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The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli race at Road America was one of attrition and consequences, with both mechanical failures and penalties ultimately affecting the outcome of the race. A four…
The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli race at Road America saw multiple instances of attrition and consequential outcomes, chiefly due to mechanical failures and penalties that impacted the race’s final results. Despite being a four-time winner this season, Paul Menard’s lead in the 25-lap race was short-lived after an avoidable-contact penalty pushed him to the second position, resulting in Brent Crews, the 2023 CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series champion, clinching his first-career TA victory. Initially, Dyson took the pole position in his No. 16 GYM WEED Ford Mustang, but early contact with Menard allowed Crews to clinch the win from the eighth starting position, maneuvering past engine troubles and challenges to secure an impressive victory. As Menard battled for the lead after early contact with Dyson, Crews steadily advanced to the second position by lap three, showing resilience throughout the race as Dyson faced setbacks like a spin and electrical issues. Amidst the drama, Andretti’s Camaro encountered tire troubles leading to retirement, allowing Ruman to secure the third position, while teammates Drissi and Yount competed for fourth place. Menard ultimately crossed the finish line in first place, but a penalty demoted him to second, granting Crews his well-deserved triumph. In the winners’ circle, Crews expressed gratitude to the Weaver Racing Concepts team for their efforts, highlighting a dramatic race weekend that included a last-minute motor swap.
