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Brabham & CD Racing Back on Track with Strong Trans Am Win in Virginia

The competition was nipping at his heels all weekend, but on a punishingly hot and humid Sunday Matthew Brabham and his #16 GYM SODA Ford Mustang swept the board in the Trans Am by Pirelli race at Virginia International Raceway.

Published: Monday, 21 September 2026 at 7:57 PM
Brabham & CD Racing Back on Track with Strong Trans Am Win in Virginia
Key Things to Know
  • Matthew Brabham led flag-to-flag to win the Trans Am race at Virginia International Raceway.
  • The victory marks Brabham's ninth win across 11 races during the current Trans Am season.
  • Brabham secured pole position, posted the fastest lap, and earned maximum points over the weekend.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Matthew Brabham and CD Racing secured a flag-to-flag victory in the Trans Am by Pirelli race at Virginia International Raceway. Driving the #16 GYM SODA Ford Mustang, Brabham claimed pole position, set the fastest lap, and led the entire 100-mile event under intense pressure from Martin Ragginger. The win marks Brabham's ninth victory in 11 races this season.

Earlier in the day, Brabham placed second in the TA2 race before completing his dominant Trans Am performance. His teammate and three-time series champion Chris Dyson finished fourth in the #20 GYM SODA / RACER Ford Mustang after missing practice sessions. The team now looks ahead to competing at Circuit of the Americas in Austin this November.

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