Challenge of the Americas - Race 6
| Date | Apr 9, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Track | Simraceway, Sonoma, CA |
| Configuration | Reverse National |
| Total Drivers | 2 |
| Heat Race Position / Best Lap | P1 / :49.779 |
| Main Race Position / Best Lap | P2 / :49.880 |
| Points Earned | 105 |
| Standings Position | 2/2 |
Photo by Tubay Yabut Photography
Qualifying
I only ran 1 lap in qualifying again since we were low on fuel and I wanted to make sure I had enough to finish the races and still meet the minimum weight requirement without needing to add too many extra weights on the kart.
Photo by Tubay Yabut Photography
Pre-Main
It was a very close race between me and Zach Pettinicchi, while we both preyed on each other's little mistakes. Near the last lap, Zach lost grip at turn 1 and dropped a tire, allowing me to drive by and take the lead. On the final corners of the race, I got a bad run out of Tic Tac Toe and had to defend the last corner to seal the win. I went down an extra gear to make sure I didn't big out of the final corner and won by the skin of my teeth.
Photo by Tubay Yabut Photography
Main
The main race was even more intense than the heat race, as Zach and I continued to make little mistakes the whole time. 2/3 through the race, I had another bad run out of Tic Tac Toe and tried to defend just like the last lap of the race before. I ended up overshooting the corner and washing out wide, allowing Zach to get by. On the last lap, I drove with everything I had and made up ten kart lengths, only to mess up at Tic Tac Toe again and come home in second by 4-tenths of a second.
Photo by Tubay Yabut Photography
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