Trans Am Corner: ECC Motorsports' Adam Andretti and A.J. Henriksen Review 2019

Trans Am Corner: ECC Motorsports' Adam Andretti and A.J. Henriksen Review 2019

ECC Motorsports had a successful return to the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli in 2019, fielding A.J. Henriksen in TA2® powered by AEM and Adam Andretti for a partial season campaign in the Trans Am class. With its...
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John Andretti tribute livery for Adam Andretti

John Andretti tribute livery for Adam Andretti

Words By: Marshall Pruett Read full original release: https://racer.com/2020/02/29/john-andretti-tribute-livery-for-adam-andretti/ Adam Andretti is opening the 2020 Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli at Sebring in honor...
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Cameron Lawrence Sweeps Inaugural Trans Am by Pirelli Showdown at Lime Rock Park

LAKEVILLE, Conn. (28 March, 2020)- The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli added a new chapter to its 54-year history on Saturday as America’s road racing series took to Lime Rock Park for its inaugural Esports competition...
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Boris Said Joins All-Star Lineup for Round 1 of Trans Am by Pirelli Esports Championship

Trans Am’s first simulation championship debuts Sunday at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
Miami, Fl (17 April, 2020)In another history-in-the-making move, 34 Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli drivers representing all...
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Kicera and Archer Claim Wins at Spa

Tyler Kicera clinches championship lead after top performance at Circuit de Spa-Francochamps Stavelot, Belgium (6 June 2020)— The iconic roar of American horsepower was heard deep within Belgium’s Ardem Forest as the Trans...
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David Donohue Joins Trans Am by Pirelli Esports Lineup at Riverside

Donohue honors his father as Trans Am by Pirelli Esports Championship returns to Riverside International Speedway after 30 years   Riverside, Cali. (29 May, 2020) – Thanks to technology, a piece of motorsport history will...
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Road Atlanta Next Up for Trans Am by Pirelli Esports Championship

West Coast drivers eager to "travel" to Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta for first time   Braselton, Georgia (1 May 2020)- The Trans Am by Pirelli Esports Championship will make the virtual cross-country trek from Monterey...
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Merrill Masters Mid-Ohio with Trans Am TA2® Win

LEXINGTON, Ohio (28 June 2020) – With a strong push to the front early in the race, Thomas Merrill claimed his first Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli TA2® Powered by AEM victory of the season with the No. 81 Diehl-Merrill...
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Detroit Grand Prix Announcement

Detroit Grand Prix organizers announced today that the 2020 Grand Prix, originally scheduled for May 29-31 at Belle Isle Park, has been canceled due to the global COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic, including the Trans Am Series...
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Daytona International Speedway to Host Trans Am by Pirelli Esports Championship

New date and time set for Round 3 of the Trans Am by Pirelli Esports Championship Daytona, Fla. (May 5, 2020) – The Trans Am by Pirelli Esports Championship drivers will get a shot at glory on the the high banks of Daytona...
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Francis rolls a lucky 7, remains perfect at Mid-Ohio

Ernie Francis remained perfect in his seventh Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli start at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Gridded fifth, Francis worked his way up the field on a drying track in the No. 98 One South...
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Francis Jr. and Skeen Claim Trans Am Poles at Brainerd

Francis Jr. and Skeen Claim Trans Am Poles at Brainerd

BRAINERD, MN (11 July 2020) – Ernie Francis Jr. and Mike Skeen set the fastest times to secure pole to lead the respective Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli fields for the main events in the Ryan Companies US presents Jed...
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Ryan Companies US Set to Support Trans Am Jed Copham Tribute Weekend at Brainerd

Ryan Companies US Set to Support Trans Am Jed Copham Tribute Weekend at Brainerd

Innovative event free to spectators with drive-in style approach to support safe spectating Brainerd, Minn. (7 July 2020) — After a three-year hiatus, the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli will return to Brainerd...
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Formula Race Promotions is Back on Track This Weekend

Formula Race Promotions is Back on Track This Weekend

“First green flag of 2020 is just around the corner”  In what could be classified as the longest offseason in history, the Formula Race Promotions program is back on track this coming weekend at the ultra-fast Pittsburgh...
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SPECTATORS WELCOME! TRANS AM RETURNS FOR FREE WEEKEND OF RACING

SPECTATORS WELCOME! TRANS AM RETURNS FOR FREE WEEKEND OF RACING

Brainerd International Raceway is bringing back professional road racing July 11-12 while showing appreciation to its fans and honoring the track’s late owner, Jed Copham. It’ll be the first spectator event this season at...
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FRP Forced to Cancel Barber Motorsports Park Event but Adds Road Atlanta

FRP Forced to Cancel Barber Motorsports Park Event but Adds Road Atlanta

“Fluid situation causes cancellation” July 10, 2020 – As the world continues to evolve due to COVID-19, the Formula Race Promotions effort has been forced to do the same and cancel their Barber Motorsports Park event at the...
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Statement from Mike Cope to Dorsey Schroeder and Trans Am Officials

