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Lakeville, IN (September 23, 2008) – National Auto
Sport Association Championships presented by Toyo Tires held Friday September
12 – Sunday, September 14, 2008 at the beautiful Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course,
Lexington, Ohio. Over four hundred of the Series’ best amateur road racers
who have earned the right to compete in the NASA Championships competed for
over $1,000,000 in contingency sponsorship. Ten race groups comprised of
forty-one NASA classes determining National Champions in “winner-take-all”
sprint race formats. Each race had a time limit of forty minutes on the
beautiful, but this day windy, 2.25-mile, 13-turn permanent road course.
A little about the National Auto Sport Association (NASA), NASA was formed
in 1991 to deliver high quality motorsports events to enthusiast at major
racing venues. NASA has created programs that allow owners of both racecars and
high-performance street-driven vehicles to enjoy the full performance
capabilities of their cars in a safe and controlled environment. Competition
Racing, wheel to wheel racing, of almost any type of vehicle ranging from
Production Sedans, Stock Cars, and Formula Cars.
Classes and a brief description of each class, along with results:
American Iron, American Iron Extreme (AI, AIX): This is a classic battle of
muscle machines. The premise is simple: choose an American-made sedan and start
modifying it.
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AMERICAN IRON |
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(Spec Toyo Series) |
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DRIVER |
TIRES |
TIME |
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Robin Burnett |
Toyo |
01:37.34 |
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Chris DeSalvo |
Toyo |
01:37.69 |
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David Algozine |
Toyo |
01:38.17 |
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Tommy Schlender |
Toyo |
01:37.97 |
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David Schotz |
Toyo |
01:38.48 |
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AMERICAN IRON EXTREME |
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DRIVER |
TIRES |
TIME |
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Paul Faessler |
Kumho |
01:30.24 |
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Ernesto Roco |
Hoosier |
01:29.73 |
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Chris Griswold |
Hoosier |
01:31.19 |
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Leo Capaldi |
BFG |
01:37.64 |
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Andy Sutak |
Hoosier |
01:31.92 |
Camaro Mustang Challenge (CMC, and CMC-2): This series attempts to settle
the old Ford vs. GM rivalry with inexpensive production cars. This series
includes 1997-2008 V8 Mustangs and 1982-2002 Camaros and Firebirds.
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CAMARO MUSTANG CHALLENGE |
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(Spec Toyo Series) |
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DRIVER |
TIRES |
TIME |
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Glenn Landrum |
Toyo |
01:43.61 |
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Matt King |
Toyo |
01:43.86 |
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Bob Denton |
Toyo |
01:43.97 |
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Chris McComb |
Toyo |
01:43.59 |
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David Schotz |
Toyo |
01:44.37 |
Factory Five Challenge (FFR): This unique series is based on the popular
Factory Five Racing roadster. Drivers can purchase a kit for about $13,000.
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FACTORY FIVE CHALLENGE |
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(Spec Toyo Series) |
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DRIVER |
TIRES |
TIME |
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Scott McCay |
Toyo |
01:40.20 |
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Dave Standridge |
Toyo |
01:40.86 |
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John George |
Toyo |
01:41.02 |
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TC McNett |
Toyo |
01:42.72 |
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Gary McDaniel |
Toyo |
01:42.59 |
Honda Challenge (HC): (All Spec Toyo Series) There are five classes within
this series (HC1, HC2, HC3, HC4 and HC5) that cover a wide range of models and
a broad spectrum of modifications. This series is well suited for Honda
enthusiasts that want to modify their favorite Honda or Acura model.
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HONDA CHALLENGE 1 |
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DRIVER |
TIRES |
TIME |
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Graham Downey |
Toyo |
01:38.82 |
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Jon Meris |
Toyo |
01:38.53 |
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Brian Shanfield` |
Toyo |
01:38.25 |
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John Oldt |
Toyo |
01:39.93 |
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Andrew Lee |
Toyo |
01:41.75 |
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HONDA CHALLENGE 2 |
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Walter McKinney |
Toyo |
01:42.52 |
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Richard Hunter |
Toyo |
01:42.27 |
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Erik Olsen |
Toyo |
01:42.68 |
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Shane Lovely |
Toyo |
01:43.88 |
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HONDA CHALLENGE 3 |
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None |
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HONDA CHALLENGE 4 |
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Manny Coats |
Toyo |
01:43.25 |
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Benoit Pecqueur |
Toyo |
01:43.73 |
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John Howard |
Toyo |
01:44.43 |
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Jermey Lucas |
Toyo |
01:44.40 |
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Edik Stephanyan |
Toyo |
DNF |
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HONDA CHALLENGE 5 |
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None |
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944 Spec: This class focuses on the variants of the Porsche 924 and the 944.
