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July 20, 2009

Kevin Grabs Podium Finish at Northern Quest Casino Grand Prix

Great weekend amongst friends. Kevin drives two cars in four races.

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Driving two different cars - one front-wheel drive, the other rear-wheel drive - meant that Kevin would be having twice the normal amount of fun this past weekend.

Despite mechanical challenges with both the WCTC Dodge ACR and the Olsson Motorsport BMW PRO3 cars, Kevin persevered on to competitive times with both.

Most especially satisfying was Saturday's Group 5 race in which Kevin started the BMW PRO3 car eleventh in class (EIP), and by the race's end was in second place, closing on the leader.

Sunday's race in the BMW was also good - while it lasted.

Starting that race fifth in class (much better qualifying!), Kevin was in the class - and overall race - lead by lap two.

During a spirited battle with two other-classed competitors, Kevin had the right front wheel lock up and opted to take an escape road rather than spoil the others' race. The resultant damage to the tire caused him to opt out of continuing on.

The WCTC Dodge ACR had intermittent - but persistent - engine electrical problems all weekend and proved frustrating - if not quick when it was operating normally.

Two great Group 1 starts resulted in eventual retirements for Kevin.

Overall however it was a great race event put on by Northwest Motorsports, sanctioned by the International Conference of Sports Car Clubs.

Kevin's next event with the ICSCC will be the perennial 12 Hours of the Cascades endurance race held at Portland International Raceway October 17, 2009.

Posted by YORK Group at July 20, 2009 01:40 AM