Iron Dames Withdraw From Watkins Glen as MICHELLE GATTING Recovers From Injury

June 17, 2025

by RJ O’Connell // from racer.com

• Iron Dames made the tough call to withdraw their No. 83 Porsche 911 GT3 R from Watkins Glen after MICHELLE GATTING sustained a foot injury during Le Mans testing. The team’s statement put her health first – exactly the kind of driver-focused decision we want to see from teams that actually value their talent.
• The withdrawal sidelines the trio of GATTING, RAHEL FREY, and SARAH BOVY, who’ve been building momentum in the IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup with an eighth-place finish at Daytona and 11th at Sebring. These three have been proving themselves as a cohesive unit, making this setback particularly frustrating for their championship campaign.
• With Iron Dames out, the GTD field drops to 20 cars at Watkins Glen, removing one of the most visible all-women efforts in top-level sports car racing. The timing stings – Iron Dames specifically mentioned looking forward to racing in front of their American fans, showing how much these international appearances matter for building the sport’s profile.

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