AURORA STRAUS Charges Through Rain to 14th at Road America

August 4, 2026

• AURORA STRAUS delivered a standout wet-weather opening stint, charging from 21st to 14th within six laps before a Carousel excursion dropped her to 20th, showcasing raw pace in treacherous conditions.
• The #24 Murillo Racing duo salvaged 14th after strategic gambles backfired when Kenny Murillo stayed out during Liefooghe’s incident, temporarily climbing to sixth before dropping to 22nd following a late pit stop.
• STRAUS and Murillo continue building momentum after their breakthrough eighth-place Mid-Ohio finish, consistently demonstrating competitive speed despite setbacks throughout their first full-season IMSA Pilot Challenge campaign together.
• Multiple caution periods and shifting weather—from heavy rain to slicks to light rain again—created a strategic minefield where track position proved more valuable than pure pace during the two-hour Road America contest.

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