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
1st – Robert Foster
2nd – Kyle Foster
3rd – Michael Pinholster
Super Touring 2
1st – Adrian Little
Super Touring 3
1st – Erik Davis
PTC
1st – Justin Markiewicz
2nd – David Snyder
PTD
1st – Barry Blyth
2nd – Jim Richard
GTS3
1st – Jeremy Renshaw
Honda Challenge 2
1st – Jason Noel
2nd – Eric Dayton
3rd – Simon Pavlick
944 Spec
1st – Rob Giorgio
2nd – Jeff Wojnar
3rd – 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
1st – Robert Foster
2nd – Michael Pinholster
3rd – Kyle Foster
Super Touring 1
1st – Chris Willson
Super Touring 3
1st – Erik Davis
PTC
1st – David Snyder
2nd – Justin Markiewicz
PTD
1st – Jim Richard
2nd – Barry Blyth
GTS3
1st – Jeremy Renshaw
Honda Challenge 2
1st – Team LBR
2nd – Eric Dayton
3rd – Jason Noel
944 Spec
1st – Norm Hamden
2nd – Rob Giorgio
3rd – 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 1st place TT2 with Justin Stevenson taking 2nd 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
1st – Anthony Szirka – 1:37.007
2nd – Travis Barnes – 1:47.200
3rd – Jim Cozzolino – 1:48.018
TT-1
1st – Gary Felton – 1:39.591
2nd – Chris Willson – 1:39.944
3rd – Ken Gerhart- 1:43.578
TT-2
1st – Taylor Wilson – 1:42.432
2nd – Justin Stevenson – 1:43.157
3rd – David Stark – 1:44.403
TT-3
1st – Erik Davis – 1:40.319
2nd – Jeremy Renshaw – 1:40.419
3rd – Sean Southland – 1:44.019
TT-B
1st – Jason Griepentrog – 1:47.868
2nd – Joel Schotz – 1:48.479
3rd – John Milster – 1:50.720
TT-C
1st – Jeff Abrams – 1:47.828
2nd – Justin Markiewicz – 1:49.321
3rd – Dan Zimmerman – 1:51.167
TT-D
1st – Robert Rose – 1:48.169
2nd – Chris Ambrosio – 1:49.532
3rd – Jeff Wojnar – 1:52.295
TT-E
1st – Nathan Welborne – 1:52.803
2nd – 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
1st – Anthony Szirka – 1:36.448 – New Record!
2nd – Travis Barnes – 1:49.206
3rd – Jim Cozzolino – 1:52.160
TT-1
1st – Chris Willson – 1:39.568
2nd – Gary Felton – 1:40.571
3rd – Hunter Bennett- 1:42.833
TT-2
1st – Taylor Wilson – 1:42.253
2nd – Justin Stevenson – 1:44.452
3rd – David Stark – 1:44.573
TT-3
1st – Erik Davis – 1:39.132– New Record!
2nd – Jeremy Renshaw – 1:41.369
3rd – Adrian Little – 1:42.489
TT-B
1st – Dave Schotz – 1:44.263
2nd – Jason Griepentrog – 1:47.938
3rd – Joel Schotz – 1:49.107
TT-C
1st – Jeff Abrams – 1:47.330– New Record!
2nd – Justin Markiewicz – 1:48.344
3rd – Aaron Hiar – 1:49.798
TT-D
1st – Robert Rose – 1:47.787
2nd – Chris Ambrosio – 1:49.636
3rd – Jeff Wojnar – 1:51.085
TT-E
1st – Nathan Welborne – 1:50.856
2nd – 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
1st – Taylor Wilson – 1:44.666
2nd – Russell Whelan – 1:45.496
3rd – Travis Barnes – 1:45.692
TA-B
1st – Jeff Abrams – 1:48.912
2nd – Justin Markiewicz – 1:51.134
3rd – Eric Malsack – 1:52.895
TA-A
1st – Aaron Hiar – 1:51.160
2nd – Jaryd Ronquillo – 1:52.115
3rd – 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