HANNAH GRISHAM and HANNAH GREENEMEIER Lead at VIR Before Late Restart Drama

August 26, 2026

• HANNAH GREENEMEIER charged from fourth to second in opening stint at VIR, executing decisive passes and building gaps before pit cycle. HANNAH GRISHAM inherited lead through excellent pit strategy, holding two-second advantage with 50 minutes remaining.
• Heart of Racing duo arrived with serious momentum after historic qualifying streak—GRISHAM became first woman to score overall GS pole at Watkins Glen, followed by GREENEMEIER’s poles at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park and Road America consecutively.
• GRISHAM led race deep into closing stages on two-stop strategy but faced tyre degradation challenge. Late restart chaos saw three-wide contact drop #26 Aston Martin from third to eighth, preventing breakthrough podium despite race-winning pace throughout.
• All-female pairing sits ninth in GS championship with 1,630 points and two rounds remaining. Their consistent front-running performances throughout 2026 season demonstrate genuine podium contention, with Indianapolis Motor Speedway next opportunity September 18-20.

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