ANNA CECCHI Reclaims Championship Lead With Victory at VIR

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June 23, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • ANNA CECCHI delivered a commanding VIR performance, securing pole for race two and claiming her third season victory with a lights-to-flag drive that extended her margin over rival Keith Grant to 16 seconds.
  • After falling four points behind Grant mid-season, CECCHI reasserted dominance at the technical Virginia circuit where she consistently topped practice sessions and qualified second overall with blistering sector times.
  • CECCHI’s weekend featured strategic brilliance, managing tire degradation expertly while maintaining quick, consistent pace that left championship rival Grant unable to mount a challenge despite multiple on-track battles.
  • The Charlie Hayes Racing driver now holds a crucial championship advantage heading into the final three rounds, with her VIR sweep demonstrating the form that produced four straight podiums to open the season.

UPCOMING:

  • Porsche Sprint Challenge North America at Road America, August 15-16, 2026

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