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trans am series

 

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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. 

 
 

 

 

Thunderhill Raceway Park

Thunderhill SpeedTour

 

Track Facts:

Opened: 1993

Length: 2.866 Miles

Layout: 15-Turn Road Course

Entry List: View

Practice:

Friday, October 10

3:45-4:10 p.m. PT

 

Sunday, October 12

9:35-10:00 a.m. PT

 

Qualifying:

Saturday, October 11

9:30 a.m. PT

 

Races:

Saturday, October 11

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

Race Length: 35 Laps/75 Minutes

 

Sunday, October 12

12:45-2:00 p.m. PT

Race Length: 35 Laps/75 Minutes

Thundering to the End

The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli’s Western Championship is back in action for its final standalone event of 2025, a doubleheader at Thunderhill Raceway Park. The Western Championship has been visiting the Willows, California track since 2019, with the checkered flag flying for seven previous features at the venue. Only one race, a combination event with the National Championship at Circuit of The Americas, remains on the schedule after Thunderhill, meaning this weekend’s pair of races will set the stage for the championship battles. 

 

Victorious at Thunderhill

There are two competitors in this weekend’s field who know what it feels like to take the checkered flag at Thunderhill.

 

TA Cup

Michele Nagai, No. 72 Nagai Racing/Berkeley Jet Drive Chevrolet Camaro: 2024 Race 1


 

CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series

JC Meynet, No. 28 B-Bar Ranch/Killer Shrimp/RFR Chevrolet Camaro: 2023 (GT)

 

California Here We Come

There are seven drivers in this weekend’s field from the state of California. The competitors who are closest to home at the Willows, Calif. track are TA Cup drivers John Moore and Michelle Nagai, who are both less than two hours from their hometowns of Roseville and Newcastle, respectively.

 

TA Cup

John Moore, No. 27 JM Environmental Ford Mustang (Roseville)

Michelle Nagai, No. 72 Nagai Racing/Berkeley Jet Drive Chevrolet Camaro (Newcastle)


 

CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series

Tim Lynn, No. 17 Roof Options Ford Mustang (Kentfield)

JC Meynet, No. 28 B-Bar Ranch/Killer Shrimp/RFR Chevrolet Camaro (Woodland Hills)

Brian Lock, No. 44 Helium Mobile Chevrolet Camaro (Santa Cruz)

Tim Carroll, No. 46 CRDMFG.com Chevrolet Camaro (Santa Ana)

Kyle Kelley, No. 80 UPR.com/PKK Motorsports Ford Mustang (Huntington Beach)

 

Goble vs. Lovell

With just two race weekends remaining for Western competitors, it appears that the CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series championship will come down to 2023 title winner Brody Goble (No. 69 Brown Bros. Ford Lincoln Ford Mustang) and rookie Mia Lovell (No. 40 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry). Goble currently leads the standings by 108 points, giving him a substantial edge going into this weekend’s doubleheader. A 110-point advantage at the conclusion of Sunday’s race would be enough for Goble to clinch the title ahead of the COTA finale in two weeks. If Goble comes out on top, he would become the first two-time CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series Champion in the Western Championship. Both Goble and Lovell have equal footing when it comes to experience at Thunderhill. While Goble competed in the Trans Am Series in both 2022 and 2023, he missed the races at the Willows, California track both years, meaning neither competitor has a past start at the circuit.

 

While third-place Cole Moore (No. 99 Moore Motorsport/JM Environmental Ford Mustang) is only six points behind Lovell in the standings, the driver announced this week that he is out for the remainder of the 2025 season following an arm injury. The battle for the remainder of the top five is still tight, as fourth-place Kyle Kelley (No. 80 UPR.com/PKK Motorsports Ford Mustang) and fifth-place Tim Lynn (No. 17 RoofOptions Ford Mustang) are just one point apart, and Seamus McKendree (No. 20 Nitro Motorsports Ford Mustang) is just 24 points behind Lynn.

 

Sutherland vs. Moore

Much like the CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series title hunt, the TA Cup championship is also a two-horse race as the season winds down. Currently leading the points in TA Cup is Ken Sutherland in the No. 85 Kallberg Racing Dodge Challenger, who holds a 48-point advantage over John Moore in the No. 27 JM Environmental Ford Mustang. Sutherland has earned three victories this season at Laguna Seca and the two Portland doubleheader races, and has not finished worse than third this season, while Moore has one victory and four fourth-place finishes.

 

Much like with the TA2 title, the third-place TA Cup competitor will not compete in the final races of the season. Ken Thwaits (No. 9 Franklin Road Chevrolet Camaro) is sitting out the remainder of 2025 to undergo surgery, so despite only being three points behind Moore in the standings, he will not be able to battle for the championship.

 

Welcome Back

Two drivers in the CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series are making their first starts of the 2025 season, as Brian Lock (No. 44 Helium Mobile Toyota Camry) and Amir Haleem (No. 66 Helium Mobile Chevrolet Camaro) return to race at Thunderhill this weekend. Lock made his debut in the National Championship’s XGT class in 2024, earning the victory at VIR, while Haleem has one previous start in the National Championship’s TA2 Pro/Am Challenge last season.

