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KAYLA YAAKOV Overcomes Severe Hand Injuries to Podium at Mid-Ohio

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August 12, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • KAYLA YAAKOV suffered severe hand fractures and soft tissue damage at Laguna Seca but returned immediately at Mid-Ohio, securing P3 in Race 2 despite compromised grip and ongoing recovery challenges.
  • The Rahal Ducati Moto rider battled sickness alongside her injuries, struggling Friday and Saturday before finding her rhythm Sunday, earning P4 and P3 finishes in challenging conditions.
  • YAAKOV’s injuries mirrored teammate PJ Jacobsen’s earlier season hand damage—both described as meat-grinder-level trauma—yet neither missed subsequent championship rounds, demonstrating extraordinary dedication.

UPCOMING:

  • MotoAmerica at Virginia International Raceway – August 15-17, 2026
  • MotoAmerica at Circuit of The Americas – TBA
  • MotoAmerica at New Jersey Motorsports Park – TBA

LINKS TO RACER'S PROFILE PAGES:

KAYLA YAAKOV

ducati, mid-ohio sports car course, motoamerica

GRRL! summary based upon reporting originally appearing on www.roadracingworld.com