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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. 

 

Paul Menard Earns Second Canadian Tire Motorsport Park Victory, Tristan McKee Maintains Points Lead with Third CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series Win of 2025



Canadian Drivers James Beaton and Roberto Sabato Claim Wins in XGT and Pro/Am Challenge

BOWMANVILLE, Ontario (August 30, 2025) ― The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli returned to Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP) and was once again met with exciting battles and results affecting championship hunts. In the TA class, defending champion Paul Menard scored his second-consecutive win at the Bowmanville, Ontario track, while rookie Tristan McKee tallied his third CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series victory in four races. Toronto-born Roberto Sabato found vindication at his home track, winning in the CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series Pro/Am Challenge after an early crash took him out of contention last season. Finally, Ontario native James Beaton earned the win in the XGT class with his second-consecutive victory in the class.

 

Notes of Interest:

  • Paul Menard earned his fifth victory of the 2025 season and his second-consecutive CTMP win, extending his points lead in the TA class.
  • Tristan McKee padded his points lead with his third victory of 2025. McKee also tops the Rookie of the Year and Young Gun Award standings.
  • With 15-year-old McKee, 17-year-old Sam Corry and 21-year-old Tyler Gonzalez in the top three, the average age of the CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series podium was 17.6.
  • Nitro Motorsports claimed second through fifth in TA2.
  • Roberto Sabato scored his second-consecutive victory after taking the checkered flag at Watkins Glen International last month. Sabato was born in Toronto and his team, 6th Gear Garage, is based in the area.
  • James Beaton, who hails from Manotick, Ontario, claimed the victory in XGT, and also earned his second checkered flag in a row after winning at Watkins Glen.
  • Many competitors on the podium paid their respects to Pro/Am Challenge competitor Barry Boes, who passed away last week in an aviation accident.

Polesitter Chris Dyson controlled the start of the race in his No. 16 GYM WEED Ford Mustang and showed incredible speed as he led the first six laps. Unfortunately, a tire issue required a pit stop the following lap, and he relinquished the lead and dropped to the back of the TA class. From there, last year’s winner Paul Menard (No. 31 Pittsburgh Paints/Menards Ford Mustang) took over the point position. Behind him, Adam Andretti (No. 17 TOP LINER Chevrolet Camaro) remained tight on his bumper, closing in to attempt the pass multiple times, but he was unable to close the deal. A late-race restart caused commotion for the TA competitors in the front of the field, as a miscue resulted in both Dyson and Tomy Drissi (No. 8 Trench Shoring Co./Motul Chevrolet Camaro) getting penalized for jumping the start. As the race reached its conclusion, the running order sorted out, and when the checkered flag waved, Menard led Andretti and Drissi over the finish line. Amy Ruman in the No. 23 McNichols Co./Valley Automotive Group Chevrolet Corvette was scored fourth and Dyson finished fifth.

 

“It was an eventful race,” said Menard. “It’s always great to come back up here to Canada. There’s great race fans, and seeing the crowd all the way around the track and the support that we get with the series is amazing. I had a great car all weekend. We didn't have to adjust on the car much, just little tweaks here and there. You know, [Chris] Dyson got us in qualifying, and he kind of set sail at the start. I thought I had a tire rub, but I was smelling the smoke coming from his car. Once he had his issue, it cleared up for us. We had a little power steering issue and the restart was crazy. We're chipping away. Adam [Andretti]'s keeping us honest week in and week out. 3GT just does an amazing job every week. On to Virginia.”


 

TA Results:

1. Paul Menard, No. 31 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. 31 Menards/Masterforce Tools Ford Mustang

 

Omologato Watches Fastest Lap of the Race:

Chris Dyson, No. 16 GYM WEED Ford Mustang

After securing the pole in yesterday’s qualifying session, Tyler Gonzalez led the field to green in his No. 10 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry. Gonzalez controlled the race for the first five laps, but a tire issue required the leader to drop to pit road before the beginning of lap six. From there, second-place starter Tristan McKee (No. 28 Spire/Gainbridge/SLR-M1 Chevrolet Camaro) took over the point position and remained unchallenged for the remainder of the race. Sam Corry (No. 70 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry) had advanced from his fourth-place starting position to follow McKee across the finish line. Remarkably, Gonzalez, who had dropped to the very back of the field when he went to pit road but remained on the lead lap, was able to take advantage of the late-race caution bunching the field and picked his way through his competitors, ultimately rising to

claim the third podium spot. Julian DaCosta (No. 30 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry) crossed the finish line fourth, and Gian Buffomante (No. 95 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry) finished fifth.

 

“It was a really good race,” said McKee atop the podium. “Obviously, the No. 10 had some issues there, so it's unfortunate for them, but once we got past them, we controlled the race and just maintained. Everyone was kind of worried about some tire issues there throughout the whole race, and throughout practice, we knew some people had some issues, so that was all a thought in the back of our minds. My TeamSLR guys brought me a really fast Chevy, so props to them. They worked hard this weekend getting this car dialed in. Had a lot of changes since the past race, so it feels really good to be just as fast as we were after the changes. Thank you to Gainbridge, HendrickCars.com, Franklin Road Apparel and everyone at Spire. They prepared me really well to come to this race, and I’m thankful to all of them.”

 

CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series Top Five:

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

2. Sam Corry, No. 70 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry

3. Tyler Gonzalez, No. 10 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry

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

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

 

Bassett Hard Charger:

Sam Corry, No. 70 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry

 

Hometown driver Roberto Sabato (No. 61 6th Gear Garage Ford Mustang) led from flag to flag in the CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series Pro/Am Challenge, but he was not without challenge from Jared Odrick (No. 00 Black Underwear/CoolBoxx Chevrolet Camaro), who remained on his tail throughout the race. Odrick made a move in the final corner of the final lap, but it was not enough. Sabato captured his second-consecutive win of 2025, followed by Odrick and Keith Prociuk (No. 9 HP Tuners/Cope Race Cars Ford Mustang).

 

“First, I'd like to thank CUBE 3, Trans Am, and Mosport for having us back,” said Sabato. “My team, guys, you were unbelievable. Thank you. To my competitors, unbelievable. This is a humble win, because if Barry [Boes] was here, the podium might look a little bit different. It was a great race, such a clean drive. It's great redemption from last year, getting bumped in the third lap, to come back here again this year and actually be able to finish and win. Thank you.”

 

TA2 Pro/Am Podium:

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

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

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

As the only competitor in the XGT class, James Beaton (No. 82 Playtime Hot Rods & Motorsports Chevrolet Corvette) stood atop the podium in today’s event. He recovered from a mid-race off in which he nosed into the wall, and then recovered from a late mechanical issue to still finish the race, earning his second-career Trans Am victory.

 

“Well, it started off pretty good, and then we sort of overheated the tires after about 10 laps,” said Beaton. “From then, we just tried to make sure we didn't mess with too many other people's races, and hopefully, I didn't. So, after that, it was just surviving to the end. I’ve got to thank my wife at home; for 38 years, she has been letting me do this. We have two beautiful kids and two beautiful grandkids. And of course, thanks to the crew.”

 

XGT Results:

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

Full race results can be found here.

 

An encore presentation of today’s race will air tomorrow on SPEED SPORT 1 at 12:00 p.m. ET.

 

The Trans Am Series returns to action at action at VIRginia International Raceway, September 18-21. Tickets can be purchased here.

Paul Menard Earns Second Canadian Tire Motorsport Park Victory, Tristan McKee Maintains Points Lead with Third CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series Win of 2025



Canadian Drivers James Beaton and Roberto Sabato Claim Wins in XGT and Pro/Am Challenge

BOWMANVILLE, Ontario (August 30, 2025) ― The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli returned to Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP) and was once again met with exciting battles and results affecting championship hunts. In the TA class, defending champion Paul Menard scored his second-consecutive win at the Bowmanville, Ontario track, while rookie Tristan McKee tallied his third CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series victory in four races. Toronto-born Roberto Sabato found vindication at his home track, winning in the CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series Pro/Am Challenge after an early crash took him out of contention last season. Finally, Ontario native James Beaton earned the win in the XGT class with his second-consecutive victory in the class.

 

Notes of Interest:

  • Paul Menard earned his fifth victory of the 2025 season and his second-consecutive CTMP win, extending his points lead in the TA class.
  • Tristan McKee padded his points lead with his third victory of 2025. McKee also tops the Rookie of the Year and Young Gun Award standings.
  • With 15-year-old McKee, 17-year-old Sam Corry and 21-year-old Tyler Gonzalez in the top three, the average age of the CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series podium was 17.6.
  • Nitro Motorsports claimed second through fifth in TA2.
  • Roberto Sabato scored his second-consecutive victory after taking the checkered flag at Watkins Glen International last month. Sabato was born in Toronto and his team, 6th Gear Garage, is based in the area.
  • James Beaton, who hails from Manotick, Ontario, claimed the victory in XGT, and also earned his second checkered flag in a row after winning at Watkins Glen.
  • Many competitors on the podium paid their respects to Pro/Am Challenge competitor Barry Boes, who passed away last week in an aviation accident.

