(Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli images)
Chris Dyson (No. 20 Chris Dyson Racing Plaid Ford Mustang) passed Ernie Francis Jr. (No. 98 Future Star/Breathless Racing Ford Mustang) in Turn 1 on the final lap to complete a last-to-first victory in Sunday’s Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli 2021 season opener at Sebring International Raceway. Electing to change Pirelli tires before the start, Dyson gave up his second-row grid position and started at the back of the 22-car grid. Undeterred, he charged through the field for his seventh-career TA victory in the caution-free event. "Coming down and fighting with Ernie (Francis Jr.) is why we come here to race, he and I both come here and use each other as a benchmark.," Dyson said. "The good Lord was looking down on us today, I am so blessed to be here. I've been down here for a week trying to prepare. I miss my family and I’m just happy to bring a win home. We didn't have much of a choice after yesterday's qualifying other than to change the tires and start from the back," explained Dyson. “I was hoping for a yellow, but it never came, so I just had to drive my head off.” Francis Jr. led nearly all the way to begin his quest for an eighth-consecutive Trans Am title. Francis Jr. held off relentless pressure from both Tomy Drissi and later Dyson before finishing second, 0.659-seconds back. Adam Andretti finished third in the No. 43 ECC/Anchor Bolt & Screw Dodge Challenger, in the thick of the battle throughout the race before falling back with ignition box problems. Round 2 for the Trans Am competitors will be the Atlanta Speed Tour, March 26-28 at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. The race will be exclusively live streamed on the Trans Am by Pirelli Racing App. (Thank you to Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli Media)
Chris Dyson (No. 20 Chris Dyson Racing Plaid Ford Mustang) passed Ernie Francis Jr. (No. 98 Future Star/Breathless Racing Ford Mustang) in Turn 1 on the final lap to complete a last-to-first victory in Sunday’s Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli 2021 season opener at Sebring International Raceway. Electing to change Pirelli tires before the start, Dyson gave up his second-row grid position and started at the back of the 22-car grid. Undeterred, he charged through the field for his seventh-career TA victory in the caution-free event. "Coming down and fighting with Ernie (Francis Jr.) is why we come here to race, he and I both come here and use each other as a benchmark.," Dyson said. "The good Lord was looking down on us today, I am so blessed to be here. I've been down here for a week trying to prepare. I miss my family and I’m just happy to bring a win home. We didn't have much of a choice after yesterday's qualifying other than to change the tires and start from the back," explained Dyson. “I was hoping for a yellow, but it never came, so I just had to drive my head off.” Francis Jr. led nearly all the way to begin his quest for an eighth-consecutive Trans Am title. Francis Jr. held off relentless pressure from both Tomy Drissi and later Dyson before finishing second, 0.659-seconds back. Adam Andretti finished third in the No. 43 ECC/Anchor Bolt & Screw Dodge Challenger, in the thick of the battle throughout the race before falling back with ignition box problems. Round 2 for the Trans Am competitors will be the Atlanta Speed Tour, March 26-28 at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. The race will be exclusively live streamed on the Trans Am by Pirelli Racing App. (Thank you to Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli Media)
(James Gilbert/Getty Images)Christopher Bell (No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota) passed and held off Joey Logano (No. 22 Team Penske Ford) to score his first career NASCAR Cup Series victory at the Daytona International Speedway Road Course. Bell won Sunday’s O’Reilly Auto Parts 253 on the 14-turn, 3.61-mile track by 2.119 seconds. He led five laps in the 70-lap event, including the final two after stealing the lead. The win came in Bell’s 38th Cup start, and he becomes the 15th NASCAR driver to win his first race on a road course. Logano finished second, followed by Denny Hamlin (No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota) in third. Watch the highlights here. (Thank you to Holly Cain/NASCAR Wire Service)