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May 23, 2005

Podium finish for Kevin York at Pacific Raceways!!

With less than a dozen practice laps in a new car, Kevin York finished on the podium in a hotly contested Improved Touring A (ITA) class in the International Race Driver's Club "Salute to the Troops" sports car road race at Pacific Raceways.

Kent, Washington - 22 May 2005 -- With less than a (combined) dozen laps in practice and qualifying, Kevin York qualified the Forgey Racing ACR Neon in the top ten of a hotly contested ITA field. His subsequent movement through the field during the race - to finish on the podium - was due to relentless effort.

For the dry-wet-dry half-hour race event, York got a great start and passed several class and group cars in Pacific Raceway's long and fast turn 2.

Adjustments and adaptation to the rapidly changing weather meant York was very busy!

During the mid-race wetness, York was able catch and pass several out-of-class (and ostensiably faster...) cars. He hoped the rain would continue....

However, the sun returned and a dryline around the 2.26 mile road course presented an opportunity for other cars previously passed to regain ground.

York's finishing position of third (from eighth) was lauded by crew and competitor alike.

For more information about Kevin York and his YORK Motorsport, send an email to: kevin@yorkmotorsport.com

Posted by YORK Group at May 23, 2005 12:08 AM