944 Cup: The purpose of this series is to accommodate the owners of the
Porsche 944’s and 924’s originally built to participate in the series with
the PCA and SCCA.
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944 CUP |
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DRIVER |
TIRES |
TIME |
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Ernie Jakubowski |
Hoosier |
01:43.62 |
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Bill Comat |
Hoosier |
01:43.78 |
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Team Hardent |
Hoosier |
01:43.81 |
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Evan Braum |
Hoosier |
01:44.04 |
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Joe Hrymack |
Hoosier |
01:43.93 |
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944 SUPER CUP |
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Joe Crowell Jr |
Hoosier |
01:42.47 |
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Brad Waite |
Hoosier |
01:42.49 |
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Norm Mandell |
Hoosier |
01:44.29 |
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Greg Lewis |
Hoosier |
01:44.30 |
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Steve Luputka |
Hoosier |
DQ |
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944 SPEC |
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(Spec Toyo Series) |
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Eric Kuhns |
Toyo |
01:46.90 |
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John Brandenberger |
Toyo |
01:48.82 |
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Ray Freundt |
Toyo |
01:48.20 |
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Ernie Jakubowski |
Toyo |
01:46.87 |
Super Unlimited (SU): Super Unlimited is the class available for cars that
do not fit in any other NASA class and are heavily prepared for serious speed.
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SUPER UNLIMITED |
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DRIVER |
TIRES |
TIME |
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Richard Koehler |
Hoosier |
01:28.51 |
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Thomas Soriano |
Pirelli |
01:28.51 |
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Norm Goldrich |
Dunlop |
01:30.39 |
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Elliott Fisher |
Hoosier |
01:33.31 |
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Tom Statnick |
Hoosier |
01:33.37 |
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Spec Miata (SM): Eligible models are 1990-1999. The 1.8Lcars run a
restrictor plate and have to weigh more in order to level the playing field.
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SPEC MIATA |
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(Spec Toyo Series) |
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DRIVER |
TIRES |
TIME |
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Todd Lamb |
Toyo |
01:43.20 |
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Sammy Valafar |
Toyo |
01:42.95 |
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Mark Drennan |
Toyo |
01:43.02 |
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Mark Bennett |
Toyo |
01:43.52 |
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Shawn Slattery |
Toyo |
01:43.88 |
Legends: These are 5/8-scale fiberglass full-fendered versions of the famed
NASCAR modifieds that were run in the 40’s and 50’s. All cars are produced
by 600 Racing and are identical in almost every way.
German Touring Series (GTS): GTS pits German sedans from BMW, Porsche,
Mercedes, Audi and Volkswagen against each other in a “gentleman racer”
format.
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GERMAN TOURING 1 |
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DRIVER |
TIRE |
TIME |
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Bill Comat |
Hoosier |
01:44.04 |
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Christian Cook |
Hoosier |
01:43.56 |
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Mike Malais |
Hoosier |
01:43.76 |
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Robert Pecori |
Hankook |
01:44.94 |
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Jean-Pierre Verbunt |
Hoosier |
01:44.11 |
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GERMAN TOURING 2 |
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Scott Good |
Hoosier |
01:40.50 |
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Carl Picelle |
Hoosier |
01:40.24 |
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Jim Child |
Hoosier |
01:41.17 |
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Ted Worrell |
Hankook |
01:41.19 |
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Mike Ward |
Hoosier |
01:41.73 |
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GERMAN TOURING 3 |
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Scott Berkowitz |
Hoosier |
01:35.89 |
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Randy Mueller |
Hoosier |
01:35.59 |
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Eric Wong |
Hoosier |
01:37.08 |
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Jay Matus |
Hoosier |
01:36.97 |
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Sean Tillinghast |
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01:35.89 |
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GERMAN TOURING 4 |
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Ryan Osiecki |
Pirelli |
01:33.43 |
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Derek Schwarz |
Hoosier |
01:36.66 |
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Jamie Frauenberg |
Hoosier |
01:36.29 |
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Doug Wilson |
Hoosier |
01:38.36 |
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Marco Pires |
Hoosier |
01:41.33 |
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GERMAN TOURING 5 |
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Andy Watts |
Hoosier |
01:33.34 |
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Michael Mills |
Michelin |
01:34.68 |
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Bill Michaluk |
Dunlop |
01:34.57 |
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Barry Battle |
Hoosier |
DNF |
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Spec-E30: This is a racing series devoted to non-M BMW E30 models. The goal
for the Spec E30 is to create high levels of competition between similarly
prepared E30’s.