Polesitter Chris Dyson controlled the start of the race in his No. 16 GYM WEED Ford Mustang and showed incredible speed as he led the first six laps. Unfortunately, a tire issue required a pit stop the following lap, and he relinquished the lead and dropped to the back of the TA class. From there, last year’s winner Paul Menard (No. 31 Pittsburgh Paints/Menards Ford Mustang) took over the point position. Behind him, Adam Andretti (No. 17 TOP LINER Chevrolet Camaro) remained tight on his bumper, closing in to attempt the pass multiple times, but he was unable to close the deal. A late-race restart caused commotion for the TA competitors in the front of the field, as a miscue resulted in both Dyson and Tomy Drissi (No. 8 Trench Shoring Co./Motul Chevrolet Camaro) getting penalized for jumping the start. As the race reached its conclusion, the running order sorted out, and when the checkered flag waved, Menard led Andretti and Drissi over the finish line. Amy Ruman in the No. 23 McNichols Co./Valley Automotive Group Chevrolet Corvette was scored fourth and Dyson finished fifth.

 

“It was an eventful race,” said Menard. “It’s always great to come back up here to Canada. There’s great race fans, and seeing the crowd all the way around the track and the support that we get with the series is amazing. I had a great car all weekend. We didn't have to adjust on the car much, just little tweaks here and there. You know, [Chris] Dyson got us in qualifying, and he kind of set sail at the start. I thought I had a tire rub, but I was smelling the smoke coming from his car. Once he had his issue, it cleared up for us. We had a little power steering issue and the restart was crazy. We're chipping away. Adam [Andretti]'s keeping us honest week in and week out. 3GT just does an amazing job every week. On to Virginia.”


 

TA Results:

1. Paul Menard, No. 31 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. 31 Menards/Masterforce Tools Ford Mustang

 

Omologato Watches Fastest Lap of the Race:

Chris Dyson, No. 16 GYM WEED Ford Mustang

After securing the pole in yesterday’s qualifying session, Tyler Gonzalez led the field to green in his No. 10 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry. Gonzalez controlled the race for the first five laps, but a tire issue required the leader to drop to pit road before the beginning of lap six. From there, second-place starter Tristan McKee (No. 28 Spire/Gainbridge/SLR-M1 Chevrolet Camaro) took over the point position and remained unchallenged for the remainder of the race. Sam Corry (No. 70 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry) had advanced from his fourth-place starting position to follow McKee across the finish line. Remarkably, Gonzalez, who had dropped to the very back of the field when he went to pit road but remained on the lead lap, was able to take advantage of the late-race caution bunching the field and picked his way through his competitors, ultimately rising to

claim the third podium spot. Julian DaCosta (No. 30 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry) crossed the finish line fourth, and Gian Buffomante (No. 95 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry) finished fifth.

 

“It was a really good race,” said McKee atop the podium. “Obviously, the No. 10 had some issues there, so it's unfortunate for them, but once we got past them, we controlled the race and just maintained. Everyone was kind of worried about some tire issues there throughout the whole race, and throughout practice, we knew some people had some issues, so that was all a thought in the back of our minds. My TeamSLR guys brought me a really fast Chevy, so props to them. They worked hard this weekend getting this car dialed in. Had a lot of changes since the past race, so it feels really good to be just as fast as we were after the changes. Thank you to Gainbridge, HendrickCars.com, Franklin Road Apparel and everyone at Spire. They prepared me really well to come to this race, and I’m thankful to all of them.”

 

CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series Top Five:

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

2. Sam Corry, No. 70 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry

3. Tyler Gonzalez, No. 10 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry

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

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

 

Bassett Hard Charger:

Sam Corry, No. 70 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry

 

Hometown driver Roberto Sabato (No. 61 6th Gear Garage Ford Mustang) led from flag to flag in the CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series Pro/Am Challenge, but he was not without challenge from Jared Odrick (No. 00 Black Underwear/CoolBoxx Chevrolet Camaro), who remained on his tail throughout the race. Odrick made a move in the final corner of the final lap, but it was not enough. Sabato captured his second-consecutive win of 2025, followed by Odrick and Keith Prociuk (No. 9 HP Tuners/Cope Race Cars Ford Mustang).

 

“First, I'd like to thank CUBE 3, Trans Am, and Mosport for having us back,” said Sabato. “My team, guys, you were unbelievable. Thank you. To my competitors, unbelievable. This is a humble win, because if Barry [Boes] was here, the podium might look a little bit different. It was a great race, such a clean drive. It's great redemption from last year, getting bumped in the third lap, to come back here again this year and actually be able to finish and win. Thank you.”

 

TA2 Pro/Am Podium:

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

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

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

As the only competitor in the XGT class, James Beaton (No. 82 Playtime Hot Rods & Motorsports Chevrolet Corvette) stood atop the podium in today’s event. He recovered from a mid-race off in which he nosed into the wall, and then recovered from a late mechanical issue to still finish the race, earning his second-career Trans Am victory.

 

“Well, it started off pretty good, and then we sort of overheated the tires after about 10 laps,” said Beaton. “From then, we just tried to make sure we didn't mess with too many other people's races, and hopefully, I didn't. So, after that, it was just surviving to the end. I’ve got to thank my wife at home; for 38 years, she has been letting me do this. We have two beautiful kids and two beautiful grandkids. And of course, thanks to the crew.”

 

XGT Results:

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

Full race results can be found here.

 

An encore presentation of today’s race will air tomorrow on SPEED SPORT 1 at 12:00 p.m. ET.

 

The Trans Am Series returns to action at action at VIRginia International Raceway, September 18-21. Tickets can be purchased here.

 

 

Roberto Sabato Fastest in Pro/Am Challenge, James Beaton Best in XGT Class

 

BOWMANVILLE, Ontario (August 29, 2025) - Practice and qualifying have concluded for the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP). Chris Dyson in the No. 16 GYM WEED Ford Mustang captured the pole award with a blazing-fast time of 1:13.613, besting last year’s polesitter Paul Menard (No. 31 Pittsburgh Paints/Menards Ford Mustang) by less than a tenth of a second.

 

“I'm so excited to be back up here at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park,” said Dyson. “You know, this is Mosport; this has been a place we've been coming for several decades. Wonderful to reconnect with our fans up here, and I think to be putting the GYM WEED car out front is just a great start to the weekend. We really come to this place excited every year. It's one of the fastest tracks on the calendar; so demanding, so challenging.  As a driver, one of the purest experiences you can have in a racing car. I can't wait for the race tomorrow.”

 

In the CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series, Tyler Gonzlaez in the No. 10 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry captured his first-career Trans Am pole award, laying down a lap time of 1:18.381.

 

“We just got the pole here at [Canadian Tire Motorsport Park], good start to the weekend for sure,” said Gonzalez. “We'll see what we can do tomorrow; hopefully we'll capitalize on all those opportunities out there and come home with a win.”

 

Roberto Sabato (No. 61 6th Gear Garage Ford Mustang) was the fastest in Pro/Am Challenge at his home track with a time of 1:19.117, while Canadian James Beaton was the fastest in XGT, driving his No. 82 Playtime Hot Rods & Motorsports Chevrolet Corvette to a lap time of 1:18.356.

 

The all-class race will be contested tomorrow at 2:15 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 on Sunday at 12:00 p.m. ET. For more information on where you can watch SPEED SPORT 1, click here.

 

TA Qualifying:

1. Chris Dyson, No. 16 GYM WEED Ford Mustang (1:13.613)

2. Paul Menard, No. 31 Pittsburgh Paints/Menards Ford Mustang (1:13.708)

3. Adam Andretti, No. 17 TOP LINER Chevrolet Camaro (1:14.068)

4. Tomy Drissi, No. 8 Trench Shoring Co./Motul Chevrolet Camaro (1:15.759)

5. Amy Ruman, No. 23 McNichols Co./Valley Automotive Group Corvette (1:18.707)


 

CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series Qualifying:

1. Tyler Gonzalez, No. 10 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry (1:18.381)

2. Tristan McKee, No. 28 Spire/Gainbridge/SLR-M1 Chevrolet Camaro (1:18.389)

3. Julian DaCosta, No. 30 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry (1:19.029)

4. Sam Corry, No. 70 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry (1:19.367)

5. Thomas Merrill, No. 26 HP Tuners/Franklin Road/Cope Chevrolet Camaro (1:19.554)

 

Fastest in Pro/Am Challenge:

1. Roberto Sabato, No. 61 6th Gear Garage Ford Mustang (1:19.117)

 

XGT Qualifying:

1. James Beaton, No. 82 Playtime Hot Rods & Motorsports Chevrolet Corvette (1:18.356)


 

Full qualifying results can be found here.

