RILEY PEGRAM Scores Seventh, MADDIE AUST DNFs in Chaotic VIR TCR Race

August 26, 2026

• RILEY PEGRAM delivered a strong drive at VIR, running as high as fourth in class during her stint before father Larry brought the #72 Pegram Racing Honda home seventh, matching their Road America season-best.
• MADDIE AUST’s impressive consistency hit a wall when she was collected in a multi-car incident triggered by damaged traffic on lap 10, recording her first DNF after opening the season with six consecutive top-ten finishes.
• PEGRAM qualified 12th but navigated early chaos to move forward, staying out longer than rivals during the pit cycle and showcasing competitive pace throughout her stint before handing off in sixth position.
• AUST remains fifth in TCR championship points despite the VIR retirement, while PEGRAM moved to 13th with back-to-back top-ten results providing momentum heading to Indianapolis with two rounds remaining.

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