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HAYES, ABBATE, CARTER, MOTT Dominate WRL 14 Hours of Daytona for AE Victory

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June 9, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • LAURA HAYES, MICHELE ABBATE, ALANA CARTER and SALLY MOTT delivered commanding class victory in #120 Toyota Supra GT4, dominating from front-row start through 14 hours with flawless execution and superior fuel strategy.
  • ALANA CARTER secured front-row qualifying position and led opening stint, demonstrating development program success. HAYES took checkered flag after team controlled race from two hours in with half-second-per-lap pace advantage.
  • BRENNA SCHUBERT qualified #119 sister car and led class before contact with lapped traffic caused suspension damage, ending victory bid despite showing race-winning speed in development driver role.
  • Victory marks dramatic turnaround from 2025 heartbreak when team fought for podium before late incident. ABBATE celebrated flawless Daytona debut while MOTT praised exceptional team chemistry throughout weekend.

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