 

TA Practice:

1. Paul Menard, No. 31 Pittsburgh Paints/Menards Ford Mustang (1:14.332)

2. Chris Dyson, No. 16 GYM WEED Ford Mustang (1:15.099)

3. Adam Andretti, No. 17 TOP LINER Chevrolet Camaro (1:16.016)

4. Tomy Drissi, No. 8 Trench Shoring Co./Motul Chevrolet Camaro (1:17.663)

5. Amy Ruman, No. 23 McNichols Co./Valley Automotive Group Corvette (1:20.597)

 

CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series Practice:

1. Tristan McKee, No. 28 Spire/Gainbridge/SLR-M1 Chevrolet Camaro (1:18.926)

2. Tyler Gonzalez, No. 10 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry (1:19.172)

3. Julian DaCosta, No. 30 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry (1:19.283)

4. Adrian Wlostowski, No. 3 CMI/Spot-On Services/AMT Motorsports Mustang (1:19.618)

5. Gian Buffomante, No. 95 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry (1:19.889)

 

Fastest in Pro/Am Challenge:

1. Roberto Sabato, No. 61 6th Gear Garage Ford Mustang (1:19.966)

 

XGT Practice:

1. James Beaton, No. 82 Playtime Hot Rods & Motorsports Chevrolet Corvette (1:19.500)


 

Full practice results can be found here.

 
 
 

 

VIRginia International Raceway

VIR SpeedTour

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Track Facts:

Opened: 1957

Length: 3.27 Miles

Layout: 17-Turn Road Course

Entry List: View

Qualifying:

Saturday, September 20

4:55-5:30 p.m. ET

 

Race:

Sunday, September 21

1:00-2:15 p.m. ET

Race Length: 31 Laps/75 Minutes

 

Broadcast:

LIVE on SPEED SPORT 1

 

LIVE on YouTube

@TheTransAmSeries

Qualifying:

Friday, September 19

6:00-6:35 p.m. ET

 

Race:

Saturday, September 20

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

Race Length: 31 Laps/75 Minutes

 

Broadcast:

LIVE on SPEED SPORT 1

 

LIVE on YouTube

@TheTransAmSeries

VIRginia is for (Racing) Lovers

The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli will enjoy the last days of summer at VIRginia International Raceway (VIR) with the VIR SpeedTour. VIR is a venue that the Trans Am Series visited in its inaugural 1966 season, and it has included the track on its schedule every year since 2013, with a total of 27 previous events held at the 3.27-mile road course. This year, the track celebrates its 25th Anniversary Reborn, marking 25 years since reopening in the year 2000, following its original 1974 closure. The track has since been restored and modernized, and is a favorite of many Trans Am competitors.


 

Victorious at VIR

There are nine drivers on this week’s entry list who have previously driven into GYM WEED Winners Circle at VIR.


 

TA

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

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

Adam Andretti, No. 17 TOP LINER Chevrolet Camaro: 2014 (TA2)


 

XGT

Billy Griffin, No. 14 Griffin Auto Care Mercedes AMG GT3: 2020 Race 1 (GT), 2022 (GT)

Danny Lowry, No. 42 Bennett/BridgeHaul/Pitboxes.com Mercedes AMG GT4: 2022, 2023

Kaylee Bryson, No. 02 Logical Systems Inc. Chevrolet Corvette: 2024 (SGT)


 

SGT

Carey Grant, No. 6 Grant Racing 2 Porsche GT3 Cup: 2022


 

GT

Chris Coffey, No. 97 Norwood Auto Italia/Traffic Grafix Maserati MC GT4: 2023, 2024


 

CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series

Adrian Wlostowski, No. 3 CMI/Spot-On Services/AMT Motorsports Mustang: 2020 Race 2 (SGT)

 

VIR Locals

There are a handful of drivers and teams entered this weekend that consider VIR to be a home track. TeamSLR drivers Tristan McKee (No. 28 Spire/Gainbridge/SLR-M1 Chevrolet Camaro) and Carson Brown (No. 2 PayCafé/Ebb Logistics/SLR-M1 Toyota Camry) were born and raised in the Virginia towns of Williamsburg and Chesterfield, respectively, before relocating to North Carolina. Cale Phillips (No. 99 Mincey’s Graphics/SNP Inc. Ford Mustang) hails from nearby Durham, N.C. and has plenty of experience at the Alton, Virginia track. Finally, Silver Hare Racing is located in nearby High Point, N.C., and team owners Maurice and Laura Hull own and operate Waukegan Farms, located just six miles southeast of the track.

 

Boes Memorial Planned for VIR

Those wishing to pay their respects to late CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series Pro/Am Challenge Champion Barry Boes will have the opportunity this weekend, as the series will be hosting a celebration of life on Thursday at 6:00 p.m. at the Trans Am Series hauler. The memorial will be hosted by Road Race Ministries chaplains Marvin Gray and Bill Knox. 


 


 

Join the Checkered Flag Challenge

The SpeedTour Sim Trailer will be on site at VIRginia International Raceway, and drivers and fans alike can test their driving skills in the Checkered Flag Challenge, a sim racing face-off. 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 at the entrance to the North Paddock.

 

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.
 

Menard and 3GT Racing On Top

With five victories so far this season, Paul Menard (No. 3 Pittsburgh Paints/Menards Ford Mustang) continues to lead the point standings for the TA class, holding a 37-point advantage over second-place Adam Andretti (No. 17 TOP LINER Chevrolet Camaro). The 2025 champion has three races remaining to top last year’s win tally of six, and he has the stats on his side. Not only did Menard take the checkered flag in last year’s race at VIR, but he has seen more clean air in front of him than any other TA competitor. Out of 361 laps this year, Menard has led 182, holding the point position for just over 50% of competition this season.

 

This weekend, Menard is joined by teammate Brandon Jones (No. 31 Menards/Masterforce Tools Ford Mustang), who raced with the team earlier in the season at Sebring International Raceway and Road America. A driver in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, Jones finished fifth in the Xfinity Series regular season as one of 12 drivers to make the Playoffs. He is currently sixth in standings after the first playoff event.

 

Dyson Wants To Be Number 2

Chris Dyson (No. 16 GYM WEED Ford Mustang) currently sits third on the all-time National Championship TA win list with 28 victories, tied with fellow Trans Am Hall of Fame inductee Tommy Kendall. A win this weekend would tie Dyson for second, placing him in good company with another Hall of Famer, Mark Donohue, at 29 victories. Dyson is no stranger to GYM WEED Winners Circle at VIR, as he took the checkered flag at the track in 2021. He also shared a victory with Andy Wallace in 2002, winning the VIR 500, the track’s first international event in more than 30 years after reopening in 2000.

 

Bryson Returns, Poised to Make History

After taking a brief hiatus to focus on her other racing efforts, Kaylee Bryson returns to the XGT class this weekend in her No. 02 Logical Systems Inc. Chevrolet Corvette. Bryson, who currently leads the XGT standings with two victories this season, recently took a detour from road courses to visit a bullring, making her ARCA Menards Series debut at the half-mile Madison International Speedway three weeks ago and finishing an impressive eighth. Bryson is en route to win her second-consecutive title in the Trans Am Series, which would make her the first female driver to win championships in two different classes (XGT and SGT), and just the second woman in series history to claim two championships. TA’s Amy Ruman (No. 23 McNichols Co./Valley Automotive Group Chevrolet Corvette) was the first, winning back-to-back titles in 2015 and 2016.

 

Carlson On The Verge

With a 245-point lead, SGT’s Joshua Carlson (No. 36 Enseva/Diercks Ltd./TC Fab Ford Mustang) is on the verge of clinching his first-career Trans Am Championship, and just needs to leave the track this weekend with a 220-point advantage. The odds appear to be in his favor, as the Iowa native has been victorious in every event he has competed in dating back to the 2024 season finale at Circuit of The Americas, capturing the checkered flag in his last seven events.

 

Coffey a Winner and a Champion

For the second year in a row, Chris Coffey has clinched the GT championship in his No. 97 Norwood Auto Italia/Traffic Grafix Maserati MC GT4, but what is even more impressive is the road he has taken to become a back-to-back title winner. Coffey made his debut in 2022, winning in his first-career start. The following season, he competed in GT’s Pro/Am class, earning four victories and taking the Pro/Am title. Last season, he earned his first GT championship on the strength of eight victories in 10 starts, and this season he has driven to Victory Lane five times in six attempts. Overall, Coffey has won 18 races in 22 starts, boasting an 81-percent win rate.

 

Coffey is poised to add another victory to his tally this weekend, as he has won at VIR in each of the last two seasons. In addition to his GT wins at the track in 2023 and 2024, Coffey also has an IGT win at VIR. 
 

