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Paul Menard made a strong showing at the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli race at NOLA Motorsports Park, winning the Pole Award and leading 27 of 37 laps at the NOLA SpeedTour, but Chris Dyson …
At the Trans Am Series race at NOLA Motorsports Park, Paul Menard initially led, winning the Pole Award and leading 27 out of 37 laps, but Chris Dyson stayed close behind and ultimately overtook Menard with 10 laps to go, securing the victory. Despite a strong start by Menard in his No. 3 Ford Mustang, Dyson’s No. 16 GYM WEED Ford Mustang showed better long-run speed. Dyson’s strategic driving allowed him to pass Menard on lap 27, and he maintained the lead till the end. After a red-flag incident with Adam Andretti, racing resumed with Dyson taking the checkered flag, followed by Menard and Tomy Drissi in third place. Dyson expressed his joy at winning after a challenging season, crediting his team’s hard work and strategic approach. Kaylee Bryson also celebrated her first Trans Am win at the event, marking a significant milestone in her career.
