA Partners / The NRP Group / Crosslink Motorsports Ligier JS F3) returns to the grid this weekend at Mid-Ohio. The 18-year-old rookie returns to the action with Crosslink Motorsports, and joins teammates Titus Sherlock (No. 31 Rayne Nutrition / Ronald McDonald House Charities / Crosslink Motorsports Ligier JS F3) and Barrett Wolfe (No. 13 Make-A-Wish / Axiom Cyber / Cool.inc / Crosslink Motorsports Ligier JS F3). Pollack has good reason to feel confident heading into the weekend—joining a new team and taking on one of his best tracks. Competing in Ligier JFC last season, Mid-Ohio was the site of Pollack’s strongest weekend, earning one of his two-career podiums and his first front-row start. His efforts that weekend didn’t go unnoticed, as the stewards honored him with the Omologato Perfectly-Timed Move of the Race—an award recognizing his standout performance. 

Will F4 U.S. Success Translate to FR Americas?

Fresh off his first-career podium, Nicolas Stati (No. 15 Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3) heads into Mid-Ohio wondering if past success at the circuit will carry over to his current campaign. The Australian had a strong showing at Mid-Ohio last season while competing in F4 U.S., scoring both a win and a second-place finish during the two-race weekend. Now in his rookie FR Americas season, Stati continues to make steady progress, already earning three top-five finishes in the opening eight rounds. 
 

Mid-Ohio is a Must for F4 U.S.

If there’s one constant on the F4 U.S. calendar, it’s Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Since the series’ debut in 2016—when it visited the circuit twice during its inaugural season—F4 U.S. has returned to the 2.258-mile circuit every single year. With 28 races contested at Mid-Ohio to date, it stands as the most-visited venue in championship history, and is the only track to appear on the schedule each and every season. Over the years, Mid-Ohio has played host to some of F4 U.S.’s most notable winners. The list of past victors reads like a “Who’s Who” of open-wheel prospects, including Kyle Kirkwood (2016-2017), Dakota Dickerson (2018), Christian Rasmussen (2018), Lochie Hughes (2022), Patrick Woods-Toth (2023), and most recently, Nicolas Stati (2024). 

Fight Continues for FR Americas Scholarship

Six races into an 18-race season, Kekai Hauanio (No. 29 N-E-Where Transport / Crosslink Motorsports Ligier JS F422) has emerged as the current frontrunner in the battle for the F4 U.S. title. Entering the recent Road America weekend third in the standings, the 18 year old delivered a solid performance—including two wins and a third-place finish—that propelled him to the top of the leaderboard, overtaking both Alex Popow (No. 55 Dr. Michael Thompson MS DDS PPLS / MLT Motorsports Ligier JS F422) and Cooper Shipman (No. 14 Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F422). 

Popow, currently third in points with a 23.5-point deficit, endured a challenging weekend at Road America, where mechanical failures and a penalty kept him off the podium in all three races. Meanwhile, Shipman maintained the consistency that’s defined his season so far, holding onto second place in the standings, just 18.5 points behind Hauanio.

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

Hauanio Carrying Confidence into Mid-Ohio

After a breakout weekend at Mid-Ohio last season in Ligier JFC, Kekai Hauanio (No. 29 N-E-Where Transport / Crosslink Motorsports Ligier JS F422) enters this weekend’s event brimming with confidence. He dominated at the track last year, setting the fastest lap to claim pole position, and recording the quickest laps in both Races 1 and 2, to start all three races from the point position. Though narrowly missing the victory in Race 1, Hauanio bounced back to take the checkered flag in Races 2 and 3, delivering a near-perfect weekend at the 2.258-mile circuit. Stepping up to F4 U.S. this season, Hauanio remains confident in his ability to master Mid-Ohio once again, and aims to build on his strong history for another stellar performance. 

Campbell Finds Stride in F4 U.S.

Caleb Campbell (No. 68 Kids Help Phone / Camtacc Properties / Legacy Foundation of Canada / LC Racing Ligier JS F422) started to find his stride during F4 U.S.’s latest round at Road America, as a first-career podium in Round 4 quickly led to his first-career win in Round 5. In the final race of the weekend, he was battling for the final podium position when contact from another competitor led to damage that ended Campbell’s day early at the Wisconsin track. Consistently competitive throughout the weekend, Campbell has proven that he has what it takes to win, and now he’s looking to build momentum as he aims to challenge for the championship. 

