Mayer, Mosack, Lagasse All Strong in Second Points-Paying Race of 2021

Overview

Date: March 28, 2021
Event: Atlanta SpeedTour (Round 2 of 12)
Series: Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli (TA2)
Location: Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta in Braselton, Georgia
Layout: 2.54-mile, 12-turn road course
Format: 40 laps or 75 minutes
Race Winner: Franklin Futrelle of B2 Motorsports
TeamSLR: Sam Mayer – Started 1st, Finished 2nd (Running, completed 40/40 laps)
Connor Mosack – Started 8th, Finished 4th (Running, completed 40/40 laps)
Scott Lagasse Jr. – Started 5th, Finished 7th (Running, completed 40/40 laps)

Sam Mayer, Driver No. 8, TeamSLR

“We had a really good M1 Racecars Chevrolet Camaro this weekend. I had a lot of fun driving, too. We were top-three all weekend in practice, qualifying and the race. That means a lot, because if NASCAR comes here in the future, it’ll give me an advantage. I enjoyed battling for the lead throughout the race with the No. 58 (Franklin Futrelle). I probably would’ve had him if the cautions didn’t come out, but if I’m going to lose to someone, I’m glad it was him. He has over 6,000 laps around this place, so I was able to learn from him. I’m already looking forward to getting to California to run both the Sonoma and Laguna Seca races.”

Connor Mosack, Driver No. 28, TeamSLR

“Overall, it was a pretty good weekend. I’m happy to finish fourth in the Nic Tailor/IFS M1 Racecars Chevrolet Camaro. We started eighth, which was about where we were all weekend long, so the adjustments we made for the race allowed us to drive up through the field. We weren’t really fast enough to run with the top-three guys, but it was a good race. I’m looking forward getting out to Sonoma for the ProAm race, and then Laguna Seca after that. I’ve never been to either track, but each have a lot of history.”

Scott Lagasse Jr., Driver No. 92, TeamSLR

“I’m really proud of our group, TeamSLR/M1, and I’m especially excited for Sam and Connor who both excelled in their jobs all weekend long. We all take a lot of pride in the success of our drivers, as well as other M1 teams. The simple fact that a small but growing new team like Cliff White’s B2 Motorsports can win in Trans Am means we’re doing a good job supporting our teammates. That’s what this series is supposed to be. With the points setback from Sebring and the need to support my M1 teammates, I decided to focus on meeting their needs and offering help however I could. Our group is working extremely hard to develop new setups, which was my job this weekend. Our new car was pretty good, but just too loose with the new setup that we’ve been developing. We have a test coming up to complete the package. Proud to see three M1 Racecars in the top-four spots at the end of the race. I’m really pumped about Franklin and B2 Motorsports getting their first win in Trans Am.”

Next Up

The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli has a non-points, ProAm Challenge event April 23-25 at Sonoma (Calif.) Raceway. Practice begins April 23, qualifying takes place April 24 and the race runs April 25.

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 us online at www.TeamSLR.com, on Facebook, on Twitter, on Instagram and on LinkedIn.