Carson Brown’s First TA2 Series Win at VIR
Race Overview
On September 20, 2025, 17-year-old Carson Brown claimed his first career victory in the Trans Am Series’ CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series at Virginia International Raceway (VIR). Driving the No. 2 PayCafe / Ebb Logistics / SLR-M1 Toyota Camry, Brown put in a solid performance: he qualified second, stayed in the top three for most of the 31-lap race, and seized the lead with just six laps to go after a fierce battle with Ben Maier.
Key Moments & Turning Points
- Tristan McKee, the points leader, won pole but lost position early on.
- McKee encountered a transmission problem mid-race and dropped to 21st, which tightened up the championship standings.
- Brown overtook Maier for the lead on lap 24. A tense battle followed around lap 27, leading to contact that sent Maier off the racing surface and dropped him to sixth.
- Brown held off his challengers in the final laps to secure the win. Noah Harmon claimed second (his first podium), and Julian DaCosta finished third after starting from 24th.
Notable Achievements & Stats
- This was Brown’s first win in TA2, achieved in only his fourth start in the series.
- He has never finished worse than 8th in his four starts. His first podium came earlier at Watkins Glen.
- Brown was driving a car previously used by Mike Skeen, who won at Road America in June.
- Average age of the top three finishers (Brown, Harmon, DaCosta) was 17.6. Two were 17, one was 19.
Championship Implications
With McKee’s mechanical troubles, the points lead is now under pressure, creating a more competitive racing landscape as the series moves forward.
Looking Ahead
The next stop for the CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series is Barber Motorsports Park, from October 17-19. Fans can get tickets via the SpeedTour website.
Source
Carson Brown Earns First-Career CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series Win in Fourth TA2 Start at VIR, GoTransAm, September 20, 2025