Crosslink vs. Kiwi in Team Points Battle

Crosslink Kiwi Motorsport was unstoppable last season, racking up five wins and 18 podiums throughout the season’s 14 rounds. However, that’s all changed this year, as the two now compete separately as ‘Crosslink Motorsports’ and ‘Kiwi Motorsport.’ With the season approaching the halfway mark, the two teams find themselves in a fierce battle for the team championship, with just 1.5 points separating the two entities. 

>> SEE MORE: 2025 F4 U.S. Team Points Championship Standings
 

Rookie Takes On Three Veterans in Championship Fight

Rookie Gastón Irazú (No. 42 Elia Group / Baly / Canal 4 / Ancap / Champagne Racing Ligier JS F4) continues to lead the way in Ligier JFC, battling a trio of veterans for not only the championship title, but also a scholarship to compete in F4 U.S. next season. Irazú has been, by far, the most consistent driver in Ligier JFC this season, recording two wins and never finishing worse than second. Behind him is Drew Szuch (No. 28 Berg Racing Ligier JS F4), who leads the series with three wins, but with no additional podiums, trails Irazú by 26 points. Fresh off of his first-career win, Daniel Cará (No. 10 Tenuta Foppa & Ambrosi Wines / WorkHub / Cará Origin Motorsports Ligier JS F4) is ranked third, 35.5 points behind Irazú and 9.5 points behind Szuch. Harbir Dass (No. 23 Northcoast Medical Group / Dubby Energy / Dass Psych LLC / Berg Racing Ligier JS F4), on the power of four podiums, continues to be in the hunt, 41.5 points behind Irazú and six points behind Cará. 

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

Drivers Drawing on Past Experience at Mid-Ohio

Four drivers entered in this weekend’s field have previous Ligier JFC experience at Mid-Ohio to draw on. Daniel Cará (No. 10 Tenuta Foppa & Ambrosi Wines / WorkHub / Cará Origin Motorsports Ligier JS F4) competed on the circuit back in 2023 when F4 U.S. was still using the first-generation Ligier JS F4 car. With a best finish of fourth that weekend, Cará looks to pair experience with momentum as he builds off his first-career win at Road America just last month. Drew Szuch (No. 28 Berg Racing Ligier JS F4) was another driver to find success at Road America last month. Winning two of the weekend’s three races, Szuch has forward momentum and will draw on his previous Mid-Ohio experience, which includes a fifth-place finish last season. Likewise, brothers Cash Felber (No. 11 BioLongevity Labs / TownHall / Rebol / DWT / Matrix Mind Water / Phantom Fireworks / Champagne Racing Ligier JS F4) and Roman Felber (No. 73 BioLongevity Labs / TownHall / Rebol / DWT / Matrix Mind Water / Phantom Fireworks / Champagne Racing Ligier JS F4) made their Ligier JFC debuts at Mid-Ohio last season. The local drivers both tallied top-10 finishes throughout the weekend, with Roman recording a best finish of sixth and Cash finishing ninth. 

Ohioans Racing at Home

If you hear someone chanting “O-H” this weekend, there are a few Ohio natives in the field who are sure to respond with an “I-O.” Akron brothers Cash Felber (No. 11 BioLongevity Labs / TownHall / Rebol / DWT / Matrix Mind Water / Phantom Fireworks / Champagne Racing Ligier JS F4) and Roman Felber (No. 73 BioLongevity Labs / TownHall / Rebol / DWT / Matrix Mind Water / Phantom Fireworks / Champagne Racing Ligier JS F4) will be making their second-career Ligier JFC starts at Mid-Ohio, after debuting in the series last year. Meanwhile, Harbir Dass (No. 23 Northcoast Medical Group / Dubby Energy / Dass Psych LLC / Berg Racing Ligier JS F4) will be seeing the lights go out at Mid-Ohio for the first time in his career. A four-time podium finisher this season, Dass is searching for his first-career Ligier JFC win. 

Benites Jr. Returns to Ligier JFC

Pablo Benites Jr. (No. 44 Scuderia Buell Ligier JS F4) returns to Ligier JFC for the first time since the 2024 season opener at NOLA Motorsports Park. Having contested a part-time schedule in F4 U.S. last season, which included the round at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, the 17-year-old Argentinean earned a podium in the class, with a best result of third during the weekend. 

