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Superkarts! USA North American Pro Tour
SpringNationals
April 16-18, 2010
Jim Russell International Karting Center
Sonoma, California
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 | Clinton Schoombee completed an amazing pass on the final lap to secure the S1 victory
(Photo: On Track Promotions - otp.ca) |
SUNDAY, APRIL 18
The final day of the Superkarts! USA North American Pro Tour SpringNationals will go down in history has one of the most epic opening events for a season. The racing at the Jim Russell International Karting Center was phenomenal like the weather was in the Sonoma, California area. All eight racing groups saw action packed races throughout the day with thrilling finishes and amazing maneuvers demonstrated by the over 100 drivers in attendance. With temperatures in the 80s, the track showed grip early on in the day went away toward the end to keep the drivers and teams chasing for optimal speed. The final lap of the day saw an amazing move by Clinton Schoombee, going from third to first in one corner to secure the S1 victory while Phil Giebler took the win Sunday to earn himself a $1,000 check for his efforts.
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Sunday Results
Main Events
Heat 2
Heat 1
Qualifying
 | Phil Giebler drove from last to first, edging out Gregory Liefooghe for the TaG Senior victory
(Photo: On Track Promotions - otp.ca) |
SATURDAY, APRIL 17
If you want to start out a season, the opening day of the SKUSA SpringNationals is the way to do it. Thrilling excitement throughout the day around the Jim Russell International Karting Center circuit crowned the inaugural nine winners in the series’ debut in Sonoma, California. The weather was near perfect despite a strong wind coming over the mountains surrounding the Infineon Raceway. Phil Giebler and Fritz Leesmann were the stars of the opening day as each drove to victory on day one in two different situations.
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Saturday Results
Main Events
Heat 2
Heat 1
Qualifying
 | Drivers spent the day adjusting to the reverse national circuit at the Jim Russell International Karting Center for the SKUSA SpringNationals
(Photo: On Track Promotions - otp.ca) |
FRIDAY, APRIL 16
A new era for Superkarts! USA began on Friday with a rebirth of national level racing for the organization. The new SKUSA Pro Tour is making its debut this weekend with the running of the inaugural SpringNationals, held at the Jim Russell International Karting Center at Infineon Raceway. The Sonoma, California circuit has hosted a number of major events in its history, including a number of national events from in the previous era of the sanctioning body.
The weather was perfect for on-track activities with clear skies and warm temperatures. Drivers grew accustomed to the 3/4-mile course, which is being run in the reverse national configuration, a layout that many have never seen. Judging by the practice laps run on Friday, a number of key corners around the course will provide optimal passing opportunities. Following the on-track action of the day, Superkarts! USA hosted a tri-tip BBQ dinner with beverages being provided of J3 Competition. Media leaders eKartingNews.com were also on-hand, streaming a live audio wrap-up show that also played via PA to the racers as they enjoyed their meal.
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 | | Jim Russell International Karting Center at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, CA |
THURSDAY, APRIL 15
PREVIEW
Slow and steady growth has been the focus of Superkarts! USA owners Tom and Patti Kutscher since they took over the ailing organization back in 2005. The earlier development of their SoCal-based ProKart Challenge series provided the flagship regional program for the rebirth of the ‘outlaw’ shifterkart organization, and subsequent expansion into northern California, Hawaii and Arizona enabled them to grow their footprint. The regional program has now stabilized with series in both northern and southern California, Colorado and the Midwest, and the success of their annual SuperNationals in Las Vegas have pushed SKUSA into the forefront as one of the most exciting programs in the sport.
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