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

by MikeSeptember 1, 2025

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.
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Trans Am Series Race Preview: Canadian Tire Motorsport Park

by MikeAugust 28, 2025

Trans Am Series @ Canadian Tire Motorsport Park
Labour Day Weekend Sprints

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Track Facts:
Opened: 1961
Length: 2.459 Miles
Layout: 10-Turn Road Course

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Trans Am Series Announces 2026 Schedule for 60th-Anniversary Season

by MikeAugust 27, 2025

Trans Am National Championship Returns to The Brickyard, Adds Two Doubleheader Events Next Season

CHARLOTTE (August 26, 2025) — The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli announces its 2026 schedule for its 60th-anniversary season. As the longest-running professional road racing series in North America celebrates six decades of competition, the National Championship will visit 10 bucket list venues across the United States and Canada, while the Western Championship will feature a five-race schedule at three iconic tracks.

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Corvette Conquers VIR’s GT-Heavy IMSA Weekend

by MikeAugust 27, 2025

Three Takeaways: IMSA Michelin GT Challenge at VIR (By David Phillips)

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Each and every season the Michelin GT Challenge at VIRginia International Raceway is the chance for the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship’s Grand Touring Daytona Pro (GTD PRO) and Grand Touring Daytona (GTD) competitors to strut their stuff in the spotlight. They seldom disappoint, and this year was no exception.

Not only were the identities of the victors in both categories in some doubt right up until the checkered flag, so were the identities of the rest of the podium finishers. The top three in GTD PRO were covered by five seconds while the GTD podium was blanketed by 2.7 seconds.

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TOP LINER and Andretti Indoor Karting & Games Announce the “Top Driver” Challenge with Adam Andretti

by MikeAugust 26, 2025

Buford, GA – August 25, 2025 – TOP LINER spray-in truck bed liners, in partnership with Andretti Indoor Karting & Games and professional Trans Am driver Adam Andretti, today announced the launch of the TOP LINER “Top Driver” Challenge, an exciting promotional sweepstakes that blends the thrill of motorsport with the accessibility of indoor karting.

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Gabe Brown Battles Broken Suspension to Win The Oxford Plains Yvon Bedard 109 and Take the Quebec Challenge Series Championship over Jeff Cote

by Lou ModestinoAugust 25, 2025

Oxford, ME — The Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour began day one of the first doubleheader weekend for the international touring series in some time at the famed Oxford Plains Speedway as part of the 52n annual All That’s Metal Oxford 250 weekend.

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IMSA GT Showcase Heads to VIR

by MikeAugust 22, 2025

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Since its rebirth in Y2K, VIRginia International Raceway has set the standard for amenities for spectators and competitors alike. Fans enjoy wandering the meticulously groomed lawns of the 3.27-mile, 17-turn facility, with countless A+ viewpoints, virtually unlimited access to the paddock and garage area, and some of the best track food this side of the Circuit de la Sarthe … why there’s even a tavern and restaurant on site. Competitors embrace the challenges of some of the most demanding and iconic sections of racetrack in North America with names like Horse Shoe, NASCAR Bend, Left Hook, Snake, the Climbing Esses, Oak Tree Curve, Roller Coaster and Hog Pen.

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Watch IMSA Michelin GT Challenge At Virginia International Raceway This Sunday On USA Network And Peacock

by MikeAugust 21, 2025

The IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season continues this Sunday, Aug. 24, with the Michelin GT Challenge at Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Va., at 2 p.m. ET on USA Network and Peacock.

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Wright Motorsports Set for Double Duty at VIR

by MikeAugust 21, 2025

ALTON, Va., (August 20, 2025) – Wright Motorsports is gearing up for a busy weekend at Virginia International Raceway (VIR), where the team will compete in both the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and the VP Racing SportsCar Challenge. The historic 3.27-mile circuit will host the Michelin GT Challenge, one of IMSA’s signature GT-only events, giving fans a weekend filled with pure sports car racing.

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Race Guide: 4 Hours of Spa & GT Challenge at VIR For AO Racing

by MikeAugust 21, 2025

Two tracks, one team! This weekend, Spike and Rexy each have their own race weekend on separate continents, with Spike continuing his points-leading run in the European Le Mans Series at Spa-Francorchamps. and Rexy making his VIR debut in the Michelin GT Challenge in IMSA WeatherTech. Here’s everything you need to know for both events!

This weekend, both cars will have live streams! Spike will once again have a live on-board camera on our YouTube Channel! Tune in and join the chat with team members and other fans!

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