F1 Race Factory Summer League Series has Chaz Baca Jr claiming the Top Spot on the Podium Stand once again.

Twenty nine of the finest caliber indoor kart racers came together Tuesday July 12 to compete and proclaim bragging rights to being the winner of the 2nd race of the 8 race Summer League Series.

After taking a week off to reflect on what went wrong during Race #1, (MD was a big factor and Medical Doctor was not what he meant), Chaz Jr returns to his winning ways by starting with fast time in his qualifier to take the pole for the group 2 Heat and then keeping the pole position for the “A” Main start. He goes on to win the “A” Main with Josh Lambeth finishing 2nd in both Heat Group 2 & “A” Main.
Last weeks, Haboob weather, overall winner Steve Lattanzi was sent down two podium steps with a 3rd place finish in both the Group 2 Heat & “A” Main. Gave Lattanzi plenty of time to study the back of Lambeth’s helmet, even after passing him for a short lived attempt to catch Baca during the Main. Jason Burstein tried unsuccessfully to follow Lambeth thru but contact between Burstein & Lattanzi had each racer regrouping and playing nice for the rest of the race. Even though Lambeth had put some considerable distance between himself and Lattanzi, Lattanzi was right on his back bumper for the last three laps due to lap traffic coming into the mix. Lattanzi was seen handing the backmarkers each a $5.00 bill in cash after the race. Wonder what that was about? Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Policy is in Place.
Honorable mention goes to Mr. Yellow Helmet, Eric Dickinson, who felt the pass by Lattanzi, during the Group 2 Heat was less than legit but none the less allowable. A respectable 7th place finish in the Group 2 Heat kept Dickinson in the hunt for a hopeful win in the “A” Main. Dickinson was last week’s winner of the “B” Main and moved into the “A” Main as the Bonus Win move up racer.

This weeks’ winner of the “B” Main and Bonus Win move up racer was none other than Keaton Swane who got to the front of the “B” Main after starting 3rd and never looked back. He then started from the back of the “A” Main and by race end was in 14th. Congrats to Keaton who was trying to run down his brother Logan who ended up finishing 10th in the “A” Main. Brotherly love goes right out the window when those helmets go on. The Swane boys are there to win and take no prisoners on their way to the front.

Group 1 Top Qualifier with a best lap time of 24.434 was Austin Kipp Van Winkle who managed to stay awake long enough to join us.

Group 1 Heat Finish Order:
Jason Burstein…Austin Kipp…Logan Swane…Bobby Neumann…Chris Wynne…Mike Davila…Cody Gutierrez…Kyle Tatman…Kevin Parker…Ronald Jones…Fernando Aguayo…Gary Shaw…Greg Gillum…Josh Tatman.

Group 2 Top Qualifier was Chaz Baca Jr, a real surprise there with a 24.201 recorded. Josh Lambeth and Eric Dickinson tied for 2nd by sharing a fast time of 24.267!

Group 2 Heat Finish Order:
Chaz Baca Jr…Josh Lambeth…Steve Lattanzi…Scott Lodding…Keith Sears…Josh Sarchet…Eric Dickinson…Mike McClaran…Keaton Swane…Dennis Mills…Joe Landram…Jason McCormack…Phillip Schroeder…Mike Shaw…Jake Kruse.

The “B” Main saw nose to tail action between Kevin Parker, Dennis Mills, Kyle Tatman, Ronald Jones and Keaton Swane. Keaton started from third and after laps of swapping spots between the top five he found space more than once and passed his worthy competitors to take the “B” Main win and move into the “A” Main. I hear collecting race points and beating his brother Logan on the track are two of his favorite hobbies.

“B” Main Finish Order:
Keaton Swane…Kevin Parker…Dennis Mills…Kyle Tatman…Ronald Jones…Joe Landram…Mike McClaran…Fernando Aguayo…Jason McCormack…Mike Shaw…Phillip Schroeder…Josh Tatman…Gary Shaw…Jake Kruse…Greg Gillum.

The “A” Main had some jostling around by the top five also. Steve Lattanzi starting from the fifth spot worked his way up to second by getting by Austin Kipp, Josh Lambeth, and Jason Burstein. Chaz Baca Jr was within reach but then slowly but surely got his fast lap rhythm going and pulled away as Lattanzi, confident in a second place finish and just cruising along without a care in the world found himself under attack by Josh Lambeth who incredulously passed him with ease. Lattanzi has placed a rush order on a set of eyes for the back of his helmet and should now have 360 degree coverage and no surprises from already passed traffic. This weeks podium had Josh Lambeth on it as a first timer and he has vowed to repeat that feat week to week. Congratulations Chaz, Josh, Steve and this race report and follow up pictures should get you that 15 minutes of fame that alludes most of us. The competition is tough and a bit of luck certainly goes a long way as anyone that has won a race or two will tell you. It is the most fun you can have with your helmet on.

The “A” Main Finish Order:
Chaz Baca Jr…Josh Lambeth…Steve Lattanzi…Jason Burstein…Austin Kipp…Bobby Neumann…Keith Sears…Mike Davila…Eric Dickinson…Logan Swane…Cody Gutierrez…Chris Wynne…Josh Sarchet…Keaton Swane…Scott Lodding.

We do this all again on Tuesday July 19. Check In by 6:30pm…Driver meeting/Kart Draw 6:45pm…Racing @ 7pm. Track 1 c/c/w.
See you there!
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Keeping the Rubberside Down,

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