A devastating end to the Trans Am season saw Tracey fall short of securing the coveted second position in the standings, dealing a massive blow to his career aspirations. Missing out on the runner-up spot meant losing out on the crucial points needed for a Motorsport Australia Superlicence, effectively delaying any immediate consideration for a Supercars co-drive seat. Entering the final weekend trailing Todd Hazelwood by 24 points, the young charger fought hard with a pair of runner-up finishes before a costly Lap 1 incident in the final race crippled his machinery into fifth place.
However, salvation arrived from an unexpected corner of the paddock courtesy of Erebus CEO Barry Ryan. Known for his commitment to nurturing rising talent, Ryan extended an invitation for a ride-day run that instantly turned around the teenager's gloomy disposition following the bitter end to the championship fight.
“Barry has been very big on supporting young talent,” Tracey told Speedcafe. “You look at the people, the champions he's built out of him just picking people and helping them out. When he said that there's this opportunity to do a couple laps, it absolutely made my weekend. After leaving Sunday afternoon not in the best headspace, it was top of my week, that's for sure.”
Stepping into the #99 Camaro previously driven by Jarrod Hughes, the driver experienced his first proper Gen3 running without the suffocating weight of expectations. The relaxed environment created by the crew made him feel right at home, contrasting sharply with his earlier Gen3 test with Grove Racing at Winton late last year where he balanced manufacturer loyalties.
With the Superlicence target temporarily out of reach, the focus shifts entirely toward an all-out assault on the Trans Am crown next year. Backed by the Garage 21 squad and armed with hard-earned consistency from the latter half of the season, the young contender is fueled with determination to erase past mistakes and dominate the field. Read our in-depth analysis to explore the full story.
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