Familiar Names Return at New Places

Zach Fourie (No. 15 Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F4) and Josh Griffith (No. 34 Crosslink Motorsports Ligier JS F4) both sat out the Road America SpeedTour last month. Returning to the grid this weekend, the drivers will no longer be teammates, now facing off at opposing teams as Fourie joins Kiwi Motorsport and Griffith joins Crosslink Motorsports. 

Trophies Make the Best Birthday Presents

Beckham Jacir (No. 7 STONICA / BELL / OMP / P1Doks / LC Racing Ligier JS F4) is hoping to unbox a trophy as part of his birthday presents this year. Turning 17 years old on Thursday, the South African hopes to wrap up his birthday celebration by taking the top step of the podium at Mid-Ohio. Making his season debut at Road America last month, the rookie has already shown incredible speed, racing through the field and earning his first-career podium in Race 3 that weekend.

Dass and Pinkowski Face Off

Kelsey Pinkowski (No. 20 Satispie / FDA Logistics / Crosslink Motorsports Ligier JS F4) and Harbir Dass (No. 23 Northcoast Medical Group / Dubby Energy / Dass Psych LLC / Berg Racing Ligier JS F4) will not only face off this weekend at Mid-Ohio, but also at Michigan International Speedway. That is, both drivers have been involved on their college’s Formula SAE program, which commences with the Formula SAE Finals this week at Michigan International Speedway. The week-long program has the teams facing off in a variety of static and dynamic competitions, evaluating everything from the design, cost and business aspects of the car, as well as its on-track performance. With colleges participating from around the country, Dass’ Georgia Tech will face off against Pinkowski’s Rochester Institute of Technology. 

Milestone Moment for Griffith

Josh Griffith (No. 34 Crosslink Motorsports Ligier JS F4) is a new high school graduate! Having walked across the commencement stage earlier this month, Griffith officially wrapped up his time at Junipero Serra High School in San Mateo, Calif. 

 

 Event Preview: FR Americas at the Indy SpeedTour

 

rack Facts: 

Circuit: Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Length: 2.439-miles / 14-turn road course

Race Direction: Clockwise

Podium: Pit Lane in front of the Pagoda

FR Americas Championship 

Practice:                       Friday, June 13 at 10:40 a.m. ET

Qualifying:                    Friday, June 13 at 3:45 p.m. ET 

Fan Walk:                     Saturday, June 14 at 12:30 p.m. ET

Feature Race 1*:           Saturday, June 14 at 1:10 p.m. ET

Feature Race 2:             Sunday, June 15 at 9:40 a.m. ET

Feature Race 3*:           Sunday, June 15 at 1:30 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. 

FR Americas Hits The Bricks

Formula Regional Americas Championship (FR Americas) returns to the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) for Round 3 of its 2025 season. The backdrop for so many iconic races, the Brickyard reigns supreme on many racers' bucket lists. For the up-and-coming drivers in FR Americas, it’s more than just an event—it’s another step closer to living their dream of one day crossing the famed Yard of Bricks in the Indianapolis 500. Spectator gates for the Indy SpeedTour are open Saturday and Sunday, and admission for kids ages 15 and under is free with a paying adult. Tickets are available at SpeedTour.net. 

Celebrating Father’s Day

Father-son and father-daughter duos will be out in full force this weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, as the Indy SpeedTour once again lands on Father’s Day weekend. There’s no better setting to celebrate the unique bond between dads and their kids than in a sport where that relationship often takes center stage. From team owners and managers like Atlantic Racing Team’s Ingo and Lucas Strackerjan or Crosslink Motorsports’ Gill and Austin Kaszuba, to the dedicated dads wrenching in the paddock to prep their kid's car—like Marco and Nicolas Ambiado (No. 55 Velox USA / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3) or Keith and Connor Roberts (No. 46 Apexspeed.com / Entropy Cellars / Atlantic Racing Team with Team Roberts Ligier JS F3)—motorsports has long been a family affair. Sometimes, it’s simply a daughter cheering from the sidelines as her dad takes to the track, like Ava and Anthony Autiello (No. 07 Hope For The Warriors / Momentum Motorsports Ligier JS F3). FR Americas invites everyone at IMS this weekend to join in the celebration by tagging @FRAmericas on Instagram. Show us how you’re spending Father’s Day at the track with your dad, and your post could be featured in our story.

