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MIA LOVELL Chases Sam Corry While HAILIE DEEGAN Sets History at Portland

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August 4, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • MIA LOVELL nearly stole Sonoma from Corry with a hairpin pass that couldn’t stick, securing runner-up—joining an elite group of six women with podium finishes in West series history.
  • HAILIE DEEGAN breaks NICOLE BEHAR’s all-time female ARCA starts record with 35 appearances, though struggles continue after finishing 20th at Sonoma in her previous outing this season.
  • Sam Corry dominated Sonoma wire-to-wire from pole, leading all 47 laps for Nitro Motorsports—now targets Portland debut while teammate Lovell hunts her first career West victory.
  • Championship battle tightens as Trevor Huddleston leads Cole Denton by 34 points with six rounds remaining, both seeking breakthrough road course wins after solid Sonoma performances.

UPCOMING:

  • Portland 112 at Portland International Raceway – Saturday, August 8, 2026, 9 pm ET / 6 pm PT on FloRacing

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by Official Release originally appearing on speedwaymedia.com

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