INDE Motorsports Ranch October

Inde Motorsports Ranch Recap

After a long summer break NASA Arizona was back to the track in October! Always a loved track, Inde Motorsports Ranch in Wilcox, Arizona was the destination and there was a great showing! The year is quickly coming to a close and with only two events left going into this competition both Time Trial and Racers showed up to earn their last minute points. Inde was also this year’s location for the annual Competition School for drivers looking to continue their advancement within the organization and move into wheel to wheel racing. With perfect race weather and amazing competition Inde was a success in every aspect!

Competition School

Inde Motorsports Ranch was the host of the 2013 NASA AZ Annual Competition School. Comp school is a two day course instructed by Tage Evanson and Gary Felton. During this course the students participate in a number of classroom sessions, as well as on track driving not only demonstrating their knowledge of NASA rules and regulations, but also their ability to handle the wheel to wheel environment. The group was made up of drivers ranging from HPDE3 experience levels to Time Trial veterans. When the course was completed, each of the students had passed both the written and driving tests and proved they were ready to race! We look forward to seeing each of the graduates in race group next season!

Congratulations to all of our graduates!

Steven Busler, Colin Elsberry, John Friesen, Kevin Gay, Tom Johnson, Nick Martin, Markos Mylonas, Jay Ronquillo, Dave Schutt, James Spadafore, Steve Williams, Taylor Wilson, and Jim Cozzolino.

Race Group

Saturday Sprint Race Results

Super Unlimited

1^st – Robert Foster

2^nd – Kyle Foster

3^rd – Michael Pinholster

Super Touring 2

1^st – Adrian Little

Super Touring 3

1^st – Erik Davis

PTC

1^st – Justin Markiewicz

2^nd – David Snyder

PTD

1^st – Barry Blyth

2^nd – Jim Richard

GTS3

1^st – Jeremy Renshaw

Honda Challenge 2

1^st – Jason Noel

2^nd – Eric Dayton

3^rd – Simon Pavlick

944 Spec

1^st – Rob Giorgio

2^nd – Jeff Wojnar

3^rd – Norm Hamden

Sunday Sprint Race

With over 2 miles of track the sprint race was a combined group featuring every power group from competition vipers to 944 spec cars! The big bore cars flew down the straight as the green flag dropped entering turn 3 four cars wide! With minimal room Chris Willson found himself taking a quick detour around turn 3 and regaining momentum with the pack. Barry Blyth had a great start to the race followed closely by Jim Richard both in the PTD class. Towards the front, running completely unique chassis vehicles, Kyle Foster, Erik Davis, and Michael Pinholster showed each of their cars strengths running closely together until Kyle Foster showed the real power of his Viper on the runway all the way to turn 3. Jason Noel initially led the Honda Challenge field with the rest of the pack following closely behind. In 944 Spec, no driver was going to hand a win over. Norm Hamden, Rob Giorgio, and Jeff Wojnar pushed each of their cars to the limit running nose to tail. Working his way through the pack Chris Willson had a rock show as Michael Papworth dropped a few tires in turn 1 but managed to hang on to it for a great save. Pushing in the Honda Challenge pack Eric Dayton was working hard to pass Jason Noel while Norm Hamden stayed between them to dice it up. Coming around turn 2 Dayton got a great run on the straight for an attempted pass. Drafting both Noel and Dayton, Mervin Tan came out of nowhere for the double pass down the straight and forced the change in turn 3. Having already made one move out on Noel, Dayton was unable to make another to block Tan in the Team LBR Civic.

Sunday Combined Sprint Race Results

Super Unlimited

1^st – Robert Foster

2^nd – Michael Pinholster

3^rd – Kyle Foster

Super Touring 1

1^st – Chris Willson

Super Touring 3

1^st – Erik Davis

PTC

1^st – David Snyder

2^nd – Justin Markiewicz

PTD

1^st – Jim Richard

2^nd – Barry Blyth

GTS3

1^st – Jeremy Renshaw

Honda Challenge 2

1^st – Team LBR

2^nd – Eric Dayton

3^rd – Jason Noel

944 Spec

1^st – Norm Hamden

2^nd – Rob Giorgio

3^rd – Jeff Wojnar

Porsche Vs Viper Video

Time Trial Saturday

Anthony Szirka has been dialing in the revamp on the UMS Racing Evo all year and has it worked or what?! Szirka pulled off a 1:37.007 on Saturday for the TT-U win. Gary Felton took the TT1 win with a 1:39.591 with Chris Willson just following with a 1:39.944 .  Taylor Wilson ran a 1:42.432 for 1^st place TT2 with Justin Stevenson taking 2^nd with a 1:43.157. Erik Davis ran a 1:40.319 in TT3 beating Jeremy Renshaw who closely followed with a 1:40.419. Jason Griepentrog took TTB with a 1:48.137. Jeff Abrams continued his TTC win count with a 1:47.828. Robert Rose won TTD with a 1:48.169. Nathan Welborne brought it home for TTE with a 1:52.803

