LUCA MARS, MADDIE AUST Star in Mid-Ohio IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge
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June 4, 2026
GRRL! SUMMARY:
- LUCA MARS, defending GS co-champion now with Turner Motorsports, has elevated the No. 95 BMW to new heights—already surpassing teammate Dillon Machavern’s entire 2025 podium count through three races while chasing his third IMSA title in three years.
- Dutch phenom DAAN AAROW brings GT World Challenge Europe silverware to his first full American season with Winward Racing, sitting thirty points off the lead after back-to-back Daytona-Sebring podiums in Mercedes-AMG GT4 machinery.
- MADDIE AUST pairs with veteran Mark Wilkins at Bryan Herta Autosport, showing consistency with three straight top-six finishes after last season’s partnership with Suellio Almeida produced solid top-10 results but lacked podium breakthrough.
- Bryan Herta Autosport’s Hyundai armada commands TCR with a devastating 44% win rate since 2019, sweeping the top three championship positions led by Bryson Morris and Mason Filippi’s perfect podium streak including Laguna Seca victory.
UPCOMING:
- O’Reilly Auto Parts 4 Hours of Mid-Ohio – Sunday, June 7, 2026, 12:15pm ET – Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course – Live on IMSA YouTube and Peacock
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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by David A. Lawrence originally appearing on www.gt-report.com











