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Helio Meza Wins in CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series Debut at COTA, Jared Odrick Clinches Pro/Am Challenge Title with Victory

November 2, 2025

Kyle Kelley Wins in Western Championship

AUSTIN, Texas (November 2, 2025) – The CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series season finale at Circuit of The Americas was the most exciting of the year, with multiple changes for the lead and tight battles within the top five. Following a heated battle with Australian TA2 Champion Nathan Herne, it was 17-year-old Helio Meza who took the win in his Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli debut when the checkered flag waved at the Mission Foods COTA SpeedTour.

When the green flag waved, first-place starter Meza checked out in his No. 27 Alessandros Racing/Chevrolet/SLR-M1 Chevrolet Camaro, accruing a nearly six-second lead by lap 10. However, fifth-place starter Nathan Herne (No. 15 Owosso Speedway/Blue Gold Industries Toyota Camry) had worked his way into the runner-up position, and began to chip away at Meza’s lead as he set faster and faster lap times. Meanwhile, Tristan McKee had worked his way up from a 15th-place starting spot in class, and was challenging third-place Thomas Merrill (No. 26 HP Tuners/Franklin Road Chevrolet Camaro) and fourth-place Brody Goble (No. 69 Brown Bros. Ford Lincoln Ford Mustang).

On lap 18, Herne was able to complete the pass on Meza, but by lap 20, Meza had reclaimed the first position. The fight between Merrill, Goble and McKee was wild, with McKee finally passing both to take over third. A few laps later, Herne experienced a fuel-pump issue and was forced to retire, moving McKee into the runner-up spot. Goble held tight to his rear bumper, while Merrill was passed by Sam Corry (No. 70 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry). Once settled, the top five remained the same until the checkered flag waved, with Meza claiming his first-career victory. After clinching the TA2 Championship at Barber Motorsports Park last month, McKee finished second, and Goble rounded out the podium in his first National start. Corry finished fourth, and Merrill finished fifth.

Notes of Interest:

Helio Meza took the checkered flag in his first-career start in the CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series. He was driving the No. 27 for TeamSLR in honor of Barry Boes, which is also the number Meza drove to Rookie of the Year honors in the Mazda MX-5 Cup this season.
Today marked the seventh-consecutive victory for TeamSLR. Meza joins Champion Tristan McKee, Mike Skeen and Carson Brown as drivers who have won for the team this season.
Three different nationalities were represented on the Pro podium today, with winner Helio Meza a Houston, Texas native of Mexican descent, Tristan McKee from the United States and Brody Goble from Canada.
All three Pro podium finishers were behind the wheel of M1 Racecars chassis, as was Pro/Am Challenge winner Jared Odrick.
Tristan McKee came from the back of the pack to finish second after missing the practice session that determined the starting order in today’s race. McKee was racing in the ARCA Menards Series West season finale at Phoenix Raceway, finishing fourth in that event. Carson Brown also started in the back after finishing second in Phoenix. Brown ultimately finished 12th in class today.
Brody Goble finished on the podium in his first-career National Championship start. Goble is a two-time champion in the CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series Western Championship, winning his second title this season. He is the first driver to win two Western TA2 titles.
With his win today, Jared Odrick clinched the Pro/Am Challenge title over Keith Prociuk. After retiring from his career as a defensive end in the NFL, Odrick turned to motor racing. This is his second season in the class and first title. Odrick won four races this year en route to the championship.
Kyle Kelley took the victory in the Western Championship race, scoring his second-consecutive win at COTA and the third win of his career.

“I don't even know where to start,” said Meza. “I'm just super grateful for this opportunity. I remember walking around in the paddock and seeing my buddy Connor Zilisch race two years ago, and I didn't know if I'd get the opportunity to be racing in the series. I’m super grateful to be on the other side of the net, behind the wheel, and wouldn't think I'd be in Victory Lane here. I can't thank Chevrolet, Josh Wise and Scott Lagasse Racing enough. Thank you to all my family who came out. I'm from Houston, Texas, so a lot of my family is here. Family, friends, and people that I grew up racing with, as well. There are so many people that make it possible for me to be where I'm at today, so couldn't be more grateful, and I can't wait to see what's in the future.”

CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series National Championship Top 10:
1. Helio Meza, No. 27 Alessandros Racing/Chevrolet/SLR-M1 Chevrolet Camaro
2. Tristan McKee, No. 28 Spire/Gainbridge/SLR-M1 Chevrolet Camaro
3. Brody Goble, No. 69 Brown Bros. Ford Lincoln Ford Mustang
4. Sam Corry, No. 70 Stilo Helmets/Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry
5. Thomas Merrill, No. 26 HP Tuners/Franklin Road Chevrolet Camaro
6. Gian Buffomante, No. 95 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry
7. Julian DaCosta, No. 30 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry
8. Boris Said, Sr., No. 60 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry
9. Will Robinson, No. 51 Mike Cope Race Cars LLC Ford Mustang
10. Ethan Ayars, No. 90 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry

Champion:
Tristan McKee

Omologato Watches Fastest Lap of the Race:
Helio Meza, No. 27 Alessandros Racing/Chevrolet/SLR-M1 Chevrolet Camaro

Bassett Hard Charger:
Julian DaCosta, No. 30 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry

As the tightest championship battle going into this weekend, lots was weighing on the results of the Pro/Am Challenge race. Fortunately for Jared Odrick, who came into this weekend nine points behind Keith Prociuk, the day went entirely in his favor. Odrick started second in his No. 00 Black Underwear/CoolBoxx Chevrolet Camaro, but took over the lead from John Atwell (No. 02 XRC/DFW Concrete/AJ Lab Portal Ford Mustang) on lap three. Once he had the point position, Odrick never looked back, leading the remainder of the race. Austin local Atwell finished second, and Prociuk (No. 9 HP Tuners/Cope Race Cars Ford Mustang) crossed the finish line third. With his victory, Odrick earned the Pro/Am Challenge title.

“This title means the world to me,” said Odrick. “I'm super thankful for the competitors that are up here, especially Keith [Prociuk]. You know, we battled all year, and right now I'm also thinking a lot of [the late] Barry Boes. He was really smoking a lot of competitors at the beginning of the year, and he really stepped up his game and made us step up our game, too. I'm super thankful for him. I want to say thank you to TRB Autosport for supporting me all year. We have a great relationship, and Troy [Benner] has been awesome. I'm learning so much from him. I've learned so much from Evan Slater, my coach all year. And then another part-time coach is Mike Skeen. And then this race, here in Texas, I was able to work with Scott Adams and really lay down laps that we're really proud of. I'm super thankful for his presence, too. And to my wife, Kristel, she has been the best. Thank you to Black Underwear and CoolBoxx, they've been supporting me all year, and will hopefully support me in the future. I'm just so thankful for this series.”

CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series Pro/Am Challenge Podium:
1. Jared Odrick, No. 00 Black Underwear/CoolBoxx Chevrolet Camaro
2. John Atwell, No. 02 XRC/DFW Concrete/AJ Lab Portal Ford Mustang
3. Keith Prociuk, No. 9 HP Tuners/Cope Race Cars Ford Mustang

Champion:
Jared Odrick

Starting second in class, Mia Lovell (No. 40 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry) quickly passed first-place starter Seamus McKendree (No. 20 Nitro Motorsports Ford Mustang) and led the first 14 laps of the race. Behind her, McKendree spun his car, resulting in him falling to the back of the running order. On lap 15, Lovell suffered from power steering issues, forcing her early retirement. This allowed third-place starter Kyle Kelley (No. 80 UPR.com/PKK Motorsports Ford Mustang) to inherit the lead, which he maintained until the checkered flag, earning his first victory of the season and second in a row at Circuit of The Americas.

“Today was a whole lot of staying out of trouble the best you could, and trying not to get too aggressive,” said Kelley. “We had a small incident down the straightaway, but I think both parties involved there managed. Toward the end of the race, we started trying to catch some of the National guys to see what we could do. I think we were in the mid to high 13s on the last couple laps of the race; the car was feeling good, and we were just going for it.”

CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series Western Championship Podium:

1. Kyle Kelley, No. 80 UPR.com/PKK Motorsports Ford Mustang
2. Stein Frederic Akre, 198 TeamTrysil.com Chevrolet Camaro
3. JC Meynet, No. 128 B-Bar Ranch/Killer Shrimp/RFR Chevrolet Camaro

Champion:
Brody Goble

Full race results can be found here.

An encore presentation of today’s race will air today on SPEED SPORT 1 at 6:30 p.m. ET in a block which will also include the TA/GT race.

The CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series returns to action when the Trans Am Series kicks off its 60th-anniversary season at Sebring International Raceway, February 26-March 1, 2026.