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SPEC BMW E30 |
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(Spec Toyo Series) |
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DRIVER |
TIRE |
TIME |
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Mike Skeen |
Toyo |
01:45.04 |
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Simon Hunter |
Toyo |
01:45.34 |
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Carter Hunter |
Toyo |
01:45.35 |
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Jon Allen |
Toyo |
01:45.48 |
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Mike Davidson |
Toyo |
01:46.04 |
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Spec Focus (SF): NASA’s Spec Focus class is based on the popular Ford
Focus. SF is geared towards budget-minded enthusiasts looking for an affordable
and fun class with rules that guarantee close competition on a reasonable
budget with cars built in this century.
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SPEC FOCUS |
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(Spec Toyo Series) |
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DRIVER |
TIRES |
TIME |
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Craig Capaldi |
Toyo |
01:48.17 |
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Scott Lear |
Toyo |
01:49.37 |
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Chris Kisner |
Toyo |
01:49.71 |
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Mark Ryan Lapp |
Toyo |
DNF |
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Lowell Marx |
Toyo |
DQ |
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Performance Touring (PT): Performance Touring is a unique series that
classifies over 600 makes and models of cars into one of eight classes. Once
the base class is identified, participants then add points for each specific
modification made to the vehicle.
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PERFORMANCE TOURING A |
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DRIVER |
TIRES |
TIME |
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John Schmitt |
Hoosier |
01:36.74 |
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Eric Wong |
Hoosier |
01:36.52 |
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Sam Halkias |
Goodyear |
01:36.84 |
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Chris Herrick |
Hoosier |
01:38.98 |
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Drew Ewing |
Hoosier |
01:39.14 |
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PERFORMANCE TOURING B |
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David Schotz |
Kumho |
01:38.58 |
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Kumar Viswalingam |
Hoosier |
01:39.82 |
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James Holloway |
Hoosier |
01:41.25 |
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Adam McMahan |
Toyo |
01:41.70 |
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Dave Muramoto |
Toyo |
01:45.63 |
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PERFORMANCE TOURING C |
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Dan Gardner |
Hoosier |
01:41.18 |
*Nitto Sponsored car switched to Hoosiers and won this
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Greg Greenbaum |
Hoosier |
01:40.93 |
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Dennis Holloway |
Hoosier |
01:41.02 |
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Jim Daniels |
Hoosier |
DNF |
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PERFORMANCE TOURING D |
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Scott Shelton |
Hoosier |
01:43.10 |
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Robert Davis |
Hoosier |
01:44.13 |
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Brian Shanfeld |
Hankook |
01:44.24 |
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Matt Carson |
Hoosier |
01:42.90 |
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Matt Miller |
Hoosier |
01:45.09 |
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PERFORMANCE TOURING E |
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Steve Eich |
Hoosier |
01:43.71 |
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Mike Rose |
Hankook |
01:42.70 |
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Eric Waddell |
Hoosier |
01:43.95 |
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Pakistan Express |
Hoosier |
01:45.16 |
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Kevin Fandozzi |
Hoosier |
01:45.64 |
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PERFORMANCE TOURING F |
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Jim Bishop |
Kumho |
01:51.72 |
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Greg Stasiowski |
Toyo |
01:54.00 |
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Dennis Holgate |
Toyo |
02:03.30 |
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Dave Bongiovanni |
Toyo |
DNF |
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Bill Marquardt |
Toyo |
DQ |
Time Trials: NASA TT uses a car classification system that is easy to
understand and gives advanced HPDE drivers a taste of competition by allowing
them to compete for top lap times in open passing run sessions against
similarly prepared cars.
