AURORA STRAUS Dominates Sebring Return, Wins Race 1 & Podiums Race 2

March 3, 2025

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AURORA STRAUS made a commanding return to Radical Cup North America at Sebring, qualifying sixth but charging through the field in race one to finish second before inheriting victory when leader Brady Clapham received a post-race penalty. The historic win adds to her 2022 breakthrough as the first woman to win in the series, proving her two-year hiatus hasn’t dulled her competitive edge.
Starting race two from fifth, STRAUS navigated an early incident to climb into podium contention, showcasing her racecraft with clean passes and consistent pace that saw her post the second-fastest Pro 1340 times mid-race. Though she finished fourth on track, a penalty to Jace Bacon promoted her to third place, delivering back-to-back podiums in her season opener.
The Primal Racing driver’s weekend performance establishes her as an immediate frontrunner in the Pro 1340 class, demonstrating that her extended absence from the series hasn’t compromised her ability to challenge for victories. With consistent improvement throughout practice and qualifying, plus race-winning pace when it mattered, STRAUS has positioned herself perfectly for a championship challenge as the series heads to Barber Motorsports Park in May.