The Heart of Racing Michelin Pilot Challenge Event Recap | 2026 Road America

No. 26 Heart of Racing Aston Martin Vantage Information

Driver Lineup: Hannah Grisham, Hannah Greenemeier

Class: GS

Started: 1st - Hannah Grisham (2:14.505-seconds)

Finished: 9th

Laps: 43/43

Laps Led:​ 4

Team Notes

• Hannah Grisham secured the No. 26 crew’s third consecutive pole position and her second Motul Pole Award of the season.

• Grisham started the rain-soaked race, leading the opening four laps before being passed by a Mustang. The pair pulled away from the rest of the field and built a gap before the first caution.

• Under caution, the No. 26 Vantage came down pit lane for fuel, a switch from wet to dry-weather tires, and a driver change to Hannah Greenemeier.

• Greenemeier restarted fourth but was caught in the wrong place at the wrong time when a battle between a McLaren and BMW forced her off track. She rejoined in ninth and held the position through the checkered flag.

Chatting with the drivers…

Hannah Grisham: “It was definitely a challenging race with the wet conditions at the start, so the focus was on staying clean, making smart decisions, and handing the car over to Hannah Greenemeier. I was happy with the pace we had and felt like we made the most of the conditions. Unfortunately, Hannah got caught up in some contact after the driver change because I think we had the potential for an even stronger result. Overall, there are a lot of positives to take away, and we’ll keep building from here. Thanks to the team for giving us a great car all weekend.”

Hannah Greenemeier: “Another solid result in the top 10. The team did a great job with strategy, and Hannah Grisham did a great opening stint with the rain. Some were pushing and shoving out there, and unfortunately I was on the unlucky end on a couple, but the pace was great, so we can take that positively going into VIR. I’m really proud of the team, and I know the result we have all been working hard to get will come soon. Huge thank you to everyone on The Heart of Racing for their hard work.”

Season Standings

Race 7 of 10: Road America

Highest Season Finish: 6th (Watkins Glen International)

Completed Laps: 542/552

Provisional Championship Point Standings: 8th

Upcoming Race

The Hannahs return to action at VIRginia International Raceway August 21–22 for the next round of the Michelin Pilot Challenge. The duo will look to build on their season and put the No. 26 Vantage back at the front of the field.