PAITYN FEYEN Charges to First Top-15 Finish in Toyota GR Cup Breakthrough

May 22, 2025

by RACERS // from www.racers-behindthehelmet.com

• PAITYN FEYEN delivered her breakthrough weekend at Sebring, charging from P21 to P15 in Race 1 for her first top-15 finish in Toyota GR Cup North America. The 16-year-old rookie showed improved pace in practice sessions, running just 1.8 seconds off the leader’s time, then executed a masterful recovery drive that saw her overtake multiple competitors including Max Schweid, Massimo Sunseri, and Farran Davis in the final battle for P15.
• The Nitro Motorsports driver has now earned the Highest Finishing Female Award in five of six races this season, banking another $10,000 in series awards while steadily progressing from her P25 debut at Sonoma. Her Sebring performance showcased the racecraft development we’ve been tracking—finding rhythm early, setting competitive lap times, and making clean overtakes when opportunities presented themselves.
• While a mechanical issue forced retirement in Race 2, FEYEN’s weekend still represents significant momentum for the 2025 Shift Up Now Foundation grantee. Her consistent improvement from karting to her first full-time car racing campaign proves the development path works when drivers get proper support and seat time, with VIRginia International Raceway next on the calendar for July 16-18.

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