 

Meynet a Master at Thunderhill

California native JC Meynet (No. 28 B-Bar Ranch/Killer Shrimp/RFR Chevrolet Camaro) is one of just two drivers in this weekend’s field with a Trans Am victory at Thunderhill Raceway Park, tallying a GT victory at the track in 2023 by finishing an impressive fourth overall. That same season, he captured the GT championship as well as Rookie of the Year honors in the class. Trans Am isn’t the only series where Meynet has found success at Thunderhill, as he still holds track records at the facility in SCCA, Spec Corvette, NASA and USTCC, all scored in the same Corvette that he drove to his GT title.  

 

Meynet also recently acquired another title: ordained minister. Last weekend in Santa Ynez, California, he officiated over the wedding of his oldest son.

 

Godspeed, Barry Boes

Since the Western Championship’s last race at Portland International Raceway, the Trans Am Series has lost National and Western competitor Barry Boes. Racing in the CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series since 2019, Boes made 85 starts between the National Championship and Western Championship, tallying nine National Pro/Am Challenge wins and two victories in the Western Championship. Boes won the CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series Pro/Am Challenge Championship in 2024 on the strength of seven victories in 12 races, finishing in the top five in every event. Boes had two victories this season, including one combination Pro/Am and Western victory at Sonoma Raceway. 

1. Brody Goble (538)

2. Mia Lovell (430)

3. Cole Moore (424)

4. Kyle Kelley (397)

5. Tim Lynn (396)

1. Ken Sutherland (465)

2. John Moore (417)

3. Ken Thwaits (414)

4. Michelle Nagai (263)

5. Chris Evans (235)

1. Simon Asselin (100)

2. JD Koos (50)

1. JD Koos (115)

1. Rudy Revak (115)

3. Simon Asselin (50)

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.

 

 

FR Americas, F4 U.S. and Ligier Junior Formula Championship Unveil 2026 Schedules

CHARLOTTE (October 1, 2025) – Formula Regional Americas Championship (FR Americas), Formula 4 United States Championship (F4 U.S.) and Ligier Junior Formula Championship (Ligier JFC) have unveiled their 2026 race schedules, mixing some of the most iconic circuits in North America with some of the best training grounds for young talent. Serving as America’s Road to F1, each championship’s calendar will focus on driver development and competition, as FR Americas contests a total of 21 rounds at eight tracks, F4 U.S. provides drivers 18 rounds at seven tracks, and Ligier JFC offers 16 rounds at six tracks. 

“We’re really looking forward to 2026 with FR Americas, F4 U.S. and Ligier JFC,” said Scott Goodyear, Race Director. “With circuits like Canadian Tire Motorsport Park and Barber Motorsports Park included on the schedule, we have some tough tracks that we know will challenge our drivers, and we’ll be able to see them develop over the course of those weekends. Likewise, there are few places in America that hold the same significance as Indianapolis Motor Speedway and racing across the yard of bricks. We incorporated feedback from our community as we built these schedules, and we’re really excited for what’s planned. Each championship continues to deliver great value, with the lowest cost per mile compared to other professional racing series in North America, as well as the other Formula 4 and Formula Regional championships around the globe. Pair that with the impressive wheel-to-wheel competition like we’ve seen year after year, and you’ll find that our series are a superb training ground for young drivers.” 

The 2026 season will open in New Orleans, with NOLA Motorsports Park serving as the backdrop for both a Pre-Season Test and the NOLA SpeedTour weekend. Then, it’s off to Elkhart Lake, Wis., and the famed Road America, where all three championships will host their second event. As summer heats up, everyone will head to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. After that, FR Americas will race across the yard of bricks on the IMS Road Course at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, as they contest their solo back-to-back run. Then, the three championships will reunite at New Jersey Motorsports Park, before FR Americas and F4 U.S. head north of the border to take on Canadian Tire Motorsport Park over Labor Day weekend. From there, all three series are off to VIRginia International Raceway, before closing out the year and crowning the 2026 champions at Barber Motorsports Park in mid-October. 

The eight-month season will provide young drivers with ample track time to develop their skills, while the near-monthly cadence allows their families to balance life on and off the racetrack. Likewise, operating at the lowest cost per mile in North America allows participating drivers to further spread their resources, giving them more opportunities to hone their skills through track time and testing programs with some of the top race teams in North America. 

With eight FIA-certified tracks on the docket, the variety of circuits prepares drivers to climb the ranks, as many of the facilities are mainstays on the INDYCAR and IMSA schedules. The championships consistently produce high-level drivers, which has attracted IMSA teams to start their own formula racing programs to train drivers, and has INDYCAR teams looking in the championships’ paddocks to fuel their own driver development programs, as Chip Ganassi Racing has done with Kiwi Motorsport. 

2026 Formula Regional Americas Championship Schedule (21 rounds): 

March 23-24, 2026:  Pre-Season Test at NOLA Motorsports Park, Avondale, La.

