ISABELLA ROBUSTO & PAITYN FEYEN Power Through VIR Weekend in Toyota GR Cup

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July 23, 2025

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • ISABELLA ROBUSTO delivered a masterclass comeback performance at Virginia International Raceway, securing ninth in race one and climbing to seventh in race two after starting 15th. The RVA Graphics Motorsports driver showcased impressive racecraft, posting the fastest lap times late in race two while juggling her ARCA Menards Series commitments – proving she can compete at the highest level across multiple series simultaneously.
  • PAITYN FEYEN continued building momentum in her rookie Toyota GR Cup campaign, battling through challenging midfield action for consistent top-20 finishes. The Nitro Motorsports teenager demonstrated growing confidence on another new circuit, engaging in wheel-to-wheel battles with veterans and gaining crucial experience that’s setting her up for breakthrough performances as the season progresses.
  • The weekend highlighted how these drivers are rewriting expectations in a series where every position matters. ROBUSTO’s ability to run consistent lap times while closing six-second gaps shows she belongs with the series frontrunners, while FEYEN’s fearless approach to racing veterans twice her age proves the next generation of women racers isn’t waiting for permission to compete – they’re taking what they’ve earned on track.

UPCOMING:

  • Toyota GR Cup North America at Road America – August 16-17

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by LIAM REDFORD originally appearing on www.racers-behindthehelmet.com