KAYLEE BRYSON Makes Historic West Series Debut as 40th Woman at Sonoma Road Course

July 10, 2025

by Vincent Delforge // from kickinthetires.net

• KAYLEE BRYSON is making history as the 40th woman to compete in an ARCA West Series race, bringing impressive TransAm credentials to her Sonoma debut with Cook Racing Technologies. The 24-year-old from Oklahoma has three SGT class wins and two XGT victories under her belt, plus extensive USAC Silver Crown experience that could translate well to the demanding 11-turn road course.
• She’s stepping into a track where women have consistently proven their mettle – ISABELLA ROBUSTO holds the best women’s finish at 6th place from last year, while HAILIE DEEGAN earned two top-10s and a pole position during her dominant 2018-2019 stretch. BRIDGET BURGESS also grabbed back-to-back top-10 finishes in 2021-2022, proving Sonoma rewards drivers who can handle both technical precision and physical demands.
• The 26-car field features multiple road course specialists and Xfinity Series drivers looking for seat time, but BRYSON’s diverse racing background – from dirt ovals to road courses – positions her as more than just a rookie making up numbers. With crew chief Sean Samuels guiding her debut, she’s got the team support to potentially join the growing list of women who’ve made their mark on this historic California circuit.

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