THE WOMEN SHINE IN ROUND 8 OF THE CORR LUCAS OIL R...
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Newport Beach (August 14, 2006)—The women of the Sportsman divisions put up a good fight in round eight of the CORR Lucas Oil Racing Series. The round was complete with good battles, a little controversy and some new winners.
CORR history was made with the best finish by a woman in the Super Buggy division. Stephanie Krieman ran fast holding third for a good portion of the race, but finished in fourth after Scott Schwalbe got around her. It was a runaway for Aaron Hawley as he took another first making it a good weekend for him at Bark River—the only driver to clean sweep both days. John Mason trailed behind taking second and Scott Schwalbe came in third.
The women of the Single Buggy division made a good showing in round eight. Heather Sullivan took the holeshot and led the race up to the half way point. Then her car went up in smoke and she was forced to pit with a broken fan belt. Cissy Baldwin ran in second, then dropped back but stayed racing in the top five. She finished in fifth position. In first was John Fitzgerald, in second Michael Seefeldt and in third Mark Steinhardt. “All these guys are fast, its so much fun, we put a lot into it and it pays off once in awhile,” said Fitzgerald.
In a popular win with other Light Buggy drivers Mike VandenHeuvel took the holeshot and led the entire race for his first ever career win. Taking second was Jeff Virnig and in third place was Craig Metz. Metz leads the points race with 95 points. Greg Stingle is in second with 91 points and Virnig trails in third with 71 points.
Defending Stock class champion Dave Waldvogel took home what looked to fans like a relatively easy win. He ran out in front, but could feel the pressure of 2004 class champion and current points leader Keith Steele who was hard on him. During the first half of the race Scott Beauchamp ran in the back of the pack and struggled to make the long haul to third.
Ben Wandahsega, took the holeshot in the Sportsman 2 division, gained a big lead then was forced to pit with a right, rear flat tire. He got back in the race in time to catch the lead lap but not in time to join the two races playing out for first and third. Mike Savage led the race all the way to the last lap with Daniel Baudoux filling his mirrors. Behind them a second race battled on between Ross Hoek and Don Williams. In the final lap Savage went to pass lapped traffic, but was hit by Daniel Baudoux who also tried to move into a small gap for the pass. The hit spun Savage, and allowed Baudoux to take the lead. Savage crossed the finish line after Baudoux who was penalized and moved to fifth position for contact. Savage took first, Ross Hoek second and Don Williams third.
Racers will go to Crandon, WI for rounds nine and ten of the CORR Lucas Oil Racing Series on September 2nd and 3rd.
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