Last week showed some interesting running with the Carrera Can Am cars. Jr. had 4 heat wins with 58 laps total, and there's rumblings his car may be torn down and Canadian teched... JJ finished 2nd, with 2 heat wins and 57 laps. Tim T. finished 3rd, with 2 heat wins as well, while Rich rounded out the podium with 56 laps. Noteworthy also was Frank's Can Am heat win.
The inaugural Modern GT Blue Motor featured some close racing, after you pass JJ's dominating performance. JJ and Tim T. secured 4 heat wins each, with JJ tallying 60 laps, Dean snatching second place with 58 laps and Tim T. 3rd place with 57 laps. Chip rounded out the podium with three heat wins and 56 laps total. Clem, Tom P. and Sr. all secure a heat win as well.
This week we are running Vintage Gt and FLY Racing Capri. There seems to be enough interest generated in running a special event. Weather permitting, looking to do it Saturday, February 26th. Most likely starting around 4PM. A poll will be posted soon to voted on 3 car classes that seemed to generate enough interest, so stay tuned. Other racers from out of the area have expressed an interest, so it's shaping up to be an interesting event. Stay tuned....
Monday, January 31, 2011
Sunday, January 23, 2011
S&S Speedway Special Event
This past Saturday, the first round of the Northeast, NSR LeMans Classic Series kicked off at S&S. Twelve drivers came from within the Tri-State Area to battle it out over 7 minute heats. First time racers to S&S were Dan McCollum, JJ Artfitch, Joe Pecararo and Chris Chubbuck. While observing practice, it was clear that Dan and JJ took to the new track quickly and spent time adjusting their cars to make them better. Joe pulled his fresh GT40 from the crystal and after a gear change, worked hard on getting to know the wood twisties at S&S. It was clear that Frank Salerno had the car to beat, posting the fastest qualifying lap with his P68, at 7.4 seconds.
After qualifying, the field was set to do battle. JJ quickly set the pace with some consistent laps and letting the field know he meant business with his black GT40. Jr. came in and set some quick laps and high mark totals, but Chip Bell in his Gulf GT40 was quietly posting some serious lap totals as well. Tim Telesky forged some consistent lap totals as well in his Day-Glo Green GT40, and finished a solid 3rd. Frank Salerno had the fastest car down the straight, with some serious torque. This torque led to one of the most majestic crashes on the S&S front stretch to date. Yet, Frank rallied his courage and handling of this monster to post a 4th place finish. Tom Pintchuck quietly ran consistently, but couldn't find the horsepower down the straights. He finished 5th. Tom Gunshannon brought the doughnuts again and his sugar sweet, yellow GT40 ran smooth and quiet. Tom finished in 6th place. Scott Kozokas finished in 7th, while first timer, JJ finished in 8th place. Chris Chubbuck really took well to the gutter lanes and posted some impressive totals for running S&S for the first time. Dan McCollum ran well for his first time as well. Robert Holt struggled a bit with his 917, and after three heats, a fierce crash with Chris' P68 broke the chassis pod and mechanical issues ensued.... We love ya anyway Bob... After the lap totals were tallied, Jr. and Chip Bell were tied with 211 laps each and not far apart. Chip fell short just a few feet away from securing the series victory. All in all, it was a good day and a big thanks to everyone who braved the cold, to come out, come up, or down to race at S&S.
What's he sneaking??
Now Bob, You know you have to lay off the Voodoo!
The foam block of shame?
Dan, JJ, Scott and Tom G. on the grid.
The heats were hot!
JJ's GT40 Tearin' up the rumblers through Kennedy Corner!
Tim T's GT40 screamin down the front stretch!
Uh oh... Someone got squeezed!
None of us can figure out how Frank's wreck happened on the front stretch... Note the cones... Good thing he didn't damage that sweet, Hooters livery!
Taking a break between heats.
The winning ride.
After qualifying, the field was set to do battle. JJ quickly set the pace with some consistent laps and letting the field know he meant business with his black GT40. Jr. came in and set some quick laps and high mark totals, but Chip Bell in his Gulf GT40 was quietly posting some serious lap totals as well. Tim Telesky forged some consistent lap totals as well in his Day-Glo Green GT40, and finished a solid 3rd. Frank Salerno had the fastest car down the straight, with some serious torque. This torque led to one of the most majestic crashes on the S&S front stretch to date. Yet, Frank rallied his courage and handling of this monster to post a 4th place finish. Tom Pintchuck quietly ran consistently, but couldn't find the horsepower down the straights. He finished 5th. Tom Gunshannon brought the doughnuts again and his sugar sweet, yellow GT40 ran smooth and quiet. Tom finished in 6th place. Scott Kozokas finished in 7th, while first timer, JJ finished in 8th place. Chris Chubbuck really took well to the gutter lanes and posted some impressive totals for running S&S for the first time. Dan McCollum ran well for his first time as well. Robert Holt struggled a bit with his 917, and after three heats, a fierce crash with Chris' P68 broke the chassis pod and mechanical issues ensued.... We love ya anyway Bob... After the lap totals were tallied, Jr. and Chip Bell were tied with 211 laps each and not far apart. Chip fell short just a few feet away from securing the series victory. All in all, it was a good day and a big thanks to everyone who braved the cold, to come out, come up, or down to race at S&S.
Practice Session winding down...
Now, if we put Jr. in the wall enough times... It should be snap to win!
JJ helping out with the marshaling between heats.
Dan's P68 holdin' tight at the bottom of the esses!
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Second Week
Racing at S&S this past Thursday was tight and close for sure. In Trans Am, JJ, Jr. and Sr. secured 3 heat wins, while Scott, Dean and Tim T. rallied one heat win. Lights out for the Carrera GT series and JJ and Jr. finished with 4 heat wins each. Frank and Sr. had 2 heat wins, while Clem finished with 1 heat win. Next Thursday we have the much anticipated Carrera Can Am and GT Blue Motor classes. Saturday's doors open at 9 AM for NSR Classic practice, tech at 12:30 and the flag drops at 2 PM. Hope to see all of you there.
Friday, January 7, 2011
First Round
The Winter Run's first round took place running timed 2.5 minute heats and JJ won 3 heats within the FLY Capri races and 4 heat wins within the Vintage series. Scott won 3 heats in the Capri series, while Frank, Sr. and Jr. won a heat each. Sr. captured 3 heat wins in Vintage, while Frank and Jr. each won a heat as well. Next week's racing features Carrera GT lighted and Trans Am. Don't forget, S&S will host he first round of the NSR Classic series January 22nd. Doors open at 9 AM. See you at the track!
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