What Is The Trans Am Series?

At JRi shocks, we offer a variety of Trans Am Series TA1 and TA2 shocks to offer you a race-proven design that performs. JRi offers different lengths and adjustability ranges to fit a variety of vehicle platforms. So what exactly is the Trans Am Series? Today, we will look at what this series is and what cars are used in this race class.

What Is The Trans Am Series?

The Trans Am Series was founded in 1966 and is a sports car racing series held in North America. It is sanctioned by the Sports Club Of America (SCCA). Most races are held in the United States and competitors race on various tracks with road courses and street circuits. A few different classes are run in the Trans Am Series. For silhouette racing cars, Trans-Am is split into TA and TA2 classes. For the production classes, you will have GT (Grand Touring), SGT (Super Grand Touring), XGT (Extreme Grand Touring), and the Pro/AM challenge.

Trans Am has quickly developed into a race full of practical, purposeful racing vehicles with highly skillful drivers. A 70-plus grid comprises Mustangs, Camaros, Challengers, and Corvettes, showing a heavy influence of American muscle vehicles. The vehicles participating in the Trans Am Series are purposely built for high-performance racing. 

How Long Is A Trans Am Series Race?

A Trans Am series race has a duration of 100 miles in length. Unlike other races, the Trans Am Series does not require a mandatory fuel, tire, or driver change pit stop. The entire series usually consists of 4 to 6 on-track sessions, including 2 test sessions, 1-2 practices, one qualifying session, and two 100-mile races. Depending on the track, a 100-mile race usually fits within a 90-minute window with pre-race and post-race activities included. The Trans Am Series takes place on some of the most famous tracks across the nation, bringing this exciting sports to a wide variety of states.

JRi Trans Am Series Shock Features

All JRi sports car shocks can be custom built and valved to meet the driver's specific needs.

• Increased frequency response through a primary piston design
• Increased range of compression and rebound adjustment
• Reduced friction in all areas, including breakaway seal friction
• Cost-effective
• Improved repeatability & stability in temperature fluctuations
• Improved grip
• 3-way and 4-way adjustments recommended
• Lightweight
• Race proven
• Fitments for 2.25” or 2.5” ID Springs
• Packages available for Ave, Meissen, Riley, Cope, M1, Howe, BC, Rocketsport, and Weaver Chassis