ANNA CECCHI Reclaims Championship Lead With Victory at VIR
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June 23, 2026
GRRL! SUMMARY:
- ANNA CECCHI delivered a commanding VIR performance, securing pole for race two and claiming her third season victory with a lights-to-flag drive that extended her margin over rival Keith Grant to 16 seconds.
- After falling four points behind Grant mid-season, CECCHI reasserted dominance at the technical Virginia circuit where she consistently topped practice sessions and qualified second overall with blistering sector times.
- CECCHI’s weekend featured strategic brilliance, managing tire degradation expertly while maintaining quick, consistent pace that left championship rival Grant unable to mount a challenge despite multiple on-track battles.
- The Charlie Hayes Racing driver now holds a crucial championship advantage heading into the final three rounds, with her VIR sweep demonstrating the form that produced four straight podiums to open the season.
UPCOMING:
- Porsche Sprint Challenge North America at Road America, August 15-16, 2026
LINKS TO RACER'S PROFILE PAGES:
cayman pro/am, charlie hayes racing, porsche sprint challenge north america, virginia international raceway
GRRL! summary based upon reporting by LIAM REDFORD originally appearing on www.racers-behindthehelmet.com
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