Brabham takes over full-time Chris Dyson Racing Trans Am seat; Dyson to drive part-time second entry

Matthew Brabham will take over Chris Dyson Racing’s No.16 Gym Weed Ford Mustang for all events on the Trans Am by Pirelli 2026 calendar. Chris Dyson, a three-time series champion whose 29 victories place him second on the all-time Trans Am winners list, will drive a second Gym Weed entry as his schedule permits.



“I’ve known for a couple of years that at some point my business responsibilities would mean I wouldn’t be able to justify the time a full-season commitment demands,” Dyson said. “But the team deserves that level of effort behind the wheel.  Matty will be the team’s primary driver and will do all the races. I will drive the second car for those races that mesh with the rest of my schedule.  We have the capability of winning every race on the schedule, and that’s the goal.”



Brabham, who has raced for CD Racing on an as-needed basis since 2021, expressed optimism for the upcoming season.



“First, I’m deeply grateful for the opportunity Chris and the Dyson family have presented me,” Brabham said. “It’s an honor, as I know just how good the team is. I know they will give me a potentially race-winning car every weekend. I also know that for those races where we have two entries I can expect a tough race with Chris.”



Brabham has raced 14 times for CD Racing, winning eight times, including on his debut with the team in 2021 when he substituted for Dyson in the season finale at COTA.

“Matty has always been there when we needed him” Dyson said. “He’s a championship-caliber driver and I’m pleased that CD Racing is providing him with the opportunity to bring our team its fourth Trans Am title, and his first.”



Article courtesy racer.com