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Tristan McKee Earns First CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series Win at Mid-Ohio, Becomes Second-Youngest Winner in Trans Am History
June 22, 2025 Odrick Tallies Second Pro/Am Challenge Victory of 2025 LEXINGTON, Ohio (June 22, 2025) – 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 […]

June 22, 2025
Odrick Tallies Second Pro/Am Challenge Victory of 2025
LEXINGTON, Ohio (June 22, 2025) – 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 at the age of 14 years, 10 months and 19 days, 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.
Notes of Interest:
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Tristan McKee earned his first-career victory in just his eighth points-paying race in the CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series.
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McKee became the second-youngest winner in the history of the Trans Am Series at 14 years, 10 months and 19 days old. Brent Crews is the youngest winner, earning his first victory at 14 years, three months and four days old.
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McKee leads the point standings for the class, in addition to the Rookie of the Year and Young Gun Award battles.
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McKee’s victory was his fourth-consecutive podium finish. He has not finished worse than seventh in the first six events of the season.
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Rafa Matos’ second-place finish was his third podium of the season. The three-time champion has one win, which he earned at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
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Thomas Merrill earned his first podium of the 2025 season with his third-place finish.
“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.”
CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series National Championship Top 10:
1. Tristan McKee, No. 28 Spire/Gainbridge/SLR-M1 Chevrolet Camaro
2. Rafa Matos, No. 57 Concord American Flagpole/SHR Chevrolet Camaro
3. Thomas Merrill, No. 26 HP Tuners/Franklin Road/Cope Chevrolet Camaro
4. Thomas Annunziata, No. 90 Gazoo Racing/Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry
5. Sam Corry, No. 70 Stilo Helmets/Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry
6. Ben Maier, No. 6 Nitro Motorsports Ford Mustang
7. Eric Cayton, No. 71 Ray Skillman Auto Group Ford Mustang
8. Gian Buffomante, No. 95 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry
9. Will Robinson, No. 51 Mike Cope Race Cars LLC Ford Mustang
10. Mia Lovell, No. 40 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry
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.”
CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series Pro/Am Challenge Podium:
1. Jared Odrick, No. 00 Black Underwear/CoolBoxx Chevrolet Camaro
2. Keith Prociuk, No. 9 HP Tuners/Cope Race Cars Ford Mustang
3. Cale Phillips, No. 99 Nitro Motorsports Ford Mustang
Omologato Watches Fastest Lap of the Race:
Tristan McKee, No. 28 Spire/Gainbridge/SLR-M1 Chevrolet Camaro
Bassett Hard Charger:
Matt Gray, No. 64 Ryan Companies Ford Mustang
Full race results can be found here.
An encore presentation of today’s race will air tonight on SPEED SPORT 1 at 6:00 p.m. ET.
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.