LAURA HAYES Sits Out COTA; Ron Tomlinson Subs in Dome Mercedes GT4

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April 23, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • LAURA HAYES sits out COTA’s Lone Star Enduro with Ron Tomlinson subbing in the No. 37 Dome Mercedes-AMG GT4. Team owner Eddie Killeen praised Tomlinson’s endurance experience while confirming Hayes’ return for Sebring.
  • Emerson Newton-John’s claimed racing return at COTA proved false according to Lone Star Racing spokesperson. The team fields two Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evos instead, marking their first dual-GT3 COTA appearance.

UPCOMING:

  • GT4 America – Sebring International Raceway – May 2026
  • Lone Star Enduro – Circuit of The Americas – April 26, 2026

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by John Dagys originally appearing on sportscar365.com