FEBRUARY 26, 2025

(Trans-Am)

Paul Menard (No. 3 Pittsburgh Paints/Menards Ford Mustang) kicked off the 2025 season of the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli in a similar fashion to his 2024 championship-winning season: with a victory at Sebring International Raceway. After starting the race from the pole, he led the first five laps before being passed by Brent Crews (No. 70 Nitro Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro). A late mechanical issue by Crews, however, put Menard back in the point position, allowing him to claim his first win of the season. This was Paul Menard’s second-consecutive victory at Sebring. He kicked off his 2024 championship-winning season with a victory at the track last year. Brent Crews led the most laps in today’s event, but was forced to retire early due to a transmission issue. He ultimately finished seventh in class. Three-time champion Chris Dyson suffered a DNF in the season opener, experiencing a hard crash on lap 12. Adam Andretti (No. 17 Top Liner Chevrolet Camaro) was second, and Amy Ruman (No. 23 McNichols Co./Valley Automotive Group Chevrolet Corvette) finished third. (Thank you to Trans-Am Media)

Editor's Note: This is our dearly departed billboard, which we had at Road America for several years. Peter gifted the phrase "America's National Park of Speed" to the track, which now uses it proudly in all of its communications. -WG

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