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Trans Am Hall of Fame: Bob Tullius
Quite literally one of the first winners in Trans Am history, Bob Tullius drove to victory in the Trans Am Series’ inaugural event, winning the Over 2-Liter class alongside teammate Tony Adamowicz in a four-hour event at Sebring International Raceway.…
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Trans Am Hall of Fame: Paul Gentilozzi
Paul Gentilozzi has been a powerful force in the Trans Am Series as both a driver and a team owner. First joining the Trans Am Series in 1987, he earned his first victory in 1988. A constant presence on the…
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Trans Am Hall of Fame: Mark Donohue
Mark Donohue was the driver to beat in Trans Am for four seasons, although the record books don’t fully represent Donohue’s greatness as the series only awarded manufacturer championships until 1972. Beginning his career in the series in 1967 driving…
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Trans Am Hall of Fame: John Clagett
Former President John Clagett acted as a caretaker for the Trans Am Series for nearly 40 years, beginning his tenure with the series when he served as the Vice President of SCCA Pro Racing from 1984-2000. He was named Executive…
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Simshop Named Official Simulator of SpeedTour, Featured as the Focal Point of SpeedTour Town Center
CHARLOTTE (February 13, 2025) — SpeedTour is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Simshop, which names Simshop the Official Simulator of the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli, Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA), Formula Regional Americas Championship (FR Americas), Formula…
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Trans Am Hall of Fame: Amy Ruman
Amy Ruman is a groundbreaker in the Trans Am Series, becoming the first woman to win a Trans Am race and the first woman to win a Trans Am Championship. The daughter of Trans Am racer Bob Ruman, Ruman broke…
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Simshop Named Official Simulator of SpeedTour, Featured as the Focal Point of SpeedTour Town Center
CHARLOTTE (February 13, 2025) — SpeedTour is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Simshop, which names Simshop the Official Simulator of the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli, Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA), Formula Regional Americas Championship (FR Americas), Formula…
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Trans Am Hall of Fame: Roger Penske
While the name Roger Penske may make many think of the team owner’s success in NASCAR or INDYCAR, he once found great success in the Trans Am Series with his team, then known as Penske Racing. In 1967, the organization…
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Trans Am Hall of Fame: Willy T. Ribbs
One of the most versatile and groundbreaking drivers of his era, Willy T. Ribbs started his career in Trans Am with a bang, winning five races and finishing second in the point standings while driving a DeAtley Chevrolet Camaro. In…
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Trans Am Hall of Fame: Parnelli Jones
1963 Indianapolis 500 winner Parnelli Jones entered the Trans Am Series near the end of his illustrious racing career, which included numerous wins in NASCAR, USAC Stock Cars, ARCA and what is now INDYCAR. Driving in the Trans Am Series…























