KAYLA YAAKOV Makes History with Podium Finishes in MotoAmerica Supersport

July 8, 2026

• KAYLA YAAKOV, 19, made history finishing third at Daytona 200 with a fearless last-lap slingshot pass, becoming the first woman to podium in one of America’s premier motorcycle races.
• The Rahal Ducati rider has secured six podiums in Supersport competition, including a second-place at Barber, sitting fourth in championship standings behind Binder, Herrin, and Scott.
• Team co-owner Graham Rahal compares YAAKOV’s potential impact to DANICA PATRICK, who pioneered women’s success in IndyCar and NASCAR, calling her motorcycle racing’s next 15-year face.
• Despite suffering broken wrists, fractured ribs, and torn ACLs, YAAKOV remains committed to becoming the first woman to win at MotoAmerica’s top Superbike level and ultimately reach MotoGP.

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