July 8, 2013

Parents and Racers,                                                                                   7-08-2013

We started off the weekend with an awards ceremony for the top 5 finishers in the 7 Race 2013 Spring Series. Congrats to the 2013 Spring Champions 13-17 Madison Leal, 10-12 Joey Leal, and 8-9 Carson Wells. We then proceeded to start the 7 Race 2013 Spring Series with a double race day. The results are posted below.

TOP 5 Awards

8-9 group                                              10-12 Group                                         13-18 Group

1. Carson Wells                                   1. Joey Leal                                          1. Madison Leal

2. Peter Kaiser                                    2. Madi Hanser                                   2. Joshua Clevenger

3. Trent Holloway                             3. Linkin Pinoski                                3. Krishton trimp

4. Andrew Olson                                4. Lexi McKinney

5. Leigh Miller                                    5. Devynne Curley

Race Results:

Race #1                        8-9 Group                     Winner                          Peter Kaiser

Runner up                     Carson Wells

10-12 Group                  Winner                          Linkin Pinoski

Runner up                     Michael Turner

13-18 Group                  Winner                          AJ Thomas

Runner up                     Heidi Harmon

Race #2                        8-9 Group                     Winner                          Peter Kaiser

Runner up                     Carson Wells

10-12 Group                  Winner                          Leigha Miller

Runner up                     Linkin Pinoski

13-18 Group                  Winner                          AJ Thomas

Runner up                     Emily Harmon

SONOMA National Event Info:

At most of the National Event Races this year, the NHRA has been allowing JR’s to do a display and make a pass in front of the Sunday crowd.  I have been lobbying with the NHRA and Sonoma Raceway for Team Sacramento JR Dragsters to be a part of the display at this year’s National Event in Sonoma. Unfortunately, the NHRA has taken a stance that they are only going to allow 8 JR Dragsters to be a part of the display and it will be an “invitation only” situation. The invitations will be generated by the NHRA themselves and emailed to the racers individually with the invites and details for the event. I can only hope everyone stands proud and supports our fellow racers who are chosen to be in this year’s JR Dragster display.

Sonoma Raceway is a currently a “Non Jr. Friendly Track.” As far as I can tell, the issue happened ten or more years ago. It stems from a few vocal parents lashing out at track officials during a race and from that point on they cancelled all future JR Racing at Sonoma Raceway. If there is a possibility for JR’s to return to Sonoma in the future, this event and display needs to go real smooth and be void of complaints or problems.

 

Next Race Info: 

Saturday AUG 3rd               Gates open at 8am with the Racing starts at 9am. This will be race #3 & #4 of the 7 Race Summer Series.

Points: 

There are 2 attachments to this email regarding points. One sheet will be the Summer Series Points and one sheet will be the combined points that will determine the overall Track Champions.

As always feel free to contact me if I made a mistake, omission or you have comments.

Rich Pinoski

916-296-9177