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KAKÁ MAGNO Claims Back-to-Back Top Tens in Stock Light at Curvelo

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September 9, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • KAKÁ MAGNO delivered consecutive top-ten finishes at Curvelo, overcoming a gearbox-hampered qualifying to recover from 16th to 14th in Race 1, climbing from 15th to promoted 10th in Race 2.
  • The sole woman on Stock Light’s grid maximized safety car periods and rival misfortunes across Sunday’s racing, avoiding multi-car incidents and capitalizing on mechanical retirements to climb the order strategically.
  • MAGNO’s eighth-place finish in Race 3 marked her strongest result of 2026, passing Gomes on the final lap while consistently lapping in the 1:29s after building pace throughout the weekend.
  • The W2 Racing ProGP driver continues her first-season progression with 60-plus career starts completed, targeting further improvement at September’s Brasília endurance round after declaring Curvelo her favorite circuit.

UPCOMING:

  • Brasília Endurance Stock Light – Autódromo Internacional de Brasília – September 25-27, 2026

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