1. Paul Menard (876)

2. Adam Andretti (839)

3. Tomy Drissi (786)

4. Amy Ruman (761)

5. Chris Dyson (757)

1. Kaylee Bryson (261)

2. Paul Tracy (177)

3. Danny Lowry (154)

4. Mustafa Bakir (73)

5. Austin Hill (55)

1. Joshua Carlson (450)

2. Milton Grant (205)

3. Patrick Utt (135)

3. Ray Mason 135)

5. Lee Saunders (65)

5. Patrick Paul (65)

1. Chris Coffey (402)

2. Mike Fitzpatrick (65)

2. Ryan Szyjakowski (65)

1. Jon DeGaynor (175)

2. Rob Dickey (115)

3. Colin Comer (80)

4. Ray Kobs (70)

1. Billy Griffin (153)

2. James Beaton (100)

1. Carey Grant (145)

2. Tim Gray (125)

3. David Melnick (55)

1. Colin Cohen (269)

2. Todd Napieralski (83)

3. Jack Rinke (77)

4. Rich Rinke (72)

5. Jeff Lindstrom (55)

Complete Standings: View

McKee Back to Where It All Began

Last year, Tristan McKee (No. 28 Spire/Gainbridge/SLR-M1 Chevrolet Camaro) made his first Trans Am start in a points-paying race at VIRginia International Raceway, scoring a fourth-place finish in his debut. Today, he returns to the track leading the CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series point standings, as well as the Young Gun Award and Rookie of the Year points, having won three of the last four races. 15-year-old McKee was born and raised in Williamsburg, Va. before moving to Kannapolis, N.C. to be closer to the Chevrolet Driver Development Program in recent years and considers VIR to be his home track.

 

Although he is focused on winning the TA2 title, McKee has been hitting the racetrack everywhere he can, finishing second to 2023 TA2 champion Brent Crews in his third-career ARCA Menards Series race last Thursday at Bristol Motor Speedway. He also entered last Saturday’s CARS Tour Late Model Stock Car race at South Boston Speedway, finishing seventh.

 

TeamSLR’s Momentum and Roster Grow

TeamSLR continues its dominance in the CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series, coming into this weekend seeking its fifth-straight TA2 class win. In addition to fielding points leader Tristan McKee, TeamSLR and M1 Racecars have a full stable this weekend, with Carson Brown returning to the series in the No. 2 PayCafé/Ebb Logistics/SLR-M1 Toyota Camry that Mike Skeen drove to victory after winning the pole and leading every lap at Road America in June. Like McKee, Brown is also a Virginia native, born and raised in Chesterfield before moving to New London, N.C. The team will also field two drivers making their Trans Am debut:

 

18-year-old Lanie Bruce will pilot the No. 8 Chevrolet/CUBE 3/Franklin Road/SLR-M1 Chevrolet Camaro. Bruce has been competing full time in the CARS Tour’s LMSC class in addition to making five starts in the ARCA Menards Series this year.

 

Ukrainian Naz Olkhovskyi gets behind the wheel of the No. 48 TeamSLR-M1 Racecars Chevrolet Camaro. Olkhovskyi raced in shifter karts throughout Europe in his teen years before moving to the U.S. in 2008, where he began racing in various SCCA regional class events. Olkhovskyi also earned an engineering degree from UNC Charlotte and a masters in aerodynamics, and has served as an engineer in NASCAR and INDYCAR.

 

Home Race for Silver Hare Racing

Silver Hare Racing returns to the track this weekend after a two-race hiatus, and the event will be a homecoming for the team, which is located in nearby High Point, N.C. VIR is also part of the heart of Silver Hare Racing. Team co-owner Laura Hull grew up just 30 miles south of the track in Union Ridge, N.C., and was working as the PR and Marketing Director at VIR when she met Maurice Hull, who was racing sports cars and vintage cars at the track. Introduced through a mutual friend in 2002, the two have been together ever since, and in addition to the team, the two also own Waukegan Farms together, which is located just six miles southeast of VIR in Semora, N.C.

 

Since their last race, Silver Hare tested at both VIR and Barber Motorsports Park in preparation for the next two events with their driver Noah Harmon, who pilots the No. 7 Streetside Classics/Flanagan’s Chevrolet Camaro. Harmon also has recent experience at the track, competing in MX-5 Cup at VIR last month.

 

Odrick Takes Control of Pro/Am Challenge

For the first time in his Trans Am career, Jared Odrick (No. 00 Black Underwear/CoolBoxx Chevrolet Camaro) leads the point standings in the CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series Pro/Am Challenge. With consistent finishes and two wins under his belt this season, Odrick has shown tremendous improvement and maturity in his sophomore Pro/Am season, converting pressure into results. At the same time, he is also currently leading the SCCA GT2 National standings, with just the Runoffs remaining at the end of the month. The former NFL player also has found success in the past at VIR, as that is the track where Odrick won the SCCA GT2 National Championship in 2023.

 

Cale Phillips Coming Home

Pro/Am Challenge contender Cale Phillips (No. 99 Mincey’s Graphics/SNP Inc/ Ford Mustang) heads to his home track this weekend for his seventh start of 2025. A native of nearby Durham, N.C., Phillips got his first race win at VIR in 2015 racing in NASA, scoring several more victories in the series at the track between 2015 and 2021.

 

Ben Maier Returns

This weekend will see the return of Ben Maier (No. 10 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry) to the TA2 paddock. Maier joins forces with Nitro Motorsports, the team with which he scored his 2024 victory at World Wide Technology Raceway. Maier is taking a week off from his late model racing, as he currently leads the CARS Pro Late Model Tour standings. Maier has made one other TA2 start this season, finishing sixth at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Maier comes into this weekend with past success at VIR, scoring a previous Miata victory at the track.
 

1. Tristan McKee (874)

2. Sam Corry (698)

3. Thomas Annunziata (683)

4. Adrian Wlostowski (655)

5. Gian Buffomante (631)

1. Jared Odrick (839)

2. Keith Prociuk (784)

3. Barry Boes (779)

4. Doug Winston (677)

5. Tom Sheehan (635)

1. Tristan McKee (874)

2. Sam Corry (698)

3. Thomas Annunziata (683)

4. Gian Buffomante (631)

5. Julian DaCosta (591)

1. Tristan McKee (874)

2. Sam Corry (698)

3. Gian Buffomante (631)

4. Julian DaCosta (591)

5. Noah Harmon (431)

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.

Cooper Shipman Continues Win Streak, Taking Race 2 at CTMP

BOWMANVILLE, Ontario, Canada (August 30, 2025) – Cooper Shipman extended his Formula 4 United States Championship presented by Mosport Karting Centre (F4 U.S.) win streak, taking the victory in Race 2 at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP) on Saturday afternoon. In one of the most action-packed races this season, the top four engaged in tight racing and close battles all afternoon, with Shipman (No. 14 Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F422) having to overcome the charges of his championship rivals to eventually emerge with the victory. 

Clemente Huerta Raab (No. 17 Velox USA / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F422) led the field to green after setting the fastest lap in Race 1. Shipman lined up to his outside, but Kekai Hauanio (No. 29 N-E-Where Transport / Crosslink Motorsports Ligier JS F422) and Alex Popow (No. 55 Dr. Michael Thompson MS DDS PPLS / MLT Motorsports Ligier JS F422) put on an early charge, with Hauanio moving to second and Popow to third on the opening lap, while Shipman fell to fourth. 

Keeping a level head, it only took Shipman five minutes to restart his forward progress, moving back into third and then setting his sights forward. Meanwhile, Hauanio looked toward Huerta Raab, closing in on the Chilean to take the point. His lead, however, was short lived, as side-by-side racing between Hauanio and Huerta Raab allowed Shipman to reach their gearboxes. Shipman made his way around both drivers to pace the field and begin opening a gap as the clock ticked down. 

Behind him, Hauanio, Huerta Raab and Popow continued to dice it up. The trio raced three-wide down the front straight, with Popow racing wide to claim second, and Huerta Raab using the inside line for an overtake. Hauanio was able to slingshot past Huerta Raab in the following corner, and the three raced nose to stern toward the checkered flag. With the white flag in sight, Huerta Raab got loose entering Turn 1, losing control and sailing into the tire barrier. As a result, the safety car brought the field to the checkered flag, with Shipman taking the win, Popow following in second, and Hauanio in third. 

