Josh Herrin’s record-setting 4th consecutive DAYTONA 200 win was only half the history making weekend. Kayla Yaakov celebrated International Women’s Day by becoming the first female to make the podium at the DAYTONA 200. Just 19, Yaakov battled with fourth-place finisher Warhorse HSBK Ducati rider Darryn Binder late in the race and made the pass to put herself on the podium.
“We worked really hard this off-season,” commented Yaakov. “I said it on the podium. I just really invested in myself this off-season, and I feel like it’s really paid off. I’m just in the best mindset, the best condition I’ve ever been in. I’ve been riding really well in testing.” As Yogi Berra said, half the game is 90% mental and Yaakov definitely had the right mindset.
“This weekend, we didn’t really have any expectations. I just tried to put myself in a good position. Stayed really calm. Knew where I was. Knew where my bike was good. Knew that if I was behind (Darryn) Binder, I would come across the line in front of him. It was a great race.”
