POUGHKEEPSIE, NY (April 23, 2025) – After missing the most recent race on the Trans Am by Pirelli schedule, three-time series champion Chris Dyson plans to be back behind the wheel of his #16 GYM WEED Ford Mustang for this weekend’s 100-mile sprint race at California’s Sonoma Raceway. Lingering effect of a hard crash in the season-opener at Sebring (caused by the loss of a front wheel) forced Dyson to withdraw from the following race at Road Atlanta.
“Fortunately Matty Brabham was available when it became clear that I wasn’t yet sufficiently fit to give the 100% effort that the team deserves,” Dyson said. Brabham qualified second in Atlanta and won the 100-mile sprint race. “I’m grateful to Matty; he’s always there when we need him.”
The four-week break between the Road Atlanta race and this weekend’s at Sonoma has given Dyson the opportunity to recover from his injuries and to regain as much of his fitness as possible.
“Last week we were able to squeeze in a 30-minute session at the end of a club day at Lime Rock,” Dyson said. “It was great to be back in the car and I felt pretty good. Like Sonoma, Lime Rock is physically demanding. So while I would have liked to run for a solid hour, I’m confident I’ll be good for this weekend.”
Masaood Looks to Build on Strong Season Start
With competitive 5th-place finishes in the season’s first two races, Humaid Masaood, driver of CD Racing’s the #21 allgram Ford Mustang, finds himself in 4th-place in the championship standing coming to Sonoma and just four points out of third. At both Sebring and Road Atlanta Masaood started 9th and climbed through the field.
“Sonoma is a challenging track, and there’s a limited amount of practice available,” Masaood said. “And of course just 15 minutes of qualifying. But I’ll be focusing on getting a good starting spot so I can have a shot at standing on the podium after the race.”