SAMANTHA TAN Scores Career-Best P7 in IMSA GS Class at Mid-Ohio

June 8, 2026

• SAMANTHA TAN delivered her career-best IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge result with seventh in GS at Mid-Ohio, recovering from an opening-lap incident that forced evasive action through grass to avoid a multi-car accident.
• The 2025 GSX Bronze champion methodically picked off AURORA STRAUS, Carnevale, and MADELINE STEWART during her opening stint, consistently running half-second quicker laps to climb from 19th to 16th before handing over.
• TAN and Auberlen battled HANNAH GRISHAM’s Aston Martin and pressure from Kiko Porto during intense closing stages, ultimately securing seventh after teammate posted fastest race lap at 1:26.517 during mid-race charge.
• The Random Vandals by ST Racing duo now sit seventh in championship standings with 770 points heading to Watkins Glen, marking significant momentum shift after difficult season-opening rounds at Daytona and Sebring.

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