Trans Am Sebring (with SVRA)

Saturday, February 20, 2021 9:00 AM 09:00
Sunday, February 21, 2021 5:00 PM 17:00

Sebring International Raceway 113 Midway Drive Sebring, FL, 33870 United States (map)

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Justin Marks finishes in top 5; and Justin Oakes wins SGT class at Sebring Trans Am Round 1 opener

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Justin Marks, a former NASCAR driver finished 5th piloting this C7 TA/GT1 Corvette made available by Tony Ave Racing.

# 23 - 2021 TA Amy Ruman at Sebring 01.jpg

Amy Ruman, 2-time champ and TA regular followed in 6th.

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Justin Oakes, a relative newcomer in Trans Am overwhelmed the SGT class field in his C6 ZO6 and finished an astonishing 7th overall behind Ruman. Watch him in action! https://youtu.be/kh8HettXn_I

# 28 - 2021 TA SGT Lou Gigliotti at Sebring 01.jpg

Michael Phillips was 3rd in SGT driving the ex F.A.S.T. C6 of Adrian Wloskowski and legendary builder and racer Lou Gigliotti was 4th in SGT but well off the pace.

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If looks counted most, the Coca Cola wrap job Corvette was the winner.

Instead, it was the Mustang of Chris Dyson, starting from the back on new rubber and passing 8-time champ Ernie Francis Jr on the final lap.

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# 23 - 2021 TA Amy Ruman at Sebring 02.jpg

While the ranks of TA/GT1 bodied Corvettes are thinning away to Camaros and Mustangs, # 23 Amy Ruman and # 30 Richard Grant seem set to carry on.

# 11 - 2021 TA SGT Justin Oakes at Sebring 05 (2).jpg

Judging by his margin of victory, Justin Oakes is on his way to SGT champ; however, launching his Droneworks venture may take precedence vs running the full schedule (which is understandable).

Results compiled by Wayne Ellwood

Photos thanks to Larry VanScoy and Chris Clark

Next race is March 27-28 at Road Atlanta