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SONYA LLOYD Advances Despite Technical Issues in MotoAmerica Twins Cup

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May 20, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • SONYA LLOYD qualified 16th at Barber on her M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-8R, securing her third points-paying finish of the season with 15th in Race 1 while matching qualifying pace throughout the contest.
  • The former WorldWCR pilot discovered a significantly improved setup during Sunday morning warm-up and charged to 13th in Race 2 before a sensor issue forced a pit stop, ending her podium charge.
  • LLOYD returned to track after her crew’s quick sensor fix, logging valuable data laps despite finishing multiple laps down. She expressed confidence in the team’s setup direction heading to Road America May 29-31.

UPCOMING:

  • Road America – MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Championship, Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, May 29-31, 2026

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by Mathilde Gasnier originally appearing on www.roadracingworld.com