HAPPINESSA Claims Double Lady Trophy Wins After Brands Hatch Comeback Drive

June 11, 2025

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HAPPINESSA delivered a masterclass in resilience at Brands Hatch, securing back-to-back Lady Trophy victories just weeks after a high-speed crash at Vallelunga. The German driver’s weekend showcased her mental toughness as she tackled the challenging Brands Hatch circuit with determination, overcoming both technical issues and tricky track conditions that caught out several more experienced competitors.
Saturday’s wet weather race became HAPPINESSA’s baptism by fire in NASCAR Euro Series rain conditions, and she handled it like a veteran. Starting 21st, she found herself running fifth before the green flag due to strategic tire choices, then navigated to ninth before a wiper malfunction forced an extended pit stop. Despite the setback, she claimed her first Lady Trophy of the weekend while gaining invaluable wet weather experience.
Sunday’s dry conditions allowed HAPPINESSA to showcase her racecraft, launching from 22nd to inside the top-15 on lap one with an excellent start. She defended brilliantly against veteran Michael Bleekemolen and others while setting her fastest lap time of the weekend. Technical failures by competitors elevated her to 15th overall – her best NASCAR Euro Series finish to date – plus a second consecutive Lady Trophy victory, proving her Vallelunga crash was just a temporary setback in an increasingly impressive rookie campaign.