WKA Manufacturer's Cup Series South Bend Discussion

David Cole · Last edited by David Cole on Tue May 05, 2009 8:09 am, edited 1 time in total

This weekend will be the second round of the George Kugler / Bridgestone Manufacturer's Cup Series driven by Mazda. After a long four-month break between rounds, drivers are excited to return to the track for the MRP Speed School Nationals at the Michiana Raceway Park of South Bend in Northern Indiana.

The weekend officially begins on Friday with a full day of classes along with local option racing of Mini Max and Junior Max classes. A total of 10 classes are slated for Saturday's busy day with eight to go on Sunday. Today, the track will be hosting an open practice to anyone with a number of competitors looking to use that option. The weather, however, is not looking good as rain looks to be in the area all day.

On Friday, EKN will have the event preview along with complete coverage over the weekend. Forum updates - including the top-10 after each session on track Saturday and Sunday - photos, results and daily reports will be available all weekend long.
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Andre Martins · Advertiser Joined: 02 Oct 2001 Posts: 509

Its about 60 degrees and raining. Some drivers are on the track while most teams are setting up around the Paddock.

It looks like the rain will stop for the weekend.

The track takes the rain very nicely.
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David Cole · Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 1:02 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the update Andre. It's been raining about 2 hours north as well. Weather report for the weekend looks good.
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Stacey Gunn · Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 3:01 pm Post subject:

I am sitting here at my desk watching all of the trailers roll in and thinking somone probably needs to tell people about the shortcut down Kern Rd.

My office manager suggested we put a sign at the corner.

Kudos to Armada Racing (i think) they just went down kern rd.
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John Wehrheim · Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 5:57 pm Post subject:

I hope it rains all weekend. Very Happy

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Jeff Stamper · Posted: Fri May 01, 2009 5:31 am Post subject:

I am headed over there right now to watch. If anyone needs a great Yamaha Can or HPV 4 for the weekend, let me know. They are fresh and broke in. I am sure we can work something out. The KT is for sale with ,can,mount,clutch and Scott Evans carb for $1000 obo. It is a Laukaitis built Yami
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Jody Jernigan · Posted: Fri May 01, 2009 8:01 am Post subject:

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Stacey Gunn · Posted: Fri May 01, 2009 9:21 am Post subject:

Jody - the sign would have been a good idea!!!

I don't take Kline Trail either, too many rocks flying. My Dad also mentioned Kern Rd isn't the greatest for some of the bigger trailers.

I'll just wave for now
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David Cole · Posted: Fri May 01, 2009 1:11 pm Post subject:

Though the clouds have surrounded the MRP facility, no rain has fallen on the pratice day. A few more groups are on deck before the practice day is complete and the local option classes hit the track for a race. Last night was a crazy Rock Kart race in the wet with a number of current and former stars of the Man. Cup Series taking part.

We'll have pictures from today posted later tonight. Remember, if you have any questions, let us know and we'll get you the answers.
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David Cole · Posted: Fri May 01, 2009 2:26 pm Post subject:

Here are your Rotax Mini Max Local Option Qualifying Results:

1. Santino Ferrucci - 43.776
2. Derek Sobel
3. Cole Glasson
4. Corey Towles
5. Hanna Zellers
6. Ryan Bjerke
7. Chase Jones
8. Gresham Wagner

Here are your Rotax Junior Local Option Qualifying Results:

1. Nick Neri - 43.037
2. Brennan Harrington
3. Shawn Sharkey
4. Melanie Giessen
5. Damon Harris
6. Cameron Smock
7. Morgan Fisher

Mini Max to his track in four minutes with Junior to follow
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David Cole · Posted: Fri May 01, 2009 3:07 pm Post subject:

Here are your Rotax Mini Max Local Option Final Results:

1. Santion Ferrucci +12.254
2. Cole Glasson
3. Derek Sobel
4. Corey Towles
5. Hanna Zellers
6. Ryan Bjerke
7. Chase Jones
8. Gresham Wagner

Here are your Rotax Junior Local Option Final Results:

1. Nick Neri +1.512
2. Shawn Sharkey
3. Melanie Giessen
4. Morgan Fisher
5. Cameron Smock
6. Brennan Harrington
7. Damon Harris
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jim wirtz · Joined: 01 Feb 2004 Posts: 166

David, I heard there were almost 60 HPV jr's in Practice.

True?

it's good to see those kind of numbers.

I hope we see some growth in the senior ranks soon as well.
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