April 9-12, 2026:  NOLA Motorsports Park, Avondale, La. (Rounds 1-3)

May 14-17, 2026:  Road America, Elkhart Lake, Wis. (Rounds 4-6)

June 11-14, 2026:  Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, Ohio (Rounds 7-8)

June 18-21, 2026:  IMS Road Course at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, Ind. (Round 9-11)

July 31 - August 2, 2026:  New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, N.J. (Rounds 12-14)

September 3-6, 2026:  Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, Bowmanville, Ontario (Rounds 15-17)

September 17-20, 2026:  VIRginia International Raceway, Alton, Va. (Rounds 18-19)

October 16-18, 2026:  Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, Ala. (Rounds 20-21)

2026 Formula 4 United States Championship Schedule (18 rounds): 

March 23-24, 2026:  Pre-Season Test at NOLA Motorsports Park, Avondale, La.

April 9-12, 2026:  NOLA Motorsports Park, Avondale, La. (Rounds 1-3)

May 14-17, 2026:  Road America, Elkhart Lake, Wis. (Rounds 4-6)

June 11-14, 2026:  Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, Ohio (Rounds 7-8)

July 31 - August 2, 2026:  New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, N.J. (Rounds 9-11)

September 3-6, 2026:  Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, Bowmanville, Ontario (Rounds 12-14)

September 17-20, 2026:  VIRginia International Raceway, Alton, Va. (Rounds 15-16)

October 16-18, 2026:  Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, Ala. (Rounds 17-18)

2026 Ligier JFC Schedule (16 rounds):

March 23-24, 2026:  Pre-Season Test at NOLA Motorsports Park, Avondale, La.

April 9-12, 2026:  NOLA Motorsports Park, Avondale, La. (Rounds 1-3)

May 14-17, 2026:  Road America, Elkhart Lake, Wis. (Rounds 4-6)

June 11-14, 2026:  Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, Ohio (Rounds 7-9)

July 31 - August 2, 2026:  New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, N.J. (Rounds 10-12)

September 17-20, 2026:  VIRginia International Raceway, Alton, Va. (Rounds 13-14)

October 16-18, 2026:  Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, Ala. (Rounds 15-16)

Ligier JFC, as well as the FIA-certified F4 U.S. and FR Americas, combine to form a powerful driver development ladder. Graduates of the championships have consistently advanced their careers, with alumni among the starting fields of the Indianapolis 500, INDYCAR, FIA Formula 3, IMSA, NASCAR, Super Formula, INDY NXT and more. One of the most influential ways that ladder provides a forward trajectory is through its scholarship programs, which include everything from year-end champion scholarships to a karts-to-cars scholarship program. Details regarding the 2026 scholarship programs and opportunities will be announced in the coming weeks. 

 

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. 

 

 

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Chevrolet Becomes Presenting Sponsor of IROC

 

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (October 1, 2025) – IROC Holdings LLC and General Motors announced today that Chevrolet is now the presenting sponsor of IROC. This renewed relationship builds on a storied history between the two brands that has seen Chevrolet front and center for countless moments in IROC’s history. 

“We are thrilled to welcome Chevrolet as our presenting sponsor for IROC,” said Ray Evernham, Co-Principal of IROC Holdings. “Chevrolet has not only played a key role in my own personal career, but they’ve been a vital part of IROC’s history, too. Rob [Kauffman, co-principal] and I have had a lot of fun bringing the IROC brand back to life, and to now have our friends at Chevrolet and General Motors involved makes it even more exciting.” 

“Chevrolet is proud of our long and rich history with IROC, which dates back more than half a century, and honored to be the presenting sponsor,” said Todd Christensen, Director of Chevrolet Motorsports Marketing. “We look forward to seeing the stars and cars back on track in a revitalized IROC.”

The partnership debuted at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, August 13-16, where IROC Presented by Chevrolet was a featured run group at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. An impressive 27 authentic IROC race cars participated in the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion’s IROC Unser Family Cup class, with many being original Chevrolet Camaros that were campaigned in IROC competition between 1974-1989. An equally impressive lineup of drivers—including names like Mark Martin, Jeff Gordon, Kurt Busch, Bobby Labonte, Scott Pruett, Danny Sullivan and Ken Schrader—reunited with the original machines they raced during IROC’s prime making the IROC Unser Family Cup one of the most-anticipated classes of the weekend.

The history between General Motors and IROC dates back to 1974 when 12 identically-prepared Chevrolet Camaros took to the track with motorsports legends like Richard Petty, A.J. Foyt, Emerson Fittipaldi and Graham Hill behind the wheel. While Chevrolet’s Camaro was the designated car for the IROC Series from 1974 until 1989, General Motors returned to IROC once again in 1996 with the Pontiac Firebird, which would be utilized through the final year of series competition in 2006.

“The excitement from fans and drivers around the revival of the IROC brand has been incredible, and Chevrolet’s commitment only reinforces that we’re building something truly special,” said Evernham.

 

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