Maxson Takes Historic Cup Win; SABRE COOK, Janne Stiak Tangle at Sebring

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March 19, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • SABRE COOK’s No. 37 JDX Racing Porsche knocked out early after contact with rookie Janne Stiak damaged her steering rack, resulting in an unserved drive-through penalty and early retirement from the 40-minute race.
  • Series rookie Stiak received a ten-second post-race penalty for blocking prior to the Cook incident, dropping the German driver from ACI Motorsports to 12th overall in his North American debut.
  • The Cook-Stiak contact marked one of several incidents in a chaotic opener, with Chris Bellomo among three drivers penalized. Maxson’s historic win overshadowed the Pro-Am drama unfolding mid-pack.

UPCOMING:

  • Porsche Carrera Cup North America Race 2 – Friday, March 20, 5:45 p.m. EST at Sebring International Raceway

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