M1 Racecars was represented on the podium for the sixth time in the opening six races this season by virtue of TA2 rooke Thad Moffitt’s runner-up finish. In Saturday’s first race of the weekend, Rafa Matos of Peterson Racing brought home the runner-up finish.
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Amazing Win for Silver Hare Racing in Detroit Nightcap
Connor Zilisch earned the pole for Sunday’s second race of the weekend by virtue of his fastest race lap Saturday. But a technical disqualification sent Zilisch to the rear of the 28-car starting grid for the race.
Read MoreBig Machine Music City Grand Prix Teams With Downtown Nashville’s Most Popular Venues To Create Inaugural Fast Pass For 3-Day Ticket Buyers
NASHVILLE, TN – May 31, 2023 – The Third Annual Big Machine Music City Grand Prix announces an inaugural FAST PASS preferred access program in partnership with Downtown Nashville’s most popular venues for all 3-Day Ticket buyers. Existing 3-Day Ticket holders and future 3-Day Ticket buyers will present a special FAST PASS wristband upon entry to participating venues for front-of-the-line access.
Read MorePerfect Connecticut Weather Showcases Action-Packed Trans Am Race
Perfect racing weather showcased a busy day at Lime Rock Park on Saturday as the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli hosted its first race of the weekend with its highly competitive Big Machine Vodka SPIKED Coolers TA2 class.
Read MoreFive Things to Watch at Lime Rock’s Memorial Day Classic
There will be plenty of racing action at Lime Rock Park during the Trans Am Memorial Day Classic May 26-29. Here are five things to watch for on the track while you’re at The Park:
Read MoreMemorial Day Classic Next Target for Silver Hare Racing
HIGH POINT, N.C. (May 23, 2023) – The most recent race winner on the 2023 Big Machine Vodka Spiked Coolers TA2 Series tour, Silver Hare Racing’s Connor Zilisch, has been itching to get back on the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli trail since he captured his first career TA2-class victory March 26 at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta.
Read MoreBoris Said Announced as Grand Marshall for Trans Am Memorial Day Classic at Lime Rock Park
LAKEVILLE, CT (17 May 2023) – Motorsport icon Boris Said will serve as the Grand Marshal on Saturday, May 27 for the upcoming Trans Am Memorial Day Classic at Lime Rock Park (May 26-29).
Read MoreTeamSLR Ready for Fast, Furious Lime Rock
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (May 22, 2023) – Since 1972, sportscar racing on Memorial Day weekend in the quaint, New England setting of Lime Rock Park in Lakeville, Connecticut, has occupied a humble but rightful place on the motorsports calendar alongside three of the world’s most iconic events – the Indianapolis 500, NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway, and Formula One’s Grand Prix of Monaco.
Read MoreInside Trans Am Racing with Tom Sheehan
BOW, New Hampshire – Although Tom Sheehan and his No. 97 LTK Insulation Technologies Damon Racing Ford Mustang are a single marker from a top 20 points standings ranking, the New Hampshire native strives for maximum results and points with Round 4 at Lime Rock Park awaiting on May 26-29, 2023. The venerable TA2 racer believes that he and his team can achieve more in this close quarters sports car division.
Read MoreBig Machine Music City Grand Prix Announces The Wesley Mortgage Freedom Friday Concert Line-Up And The iHeart Music Stage
NASHVILLE, TN – May 18, 2023 – The Third Annual Big Machine Music City Grand Prix has announced the lineup for the Freedom Friday Tribute Concert presented by Wesley Mortgage. The All-Star lineup will feature artists Brian Kelley (Florida-Georgia Line), Chris Janson, Vince Neil (Motley Crue), Gavin Degraw, and other special guests along with Sixwire on Friday, August 4 at 7:00 p.m. on the Zyn Main Stage on the Nissan Stadium campus. Local media personality Kelly Sutton will serve as the event emcee.
Read MoreVictory for Silver Hare Racing at Road Atlanta
Sunday’s victory was Silver Hare Racing’s second in the Big Machine Vodka Spiked Coolers TA2 Series. Its first win came on Nov. 8, 2020 at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas, with driver Rafa Matos.
Read MoreTeamSLR Set for Trans Am’s Return to NOLA
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (March 8, 2023) – After surviving the always unpredictable season-opening race at the iconic Sebring (Fla.) International Raceway two weekends ago with solid performances, TeamSLR’s Dillon Machavern and Thad Moffitt are confident they’re equipped to be bona fide contenders for this year’s Big Machine Vodka Spiked Coolers TA2 Series championship.
Read MoreSilver Hare Duo Ready To Roll at NOLA
HIGH POINT, N.C. (March 8, 2023) – Silver Hare Racing’s pair of young drivers Connor Zilisch and Ben Maier were just 9 and 7 years old, respectively, when the Trans Am Series by Pirelli last raced at NOLA Motorsports Park in Avondale, Louisiana, in 2016. Zilisch, now 16, and Maier, now 14, will get their chance along with the rest of their Big Machine Vodka Spiked Coolers TA2 Series competitors when they take to the 2.75-mile, 16-turn road course on the outskirts of “The Big Easy” during this weekend’s New…
Read MoreRough Contact Costs Pacey Sheehan After Early Gains at Sebring
Sebring, FLORIDA – February 27, 2023 – The 2023 Trans Am TA2 season got underway at Sebring International Raceway on Saturday, February 25 with the first race of the Championship now billed as the Big Machine Vodka SPIKED Coolers TA2 Series.
Read MoreThad Moffitt to Race Sweetest Chevrolet Camaro in Trans Am TA2 Class
LEVEL CROSS, N.C. (February 25, 2023) — In advance of making his Trans Am racing debut today, Thad Moffitt announces a new, sweet partnership. Folsom’s Honey, a veteran owned and operated bee and honey company, will be an associate partner of Moffitt this racing season. The Folsom’s Honey logo will be found on Moffitt’s Petty Blue and white No. 43 Chevrolet Camaro beginning at the Sebring International Raceway and throughout the remainder of the season.
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