KAYLA YAAKOV Blazes Trail in MotoAmerica, Eyes Superbike Glory

July 8, 2026

• KAYLA YAAKOV became first woman to podium at Daytona 200 with third-place finish via dramatic last-lap outside pass on series leader Darryn Binder, showcasing elite timing and fearlessness at 19 years old.
• The Rahal Ducati Moto rider sits fourth in Supersport standings with six podiums including runner-up at Barber, drawing Danica Patrick comparisons from team co-owner Graham Rahal who believes she’ll dominate for 15 years.
• YAAKOV overcame multiple torn ACLs, broken wrists, and fractured ribs while progressing from flat-track at age seven through European road racing at 13 to current MotoAmerica campaign with MotoGP aspirations.
• Despite pole position crash at recent round, the Pennsylvania native and honors graduate maintains championship focus at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca while mentoring young female riders entering the sport.

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