> > REPLAY THE STREAM: Stream Round 12 from CTMP

Notes of Interest: 

  • Cooper Shipman won his sixth race of the 2026 season while extending his championship points lead. 
  • With six-consecutive victories, Cooper Shipman is now tied with 2017 F4 U.S. Champion and current INDYCAR Driver Kyle Kirkwood for the second-longest win streak in F4 U.S. history. Cameron Das holds the record with eight-consecutive victories.
  • Alex Popow finished second to record his seventh podium of 2025. The Venezuelan American finished on the podium in both of today’s events.
  • With a third-place result, Kekai Hauanio secured his ninth podium of the year. Hauanio remains second in the point standings, now trailing Cooper Shipman by 40 points.
  • Luke Powers (No. 51 Corporate Commercial Group / Toney Driver Development Ligier JS F422) earned a career-best finish with his fourth-place result.
  • Three teams were represented on today’s podium, with Kiwi Motorsport securing the victory, MLT Motorsports taking second, and Crosslink Motorsports finishing third.

> > SEE MORE:  Race 2 Official Results

“It was a bit of a chaotic start,” said Shipman after climbing from the car. “I knew the guys behind me were going to be aggressive with me and try and shuffle me back, but I stayed calm, stayed consistent and made my way back through the field. Then, I controlled my race from the front. I have to thank all of Kiwi Motorsport, Teena [Larsen], Garry [Orton], and both my parents for supporting me and getting me this far.”

F4 U.S. will finish out their weekend at the Labour Day Weekend Sprints tomorrow morning at 10 a.m. ET. The race will stream live on SpeedTour.TV, and live timing and scoring will be available on the Race Monitor app. Additional news and updates from the weekend will be posted on the series’ Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

 
 

Titus Sherlock Gets Back-To-Back Wins at CTMP

BOWMANVILLE, Ontario, Canada (August 30, 2025) – For the second time this weekend, Titus Sherlock won in Formula Regional Americas Championship presented by Mosport Karting Centre (FR Americas) competition at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP). Marking his sixth win of the 2025 season, and 10th of his career, Sherlock (No. 31 Rayne Nutrition / Ronald McDonald House Charities / Crosslink Motorsports Ligier JS F3) overtook the lead on the opening lap and never looked back. 

Nicolas Ambiado (No. 55 Velox USA / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3) led the field down the starting grid after setting the fastest lap in yesterday’s race, with Sherlock to his outside. A stalled car during the formation lap led to an aborted standing start, and instead required the field to roll side by side to a waving green flag to start the race. With pole position on the outside, second-place starter Sherlock had the preferred line as the field raced toward Turn 1. With Sherlock moving to the lead, Ambiado settled into second, with Jett Bowling (No. 22 Bullhorn / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3) following in third. A rare mistake by Ambiado resulted in him dropping a wheel off the racing surface, which gave Bowling the opportunity to overtake second, and also allowed Connor Roberts (No. 46 Apexspeed.com / Entropy Cellars / Atlantic Racing Team with Team Roberts Ligier JS F3) to drive by. The trio endured a late-race restart, but still crossed the finish line in the same order—Sherlock, followed by Bowling and Roberts.

> > REPLAY THE STREAM:  Round 15 Live Stream

Notes of Interest: 

  • With today’s victory, Titus Sherlock scored his sixth win of the 2025, and 10th of his career. 

  • Jett Bowling earned his eighth podium of the season with his runner-up finish in Race 2.

  • Connor Roberts earned his second podium of the weekend, and third of 2025, with a third-place result. 

  • Three teams were represented on the podium, with Crosslink Motorsports winning the race, Kiwi Motorsport finishing second and Atlantic Racing Team with Team Roberts finishing third.

> > SEE MORE:  Race 2 Official Results

“It was a good race,” said Sherlock after climbing from the car. “We got the lead on the first lap with a close move with Nicolas [Ambiado], and then just had the pace. We were really fast, so we just had to manage that one restart, but other than that, the car was really good. I’m really thankful for all the guys at Crosslink Motorsports for giving me such a good car.”

FR Americas is back on track tomorrow for their third and final race from CTMP. The lights go out at 11:40 a.m. ET, and the race will be streamed live on SpeedTour.TV. Live timing and scoring available on the Race Monitor app. Additional news and updates from the weekend will be posted on the series’ Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Cooper Shipman Extends Win Streak to Five, Wins Race 1 at CTMP

BOWMANVILLE, Ontario, Canada (August 30, 2025) – Cooper Shipman won the opening Formula 4 United States Championship presented by Mosport Karting Centre (F4 U.S.) race of the Labour Day Weekend Sprints at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park on Saturday morning to extend his win streak to five. After sweeping the last two events, Shipman (No. 14 Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F422) has momentum on his side as he races toward the 2025 championship title and a scholarship to compete in Formula Regional America Championship (FR Americas) next season. 

Starting the race on the pole position, Shipman faced an immediate challenge from Alex Popow (No. 55 Dr. Michael Thompson MS DDS PPLS / MLT Motorsports Ligier JS F422), who had a great start from the outside pole to charge around the outside and to the race lead as the field raced through the first turn. An early caution prevented Shipman from making forward progress, but a restart a few minutes later gave him another shot at the lead. Popow was initially able to hold the position, but Shipman consistently chipped away at the gap and zeroed in on Popow’s gearbox as the race neared the 20-minute mark. Overtaking Popow in Turn 8, Shipman turned his focus out front to start building a gap toward the checkered flag. Behind him, Kekai Hauanio (No. 29 N-E-Where Transport / Crosslink Motorsports Ligier JS F422) had climbed to third after starting in the back following an accident in yesterday’s practice, which caused him to miss qualifying. With Clemente Huerta Raab (No. 17 Velox USA / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F422) in fourth, the Chilean was focused on Hauanio’s rear wing and looking for a way around. The two had a cat-and-mouse type battle for the final 10 minutes of the race, with Huerta Raab finally completing the pass around the outside in Turn 8 with just over two minutes left on the clock. As the checkered flag waved, Shipman led the way, with Popow and Huerta Raab following him across the line. 

Notes of Interest: 

  • Cooper Shipman took his fifth win of the 2025 season, leading the series in victories this year. The Texan has won every race since Round 7 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in June. 
  • Alex Popow finished second to mark his sixth podium this year. The Venezuelan-American continues to search for his first win since the series’ opening round at NOLA Motorsports Park in March.
  • Clemente Huerta Raab secured his fifth podium of 2025. The result marked his third-consecutive third-place finish. 
  • Three countries were represented on today’s podium, with Cooper Shipman hailing from America, Alex Popow representing Venezuela and Clemente Huerta Raab calling Chile home. 
  • Shipman’s win marked the fifth victory of 2025 for Kiwi Motorsport. The six-time F4 U.S. Team Champions currently lead the Team Championship point standings.

> > SEE MORE: Race 1 Official Results

“I just didn’t get the jump off the line that I wanted and Popow was able to roll it around the outside of Turn 1,” recalled Shipman on top of the podium. “But I just stayed patient, stayed calm and made sure that I timed my run to where I could get him down the back straight. Once I got to the lead, I knew as long as I maximized my exit out of Turn 6 that I could control the race, and I was able to come away with a win. I have to thank both my parents, my Kiwi Motorsport team—Teena [Larsen] and Garry [Orton]. They put an awesome car underneath me, and made sure I could come away with another win.”

> > WATCH THE STREAM: Stream Round 11 from CTMP

F4 U.S. is back on track today at 4 p.m. ET for Race 2 from the Labour Day Weekend Sprints at CTMP. The race will be live streamed on SpeedTour.TV. Additional news and updates from the weekend will be posted on the series’ Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. 

 

Titus Sherlock Takes Race 1 at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park

BOWMANVILLE, Ontario, Canada (August 29, 2025) – Titus Sherlock dominated at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP) to win the opening round of Formula Regional Americas Championship presented by Mosport Karting Centre (FR Americas) competition on Friday afternoon. Starting second, Sherlock (No. 31 Rayne Nutrition / Ronald McDonald House Charities / Crosslink Motorsports Ligier JS F3) lined up next to polesitter Jett Bowling (No. 22 Bullhorn / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3), but with a perfect start, the Crosslink Motorsports competitor took control of the race before the field even reached Turn 1. Leading the field from lights to checkered, Sherlock had to endure a mid-race restart and withstand challenges from third-place starter Nicolas Ambiado (No. 55 Velox USA / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3), who also overtook Bowling to move into second on the initial start. Bowling spent the majority of the race running third, but an off during the final minutes of the race relegated him to 10th, while also allowing Connor Roberts (No. 46 Apexspeed.com / Entropy Cellars / Atlantic Racing Team with Team Roberts Ligier JS F3) to claim the third position. As they crossed the finish line, Sherlock led, while Ambiado followed in second and Roberts in third.

Notes of Interest: 

  • Titus Sherlock claimed his fifth win of 2025 to lead the series in victories this year. 
  • Finishing second, Nicolas Ambiado earned his 10th podium of the season. The victory allowed him to take the points lead by just seven markers over Bruno Ribeiro. 
  • Connor Roberts claimed his second podium of the season, while matching his career-best FR Americas finish.
  • Following an on-track incident in practice, championship points leader Bruno Ribeiro (No. 01 Alfa Cem / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3) did not start today’s race. 

