Strong Starts Ends in Heartbreak for Mosack, Lagasse in TA2 Season Opener

Date: Feb. 21, 2021
Event: Sebring SpeedTour (Round 1 of 12)
Series: Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli
Division: TA2
Location: Sebring (Fla.) International Raceway
Layout: 17-turn, 3.74-mile road course
Format: 27 laps or 75 minutes
Weather: Sunny, low 70s
Race Winner: Thomas Merrill
TeamSLR: Connor Mosack – Started 6th, Finished 17th (DNF, completed 23/27 laps)
Scott Lagasse Jr. – Started 5th, Finished 24th (DNF, completed 4/27 laps)

Connor Mosack, Driver No. 28 Chevrolet Camaro, TeamSLR

“Overall, our Nic Tailor/Interstate Foam & Supply/M1 Racecars Camaro was really good all weekend long. We started the race in sixth and lost a few spots on the start after an accident involving the leaders. After working our way back toward the front, we moved into third after a caution. The car started coming to me and we were able to ride there for a little bit. We were on our way to tracking down second place but had a slow leak in the right-rear tire, which caused us to wreck and ended our day.”

Scott Lagasse Jr., Driver No. 92 Chevrolet Camaro, TeamSLR

“On a positive note, I was excited to see how well Connor was running before having a flat tire that ended his race. My day was cut short while racing up toward the front of the field. I made contact with a competitor, which caused damage to my front suspension, and it failed after a few laps. Our M1 Racecars Chevrolet Camaros were fast. Our team did a nice job all weekend with the cars and I’m excited and looking forward to our future races.”

Next Up

The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli has a non-points, ProAm Challenge event March 19-21 at the Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway Roval. Practice begins March 19, qualifying takes place March 20 and the race runs March 21. Coverage will be livestreamed via the Trans Am by Pirelli Racing App, which can be downloaded on Apple iOS and Android Google Play. The app features high-definition onboard footage and real-time data, including live timing and scoring. A week pass can be purchased for $9.99 or an annual pass for $59.99, which includes a yearlong subscription to SpeedTour magazine. (NOTE: Downloading the app is free and free content is available, but a subscription is needed to watch live, on-track action.)

About TeamSLR

TeamSLR competes fulltime in the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli in a multifaceted effort that includes dedicated entries in the TA2 division, customer programs, driver coaching and car construction. Its history dates back to 1985 and covers a wide spectrum of motorsports, including NASCAR, IMSA, SCCA, ARCA and ASA. TeamSLR is a family-owned organization run by Scott Lagasse Sr., and Scott Lagasse Jr., The father-and-son duo have combined to win more than 100 races and seven championships across a variety of series and styles of racecars, from paved ovals to road courses to dirt tracks. For more information, please visit www.TeamSLR.com.