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LAURA ELY Sweeps Laguna Seca Finale To Claim GT3 Cup 992 Masters Crown

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September 10, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • LAURA ELY swept both Laguna Seca finale races from pole, clinching the GT3 Cup 992 Masters title with 574 points—the highest total since the series launched in 2022, winning by over 200 points.
  • The Black Sheep Racing owner-driver captured six victories during the season and secured her second Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West championship, having previously won the overall title in 2022.
  • ELY funded an unexpected full-season campaign after initially planning just three events, missing only COTA while balancing dual roles as team principal and driver for the single-car operation.
  • Black Sheep Racing’s championship validates ELY’s approach of combining competitive ambition with brand development, as she prepares to carry championship momentum into 2027 with the growing team.

UPCOMING:

  • 2027 Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West season (dates to be announced)

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