> > SEE MORE:  Race 1 Official Results

“It feels really good to get the win today,” said Sherlock after winning the race. “It’s a tough track; it’s physical. We’ve had a short weekend with limited practice, but we were able to maximize the car in qualifying to get pretty close to the front. I just had a good start and was able to get ahead going into Turn 1. Nicolas [Ambiado] was very close on the restart, but it’s quite hard to pass into Turn 1, so I was able to hold him off and get a comfortable gap to the end. It feels good to get it done. I have to thank all the Crosslink Motorsports guys; they’ve done an amazing job with the car. It’s super fast. I can’t thank all of them enough. My uncle, of course, all my family back home and everyone that supports me—thank you.”

FR Americas is back on track tomorrow at 11:20 a.m. E.T. for Race 2 from CTMP’s Labour Day Weekend Sprints. The event will stream live on SpeedTour.TV, and live timing and scoring will be available on the Race Monitor app. Additional news and updates from the weekend will be posted on the series’ Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
 

Jett Bowling Secures Pole Position at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park

BOWMANVILLE, Ontario, Canada (August 29, 2025) – Jett Bowling will guide the Formula Regional Americas Championship presented by Mosport Karting Centre (FR Americas) field down the starting grid for Race 1 at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP). With a 1:13.770 lap, Bowling (No. 22 Bullhorn / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3) shattered the existing track record, set by 2024 Champion Patrick Woods-Toth, by more than a second. The fastest of the Kiwi Motorsport quartet, Bowling’s qualifying effort secured his second pole of the 2025 season. 

Following an on-track incident in practice, championship points leader Bruno Ribeiro (No. 01 Alfa Cem / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3) missed the qualifying session. 

     SEE MORE:  Official Grid

After Thursday’s rain-filled test day, the drivers were eager to get on track for this morning’s sole practice session. Titus Sherlock (No. 31 Rayne Nutrition / Ronald McDonald House Charities / Crosslink Motorsports Ligier JS F3) set the pace with a 1:14.538 lap. Bruno Ribeiro followed close behind, as less than a second separated the top six as they rushed toward the line.

     SEE MORE:  Practice Results 

The lights go out for FR Americas Race 1 at CTMP today at 4:30 p.m. ET. Saturday and Sunday’s races from the Labour Day Weekend Sprints will stream on SpeedTour.TV, with timing and scoring for all events available on the Race Monitor app. Additional news and updates from the weekend will be posted on the series’ Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. 

Cooper Shipman Leads Qualifying at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park

BOWMANVILLE, Ontario, Canada (August 29, 2025) – Coming off back-to-back weekend sweeps, Cooper Shipman continued his momentum, pacing qualifying in Formula 4 United States Championship presented by Mosport Karting Centre (F4 U.S.) competition at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP). With a fastest lap of 1:19.708, Shipman (No. 14 Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F422) led the session to secure the pole position for tomorrow’s Race 1. MLT Motorsports’ Alex Popow (No. 55 Dr. Michael Thompson MS DDS PPLS / MLT Motorsports Ligier JS F422) will start second, while series newcomer Oliver Savoie (No. 88 YXE Auto / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F422) lines up third, with hopes of securing a podium in his F4 U.S. debut weekend.

> > SEE MORE: Qualifying Results

With only one practice session this weekend, F4 U.S. drivers took every chance they had to learn the track. Shipman topped the leaderboard this morning with more than a second advantage. Kekai Hauanio (No. 29 N-E-Where Transport / Crosslink Motorsports Ligier JS F422) celebrated his 19th birthday by going second fastest in practice. Ontario’s own Caleb Campbell (No. 68 Kids Help Phone / Camtacc Properties / Legacy Foundation of Canada / LC Racing Ligier JS F422) closed out the top three, just 1.113 seconds off Shipman’s pace. 

> > SEE MORE:  Practice Results

F4 U.S. will race a doubleheader tomorrow, with Race 1 scheduled at 8:45 a.m. ET, followed by Race 2 at 4:00 p.m. ET. All F4 U.S. races from the Labour Day Weekend Sprints will stream on SpeedTour.TV, with timing and scoring available on the Race Monitor app. Additional news and updates from the weekend will be posted on the series’ Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Titus Sherlock Sweeps CTMP Labour Day Weekend Sprints

BOWMANVILLE, Ontario, Canada (August 31, 2025) – Titus Sherlock completed the weekend sweep in Formula Regional Americas Championship presented by Mosport Karting Centre (FR Americas) competition at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP). Sherlock (No. 31 Rayne Nutrition / Ronald McDonald House Charities / Crosslink Motorsports Ligier JS F3) led from lights to checkered in the all-green race at one of the most iconic circuits in North America, keeping his championship hopes alive as the series enters its final four rounds of the 2025 season. 

With Sherlock on pole, the real story was between the second- and third-place starters. Nicolas Ambiado (No. 55 Velox USA / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3) lined up second, while Bruno Ribeiro (No. 01 Alfa Cem / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3) started the race in third. The two entered the weekend in a heated battle for the championship title, and when Ribeiro was sidelined from Race 1 after a practice accident, Ambiado was able to take the points lead. Ambiado then grew that lead in Race 2 when Ribeiro suffered a mechanical issue to end his day early. Today, however, it was Ambiado who faced obstacles. Ribeiro overtook him on the opening lap to comfortably move into second, and while he tried to chase down Sherlock, he was never able to reach his rear wing. 

Brady Golan (No. 80 Attire / Toney Driver Development Ligier JS F3) was the next car to get around Ambiado, and while Jett Bowling (No. 22 Bullhorn / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3) dropped back to sixth on the opening lap, it wasn’t long before he and Connor Roberts (No. 46 Apexspeed.com / Entropy Cellars / Atlantic Racing Team with Team Roberts Ligier JS F3) both made their way around Ambiado, too. Bowling and Roberts then pulled up to challenge Golan for third, and the trio put on an entertaining fight for nearly half the race. Golan held the position for the majority of the event, but as the clock ticked down, Bowling made a daring move in Turn 10 to overtake Golan, and Roberts found a way around the Toney Development Driver just a few minutes later. 

As they crossed the line, it was Sherlock, followed by Ribeiro in second and Bowling in third. 

> > REPLAY THE STREAM: Stream Round 16 from CTMP

Notes of Interest: 

  • Titus Sherlock scored a hat trick, winning the third and final FR Americas race at CTMP.
  • After being sidelined from Race 1 and suffering a mechanical issue in Race 2, Bruno Ribeiro returned to the podium in Race 3, keeping himself firmly in the battle for the championship title.
  • Jett Bowling scored his ninth podium of the 2025 season with a third-place result in today’s race. 
  • With a runner-up finish, Bruno Ribeiro retook the championship lead by four points over Nicolas Ambiado. In third, Titus Sherlock is just 7.5 points behind Ambiado and 11.5 markers behind Ribeiro.
  • With a stellar performance throughout the weekend that included two podiums and a hard-fought fourth-place finish, Connor Roberts was recognized by the stewards and awarded the Omologato Perfectly-Timed Move of the Race. The award includes a bespoke Omologato timepiece. 

“It feels good to get the second sweep of the year already,” said Sherlock after climbing from the car in Victory Lane. “The Crosslink team gave me such an awesome car. I knew Bruno [Ribeiro] was going to be fast because he was on new tires, but [my tires] held in there and I had a great car to drive. I can’t thank the team enough. I wasn’t letting myself enjoy the last few days too much because I knew there was more to do, but now I can fully enjoy it. This event is awesome—there are so many people here watching us, so I can’t thank the fans enough. There’s great energy here and the track is awesome; it’s one of my favorite events, for sure. I’m so happy to be back here again.”

> > READ MORE:  Round 16 Official Results

FR Americas is back on track in just three weeks for the penultimate event of the 2025 season—the VIR SpeedTour at VIRginia International Raceway. The event, like all 2025 races, will be streamed live on SpeedTour.TV, with select races also airing live on SPEED SPORT 1. Additional news and updates leading up to the event will be posted on the series’ Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Prospective drivers looking to learn more about FR Americas are encouraged to visit the championship’s website at FRAmericas.com

Cooper Shipman Completes Weekend Sweep, Wins Race 3 at CTMP 

 

BOWMANVILLE, Ontario, Canada (August 31, 2025) – For the third event in a row, Cooper Shipman earned a Formula 4 United States Championship presented by Mosport Karting Centre (F4 U.S.) weekend sweep at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP). Completing the hat trick, Shipman (No. 14 Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F422) won Race 3 of the Labour Day Weekend Sprints event on Sunday morning, leading the field from flag to flag in an all-green race. 

