Michele Abbate Selected as Finalist for Mazda MX-5 Cup Shootout

Michele Abbate Selected as Finalist for Mazda MX-5 Cup Shootout

On Monday October 4th, Mazda Motorsports named Michele Abbate as a nominee for the 2021 Mazda MX-5 Cup Shootout alongside 32 other top drivers in the nation. Today Mazda announced the 12 finalists that will head to Sebring International Raceway to compete in their chance to win one of three scholarships for the 2022 Mazda… Continue reading Michele Abbate Selected as Finalist for Mazda MX-5 Cup Shootout

Michele Competes in Discovery Channel’s Getaway Driver!

Michele Competes in Discovery Channel's Getaway Driver!

Michele Competes in Discovery Channel’s Getaway Driver premiering August 2nd!   Earlier this year Michele was casted on the newest automotive show to hit the Discovery Channel, Getaway Driver. This Monday August 2nd at 6pm PST/9pm EST, you can catch episode 3 which features Michele Abbate and her Grr Racing built Subaru WRX as she… Continue reading Michele Competes in Discovery Channel’s Getaway Driver!

Top 5 Finish for Abbate in Trans Am at Portland

Michele Abbate at Portland International Raceway in the Lucas Oil TA2 Car. Photo by: Seth Dedoes

Round 5 of the Trans Am West Coast Championship was held at Portland International Raceway this past weekend July 23-25 with the SVRA SpeedTour.Ā  2019 was the last time the series visited this iconic track and the team was looking forward to making some progress. The Grr Racing team headed into the weekend with high… Continue reading Top 5 Finish for Abbate in Trans Am at Portland

Top 5 Finish for Michele Abbate in the Lucas Oil TA2 Camaro

Michele Abbate TA2 Lucas Oil Trans Am Camaro

The SpeedTour headed to The Ridge Motorsports Park in Shelton, WA for the inaugural race for the 4th round of the Trans Am West Coast Championship series.Ā  A track that was new for most of theĀ field made for great opportunities for several teams to capitalize on the event. “It’s looking like the weekend will have… Continue reading Top 5 Finish for Michele Abbate in the Lucas Oil TA2 Camaro

Abbate Successful in NASCAR Trucks Debut at COTA

#30: Michele Abbate, On Point Motorsports, Toyota Tundra Scosche

NASCAR’s debut at the Circuit of the Americas was last weekend for all 3 of its national series.Ā  Michele Abbate made her entry with the #30 Scosche x Ghost Toyota Tundra prepared by On Point Motorsports out of North Carolina. “This is such a dream come true for me and I couldn’t be more excited… Continue reading Abbate Successful in NASCAR Trucks Debut at COTA

Michele Abbate to Make NASCAR Debut at COTA

Michele Abbate will drive the #30 Scosche Toyota Tundra NASCAR at the Circuit of the Americas on May 22nd.

  (For Immediate Release – Las Vegas, NV) May 21st – 23rd NASCAR will make their first appearance at the Circuit of the America’s road course in Austin, TX.Ā  A track designed for F1 – loaded with elevation, high speed straights, and 20 corners, it’s a track that Michele Abbate has had success on.  … Continue reading Michele Abbate to Make NASCAR Debut at COTA

Unfortunate Finish for Abbate at Thunderhill

Turn 1 as the green flag drops for TA2, Abbate holds the 3rd position

The 3rd round of the Trans Am West Coast Championship series took place on May 16th at Thunderhill Raceway. Coming off some tough luck at Laguna the Grr Racing team was looking to make a strong come back for the event, and her pace proved to be at the top of the charts. After qualifying… Continue reading Unfortunate Finish for Abbate at Thunderhill

Tough Luck for Abbate in Trans Am TA2 at Laguna Seca

Michele Abbate Forced to Retire From Broken Spindle

Tough Luck for Abbate at Laguna Seca This past weekend was round 2 of the Trans Am West Coast Championship Series Presented by Pirelli at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.Ā  Michele and the Grr Racing team headed straight to the event after an impressive top 5 finish at Sonoma to kick off the season. Ā “I am… Continue reading Tough Luck for Abbate in Trans Am TA2 at Laguna Seca

Abbate takes top 5 Finish for West Coast Trans Am Season Opener at Sonoma

Top 5 Finish for Abbate in Trans Am TA2 at Sonoma 2021

takes top 5 Finish for West Coast Trans Am Season Opener at Sonoma The first race of the 2021 Trans Am West Coast Series presented by Pirelli kicked off this past weekend at Sonoma Raceway.Ā  The Grr Racing team has put an extensive amountĀ of work into improving their car’s set up during the offseason. Crew… Continue reading Abbate takes top 5 Finish for West Coast Trans Am Season Opener at Sonoma

HISTORY MADE: Grr Racingā€™s Michele Abbate Becomes First Female to Ever Finish on the Podium in Trans Am TA2

With only a few weeks notice Trans Am announced that the West Coast Championship presented by Pirelli would have itā€™s first double header weekend at the historic Sonoma Raceway in California.Ā  Due to the cancellation of the Portland round this would allow for no races of the 2020 season to be compromised. Michele Abbate went… Continue reading HISTORY MADE: Grr Racingā€™s Michele Abbate Becomes First Female to Ever Finish on the Podium in Trans Am TA2