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The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli’s Western Championship Race 1 at Portland International Raceway was a competitive one throughout the classes, but no performance was more impressive than th…
Barry Boes delivered an outstanding performance at the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli’s Western Championship Race 1 at Portland International Raceway, rising from last place to claim victory in the CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series. Despite starting at the rear due to qualifying issues, Boes skillfully navigated through the field without the aid of full-course cautions to secure his first Western Championship win.
Tim Barber led the early laps of the CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series race, closely followed by competitors like Tim Carroll and Ken Sutherland. However, it was Barry Boes who made a remarkable charge through the field, reaching the top 10 by lap six and eventually seizing the lead.
As the race progressed, Boes found himself battling with other frontrunners without the need for cautions, displaying exceptional speed and skill. Despite intense competition, Boes maintained his position at the front and ultimately secured victory in a closely contested race.
After the race, Ken Sutherland was penalized for avoidable contact with Tim Barber, dropping him to 11th place and allowing Barber to claim the final spot in the top five. Boes expressed gratitude for his team’s efforts in overcoming challenges during the weekend and praised the performance of his car in the challenging race conditions.
In the XGT category, Chris Evans Race Cars demonstrated dominance throughout the weekend, securing the top positions in practice and qualifying for their three cars. The successful weekend for Chris Evans Race Cars showcased their competitive prowess in the XGT division of the Trans Am Series.
