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| January 19, 2011 News |
| 2010 Champions: US Rotax Max Challenge National Points Standings - Junior |
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In cooperation with the US Rotax Max Challenge, eKartingNews.com is proud to present the champions and top-10 of the seven Rotax categories that make up the National Points Standings. Over the next six weeks, we will examine one class per week to highlight those who were able to score highest in the points standings in 2010. The USRMC National Points Standings ranks drivers from 30 local and regional Rotax Max Challenge Series across the country using a weighted points system. The system uses only registered drivers to compute each participant’s points in the series they are competing, awarding bonus points when the number of participants reaches a minimum level. This system is not to be confused with the USRMC Grand Nationals, where the top drivers in the United States come together to crown the US Rotax Champions. The USRMC National Points system recognizes and awards all drivers who compete in the series at all levels. Many of these drivers are very talented and for various reasons will never have the opportunity to compete on the national scene, but remain the backbone of the US Rotax Max Challenge. For complete standings and an explanation of the points system go to http://www.usrmaxnrd.com
Junior
At 169 drivers participating in a US Rotax Max Challenge regional event in 2010, the Junior division was one of the most competitive categories in all of karting. Five programs earned a spot in the top-10, including MRP, Northeast, SWRC, Northwest and South Florida - with the number one driver Keith Harris hailing from the MRP program for their second championship driver in just three categories. Only two drivers returned to the top-10 standings - Alec Udell and Brennan Harrington - with eight of the 10 placing in the top-30 at the Grand Nationals - led by Ryan Rupp in 10th place. Unlike last year, none of the top-10 competed at the Rotax Grand Finals, though Alec Udell earned a spot but declined due to a conflicting schedule. The Junior division also presents the first two females that earned top-10 status - Alexandra Gamache and Bristol Gunderson.
 | | Keith Harris |
1. Keith Harris
Hometown: Deerfield, Illinois
Home Series: MRP Rotax Max Challenge
Points: 1246
Born: 5/6/1994
Sponsors: 4 Thought Energy, Bravo Trailers, MRP, Panduit, Team CIR, My Parents
Year Karting: 9
Favorite Track: USA International Raceway
Favorite Professional Driver: Jenson Button
2010 Accomplishments:
MRP Junior Rotax Champion
Pan American Rotax Challenge - New Castle Round - 15th
2010 US Rotax Max Challenge Grand Nationals - 22nd
2011 Goals:
Compete at MRP series, Pan American Challenge and move into cars
 | | Alec Udell |
2. Alec Udell
Hometown: The Woodlands, Texas
Home Series: Southwest Regional Cup
Points: 1225
Born: 11/29/1995
Sponsors: Kart Nation, Top Kart, Grand Products, Mom and Dad
Years Karting: 10
Favorite Track: Ghibli Raceway (Egypt)
Favorite Professional Driver: N/A
2010 Accomplishments:
Rock Island Grand Prix - TaG Junior and Rotax Junior winner
2011 Goals:
NASA Teen Champion, Mazda Racing Shootout Candidate, Skip Barber Karting Shootout, SKUSA SuperNationals podium, Top-5 at NASA Runoffs in Spec Miata
Udell, age 14, is the lead driver for the KART NATION/SRR (Stuart Robinson Racing) Race Team. Alec won both Junior categories at the Rock Island Grand Prix ahead of teammate Bristol Gunderson, making it a 1-2 finish for KART NATION/SRR Team. In addition, Udell also won the Southwest Regional Cup (SWRC) Rotax Junior category with the most wins and poles through the season. Udell also entered in the Rotax Pan Am, finishing third to earn a spot on Team USA for the second consecutive year. Udell instead gave up his ticket to go to Italy and represent Team USA in the Rotax World Championship to support his team KART NATION/SRR and teammates at the SKUSA SuperNationals in Las Vegas.
In 2011, Alec Udell will continue with KART NATION/SRR National Race Team and will run in the Junior Category for KART NATION in the Florida Winter Tour, Rotax Pan American Challenge, ProKart Challenge and expects to defend his championship at the Rock Island Grand Prix. In addition to his pursuit of the Rotax Grand Finals and to earn a chance to be part of Team USA for the 3rd year in a row, Udell will also be the first SRR driver to transition to cars with the KART NATION/SRR car team running the KN/SRR Spec Miata in NASA Pro Racing and SCCA, while also testing and working with SCCA World Challenge Team Brass Monkey Racing to prepare for 2012.
