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ALISHA PALMOWSKI Claims Dominant Pole; PAYTON WESTCOTT, MEGAN BRUCE Shine

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May 22, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • ALISHA PALMOWSKI delivered redemption at Canada, converting last year’s near-miss into commanding pole with three-tenths margin—statement performance after previous disappointment.
  • Mercedes-backed rookie PAYTON WESTCOTT confirmed her promise with P2, pushing Campos rival hard in impressive maiden Canadian qualifying appearance.
  • MEGAN BRUCE broke through for career-first top-three finish, giving Palmowski’s squad a strong 1-3 result in team standings battle.

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ALISHA PALMOWSKI PAYTON WESTCOTT MEGAN BRUCE

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by Tiana Soans originally appearing on www.motorsportweek.com