Statement from Mike Cope to Dorsey Schroeder and Trans Am Officials

Statement from Mike Cope to Dorsey Schroeder and Trans Am Officials Cope issues apology to Schroeder, Trans Am Clearwater, FL (July 3, 2020)— In a statement provided to The Trans Am Race Company and its officials, Mike...
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Trans Am Ready for Utah after Decade Absence

Trans Am Ready for Utah after Decade Absence

West Coast Championship intensifies ahead of penultimate round at Utah Motorsports Campus
TOOLE, UTAH (5 October 2021)- With five rounds complete, the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli West Coast Championship will...
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SCCA Represented In IMSA Diverse Driver Scholarship Finalists

SCCA Represented In IMSA Diverse Driver Scholarship Finalists

When the SCCA and International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) announced a formal collaboration aimed at connecting with motorsport enthusiasts, it cemented a long-time unofficial relationship between the two major...
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Déjà Vu for Dyson at Road America, Takes Second Consecutive Trans Am Pole in Wisconsin

Déjà Vu for Dyson at Road America, Takes Second Consecutive Trans Am Pole in Wisconsin

Birthday boy Lawrence, Joiner, Saunders, Horrell secure pole at Road America  
Chris Dyson Post Qualifying Video- https://youtu.be/KwyGpwqp-cw

ELKHART LAKE, WI (7 August 2020) – A picturesque Wisconsin summer...
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Up and coming NASCAR Talent Takes on TA2® powered by AEM class

Up and coming NASCAR Talent Takes on TA2® powered by AEM class

Young NASCAR talents springboard road racing careers with Trans Am   
  ELKHART LAKE, Wisc. (5 August, 2020)-  After back-to-back races at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course and Brainerd International Raceway earlier this month, ...
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Pickett Reaches Trans Am Milestone with West Coast Thunderhill Win

Pickett Reaches Trans Am Milestone with West Coast Thunderhill Win

ed by Pirelli West Coast Championship opened its competition season Sunday on Thunderhill Raceway Park’s three-mile, 15-turn circuit during a 33-lap race covering 99 miles. Those numbers -- 3, 15, 33 and 99 -- are all odd....
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SportsCar Feature: Full Throttle Family

SportsCar Feature: Full Throttle Family

This article first appeared in the August, 2020 edition of SportsCar Magazine. Everyone can read the current and past editions of SportCar digitally here. To become an SCCA member and get SportsCar mailed to your home address...
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Presenting the 2021 SCCA Hall of Fame Class

Presenting the 2021 SCCA Hall of Fame Class

Five individuals compose the 2021 Sports Car Club of America Hall of Fame class named today, recognizing their significant contributions to the Club’s history and the world of motorsports, and adding their names to a timeless...
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Said Leads Rainy Trans Am Qualifying at VIR

Said Leads Rainy Trans Am Qualifying at VIR

ALTON, VA (25 SEPTEMBER 2020) – Veteran Boris Said and young gun Ernie Francis Jr. locked up in an exciting duel in Friday’s Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli qualifying at rainy VIRginia International Raceway. The pair...
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Ragginger Stuns Trans Am Regulars, Snares Pole for Road Atlanta

Ragginger Stuns Trans Am Regulars, Snares Pole for Road Atlanta

Points leader Francis suffers setback beginning season-finale weekend BRASELTON, GA (20 November 2020) –Martin Ragginger prevailed in a seven-minute qualifying shootout to capture the pole position for Saturday’s Trans Am...
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Ragginger, Drissi Give Burtin Another Trans Am 1-2 at Road Atlanta

Ragginger, Drissi Give Burtin Another Trans Am 1-2 at Road Atlanta

Early problems sideline Francis, Dyson BRASELTON, GA (21 November 2020) –Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta was “home sweet home” for Burtin Racing Saturday in the opening round of a season-ending Trans Am Series presented by...
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Trans Am Sets Expanded 2021 Schedule

Trans Am Sets Expanded 2021 Schedule

More flexibility for competitors as Trans Am schedule includes 14-race weekends highlighted with NASCAR Cup Series race
Miami, Fla. (20 October 2020) – After the pandemic forced motorsport into a consolidated schedule...
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Matos wins Trans Am TA2® in Texas for Silver Hare Racing

Matos wins Trans Am TA2® in Texas for Silver Hare Racing

Michele Abbate nets TA2® West Coast win, a historical moment for the series AUSTIN, TEXAS (8 November 2020)- Rafa Matos took the lead from Cameron Lawrence on the 10th lap of the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli TA2®...
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Merrill Masters Wet Sonoma Circuit for Trans Am West Coast Win

Merrill Masters Wet Sonoma Circuit for Trans Am West Coast Win

Pickett and Rydquist take class victories, Abbate first female in history to podium in TA2® SONOMA, CALIFORNIA (10 OCTOBER 2020) – A damp Sonoma Raceway created tricky conditions for the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli...
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