AURORA STRAUS Completes Clean Watkins Glen Run Despite GS Class Struggles
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June 30, 2026
GRRL! SUMMARY:
- AURORA STRAUS gained two positions on opening lap at Watkins Glen, maintaining low 1:58s pace throughout her stint before clean handoff to co-driver Kenny Murillo in the #24 Mercedes-AMG GT4.
- Murillo Racing secured P19 in GS class after chaotic late-race restarts, building on their breakthrough eighth-place Mid-Ohio finish while collecting valuable championship points in their consistency-focused campaign.
- STRAUS sits 17th in GS standings with 700 points after five rounds, praising crew’s flawless pit execution while acknowledging the challenge of maintaining team motivation through rebuilding season.
- The husband-wife pairing returns to Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in July targeting top-ten form, having demonstrated competitive pace throughout 2026 despite early-season setbacks and misfortune preventing results.
UPCOMING:
- IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, July 10-12, 2026
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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by RACERS originally appearing on www.racers-behindthehelmet.com











