The 2012 AZIKC monthly race series concluded on Sunday Nov.
18. A series that saw as many as 23 racers competing on the combined GP Track
layout c/w or c/c/w. The skill level of all the racers just got better as the
series went on which turned into a close points battle from second on down.
Chaz Baca Jr picked up win #6 out of 9 and during the course
of the series, never finished lower than 3rd. That kind of
performance is hard to overcome although Kyler Repella gave it his best shot
every month. A tight points race between Kyler Repella and Team Racin Neustein
(Jason Burstein/Bobby Neuman) came right down to the last race. Repella
qualified 5th but kept his
cool and focus which resulted in a 2nd place finish in race #9 and
secured his 2nd Place finish overall. Racin Neustein qualified 2nd
but could only muster up a 5th place finish to end the series 3rd
overall. Two points was the difference between 2nd & 3rd
place after the one race drop. Team Titanium (Keith Sears/Steve Lattanzi)
entered the final race in 3rd place, qualified 3rd for
the final race and finished 3rd, but once the one race drop was
factored in dropped to 4th overall. Six points was the difference
between hoisting a trophy overhead or going home empty handed. Charles Crowe
had a great final race with a 4th place qualifying run and a 4th
place finish. Overall he finished 6th even though he missed two races during the
year. Mike McClaran also missed two races and finished 7th overall. 8th place
overall went to the “never give up” team of Hunter Killer, (Bill Hunter/John
Pappagallo)
Greg Gillum who travels 2 hours each way for all the races
finished just out of the top 10 but none the less is always there and one of
Octane Raceways most loyal regular racers.
Chris Wynne is also one great racer who can be a serious
threat to anybody’s points. He finished 10th overall.l Kart draw has
more often than not been his nemesis but Chris keeps coming back and is fast
behind the wheel in spite of it.
Defending 4 time AZIKC Champion, Tony Rolfson missed Race
#1, #8 and #9 but had scored enough points to give him a 5th place
overall finish. Who knows what the outcome may have been should Tony been able
to compete in every race. He was one of a handful that could give Chaz Baca Jr
a run for his money.
Want express a BIG thanks to all the different racers who
took the time and resources to compete in the 2012 AZIKC series. We had 55
racers over the course of the series join us for one race or all nine.
Stepping into the final race we had Sport League regulars
Chaz Baca Sr and Scott Reece. Two brothers who decided to compete for the first
time, Matt & Mark Veretto and had a great time competing against the best.
Ronald Jones aka “Mr Late” was there and on time which is a first.
Congratulations to Chaz Baca Jr who has now extended his
Champions title to include the 2012 AZIKC.
Overall Finish
Order of the 2012 AZIKC: (Top 11)
Chaz Baca Jr…248
Kyler Repella…219
Racin Neustein (Jason Burstein/Bobby Neuman)…217
Team Titanium (Keith Sears/Steve Lattanzi)…211
Tony Rolfson…174
Charles Crowe…164
Mike McClaran…160
Hunter Killer (Bill Hunter/John Pappagallo)…155
Josh Sarchet…147
Chris Wynne…143
Greg Gillum…142
Thank You one and all for a great 2012 AZIKC Series.
Want more racing action? Join us for League night Tuesday
Nov. 20 & 27.
Qualifier/Heat/Main
Sport League 6pm to 8pm… $40.00
Pro League…8pm to 10pm…$50.00
More info or online purchase go to:
Steve "Kandyman" Lattanzi
Competition Director
Lead Instructor for the Raceology 101 Jr Kart Racing School
317 S. 48th Street . Phoenix, AZ
85034
(d) 602-427-4416 / 602-321-2035(m)
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