Experience Pit Lane Before the Lights Go Out

Fans are invited to join the drivers of FR Americas on pit lane for an exclusive pre-race fan walk leading into Race 1 on Saturday afternoon. Open to all spectators, fans can enter pit lane through the gates at Gasoline Alley or near the Pagoda at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, to walk across the Yard of Bricks, meet the drivers, collect autographs and see the cars just minutes before the lights go out for the standing start. A limited-edition series poster will be distributed at the event. 

Checkered Flag Challenge at the SpeedTour Sim Trailer

The Checkered Flag Challenge will allow fans and drivers alike to test their skills at IMS, competing in a sim racing face-off at the SpeedTour Sim Trailer. With the experience free to all spectators and participants, everyone is invited to stop by the SpeedTour Sim Trailer to try the SimShop racing simulators and spin the prize wheel to win free swag. It will all be happening in the SpeedTour Town Center, located in the infield at the corner of 6th Street and Foyt Drive (directly behind the Pagoda). Fans are invited to come watch as the drivers of FR Americas engage in a competition of their own on Saturday at 3 p.m. ET. 

Watch the Indy SpeedTour on SpeedTour.TV and SS1

SpeedTour.TV will stream all three FR Americas races live this weekend from the Indy SpeedTour. Award-winning broadcaster Ralph Sheheen will serve as lead announcer, and will be joined in the booth by driver guests, who will serve as color analysts for the coverage. 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 Race 1 live from IMS on Saturday at 1 p.m. ET. On Sunday, Race 3 will be featured as part of a four-hour live broadcast from the Indy SpeedTour, where more than a century of motorsports history will be highlighted, with everything from Ragtime Racers to SVRA vintage racing to the stars of FR Americas. SS1 is free to watch worldwide on several platforms, including: Amazon Prime Video, Roku, Pluto TV, Sling, STIRR and more.

Championship Fight Heats Up

With $100,000 on the line, the fight for the 2025 FR Americas championship title is starting to take shape. Things appeared wide open after the season opener at NOLA Motorsports Park, with three winners in three races. However, that all changed during Round 2 at Road America, when Titus Sherlock (No. 31 Rayne Nutrition / Ronald McDonald House Charities / Crosslink Motorsports Ligier JS F3) swept the weekend and shook up the standings. Jumping from fourth to first in points, the Texan leads the championship with four wins in six races. Still, it’s not quite the runaway advantage one may expect, as two of Sherlock’s wins came during races that awarded just half points. Nicolas Ambiado (No. 55 Velox USA / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3) trails Sherlock by just 19 markers after a strong start to the year, which includes one win and three additional podiums. Another three points back is Bruno Ribeiro (No. 01 Alfa Cem / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3), who has yet to win, but is solidly in the mix with four podiums in six starts. Then, there’s Brady Golan (No. 80 Attire / Toney Driver Development Ligier JS F3), the only other driver to have won this season, in fourth, trailing Ribeiro by just three points. 

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

Jett Bowling Looks for Breakthrough at the Brickyard

When FR Americas made its debut at IMS last season, Jett Bowling (No. 22 Bullhorn / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3) had the best weekend of his career. After nearly giving up on a career in motorsports following a karting injury, Bowling started racing formula cars with Formula 4 United States Championship (F4 U.S.) at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in 2023. Since then, he’s worked with driving coaches like Ryan Yardley—an FR Americas alum—and Rob Wilson to continuously develop and advance his skills. Breaking through to earn his first-career podiums at IMS last season, Bowling’s second- and third-place finishes that weekend set him on a trajectory that ultimately named him the Third-Place Champion in the year-end point standings. Today, he’s still looking for his first FR Americas win, but IMS might just be the place he gets it done.