Starting on pole, Shipman had a clean start to take control of the race. Behind him, second-place starter Alex Popow (No. 55 Dr. Michael Thompson MS DDS PPLS / MLT Motorsports Ligier JS F422) felt immediate pressure from third-place starter Kekai Hauanio (No. 29 N-E-Where Transport / Crosslink Motorsports Ligier JS F422) as he dove to the inside of Turn 5. With Popow making a charge at Turn 8 to regain the runner-up spot, Shipman began building a gap, while his competition raced wheel to wheel behind him. Realizing that Shipman was pulling away, the two settled into position as they waited for their cars to dial in. Behind them, Luke Powers (No. 51 Corporate Commercial Group / Toney Driver Development Ligier JS F422), Demitri Nolan (No. 5 Crosslink Motorsports Ligier JS F422) and Caleb Campbell (No. 68 Kids Help Phone / Camtacc Properties / Legacy Foundation of Canada / LC Racing Ligier JS F422) began putting on a show as they jockeyed for the fourth position. With their fight ensuing for the first half of the race, things then started to heat back up between Popow and Hauanio. Just over 10 minutes were left on the clock as Hauanio chased down and made his way around Popow to take the runner-up position. Shipman, though, had built up too much of an advantage to overcome. 

As the checkered flag waved, Shipman led Hauanio and Popow, in that order, across the line.

> > REPLAY THE STREAM: Stream Round 13 from CTMP

Notes of Interest: 

  • Cooper Shipman won his seventh race of the 2026 season while extending his championship points lead. 
  • With seven-consecutive victories, Cooper Shipman surpassed 2017 F4 U.S. Champion and current INDYCAR Driver Kyle Kirkwood on the list for “longest win streaks” in F4 U.S. history. Cameron Das holds the record with eight-consecutive victories, while Shipman is now ranked second.
  • Kekai Hauanio earned his 10th podium of 2025, finishing second on Sunday afternoon. 
  • Finishing third, Alex Popow secured his eighth podium of the year. He finished on the podium in all three races during the CTMP Labour Day Weekend Sprints.
  • Making his F4 U.S. debut at CTMP, Oliver Savoie (No. 88 YXE Auto / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F422) earned a career-best finish with a sixth-place result. 
  • With just four races remaining in the 2025 season, Cooper Shipman now holds a 47-point advantage over second-place Kekai Hauanio in the battle for the championship.
  • Three teams were represented on today’s podium, as Kiwi Motorsport won with Shipman, Crosslink Motorsports took second with Hauanio, and Popow finished third for MLT Motorsports. 
  • With three podiums in three races, Alex Popow was awarded the Omologato Perfectly-Timed Move of the Race and was recognized by the stewards for an outstanding performance. The award includes a bespoke Omologato timepiece. 

> > SEE MORE:  Race 3 Official Results

“It was a pretty awesome weekend,” said Shipman after climbing from the car in Victory Lane. “Any time we can come out and show the kind of speed that we were able to show, it’s always a good time. I loved coming up here for the first time. It’s an awesome track; I really enjoyed it. Coming away with three wins was great—I can’t wait to come back.”

F4 U.S. is back on track in just three weeks for the penultimate event of the 2025 season—the VIR SpeedTour at VIRginia International Raceway. The event, like all 2025 races, will be streamed live on SpeedTour.TV, with select races also airing live on SPEED SPORT 1. Additional news and updates from the weekend will be posted on the series’ Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Prospective drivers looking to learn more about F4 U.S. are encouraged to visit the championship’s website at F4USChampionship.com. 
 

 

 

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

Track Facts: 

Circuit: VIRginia International Raceway

Length: 3.27 miles / 18-turn road course 

Race Direction: Clockwise

Podium: Victory Circle, located near the Tech Shed in the North Paddock 

FR Americas Championship 

Practice:                       Friday, September 19 at 10:30 a.m. ET

Qualifying:                    Friday, September 19 at 3:55 p.m. ET

Autograph Session:        Saturday, September 20 at 2:15 p.m. ET

Feature Race 1:             Saturday, September 20 at 4:10 p.m. ET

Feature Race 2*:           Sunday, September 21 at 4:25 p.m. ET 

F4 U.S. Championship 

Practice:                       Friday, September 19 at 9:00 a.m. ET

Qualifying:                    Friday, September 19 at 2:35 p.m. ET

Feature Race 1:             Saturday, September 20 at 11:25 a.m. ET

Autograph Session:        Saturday, September 20 at 2:15 p.m. ET

Feature Race 2*:           Sunday, September 21 at 3:35 p.m. ET

Ligier Junior Formula Championship 

Practice:                       Friday, September 19 at 9:00 a.m. ET

Qualifying:                    Friday, September 19 at 2:35 p.m. ET

Feature Race 1:             Saturday, September 20 at 9:45 a.m. ET

Autograph Session:        Saturday, September 20 at 2:15 p.m. ET

Feature Race 2*:           Sunday, September 21 at 2:45 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. 

2025’s Penultimate Round

Formula Regional Americas Championship (FR Americas) and Formula 4 United States Championship (F4 U.S.) join Ligier Junior Formula Championship (Ligier JFC) for their penultimate round of the 2025 season at VIRginia International Raceway (VIR) this weekend. Returning to the 3.27-mile facility for the first time since 2023, all three championships will contest two races as the battle for the 2025 title heats up. In an action-packed SpeedTour weekend, they’ll join the Trans Am Series, Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA), International GT, Prototype Sprint Series Association and Ginetta Challenge for four days of non-stop racing action. Kids 12 and under are admitted free all weekend, while adult tickets are available now at SpeedTour.net.  

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

Drivers from FR Americas, F4 U.S. and Ligier JFC will host an autograph session on Saturday afternoon. Taking place in VIR’s North Paddock at the SpeedTour Sim Trailer, fans are invited out to collect autographs, take photos and meet the future stars of open-wheel racing.

The Road to F1 Starts Here

America’s Road to F1 continues to gain momentum as United States-based teams and drivers make significant strides toward motorsport’s highest level. With the Cadillac Formula 1 Team set to join the MoneyGram Haas F1 Team on the Formula 1 grid in 2026, the U.S. will soon be represented by two teams on the world stage. Further fueling the momentum, American Colton Herta has signed as a test driver for the Cadillac F1 Team and is rumored to be making the jump to Formula 2 this coming season. While so much of the spotlight is focused on the top tiers of the F1 ladder, the true Road to Formula 1 begins much earlier. F4 U.S. and FR Americas serve as critical first steps, where drivers as young as 15 begin their journey. Certified by the FIA, these series not only develop emerging talent, but also award the essential FIA Super License Points that are needed to progress toward a future in Formula 1. 

Watch Live on SpeedTour.TV 

Catch all the action from VIR 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 Sunday afternoon as all three series contest Race 2. Coverage kicks off at 12:30 p.m. ET with the Trans Am Series, followed by Ligier JFC, F4 U.S., and FR Americas, in that order, beginning at 2:45 p.m. ET. SS1 is available worldwide on platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Roku, Pluto TV, Sling, STIRR and more.  
 

Championship Battle Tightens with $100k On The Line

With four rounds left on the 2025 schedule, just four points separate the top two in the FR Americas driver standings. Bruno Ribeiro (No. 01 Alfa Cem / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3) narrowly holds his lead, after temporarily surrendering the top spot to Nicolas Ambiado (No. 55 Velox USA / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3) in the midst of the CTMP race weekend. At 227 and 223 points respectively, the two have a slight advantage over third-place Titus Sherlock (No. 31 Rayne Nutrition / Ronald McDonald House Charities / Crosslink Motorsports Ligier JS F3), who left CTMP with 215.5 points after sweeping the weekend. Each with one win this season, Jett Bowling (No. 22 Bullhorn / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3) and Brady Golan (No. 80 Attire / Toney Driver Development Ligier JS F3) both have a shot at finishing inside the top three in points, with Bowling 37.5 markers behind Sherlock, and Golan just 78.5 points out of third. 

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

Wild Weekend Shakes Up Points at CTMP

The race weekend at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP) proved that the fight for the FR Americas championship is far from over. Despite leading the series with victories this season, Titus Sherlock (No. 31 Rayne Nutrition / Ronald McDonald House Charities / Crosslink Motorsports Ligier JS F3) entered the weekend as a longshot for the championship. However, a weekend hat trick put him right back in the fight, just 11.5 points behind the leader. Meanwhile, Bruno Ribeiro (No. 01 Alfa Cem / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3) entered the weekend as the championship leader, but an incident in practice sidelined him for Race 1, allowing Nicolas Ambiado (No. 55 Velox USA / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3) to briefly take the points lead. Then, a mechanical issue going into Race 3 had Ambiado barely making the starting grid and slowed his race pace to allow Ribeiro to once again take the lead. If the weekend at CTMP proved anything, this championship is still anyone’s to win—or lose. 

