LONI UNSER Scores Maiden Victory with Last-Lap Pass at Watkins Glen Triple-Header

September 2, 2025

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LONI UNSER delivered the goods when it mattered most, securing her maiden Porsche Sprint Challenge North America victory with a brilliant last-lap pass on championship leader Jens Hantson at Watkins Glen. After showing she had the pace all weekend with fastest lap honors, the Kellymoss driver finally converted speed into silverware with a perfectly executed move at the Inner Loop that left Hantson scrambling to respond. It’s the breakthrough we’ve been waiting for from a driver who’s been knocking on the door all season.
The weekend showcased exactly why UNSER has been climbing the championship standings, as she backed up her maiden win with two additional podium finishes across the triple-header event. Her consistency under pressure was evident in race two, where she mounted a serious challenge on ANNA CECCHI while closing in on Hantson, ultimately securing third after a final-lap restart. That’s the kind of racecraft that separates contenders from also-rans.
What’s particularly impressive about UNSER’s performance is how she’s found another gear in the season’s second half, consistently showing the pace to run with the championship leaders. Her ability to use slipstream effectively through the Esses and generate speed in the first sector gave her the tools needed to mount race-winning moves. With over 180 points on offer at Watkins Glen, she maximized every opportunity and heads to Road Atlanta with serious momentum for the season finale.