SCCA Event #8 - Mineral Wells, 10/25/2009
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We'll be setting up a donation bucket at the Mineral Wells event to help out Dennis Rothermich. I've received approval from the Region to add to the amount donated by the participants. Come on out - help out Dennis and have a blast in Mineral Wells.
As we wind down the season there are a bunch of close battles to watch - only two events left to snatch as many points as you can. Without giving iti away, this year's season trophy will be coveted by all...
Super Stock (SS)
The team banana boat boys have been duking it out all year, and this Sunday should be no exception. Car owner Jeremy Foley is out front by a mere 4 points when you consider the drops, and I'm certain Jon Wagner isn't going to stand down and just let him have it. This battle is exciting at any event, but it should be really good Sunday as Jon has to win the rest of the events to have a shot.
B Stock
At first glance it looks like Jim Harris has it sewn up, but when you drop the two worst events Kenny Baker is in front by 6 points. Kenny has beaten Jim when he shows, but he's missed two events. These guys are always fun to watch.
F Stock
Robert Alston can catch Steve Johnson with a little help. He hasn't beaten him yet this year, but word on the street is he's sporting a new alignment. Mineral Wells is his home track, too.
G Stock
Ryan Coplan is out front of Kevin Bartels by 3 points, but hasn't beaten Kevin yet this year. This one should be fun - Mini on Mini.
Street Touring (ST)
All James Padron needs to do is show up. Phil Adams has already made it known that he's going to be out of town for this event, and by the math if James shows up for the last two events he's got it in the bag. Could be his first Series Championship. Will it happen?
Street Touring 2 (STS)
The battle of Neal's Miata has Mr Bellamy and Bob Neff close in total points, but factor in the drops and Neal is out front by 7 points. With a little help from the field and a win on Sunday, Bob could be in the driver's seat heading into November. Looks like potential spoiler Jerrett Jan is out for this event, so it will be up to Steve Eberlein and Gabby Garner to help out Bob.
Street Touring Uber (STU)
With Paul Magyar's car down for repairs recently, Jason McCall has switched over to ST in an ex-Vorshlag BMW. With only 4 points separating them this one is anyone's game if Magyar can get all his go-fast goodies reinstalled in time. Don't count out Todd Milstead, either, mixin' it up with the big boys in his ST prepped Civic.
A Street Prepared
This one is completely up in the air and will probably be decided by attendance. The Lotus gang of David Smart, Eric Hedstrom, Rachel Hedstrom and Greg Stirneman always play to win - if they're there.
B Street Prepared
Sean Goodpasture should take it this year if he shows up for the last two events, but don't count out Lee Locklier until all the points are tallied.
C Street Prepared
Chris Robbins and Mark Cameron have missed two and three events respectively. With Chris out front by 8, this one could go either way depending on who shows up. Chris holds the edge in victories, but may be headed to Arkansas this weekend for the tour.
Street Modified
Borrowed cars make up the top two spots here, with Tim Bergin in front of Brian Buchanan. Both guys are ahead of their car owners, with Henry Lin in the best position to catch co-driver Brian. If Brian can pull off the win and get some help from Henry and Shawn Rizzo the seven point gap doesn't look too big to overcome.
B Modified
Another class where the co-driver is beatingi the car owner, Damon Bottorff is always fast in whatever he drives. John Garcia will be giving it everything he's got to make up the 6 points he needs to catch Damon. If Tommy Saunders, Brianne Corn or Stuart Lumpkin show up to drive the dragon and skip from X class to BMod that could change everything.
Junior Kart 1
Rachel Saunders has a mere 2 point lead on Katelyn Johnson when figuring the dropped events in. That means this one is completely up in the air. The last two events will definitely decide this class.
X Pro
A complete toss up. Greg Piper and Gary Kramar are tied up at 38 points in their snowmobile powered F Mods. I'm six points back, but without a ride this weekend as Chris Ledbetter is in Houston watching the Lemons race. Anyone have a soft-pax, nicely prepped ride they'd let me hop into?
Tire
This is the grand-daddy battle to end all battles. Mick Harrison has a not so comfortable lead of only 3 points over Hal Collins, with Sam Mauro knocking on the door just one point behind Hal. Hal has been driving really well lately, and needs the win to make up some ground on Mick. Watch for class spoiler Michael Cobb to shake things up if he shows, and don't forget to keep an eye on Matthew Riley in the great looking Mugen Civic. This one's gonna be a barn-burner until the bitter end.
Novice
Ben Romans is your current leader by 3 points, but made the switch from Novice to FSP at event #5. Look for Gerald Ray in his Mustang or Brian Lee in his Camaro to jump at the chance to move to the top. Brian won the class the last two events in a row, so he's headed for a free ticket to open class with another win this weekend.
Women (W) Pax
Looks like Jen Maxcy has a commanding lead, but Amy Fair has won 4 of the 5 times they've goneo head to head. Amy missed two events and Jen's hasn't missed any, and by the numbers Amy is out front by two points. This one will definitely come down to the last event if Fair makes the trip west this Sunday. Ann Bergin is definitely capable of playing the spoiler here, too.
Originally Posted by Solo RX-7
