2025 Canadian Tire Motorsport Park

The Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) introduced the Trans Am series in 1966. The championship was created during the introduction of Detroit's 'American Pony Car' period. The Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro proved to be very popular with consumers and the best way for manufacturers to demonstrate their potential was 'To race on Sunday and sell on Monday.'

In 1966, vehicle classification and rules were based on the SCCA's A and B Sedan amateur classes. A Sedan was called the Over 2.0-Liter category. The cars competing in the group were limited to a 5.0-liter engine and provided a platform to showcase the new 'Pony Cars.' The Under 2.0-Liter category included BMW, Alfa Romero, British Leyland and Porsche vehicles.

The Trans Am series and its regulations have evolved over time. The championship has changed the race formats, vehicle eligibility and rules governing the cars.

Currently, the races are 100-miles in length with no opportunity for a pit stop to change drivers or tires and refuel the car. Teams can also compete in two championships – Trans Am Championship and Trans Am West Coast Championship.

Trans Am Championship

February 20-23 - Sebring International Raceway
March 20-23 – Road Atlanta
April 24-27 – Sonoma
May 2-4 – WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
May 23-26 – Lime Rock Park
June 19-22 - Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
June 26-29 – Road America
July 11-13 – Watkins Glen International
August 28-31 – Canadian Tire Motorsport Park
September 18-21 – VIRginia International Raceway
October 17-19 - Barber Motorsports Park
October 30 - November 1 – Circuit of the Americas

Trans Am West Coast Championship

March 14-16 – Buttonwillow Raceway Park
April 24-27 – Sonoma Raceway
May 2-4 – WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
July 25-27 – Portland International Raceway
October 10-12 – Thunderhill Raceway Park
October 30 - November 2 – Circuit of the Americas

In 2025, there are five classes – Trans Am, Trans Am 2, Xtreme Grand Touring, Super Grand Touring and Grand Touring. Trans Am, Xtreme Grand Touring, Super Grand Touring and Grand Touring compete in the same event. Tran Am 2 drivers have their own race.

Trans Am (TA) – This is the series' quickest class. These tube-frame race cars are powered by a naturally aspirated 366-cu.in. pushrod V8 engine, which produces over 850-horsepower. From a technological standpoint, the vehicles are kept relatively simple – no superchargers, turbochargers, anti-lock braking systems or traction control. The body styles used are the Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro, Cadillac CTS-V, Chevrolet Corvette and Dodge Challenger.
Trans Am 2 (TA2) – These are also tube-frame chassis cars. Unlike the TA category, these vehicles use electronic fuel injection and intake restrictor plates to limit the horsepower to approximately 490. To keep expenses down, the series officials set the maximum price for shock absorbers, wheels, brake pads, and calipers. For example, shock absorbers are limited to $850 each. This category is also restricted to using a four-speed manual transmission with no overdrive. Teams are also prohibited from using superchargers, turbochargers, anti-lock braking systems or traction control. The most common body style is the Chevrolet Camaro, but the Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger are also eligible.
Xtreme Grand Touring (XGT) – This class was created to give former FIA GT3 cars a place to race. The category is open to a wide range of GT3 vehicles - Audi R8 LMS, Porsche 991.2 GT3 Cup, Mercedes AMG GT3 and Chevrolet Corvette.
Super Grand Touring (SGT) – In 2019, TA3 was renamed SGT and included many production-based vehicles. Unlike TA and TA2, which are restricted to North American models, European manufacturers may compete in this division. As a result, the list of vehicles eligible for SGT is long and ranges from the BMW M3 to the Dodge Viper. Some cars are fitted with restrictor plates or carry additional weight to maintain parity.
Grand Touring (GT) – The Grand Touring was previously called TA4. A wide range of European and American vehicles are also eligible to compete in this group – the list is not as lengthy as the Super Grand Touring category. This is viewed as an entry-level category that only allows limited preparation. To equalize performance, some cars may carry additional weight or the engine may be fitted with a restrictor place.

Trans Am launched the Trans Am Pro/Am Challenge in 2021 as a new crossover program to introduce SCCA drivers to Trans Am. The Trans Am Pro/Am Cup Challenge allows SCCA drivers to compete in Trans Am using the same basic SCCA road racing trim for their cars, making the transition back and forth between the SCCA Road Racing program and Trans Am seamless.

The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli returned to Canadian Tire Motorsport Park for the thirty-first time. The race combined teams from the TA/GT and the CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 categories. Drivers competed in a forty-one-lap contest around the ten-turn 2.459-mile road course during the Labour Day Weekend Sprints.

The start of round nine for the 2025 Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli and five TA competitors head into Canadian Tire Motorsport Park’s corner one. At the front in the No. 16 Gym Weed Ford Mustang is the pole-sitter, Chris Dyson. Trailing Dyson is the other front row qualifier, Paul Menard, driving the No. 31 Menards / Pittsburgh Paints Ford Mustang. Adam Andretti in the No. 17 Top Liner Chevrolet Camaro follows the leaders.