Hayden Bowlsbey Returns to the Grid

Hayden Bowlsbey (No. 3 Save22 / Crosslink Motorsports Ligier JS F3) returns to the cockpit to make his 2025 FR Americas debut at IMS this weekend. A veteran in FR Americas since 2022, Bowlsbey joined the Crosslink Motorsports crew as a mechanic for their Road America sweep. Now, he’s climbing back in the driver’s seat to make his 2025 debut and attempt a trip to Victory Lane with the Texas-based organization. Three times an FR Americas podium finisher, Bowlsbey’s best finish at IMS is fifth, recorded in Race 2 last season. 

Bijoy Garg Makes FR Americas Debut

Formula 4 United States Championship (F4 U.S.) alum Bijoy Garg will make his FR Americas debut at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, filling in for Lincoln Day in the No. 95 Toney Driver Development Ligier JS F3. Already a winner in the 24 Hours of Le Mans (2024, LMP2 Class) at just 22 years old, Garg made 18 F4 U.S. starts throughout 2020 and 2021, recording 12 top-10 finishes and a podium at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. After graduating F4 U.S. and passing through the USF ranks, Garg has spent the last couple seasons focused on sports cars, while making waves in both the IMSA SportsCar Championship and European Le Mans Series. 

Anthony Autiello Hosts Hope For The Warriors

Anthony Autiello (No. 07 Hope For The Warriors / Momentum Motorsports Ligier JS F3) will join forces with Hope For The Warriors to host a service member and his family during the Indy SpeedTour Weekend. Lt Col Aaron Huffman, USMC Pilot Reserves, has served for 19 years, including two deployments in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, and three tours in support of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force. While at the Indy SpeedTour, the family will get a behind-the-scenes look at FR Americas, with private tours and meet and greets. Founded in 2006, Hope For The Warriors is a national nonprofit dedicated to restoring a foundation of stability, strength and community for post-9/11 veterans, service members and military families. For more information visit hopeforthewarriors.org. 

FR Americas Grads Setting an Example for Today’s Stars

Today’s FR Americas drivers don’t have to look far to see where their careers may lead. Just three weeks ago, on this very track, 2020 Vice Champion David Malukus became the highest-finishing FR Americas graduate in Indianapolis 500 history, securing an impressive runner-up finish in the Greatest Spectacle in Racing. Continuing to show speed the next weekend, Malukas qualified second at the Detroit Grand Prix. There, 2021 FR Americas Champion Kyffin Simpson set the fastest lap of the race, while 2018 Champion Kyle Kirkwood led the most laps and ultimately took the race win. Together, these standout alumni are proving that FR Americas is a launchpad to success at the highest level of motorsport—showing exactly where talent, determination and training in this series can lead. 

 

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.

 

 

 

  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

 

parella Motorsports Holdings Hires Scott Duncan as Chief Partnerships Officer

 

cHARLOTTE (June 2, 2025) – Parella Motorsports Holdings (PMH) announced that Scott Duncan joins the company as Chief Partnerships Officer, overseeing all business development and partnership efforts for the premier motorsports organization. 
 

Having spent more than three decades in the sport, Duncan is a seasoned motorsports sales executive with extensive experience across multiple racing series, including NASCAR, INDYCAR, IMSA and F1. With a strong track record securing high-value partnerships and sponsorships, Duncan’s expertise spans sales strategy and business development, having worked with teams, agencies and sports properties. 

“We’re excited to have Scott join the PMH team,” said CEO Lee Giannone. “He brings a wealth of professional experience and success to us, and I’m confident he will advance our business.”

“I am thrilled to join PMH as their new Chief Partnerships Officer, and to work with a team of industry experts to increase revenue, deliver new and exciting partnerships, and grow the company,” said Duncan. 

Beginning his career at Champion Spark Plug Company, followed by Talladega Superspeedway, Duncan later transitioned into agency roles, playing a key part in sponsorship sales for major racing organizations and delivering multi-year, seven-figure partnerships, including General Mills—with Cheerios and Pop Secret—and the Coca-Cola Racing Family. After introducing those sponsorships into NASCAR, Duncan then spent six years at the NASCAR Racing Experience, specializing in large-scale corporate programs. Following that, he launched his own consulting firm, DUNCO Marketing, which has allowed him to work with a range of top-tier motorsports clients over the last 13 years. 

Duncan will begin transitioning into his new role today—just as PMH kicks off its busy summer swing, with events at Indianapolis Motor Speedway (June 12-15), Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (June 19-22) and more. Event information and tickets are available at SpeedTour.net. 

 

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