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LIA BLOCK Eyes History, AOIFE RAFTERY Chases L4WD Title at LSPR Finale

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October 8, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • LIA BLOCK leads Seth Quintero by five points entering LSPR finale, needing only to avoid losing more than five points to claim maiden ARA National title in her debut top-class season.
  • The 20-year-old Hyundai i20 N Rally2 driver won at Ojibwe while battling Toyota’s Quintero, who secured consecutive victories in Ohio and Colorado with the new GR Corolla Rally RC2.
  • BLOCK’s co-driver Alex Gelsomino already secured the co-drivers’ championship, while a LSPR victory guarantees BLOCK the title regardless of Quintero’s performance on powerstage.
  • AOIFE RAFTERY chases L4WD class title at LSPR despite multiple retirements hampering her Ford Fiesta Rally3 campaign, though she’s been the clear pacesetter when finishing events this season.

UPCOMING:

  • Lake Superior Performance Rally – ARA season finale with championship implications

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by Luke Barry originally appearing on dirtfish.com