 | | Brennan Harrington |
3. Brennan Harrington
Hometown: DesPlaines, Illinois
Home Series: MRP Rotax Max Challenge
Points: 1193
Born: 7/1/1995
Sponsors: MRP Motorsport, family
Years Karting: 5
Favorite Track: USA International Raceway
Favorite Professional Driver: Fernando Alonso
2010 Accomplishments:
Front runner at largest Rotax club series in the United States (MRP)
2011 Goals:
Win 2011 Rotax Grand Nationals
Participate in Pan American Challenge
Participate in WKA Manufacturer’s Cup Series
 | | Alexandra Gamache |
4. Alexandra Gamache
Hometown: Attleboro, Massachusetts
Home Series: Northeast Rotax Max Challenge
Points: 1186
Born: 5/5/1995
Sponsors: My parents
Years Karting: 3
Favorite Track: New Jersey Motorsports Park
Favorite Professional Driver: Lyn St. James
2010 Accomplishments:
F1 Outdoors Rotax Junior Club Series Champion
F1 Outdoors Rotax 125 Lap Endurance Race Champion (1st in class, 1st overall)
Northeast Rotax Max Challenge Junior Champion
Completion of Phase 2 of the Lyn St. James Women in the Winnter’s Circle Driving Academy
2011 Goals:
Repeat Northeast Rotax Max Challenge Junior Class Championship
Repeat F1 Outdoors Rotax Junior Club Series Championship
Podium finish at 2011 Rotax Grand Nationals
Run Top-10 at 2011 Florida Winter Tour
Participate in the Skip Barber Karting Shootout
 | | Andrew Sherry |
5. Andrew Sherry
Hometown: Ellenville, New York
Home Series: Northeast Rotax Max Challenge
Points: 1161
Born: 1/19/1995
Sponsors: N/A
Year Karting: 5
Favorite Track: Homestead
Favorite Professional Driver: Alex Zanardi
2010 Accomplishments:
Top-five at Florida Winter Tour
Top-three at WKA Manufacturer’s Cup Series
New York State Championship
2011 Goals:
A season with consistent strong finishes and some wins
 | | Jeremy Doll |
6. Jeremy Doll
Hometown: West Creek, New Jersey
Home Series: Northeast Rotax Max Challenge
Points: 1147
Born: 1/6/1996
Sponsors: Mom & Dad
Years Karting: 2
Favorite Track: New Castle Motorsports Park
Favorite Professional Driver: Bobby Labonte
2010 Accomplishments:
I had a ton of fun!
2011 Goals:
Improve in races and have more fun
 | | Ryan Rupp |
7. Ryan Rupp
Hometown: Stuart, Florida
Home Series: South Florida Rotax Max Challenge
Points: 1109
Born: 1/12/1995
Sponsors: Rupp Marine, Ogden Motors
Year Karting: 5
Favorite Track: New Castle Motorsports Park
Favorite Professional Driver: Fernando Alonso
2010 Accomplishments:
Top-10 at Rotax Grand Nationals
Homestead Championship Fall Series (1st)
2011 Goals:
Florida Winter Tour championship and go to Rotax Grand Finals
 | | Kyle Byers |
8. Kyle Byers
Hometown: Auburn, Washington
Home Series: Northwest Gold Cup Rotax Max Challenge
Points: 1107
Age: 16
Sponsors: Byers Custom and Restoration, Collins Racing Engines, Dennison International, Wicked Fabrication, J&L Fabrication, Seattle Karting
Years Karting: 4
Favorite Track: New Castle Motorsports Park
Favorite Professional Driver: N/A
2010 Accomplishments:
Northwest Gold Cup - Region 6 - Junior Rotax - 2nd Place
PSGKA Track Record - Junior Rotax
2011: Goals:
Kyle Byers started racing Yamaha Super Sportsman at age eleven in Tacoma, Washington. For the last three years he has raced in the Region 6 Northwest Gold Cup Series. His experience includes road racing and sprint racing. Kyle enjoys the thrill of racing along with the team work and camaraderie in the pits. Kyle’s hobbies include soccer, snowboarding, and airsoft. Special thanks to his dad, mom, Eric Armstrong, Mike Rolison (RPG), Johnny Blair, Craig Wick, and Mike Collins (CRE).
 | | Toby Stewart |
9. Toby Stewart
Hometown: Cary, Illinois
Home Series: MRP Rotax Max Challenge
Points: 1092
Born: 10/4/1997
Sponsors: 4 Thought Energy, Bravo Trailers, Panduit, Team CIR
Years Karting: 6
Favorite Track: USA International Raceway
Favorite Professional Driver: Jenson Button
2010 Accomplishments:
Winner of MRP Yamaha Junior Can Series
Second place - MRP Junior Rotax
Two Track Records at MRP in Yamaha Junior Can
2011 Goals:
To win MRP Junior Rotax Series
 | | Bristol Gunderson |
10. Bristol Gunderson
Hometown: Seabrook, Texas
Home Series: Southwest Regional Cup
Points: 1065
Born: 4/1/1994
Sponsors: Costal Eye Association, Kart Nation, Grand Products
Years Karting: 7
Favorite Track: USA International Raceway
Favorite Professional Driver: Sebastian Vettel
2010 Accomplishments:
Podium - SKUSA SuperNationals XIV - S5
Two runner-up finishes - Rock Island Grand Prix - TaG Junior and Rotax Junior
Second - Southwest Regional Cup Championship
2011 Goals:
Moving to Senior division in Rotax Max Challenge, SKUSA, IKF and Rock Island Grand Prix competition
Gunderson, age 16, lead shifter driver for KARTNATION/SRR (Stuart Robinson Racing) Race Team had a very exciting and dramatic last year as a Junior driver. Bristol finished out her Junior year very strong at the SKUSA SuperNationals XIV in Las Vegas with a podium spot in S5. She also brought home a second spot and a 1-2 finish for the KART NATION/SRR Race Team with teammate Alec Udell at the Rock Island Grand Prix. Gunderson finished second in the SWRC Regions Cup Championship with several wins. Team Manager Stuart Robinson stated, “Bristol’s improvement this year was very impressive and I am extremely excited to have her racing in the Senior division for me next year.”
In 2011, Bristol Gunderson will continue to with KART NATION/SRR National Race Team and will be moving into the Senior division running S2 in Pro Kart Challenge, the Rotax Grand Nationals, also be competing in the King of the Streets at the Rock Island Grand Prix. Gunderson will also be the lead KN/SRR Driver to run the Road Race division of KART NATION running the IKF Road Race Grand Nationals. |
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