Sunoco Extends Sponsorship of Trans Am’s CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series Young Gun Award Until 2030

CHARLOTTE (February 6, 2026) — Racing America is pleased to announce that Sunoco Race Fuels has renewed its partnership, extending its product category exclusivity as the Official Racing Fuel Sponsor of Racing America until 2030. The company will supply fuel for all of the racing series under the Racing America umbrella, including the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli, Formula Regional Americas Championship, Formula 4 United States Championship, Ligier Junior Formula Championship, Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA), and International GT. Additionally, Sunoco will extend its sponsorship of the Trans Am Series’ CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series Young Gun Award, rewarding the top-finishing driver under the age of 25 with a $20,000 cash prize for the next five years.

Sunoco has grown from its humble roots as a small oil company in Pittsburgh, Pa., to one of the largest independent fuel distribution companies in the United States. Sunoco’s rich, 130-plus-year heritage, legacy and reputation for innovation, and commitment to its local communities are foundational elements of this iconic American brand. Today, Sunoco distributes fuel to over 5,000 gas station locations in more than 30
states.

Sunoco began its relationship with motorsports in the 1960s, partnering with Trans Am Hall of Fame inductees Roger Penske and Mark Donohue. The company first joined as a sponsor of SVRA in 2015, then became the Official Race Fuel of SVRA and the Trans Am Series in 2018. Sunoco signed their most-recent agreement as the Official Race Fuel of Racing America in 2021.

The Young Gun Award, which Sunoco has also extended its sponsorship of, was introduced in 2022 as a way to foster competition between the series’ young, up-and-coming drivers, and it has since become one of the most highly-contested titles in the series, as the CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series is a proving ground for young talent. Sunoco came on as sponsor of the award in 2025, when the Sunoco Race Fuels Young Gun Award was won by Tristan McKee, as he also became the youngest Trans Am Champion in history. Trans Am’s youngest champion before McKee, Brent Crews, took the honors in 2022 and 2023, and rising star Thomas Annunziata won the award in 2024.

“Sunoco has a long history tied to Trans Am racing, including its early involvement sponsoring the Penske Camaro dating back to 1967, so this agreement is a continuation of a legacy that has been part of its brand for decades,” said Sunoco in a statement. “Through this long-term renewal, Sunoco Race Fuels will continue supporting some of the best racers and competition in motorsports while building on its deep roots in the series.”

“We are beyond excited to extend this partnership with Sunoco Race Fuels, who have agreed to a five-year extension,” said Scott Duncan, Chief Partnerships Officer for Racing America. “We are excited about expanding our program in 2026 and the following years, including the Sunoco Race Fuels Young Gun Award for the TA2 Series at the end of the year.”

The 2026 season for Racing America kicks off at Sebring International Raceway, February 26-March 1, 2026.