The defending race winner and series champion, Paul Menard, returned to Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in the No. 31 Menards / Pittsburgh Paints Ford Mustang. Menard qualified second fastest during the qualifying session. At the start of the race, he chased the pole-sitter, Chris Dyson. However, Dyson pitted on lap 7 to change the left-rear tire. Menard inherited first place and collected his fifth victory of the season.

Leading the TA2 category points chase entering the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park round was Tristan McKee. McKee drives the No. 28 Spire Gainbridge SLR Chevrolet Camaro. To date, he has seven podium results, of which two are victories. McKee qualified seventh overall and second in class. At the start of the race, he trailed the pole-sitter, Tyler Gonzalez. Unfortunately, Gonzalez suffered the same fate as Chris Dyson, which allowed McKee to grab the lead and win.

Pro/Am competitor Roberto Sabato has more laps around Canadian Tire Motorsport Park than any other driver in the class. Sabato drives the No. 60 6th Gear Racing Ford Mustang. He has only competed in four events this year, but won the category in the last event at Watkins Glen International. Using his track knowledge, Sabato qualified tenth overall and first in class. He led the category flag-to-flag for the win and finished eleventh overall.

In the past, Adam Andretti has split his time between the TA and TA2 categories. Except for the first TA2 race at Sebring, his focus in 2025 has been the TA division. Andretti has collected six podium results in eight races and is second in the standings. During the qualifying session, he recorded the third fastest time in the No. 17 Top Liner Chevrolet Camaro. In the race, he moved into second when Chris Dyson pitted and held the position to the checker.

The grid was split into two groups, with the faster TA competitors receiving the Starter’s flag first, followed by the TA2 cars and the lone XGT entry. Leading the TA2 field into Canadian Tire Motorsport Park’s first turn is the No. 10 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry of the pole-sitter, Tyler Gonzalez. Behind Gonzalez is the second-fastest qualifier and class points leader, Tristan McKee, driving the No. 28 Spire Gainbridge SLR Chevrolet Camaro.

Jared Odrick made a successful transition from the National Football League to car racing. He won the SCCA GT2 National championship in 2023. Odrick currently drives the No. 00 Black Underwear / CoolBoxx Chevrolet Camaro and leads the Pro/Am category with two victories. At Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, he qualified fifteenth overall and second in class. Odrick attempted an unsuccessful pass on the final lap and finished second in class.

Last season, Sam Corry was competing in the USF2000 Championship and finished second in the standings. In 2025, he transitioned to the Trans Am series, driving the No. 70 Stilo Toyota Camry prepared by Nitro Motorsports. Corry is currently second in the TA2 point standings with a victory at Lime Rock Park. He qualified fourth in class at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. Corry was the beneficiary of Tyler Gonzalez’s flat tire and finished second.

FINISH	START	CLASS	DRIVER	TEAM / CAR	LAPS
1	2	TA	Paul Menard	Menards/Pittsburgh Paints / Ford Mustang	41
2	3	TA	Adam Andretti	Top Liner / Chevrolet Camaro	41
3	4	TA	Tomy Drissi	Trench Shoring Co. / Chevrolet Camaro	41
4	8	TA	Amy Ruman	McNichols Co. / Chevrolet Corvette	40
5	1	TA	Chris Dyson	Gym Weed / Ford Mustang	40
6	7	TA2	Tristan McKee	Spire Gainbridge SLR / Chevrolet Camaro	39
7	11	TA2	Sam Corry	Nitro Motorsports / Toyota Camry	39
8	6	TA2	Tyler Gonzalez	Nitro Motorsports / Toyota Camry	39
9	9	TA2	Julian DaCosta	Nitro Motorsports / Ford Mustang	39
10	13	TA2	Gian Buffomante	Nitro Motorsports / Toyota Camry	39
11	10	TA2PA	Roberto Sabato	6th Gear Racing / Ford Mustang	39
12	15	TA2PA	Jared Odrick	Black Underwear/CoolBoxx / Chevrolet Camaro	39
13	16	TA2PA	Keith Prociuk	HP Tuners/Cope Race / Ford Mustang	39
14	19	TA2PA	Tom Sheehan	VixenMotorcycle/LTKInsulation / Ford Mustang	39
15	17	TA2PA	Doug Winston	Bring Back The Trades/D&M Elec / Ford Mustang	39
16	18	TA2PA	Jim Gallaugher	Regulator by Waypointe / Ford Mustang	38
17	5	XGT	James Beaton	Playtime Hot Rods & Motorsports / Chevrolet Corvette	35
18	14	TA2	Adrian Wlostowski	CMI/Spot-On-Service / Ford Mustang	35
19	12	TA2	Thomas Merrill	HP Tuners/Franklin Road / Ford Mustang	27
20	20	TA2PA	Bryan Scheible	MBS Racing / Chevrolet Camaro	12

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