May 2009 Race Recap

The final race of the 2008-2009 season created a high level of exitement and nerves as racers converged on Slot Car Emporium. With many spots in the divisional points standing in jeopardy, racers were feeling the pressure of needing fast, clean runs.

Novice Group 10 was first up on the King track, with a field of eleven racers taking the starting grid. As cars flew—both on the track and off—pressure mounted as the race wound down to its conclusion. When the final lap ended, the top 5 race winners were Max Davidowitz, Gia Celani, Adam Brice, Josh Pedraza and Alex King. Top 8 in overall points were Max Davidowitz, Nick Ball, Noah Ball, Shea Cavaliere, Josh Pedraza, Nicholas Vaudo, Alex King and Andy Crane.

Next up on the King was Senior Group 10, where motors became the story of the day. As the race wound on through a field of fifteen entries, those racers who had endurance over speed became threats to win the race if not the points championship. After the smoke and tire rubber settled, it was Cody Swan taking the race win, followed by Joseph Mazzulo, Roland Lapierre Jr., Pete Swan and James Grandi—who tried every trick he could think of to blow his motor up by the end of the race (no, tire bite in the motor didn't work). Taking the top 8 in overall points were Rich Audet, Cody Swan, Joseph Mazzulo, Joe Mazzulo, Roland Lapierre Jr., Dave Gesner,Rick Holmstrom and Pete Swan.

4.5" NASCAR was next up, with twelve racers competing on the Oval. This action-packed race produced its share of excitement as the laps rolled on. Taking the race win was Dick Pelletier, followed by Nate Teto, James Grandi, Roland Lapierre Jr. and Joseph Mazzulo. Bringing home the top 8 points bragging rights were Dick Pelletier, Cody Swan, Joseph Mazzulo, Nate Teto, James Grandi, Joe MAzzulo, Roland Lapierre Jr. and Bob Creighton.

Outlaw Group 10 returned to the King with a field of fifteen to settle who was going to be points champ. James Grandi had a one point lead over Nate Teto going into the race, and a fast motor to defend it with. After the final lap entered the books, the race win went to Nate Teto with James settling reluctantly for second. Cody Swan, Mike Resnick and Dan Grandi finished up the top 5 in the race. Top 8 in overall points were Nate Teto, James Grandi, Joseph Mazzulo, Dick Pelletier, Rich Audet, Joe Mazzulo, Dave Gesner and Roland Lapierre Jr.

GTP took to the King for the final race of the day. As the speeds mounted, so did the tension running throught the field of thirteen racers. Dick Pelletier emerged from the melee atop the leaderboard, with Joseph Mazzulo, James Grandi, Adam Brice and Nate Teto rounding out the top 5 race finishers. Top 8 in overall points were Nate Teto, James Grandi, Joseph Mazzulo, Cody Swan, Joe Mazzulo, Mike Resnick, Roland Lapierre Jr. and Dave Gesner.

Congratulations and thank you to all who raced with us. We're looking forward to seeing everyone again for the 2009-2010 season.

A note from the Series Director:
The announcement was made at Slot Car Emporium for all racers to submit any suggestions for rules changes in writing to your local track owner for submission and review at the upcoming track owners meeting. Suggestions may be submitted anonymously if preferred. All suggestions must be submitted to track owners prior to the meeting. Racers, this is your chance to be heard!