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TIME TRAIL A |
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DRIVER |
TIRES |
TIME |
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Ryan Cates |
Hankook |
01:33.70 |
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Jesse White |
Hoosier |
01:34.23 |
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Ed Nazarian |
Hoosier |
01:36.26 |
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William Kohut |
Hoosier |
01:39.26 |
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TIME TRIAL B |
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Jim Platis |
Hankook |
01:37.87 |
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Denis Malevanyi |
Hoosier |
01:38.27 |
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Cliff Blanchard |
Toyo |
01:40.34 |
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TIME TRIAL C |
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Rene Badia |
Toyo |
01:40.43 |
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Greg Greeenbaum |
Hoosier |
01:44.24 |
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Doug Evans |
Hoosier |
01:42.30 |
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Dan Gardner |
Nitto |
01:42.55 |
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Dave Proudfoot |
Toyo |
01:42.69 |
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TIME TRIAL D |
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Luke Belverd |
Hoosier |
01:41.83 |
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Patrick Smith |
Hoosier |
01:42.22 |
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Bill Brees |
Nitto |
01:43.86 |
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Tom Hatum |
Kumho |
01:47.94 |
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Mitchell Hart |
Toyo |
01:51.61 |
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TIME TRIAL E |
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Michael Blanchard |
Toyo |
01:42.41 |
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Jon Davis |
Hankook |
01:43.74 |
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Alex Bolanos |
Hoosier |
01:43.96 |
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Eric Wirgin |
Toyo |
01:44.72 |
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Robert Keller |
Toyo |
01:45.08 |
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TIME TRIAL F |
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None |
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TIME TRIAL R |
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Bart Carter |
Dunlop |
01:27.61 |
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Norm Goldrich |
Dunlop |
01:28.71 |
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Tag Evanson |
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01:36.53 |
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TIME TRIAL S |
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Dan Popp |
Hoosier |
01:31.21 |
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Jared McGillicuddy |
Hoosier |
01:31.95 |
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Geffery Sawtelle |
Hoosier |
01:33.10 |
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William Taylor |
Hoosier |
01:34.17 |
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James Elterman |
Nitto |
01:35.05 |
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Clifton Ching |
Hoosier |
01:35.08 |
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TIME TRIAL U |
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Danny Popp |
Hoosier |
01:27.47 |
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Aaron Pfadt |
Hoosier |
01:28.25 |
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Tom Glenn |
Dunlop |
01:29.33 |
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Tim Dorsch |
BFG |
01:39.23 |
Super Touring (ST): Super Touring is an extension of the Performance Touring
series, catering to more powerful and exotic cars. ST uses power-to-weight
formulas along with additional factors to class cars in one of two classes, ST1
or ST2. ST encourages nearly unlimited builds within the power-to-weight
confines to provide tuners and racers to showcase for their talent and
imagination.
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SUPER TOURING 1 |
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DRIVER |
TIRES |
TIME |
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Aaron Pfadt |
Hoosier |
01:30.02 |
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Danny Popp |
Hoosier |
01:29.59 |
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Bob Mayer |
Hoosier |
01:32.23 |
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Tom Glenn |
Hoosier |
01:32.26 |
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Michael Pinholster |
Hoosier |
01:35.82 |
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SUPER TOURING 2 |
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Dave Pintaric |
Hoosier |
01:34.30 |
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James Forbes |
Hoosier |
01:33.82 |
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Paul Kaiser |
Hoosier |
01:37.52 |
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Ken Smith |
Hoosier |
01:33.60 |
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Walead Hessami |
Hoosier |
01:36.59 |
The weekend racing got underway with practice on Thursday, and then right
into qualifying races on Friday and Saturday.
Final racing results puts Hoosier Racing Tire on top with Fifty-one podiums,
sixteen being first place, nineteen second places and sixteen being third
place. As many podiums as all other race tire companies combined, including the
fact Toyo having ten Spec classes, Hoosier will take these weekend ventures as
a good undertaking.
For more information on NASA racing series please visit their web site at www.nasaproracing.com.
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