KAYLA YAAKOV Scores Top Five as Hayes Wins, Binder Battles Back at VIR

August 17, 2026

• KAYLA YAAKOV (Rahal Ducati Moto with Droplight) secured fifth in wet-to-dry Supersport chaos at VIR after tire gambles reshuffled the field, sitting 129 points back with title contention mathematically eliminated but only 100 points remaining.
• Supersport’s weather-shortened race saw Hayes dominate while championship leader Binder authored a remarkable 18th-to-second comeback after missing the sighting lap, now leading Herrin by 33 with only two riders still fighting for the crown.
• Tire choice split the grid as clearing skies forced strategic gambles—Herrin started from pit lane after a last-second slick swap while YAAKOV’s consistent fifth helped solidify her position in the final standings.

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