Jim Russell F3 Racing Series 2014

JIM RUSSELL F3 RACING SERIES RACE 1 – 11th April 2014

Race Report

A bright sunshiny day greeted the drivers for race 1 of the 2014 Jim Russell F3 racing series. The #3 car of Poleman and 2013 Simraceway karting champion Kevin Woods led the way up the hill into turn 2, but a mighty start by Tim Adolphson saw the #5 car jump from 4^th to 2^nd position as the elder statesman used some keen reaction and guile with a move on the outside putting him just ahead of No. 2 starter Ryan Garcia. This was short lived however as a some aggressive speed on cooler tyres led to a massive sideways moment on the exit of turn 2 that allowed the 2 cars back by before he gathered it up and was back on his way in a more forward direction. Things evened out at the front as Kevin, Ryan and 3^rd place Chase Murray pulled away from the rest of the field. But the battle of the race was for 5^th place, initially held by Steve Campbell he soon came under pressure from the Argentinian Roy Block to the delight of his impressive fan base watching from turn 2. Roy reeled in Steve and waited for his chance as he sized him up in the braking area for turn 7. Job done, but Mr Campbell didn’t quit, initially losing some time Steve re-lit his flame and went back after Roy in an epic tussle of bobbing and weaving but Roy would not be swayed and kept his composure to the flag. Kevin showed some great smooth fast driving to end the day over 7 seconds ahead of nearest rival Ryan Garcia, next came Chase Murray in 3^rd, Tim “the big move “ Adolphson in 4^th, Roy Block 5^th, Steve Campbell 6^th, Robin Macgregor 7^th and our lone female driver Jackie Heinricher learning some great lessons in 8^th place. Podium ceremonies followed as the exhausted racers rehydrated and celebrated a great day of racing.

Results

Driver	Qualifying Lap Time	Finishing Position	Championship Points
Kevin Woods	1.37.364	1	60
Ryan Garcia	1.38.081	2	55
Chase Murray	1.38.431	3	52
Tim Adolpson	1.40.747	4	48
Roy Block	1.41.460	5	46
Steve Campbell	1.41.987	6	43
Robin Macgregor	1.44.804	7	42
Jackie Heinricher	1.48.057	8	41

Gallery

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Kevin Woods

Images: http://simraceway.smugmug.com/share/cJFDi59tBF5fM

Practice & Qualifying: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyU-TsnVy_0

Race 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYVQhEHVzEo

Roy Block

Images: http://simraceway.smugmug.com/share/2xfKXUE5aBuuk

Practice & Qualifying: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqQxIOb7vLw

Race 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_bCbnvsaf4

Ryan Garcia

Images: http://simraceway.smugmug.com/share/FI4jj3Zq64nV6

Practice & Qualifying: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LE2cCeNdQHU

Race 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkKKMbjxiTU