MCKENZY CRESSWELL Leads Despite Penalty; REEMA JUFFALI Fights to P2 in Am

October 12, 2025

• MCKENZY CRESSWELL started on pole in the #78 Elite Motorsport McLaren and nailed the start so perfectly she was actually penalized 10 seconds for jumping it. Despite the penalty hanging over her head, CRESSWELL pulled a solid gap before handing off to Josh Rattican, who charged back to finish second after serving the time penalty – proving that sometimes being too good is its own problem.
• REEMA JUFFALI showed exactly why we need more drivers like her, taking early damage in stride and methodically working her way up the Am field. Paired with Ali Juffali in the #77 Elite Motorsport McLaren, REEMA made a crucial late-race pass on the NM Racing Mercedes to secure second place – her composed racecraft turning what could have been a frustrating day into another podium finish.
• The race took a dramatic turn early when CINDY GUDET’s Toyota hit the barriers hard enough to bring out red flags, while Charlie Hart’s McLaren found the gravel after contact. These incidents highlight both the fierce competition and the risks these drivers face every time they strap in – but it’s worth noting how quickly the field regrouped and got back to racing once the track was clear.

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