Miguel DelValle wins Event 5!

Miguel DelValle receives winner trophy from Tracy Lewis

06/26/04 - Bradenton, FL - It was a typical Summer Florida day HOT, HOT and HOT, I will get back to that in a minute as for the racing we had a smaller that normal turnout this month a few of our veterans were no shows (you guys know who you are). As for the racing it was a good day for some and a day to get home early for others.

We will start in the 1st round with two of our top three leaders in points going out with red lights, Rodney Campo (01NBVert) and Shawn Jeffrey (Wolf1171). Then in the 2nd round Larry Beutlich the number one point's leader lost to Mark Politowicz (Isosceles) who took himself into the Semi's with a bye in the Quarter Finals.

Emily Lewis won against Mike Thorn in the Quarter Final Round to take herself through the Semi Finals with a bye.

Semi Final round was Miguel DelValle versus Mark Politowicz with Miguel taking the win with a 13.70 on a 13.68 dial-in with an R/T of .09.

Now the Finals are set and Emily Lewis dials-in a 12.70 and lines up against Miguel DelValle who is sporting a 1 second head start with his dial-in of 13.68. Miguel has a great R/T of .043 and from that point the race was on, neck and neck to the line and Miguel runs a 13.62 to Emily's breakout of 12.60 and takes his first win of the season. Congratulations Miguel!!

Our other awards for the day go to: Best Package went to Emily Lewis. Best E/T went to Bud Hejek and Best R/T went to Shawn Jeffrey.

And just to note, we are in need of sponsors for Best E/T and Best MPH.

Getting back to the issue of the Florida weather, for July and August the Florida Corvette Challenge will be moved from the morning to the evening event to avoid the hottest part of the day and hopefully get some more consistent times and better E/T's. Get the word out and bring all your friends for the July event will be one to remember.

Winner Miguel with Runner-up Emily Lewis

Remember, anyone with a Corvette can participate in the Corvette Challenge. The next race in Florida will by Saturday July 24, 2004. Please note the time for the the July and August races will be for a 2 PM gate opening (not 8 as we usally start). Be sure and come out to race or watch at Bradenton Motorsports Park in Bradenton, FL. Even if you do not know how to, come on down and meet the racers as we will take the time to teach you about drag racing in particular bracket racing. You can get up close to the action at the track.

If you would like to visit the Corvette Challenge throughout the nation, visit The National Schedule