TeamSLR's Tristan McKee, Carson Brown, and Naz Olkhovskyi are gearing up for an exciting season finale at Barber Motorsports Park. With two races left on the 2025 Cube 3 Architecture TA2 Series calendar, the team is determined to make the most of the opportunity. But here's where it gets controversial: while McKee leads the pack with a 152-point lead, the race at Barber could be a game-changer.
The 15-year-old McKee, a rising star in the Trans Am Series, is on a mission to defend his lead. With just Sunday's 42-lap, 75-minute race and the Nov. 2 Mission Foods COTA SpeedTour at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, left on the schedule, he's got his work cut out for him. But here's the twist: fellow teen Sam Corry is hot on his heels, just 109 points behind. It's a thrilling race to the finish, and the series' first visit to Barber Motorsports Park adds an extra layer of intrigue.
McKee and his No. 28 Spire/Gainbridge/SLR-M1 Racecars Chevrolet Camaro are joined by returning driver Corey Day and Pro-Am Challenge-class competitor Naz Olkhovskyi. With McKee's seven-race podium streak at risk, the team is under pressure to perform. But here's where it gets interesting: Day, a short-track specialist, has taken to TA2 Series competition like a duck to water, and Olkhovskyi, a former European shifter kart competitor, brings a unique perspective to the team.
As the team arrives at Barber on a five-race winning streak, the pressure is on. With McKee's early-race transmission issue at VIR, the team had to adapt quickly. But with a healthy points lead and a new-found momentum, they're ready to take on the challenge. And let's not forget the team's tribute to Barry Boes and Tom Ellis, two legendary figures in the Trans Am Series.
So, who will come out on top at Barber? Will McKee's lead hold, or will Corry make a late charge? And what impact will Day and Olkhovskyi have on the race? It's anyone's guess, and that's what makes it so exciting. So, get ready for a thrilling race, and don't miss the action at Barber Motorsports Park!
