The 2001 Trans-Am Series was the 36th season of the Sports Car Club of America's Trans-Am Series. The victory at Portland would mark Dodge's final Trans Am win until the 2012 Trans-Am Series.
Round | Circuit | Winning driver | Winning vehicle |
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1 | Sebring | Boris Said | Ford Mustang |
2 | Long Beach | Lou Gigliotti | Chevrolet Corvette |
3 | Mosport | Paul Gentilozzi | Jaguar XKR |
4 | Detroit | Paul Gentilozzi | Jaguar XKR |
5 | Cleveland | Paul Gentilozzi | Jaguar XKR |
6 | Infineon Raceway | Brian Simo | Qvale Mangusta |
7 | Portland | Tommy Archer | Dodge Viper |
8 | Road America | Michael Lewis | Jaguar XKR |
9 | Mid-Ohio | Paul Gentilozzi | Jaguar XKR |
10 | Laguna Seca | Justin Bell | Chevrolet Corvette |
11 | Houston | Justin Bell | Chevrolet Corvette |
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