Matriano Lim Back in Action

Landan Matriano Lim (No. 5 739 Racing / Crosslink Motorsports Ligier JS F3) returns to FR Americas to make his 2025 debut this weekend at VIR. An alum of both FR Americas and F4 U.S., Matriano Lim finished eighth in the FR Americas standings last season after accumulating 13 top 10s and five top-five finishes. 

New Driver: Christian Brooks

Christian Brooks (No. 95 Toney Driver Development Ligier JS F3) will join Toney Driver Development as a third entry for the Brownsburg, Indiana-based organization at VIR. Brooks, a California native, started in RallyCross before switching to formula cars and racing in F4 U.S. in 2019. Winning two races that season—including one at VIR—he moved to USF2000 in 2020 and climbed all the way to INDY NXT by 2024. Primarily working as a driver coach this season, Brooks is excited to get back behind the wheel to make his FR Americas debut at VIR.

Barrett Wolfe Looks for Win

It’s been one year since Barrett Wolfe (No. 13 Make-A-Wish / Axiom Cyber / Cool.inc / Crosslink Motorsports Ligier JS F3) began his transition to the FR Americas car. With VIR not included on the championship’s schedule last season, Wolfe came to the Virginia track anyway—opting to run the Ligier JS F3 in one of SVRA’s run groups. Wolfe had some hard battles that weekend, but he was able to bring home his first victory in the FR Americas car. This weekend, he hopes to match that feat in an actual FR Americas race. 
 

Championship Clinch Possible at VIR

Entering VIR with a 47-point advantage, Cooper Shipman (No. 14 Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F422) has the capability to clinch the 2025 F4 U.S. championship this weekend. With just four races remaining and a total of 100 points on the line, the 17 year old’s mission is simple—leave VIR with a 50-point margin and clinch the championship title, as well as the scholarship to compete in FR Americas next season. Second-place Kekai Hauanio (No. 29 N-E-Where Transport / Crosslink Motorsports Ligier JS F422), however, isn’t going down without a fight. With three wins and 10 podiums this season, Hauanio is working hard to keep himself in the championship hunt. Behind him, Alex Popow (No. 55 Dr. Michael Thompson MS DDS PPLS / MLT Motorsports Ligier JS F422) is third in the standings, but Caleb Campbell (No. 68 Kids Help Phone / Camtacc Properties / Legacy Foundation of Canada / LC Racing Ligier JS F422), Clemente Huerta Raab (No. 17 Velox USA / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F422) and Demitri Nolan (No. 5 Crosslink Motorsports Ligier JS F422) all enter the VIR weekend with a mathematical chance at ultimately claiming that spot. 

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

Shipman Chasing Records

Cooper Shipman (No. 14 Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F422) had an unbelievable weekend at CTMP last month, sweeping his third event in a row and extending his win streak to seven races. With his seventh win, Shipman officially passed Kyle Kirkwood on the list for the second-longest win streak—now only ranking behind the 2016 F4 U.S. inaugural champion, Cameron Das. With Das at eight consecutive wins, Shipman could potentially break the record and set a new standard this weekend. 

Huerta Raab Back in The Drivers Seat

Clemente Huerta Raab (No. 17 Velox USA / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F422) returns to the driver’s seat at VIR after missing the final CTMP round following an on-track incident in the closing laps of Race 2. Sustaining extensive damage to the car, Huerta Raab was sidelined from the final event of the weekend and fell just a half point behind Caleb Campbell (No. 68 Kids Help Phone / Camtacc Properties / Legacy Foundation of Canada / LC Racing Ligier JS F422) in the standings. This weekend, he looks to make that back up, and hopes to gain even more ground in the standings as the 2025 season nears completion. 

Gen 1 Experience Meets the Gen 2 Ligier JS F4 Car

Racing at VIR for the first time since 2023 doesn’t mean that it’s a new track for all F4 U.S. competitors; albeit, it will be their first time taking on the 3.27-mile circuit in the Ligier JS F422. In 2023, Kekai Hauanio (No. 29 N-E-Where Transport / Crosslink Motorsports Ligier JS F422) had a great weekend in F4 U.S. at VIR—using the first-generation Ligier JS F4 car. Recording his first two career podiums at the circuit, Hauanio consistently improved all weekend, going from finishing fifth to third to second, in the three rounds. That same weekend, Caleb Campbell (No. 68 Kids Help Phone / Camtacc Properties / Legacy Foundation of Canada / LC Racing Ligier JS F422), at just 14 years old, ran the Gen. 1 in SVRA, while Demitri Nolan (No. 5 Crosslink Motorsports Ligier JS F422) did the same thing last year.

Introducing Jonathan Cottrill, RASE Motorsports Returns

Jonathan Cottrill (No. 32 RASE Marketing Ligier JS F422) joins forces with RASE Motorsports, who returns to F4 U.S. for the first time since their podium finish at Road America in May. A graduate of the Radford Racing School Formula 4 School, Cottrill has raced both Formula Atlantics and the first-generation Ligier JS F4 in SCCA competition. Now making his F4 U.S. debut, the Colorado native is focused on graduating high school and starting his racing career. 
 

The Fight for a Scholarship in F4 U.S. 

It could all come down to VIR for Gastón Irazú (No. 42 Elia Group / Baly / Canal 4 / Ancap / Champagne Racing Ligier JS F4), who has the opportunity to lock in the Ligier JFC championship this weekend. With a 42-point lead and 100 points available in the final four races of 2025, Irazú simply needs to leave VIR with a 50-point advantage to secure the Driver’s Championship title and the scholarship to compete in F4 U.S. in 2025. A three-time winner this season, Drew Szuch (No. 28 Berg Racing Ligier JS F4) continues to sit second in points, while Daniel Cará (No. 10 Tenuta Foppa & Ambrosi Wines / WorkHub / Cará Origin Motorsports Ligier JS F4) is just a bit behind him in third. With three podiums in the last six races—including his first win—Cash Felber (No. 11 BioLongevity Labs / TownHall / Rebol / DWT / Matrix Mind Water / Phantom Fireworks / Champagne Racing Ligier JS F4) has climbed to fourth in the standings. Harbir Dass (No. 23 Northcoast Medical Group / Dubby Energy / Dass Psych LLC / Berg Racing Ligier JS F4), who is no stranger to VIR after having raced on the circuit with Spec MX-5 just last year, rounds out the top five in the standings.

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

Champagne Reigns

In their first full season of Ligier JFC competition, Champagne Racing became the first team to sweep a race during the series’ most recent round at New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP). With Gastón Irazú (No. 42 Elia Group / Baly / Canal 4 / Ancap / Champagne Racing Ligier JS F4) winning, fans were seeing double as twin 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) finished second and third to flank Irazú on the podium. Leading the Ligier JFC Team’s Points Championship standings, Champagne Racing has amassed six wins and 14 podiums this year. 

Berg Racing Doubles Down

Berg Racing is doubling down at VIR, expanding from two to four cars for this weekend’s SpeedTour event. Series regulars Harbir Dass (No. 23 Northcoast Medical Group / Dubby Energy / Dass Psych LLC / Berg Racing Ligier JS F4) and Drew Szuch (No. 28 Berg Racing Ligier JS F4) will be joined by Alex Berg (No. 98 Atna Pharma Consulting / Rohde & Liesenfeld Inc / Easydrift Technologies Inc / Berg Racing Ligier JS F4) and Ronan Bray (No. 08 Allen Berg Racing Schools / Foxxr Digital Marketing / NXG Graphics / Berg Racing Ligier JS F4) to round out the four-car effort.

Berg is Back

Alex Berg (No. 98 Atna Pharma Consulting / Rohde & Liesenfeld Inc / Easydrift Technologies Inc / Berg Racing Ligier JS F4) will make his first-career Ligier JFC start, climbing behind the wheel for his family-owned team. No stranger to the Ligier JS F416, Berg raced the first-generation F4 car while it was the spec car for F4 U.S. back in 2022 and 2023. Recording one win and eight-career podiums across the two seasons, Berg then moved to British F4 for 2024, and spent this year racing in GB4 for Graham Brunton Racing. 

Meet Ronan and Rohan

Two newcomers will be making their Ligier JFC debuts when the lights go out at VIR, as Ronan Bray (No. 08 Allen Berg Racing Schools / Foxxr Digital Marketing / NXG Graphics / Berg Racing Ligier JS F4) joins Berg Racing, and William Rohan (No. 34 Crosslink Motorsports Ligier JS F4) races under the Crosslink Motorsports banner. A native of Franklin, Tenn., 17-year-old Bray will be competing in his first race weekend after completing the Allen Berg Racing School and engaging in an extensive testing program with Berg Racing. Likewise, 16-year-old Rohan has been busy acquainting himself with the Ligier JS F422 with Crosslink Motorsports after earning his competition license and completing several weeks of testing. 

 
 
 

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