AURORA STRAUS, HANNAH GRISHAM Chase Success at Final Laguna Seca Race

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April 28, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • AURORA STRAUS co-drives Murillo Racing’s No. 24 Mercedes-AMG GT GT4 with husband Kenny Murillo, a 2023 Monterey GS winner, as California-based teams face the circuit’s final Pilot Challenge appearance.
  • HANNAH GRISHAM of Glendora represents Heart of Racing Team in the No. 26 Aston Martin Vantage, part of a 13-strong California GS driver contingent including three state-based teams among 45 entries.
  • Points leaders Bryce Ward and Daan Arrow command GS with two consecutive podiums in Winward Racing’s No. 57 Mercedes, holding 40-point advantage over Turner Motorsport’s Machavern-Mars duo.
  • Series relocates to Lime Rock Park, eliminating Laguna Seca from future schedules and heightening significance for West Coast competitors seeking memorable final California performance Saturday.

UPCOMING:

  • WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca 120 – Saturday, 3:45 p.m. ET (12:45 p.m. PT) on Peacock and IMSA YouTube

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by IMSA Wire Service originally appearing on sportscar365.com