Top 10 Most Anticipated Moments for Trans Am Series 2025

Top 10 Most Anticipated Moments for Trans Am Series 2025

By Michael Anderson

January 23, 2025 at 03:48 AM

The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli is gearing up for an exciting 2025 season. Here are the key developments and storylines to follow:

Nine race cars in grid format

Nine race cars in grid format

Nitro Motorsports seeks its third consecutive championship after Brent Crews (2023) and Rafa Matos (2024) secured victories. The team welcomes new talents Boris Said Jr. and Gian Buffomante alongside returning driver Thomas Annunziata.

Paul Menard aims to continue the streak of multiple championships in the TA class, following the footsteps of Doug Peterson, Amy Ruman, Ernie Francis Jr., and Chris Dyson.

New for 2025:

  • GT1 Challenge: Enables SCCA Club GT1 drivers to compete in pro racing, with championship points based on their top 5 races
  • TA Cup: Features spec tube-frame vehicles with silhouette bodies for Western and National Championship competition
  • Barber Motorsports Park debut: Trans Am visits the renowned Alabama track October 17-19

Notable developments:

  • Paul Tracy returns to compete in XGT class with Chicago Performance and Tuning Co.
  • Rafa Matos joins Silver Hare Racing, pursuing a fourth TA2 championship
  • Trans Am Hall of Fame launches February 21 with 18 inaugural inductees
  • National Championship returns to Sonoma and Laguna Seca
  • Young Gun Award competition heats up with talented drivers under 25 competing for $20,000 prize

The season promises intense competition across all classes, with established veterans and rising stars vying for championships on America's premier racetracks.

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