GRISHAM, ABBATE Lead AE Victory to Top-5 at Road America WRL Double-Header

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May 2, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • HANNAH GRISHAM delivered strong opening stint moving into top-three early Saturday, while MICHELE ABBATE led overall during Sunday’s middle stages before strategy and penalties cycled #120 Toyota Supra through field to P5 and P7 finishes.
  • SARAH MONTGOMERY managed traffic effectively early Saturday before medical issue forced early exit, leaving development drivers BRENNA SCHUBERT and CHARLOTTE TRAYNOR to share extended stints. SCHUBERT impressed with 2:24.0 lap showcasing growing high-speed confidence.
  • TRAYNOR posted weekend-best 2:23.4 lap Sunday while ALANA CARTER returned to team showing strong progression. #119 crew secured consecutive top-10s (P10 Saturday, P8 Sunday) despite penalties and lost lap during caution sequences.
  • Both all-female crews navigated multiple full-course cautions, red flag, overnight repairs and setup changes across demanding 8-hour and 7-hour contests at iconic 4-mile circuit known for minimal error margins and high-speed sections.

UPCOMING:

  • World Racing League round at Daytona International Speedway

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by RACERS originally appearing on www.racers-behindthehelmet.com