Annunziata Claims Dramatic TA2 Victory in Sebring Season Opener
Tyler Gonzalez dominated the season-opening Trans Am Series TA2 race at Sebring International Raceway until a mechanical issue on the final lap handed victory to teammate Thomas Annunziata in a caution-filled event.
Celebrating racer atop victory car
Despite Mike Skeen setting a new track record in qualifying, Gonzalez took the lead at the start in his No. 10 Nitro Motorsports Ford Mustang. Multiple cautions interrupted the race, including a six-car incident in Turn 10 on the opening lap.
Early drama saw third-place starter Rafa Matos spin out after contact with Skeen while battling for second position. Annunziata moved into third place following this incident, eventually advancing to second before inheriting the lead when Gonzalez experienced a broken throttle pedal approaching the white flag.
Annunziata crossed the finish line first, followed by Skeen in second and Austin Green in third. Adrian Wlostowski and Noah Harmon completed the top five, while Matos recovered to finish 11th from his early spin.
In the Pro/Am Challenge, Keith Prociuk claimed victory after Barry Boes, who led most of the race, was turned around on the final lap. Boes finished second, while Jared Odrick earned third place and the Bassett Hard Charger Award after starting 32nd overall.
TA2 Sebring race results
The Trans Am Series continues at Road Atlanta from March 20-23 for the Mission Foods Road Atlanta SpeedTour.
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