McKee becomes second-youngest Trans Am winner in history at Mid-Ohio

Tristan McKee (No. 28 Spire/Gainbridge/SLR-M1 Chevrolet Camaro) earned his first-career CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series victory in style, leading every lap on his way to Victory Lane at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. After claiming the point position when his teammate Corey Day (No. 17 HendrickCars.com/SLR-M1 Chevrolet Camaro) went off course in the first turn of the race, the second-place starter put on a display of pure dominance, driving away from his competitors and repeating the feat for multiple restarts. When he captured the checkered flag, he became the second-youngest winner in the history of the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli, and stood atop the podium between TA2 Champions Rafa Matos (No. 57 Concord American Flagpole/SHR Chevrolet Camaro) and Thomas Merrill (No. 26 HP Tuners/Franklin Road/Cope Chevrolet Camaro). McKee’s win extends his lead in the point standings for the CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series Championship, Rookie of the Year and Young Gun Award.

“That's what we're hoping for, to be the champion when it comes to the last race,” said McKee on the podium after being asked if he could become the youngest champion in Trans Am history. “I’ve just got to give thanks to all the SLR guys; they brought a really good car. They came prepared; we unloaded off the trailer really fast and stayed fast all weekend, so all props to them. You know, I did a lot of studying and preparation for this race, and it really paid off. Thanks to Josh Wise, Scott Speed, Spire Motorsports, Chevrolet, Gainbridge, and once again, all the TeamSLR crew.”

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Jared Odrick (No. 00 Black Underwear/CoolBoxx Chevrolet Camaro) earned his second win of the 2025 season in the CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series Pro/Am Challenge, finishing ninth overall. Barry Boes (No. 27 Accio Data/SLR-M1 Chevrolet Camaro) started the race in the lead and had commanding speed, but was stymied by an electrical issue on lap 28. Once Odrick took the lead, it was a tight battle between him and Keith Prociuk (No. 9 HP Tuners/Cope Race Car Ford Mustang), with Odrick ultimately taking the checkered flag and Prociuk finishing second. Cale Phillips (No. 99 Mincey’s Graphics/SNP Inc. Ford Mustang) took the third podium spot.  

“It was tough, obviously it's hot,” said Odrick on the podium. “We were all trying to keep our composure and catch our breath here. But it was awesome. [Keith] Prociuk and I were close all race, he was in my mirrors all race. At the end there, he actually overtook me going into [Turns] 8 and 9 because I had let some National guys go through to keep a clean race. He passed me, looked like he got a little wide in Turn 9, and he had to wait to get on throttle, and I was able to get on throttle a little bit earlier, so I was able to take it with two corners left. And it was so, so dramatic; I can't wait to watch the tape.”

The CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series returns to the track next weekend for the Road America SpeedTour at Road America, June 27-29. Tickets can be purchased here.

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