Saturday Time Trial Results

TT-U

1^st – Anthony Szirka – 1:37.007

2^nd – Travis Barnes – 1:47.200

3^rd – Jim Cozzolino – 1:48.018

TT-1

1^st – Gary Felton – 1:39.591

2^nd – Chris Willson – 1:39.944

3^rd – Ken Gerhart- 1:43.578

TT-2

1^st – Taylor Wilson – 1:42.432

2^nd – Justin Stevenson – 1:43.157

3^rd – David Stark – 1:44.403

TT-3

1^st – Erik Davis – 1:40.319

2^nd – Jeremy Renshaw – 1:40.419

3^rd – Sean Southland – 1:44.019

TT-B

1^st – Jason Griepentrog – 1:47.868

2^nd – Joel Schotz – 1:48.479

3^rd – John Milster – 1:50.720

TT-C

1^st – Jeff Abrams – 1:47.828

2^nd – Justin Markiewicz – 1:49.321

3^rd – Dan Zimmerman – 1:51.167

TT-D

1^st – Robert Rose – 1:48.169

2^nd – Chris Ambrosio – 1:49.532

3^rd – Jeff Wojnar – 1:52.295

TT-E

1^st – Nathan Welborne – 1:52.803

2^nd – Paul Bloomberg – 1:56.732

Time Trial Sunday

As if Saturday times were not fast enough, records were picked off one at a time on Sunday. Anthony Szirka stepped it up and ran a 1:36.719 for the TTU record. Chris Willson again took TT1 with a 139.568. Taylor Wilson won TT2 with a 1:42.253. Erik Davis stole the TT3 record and win with a 1:39.132. David Schotz took a comfortable TTB win with a 1:44.263. Jeff Abrams took the TTC win by a full second and a new record with a 1:47.330. Robert Rose and Nathan Welborne also each won their respective classes once again.

Time Trial Results Sunday

TT-U

1^st – Anthony Szirka – 1:36.448 – New Record!

2^nd – Travis Barnes – 1:49.206

3^rd – Jim Cozzolino – 1:52.160

TT-1

1^st – Chris Willson – 1:39.568

2^nd – Gary Felton – 1:40.571

3^rd – Hunter Bennett- 1:42.833

TT-2

1^st – Taylor Wilson – 1:42.253

2^nd – Justin Stevenson – 1:44.452

3^rd – David Stark – 1:44.573

TT-3

1^st – Erik Davis – 1:39.132– New Record!

2^nd – Jeremy Renshaw – 1:41.369

3^rd – Adrian Little – 1:42.489

TT-B

1^st – Dave Schotz – 1:44.263

2^nd – Jason Griepentrog – 1:47.938

3^rd – Joel Schotz – 1:49.107

TT-C

1^st – Jeff Abrams – 1:47.330– New Record!

2^nd – Justin Markiewicz – 1:48.344

3^rd – Aaron Hiar – 1:49.798

TT-D

1^st – Robert Rose – 1:47.787

2^nd – Chris Ambrosio – 1:49.636

3^rd – Jeff Wojnar – 1:51.085

TT-E

1^st – Nathan Welborne – 1:50.856

2^nd – Paul Bloomberg – 1:56.573

UMS Tuning Time Attack Series

UMS Tuning Time Attack had a small group and lots of track space making for perfect Time Attack conditions. Each competitor had ample track space to set down their best time possible. A head wind would prove inconvenient, though drivers had a great run none the less.

UMS Tuning Time Attack Results

TA-C

1^st – Taylor Wilson – 1:44.666

2^nd – Russell Whelan – 1:45.496

3^rd – Travis Barnes – 1:45.692

TA-B

1^st – Jeff Abrams – 1:48.912

2^nd – Justin Markiewicz – 1:51.134

3^rd – Eric Malsack – 1:52.895

TA-A

1^st – Aaron Hiar – 1:51.160

2^nd – Jaryd Ronquillo – 1:52.115

3^rd – Todd Hiar – 1:56.315

HPDE

We always love to see the HPDE drivers make it to the out of town events. It really shows the commitment they have to improving their driving skills and enjoying the NASA AZ atmosphere. Thanks to all of the HPDE drivers for making the trek to Inde and enjoying their track time. We look forward to watching as each of the drivers advances in the levels of NASA AZ.

Next Event Info

2013 Finale!! Dont miss out on your chance for double points!

Chuckwalla Valley Raceway – November 2-3 – Desert Center, CA

Event Details

HPDE

UMS Tuning Time Attack Series (double points)

Time Trial (points events/double points Sunday)

Race Group (Enduro and double points Saturday)

Register here –> https://www.drivenasa.com/event/1634

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Credits

Written and Edited By: Taylor “Dr. Koby D” Wilson

Photos by:  Adina Evanson and Jeremy Lopeman