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The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli returned to Canadian Tire Motorsport Park for the first time in a decade and put on an exciting race in front of legions of Canadian race fans. Paul Menard …
The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli made a thrilling return to Canadian Tire Motorsport Park after a decade-long absence, captivating Canadian race fans with an intense competition. Paul Menard dominated the TA class for most of the race, but a late overtake attempt by Chris Dyson seemed to change the game until Dyson’s spin two laps before the end handed Menard his fifth victory of the season. In the CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series, Rafa Matos showcased his expertise by leading from start to finish, fending off challenges from Thomas Merrill to claim his fifth win of the year and move closer to his third TA2 championship. Menard secured pole position with a spectacular lap in the qualifying session, maintaining his speed in the race, closely followed by Dyson. The battle between Menard and Dyson remained tight throughout, with Dyson managing to take the lead on lap 34 before a spin allowed Menard to reclaim the top spot and secure the win. Matos, Merrill, and Maier contested a fierce battle in the TA2 Series, with Matos ultimately emerging victorious and consolidating his position in the championship standings.