Trans Am National | COTA 2024

The roar of engines wouldn’t return to Circuit of the Americas (COTA) for the Trans Am National Series until Halloween weekend, October 31st to November 3rd, 2024. This year’s race marks the season finale, and anticipation is high as championship contenders vie for glory.

A major storyline surrounds 14-year-old phenom Ben Maier. After a dramatic crash at Watkins Glen, many wondered if his season was over. But defying expectations, Maier will be back behind the wheel for a new team. He’ll pilot the No. 80 Gel Blaster/Nitro Motorsports Ford Mustang with veteran crew chief Derrike Cope by his side. Fresh off a Spec Miata win at VIR, all eyes will be on Maier to see if he can pull off a miracle comeback at COTA.

In the TA class, the battle for the championship is heating up. While Paul Menard currently leads the points standings, his dominance hasn’t been absolute. Series veteran Chris Dyson finally grabbed his first win of the season at NOLA Motorsports Park, proving he’s a serious threat. Can Dyson translate his momentum into a championship push at COTA?

Meanwhile, the TA2 class has its own captivating narrative. Rafa Matos, a rising star, recently cemented his place in Trans Am history by becoming the winningest driver in the CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series. However, the competition is fierce. Drivers like Nick Galitski and Thomas Merrill are hungry for a victory, and COTA could be their chance to steal the spotlight from Matos.

With championship dreams on the line and rivalries reaching a boiling point, the atmosphere at COTA promises to be electric. Expect close racing, daring maneuvers, and a thrilling culmination to the 2024 Trans Am National Series season.