MADDIE AUST, RILEY PEGRAM Chase Points at Sebring TCR Showdown
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March 25, 2026
GRRL! SUMMARY:
- MADDIE AUST delivered back-to-back P4 finishes in Bryan Herta Autosport’s #98 Hyundai, establishing herself as early championship contender. Co-driver Wilkins nearly grabbed podium before late-race Morris pass denied P3.
- RILEY PEGRAM qualified P11, ran alternative one-stop strategy that briefly cycled her to seventh before mid-race spin dropped #72 Pegram Racing Honda to P14, requiring recovery drive.
- Multi-car GS crash before green flag triggered 30-minute caution, fundamentally reshaping strategies. TCR field never received proper standing start, forcing teams to adapt pit windows early.
- Larry Pegram closed 15-second gap to execute final-lap overtake for P12, showcasing Pegram Racing’s recovery pace. AUST now sits P4 in standings with 560 points after two rounds.
UPCOMING:
- IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, May 1-2, 2026
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