Grattan EWC results?

[Dave Hopple]

Anyone have any results, story? -Dave

[Steve B]

Here are the results from Rounds #1 and #2 of the 2005 FF/CFF East vs West Challenge at Grattan Raceway Park. Contingency and prize drawing winners and driver/team points to follow in separate posts.

Round #1 Saturday May 28

Formula Ford

1) Jon Adams, Van Diemen RF98K, E
2) Gary Godula, Reynard 88F, E
3) Jim Nash, Van Diemen RF98, W
4) Mark Blythe, Van Diemen RF98, W
5) Tony Foster, Swift DB-1, W
6) David Woodmancy, Euroswift SC93, E
7) Gary Payne, Reynard 88F, W
8) Allen Wheatcroft, Van Diemen RF98, W
9) John Wagner, Van Diemen RF98, E

Margin of Victory: 0.4 secs
Fast Lap: Adams, 1:21.2
Pole: Adams, 1:21.3

Club Formula Ford

1) Michael Baden, Zink Z-10C, E
2) Steve Beeler, Lola T-540, E
3) Brian Duncan, Tiga FFA-78, E
4) Bill Ehrlinger, Van Diemen RF80, W
5) Alan Murray, Crossle 45F, W
6) Paul Quiniff, Lola T-540, W
7) Ron Tebo, Van Diemen RF78, E
DNF Dave Harmison, Royale RP-21, E
DNS John Haydon Jr, Tiga FFA-80, W

Margin of Victory: 19.5 secs
Fast Lap: Baden, 1:22.6
Pole: Baden, 1:23.3

Round #2 Sunday May 29

Formula Ford

1) Adams
2) Godula
3) Nash
4) Woodmancy
5) Blythe
6) Wagner
7) Foster
8) Payne
9) Wheatcroft

Margin of Victory: 1.7 secs
Fast Lap: Adams, 1:21.6
Pole: Godula, 1:21.6

Club Formula Ford

1) Beeler
2) Harmison
3) Duncan
4) Ehrlinger
5) Quiniff
6) Tebo
DNF Baden
DNS Murray
DNS Haydon

Margin of Victory: 0.2 secs
Fast Lap: Harmison, 1:24.0
Pole: Baden, 1:23.3

Steve Beeler, de facto EWC commissioner
Lola T-540 HU44
home: (734)416-8865 sbeeler@wowway.com
office: (313)390-1818 sbeeler@ford.com

[Craig Jones]

Why did Baden DNF on Sunday?

[Rob Howden]

Although I didn't see it from our position in the paddock, I was told that there was contact between Beeler and Baden in turn one which left Baden off-track. I'm sure you'll get four different sides of the story, but the results are the same and the corner workers gave their input and the race steward made their decision. That's racing. Maybe it's better that I didn't see it. ;-)

That aside, this was an amazing weekend with some very tight racing. The battles for the lead were extremely exciting and the series looks to have a good head of momentum heading into the new season. The run for the Lamont Cup is on!

We'll have our coverage of the series in the next issue of FormulaCar, which should be on its way to the printer by the end of next week.

RH - FCM

[Dave Hopple]

Thanks Guys! Rob, how did your weekend go? -Dave

[Dave Woodmancy]

I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who helped make my first weekend racing a FF such a blast. That was the most fun I have had racing in a while! Thank you Steve Beeler for putting the effort into making the EWC what it is. Thank you to all the FF people who introduced themselves, offered advise, and made me feel welcome to be a part of FF, and a big thanks to Jon Adams for all the pointers. I can't wait to do it again.

[Dennis Hand]

It was a great pleasure to be on a corner station for you guys last weekend. Excellent racing for the lead, and it seemed like everyone was racing someone else the whole time in little packs of 2-4 cars. Clean racing...A real class act! Big thanks to Steve for pulling this thing together, and to all the drivers participating in keeping formula ford action alive and fun in the Central Division.

I look forward to marshalling for you folks again soon!

-Dennis

[DUNCAN]

Thanks for working the race for us! We all appreciate the volunteers that make our racing possible and safe. I'm glad we could give you a good race. Which corner were you on? I went through most of them sideways so I did not get a good look at anyone until the cool down lap.

I hope to see everyone again at Blackhawk in July.

[bill ehrlinger]

Brian:
Yes, I watched you go through sideways alot, but you go sideways fast.

Dennis:
I thought all the corners did a great job of letting us know what was happening
Thanks for your help.

Congratulations to the winners:
Baden, Beeler, and Adams They were really fast, check their times.

Gratten was a great race, but I'll be glad to be back at Blackhawk.
See ya all their.

Bill Ehrlinger

[Steve B]

Here are the EWC driver and team championship points through Rounds #1 and #2 May 28-29 at Grattan Raceway Park:

FF Driver Championship

27 Jon Adam, Van Diemen RF98K, E
19 Gary Godula, Reynard 88F, E
14 Jim Nash, Van Diemen RF98, W
11 Mark Blythe, Van Diemen RF98, W
10 Dave Woodmancy, Euroswift SC93F, E
8 Tony Foster, Swift DB-1, W
5 Gary Payne, Reynard 88F, W
5 John Wagner, Van Diemen RF98, E
3 Allen Wheatcroft, Van Diemen RF98, W

CFF Driver Championship

21 Steve Beeler, Lola T-540, E
15 Michael Baden, Zink Z-10C, E
14 Brian Duncan, Tiga FFA-78, E
12 Bill Ehrlinger, Van Diemen RF80, W
10 Dave Harmison, Royale RP-21, E
9 Paul Quiniff, Lola T-540, W
7 Ron Tebo, Van Diemen RF78, E
5 Alan Murray, Crossle 45F, W
0 John Haydon, Tiga FFA-80, W

Team Championship for the Lamont Cup

123 East
72 West

Contingency award and prize drawing winners to follow in a separate post. Many thanks again to all 18 entries. See everyone at Blackhawk Farms in 37 days for Rounds #3 and #4. The early line on the over/under is 32 cars.

Steve Beeler, de facto EWC commissioner
Lola T-540 HU44
home: (734)416-8865 sbeeler@wowway.com
office: (313)390-1818 sbeeler@ford.com

[Steve B]

Here are all the details on who won what at the EWC series openers May 28-29 at Grattan Raceway Park. Eligibility requirements are outlined in the EWC "welcome" letter.

Round #1

Formula Ford

Slow Qualifier ($100 shop labor credit from Racing Flow Development): Allen Wheatcroft

First ($200 product certificate from Hoosier Racing Tire + 1 tire from Avon Racing Tires + $100 shop labor credit from Schulz Automotive Machine): Jon Adams

Second ($100 product certificate from Hoosier Racing Tire): Gary Godula

Fourth ($50 shop labor credit from Continental Motorsport Services): Mark Blythe

Fifth (WIX racing oil filter from Pegasus Auto Racing Supplies): Tony Foster

Passing Bonus ($20 merchandise from Pegasus Auto Racing Supplies): Mark Blythe

Flag-to-Flag ($20 merchandise from Pegasus Auto Racing Supplies): Jon Adams

Fast Lap ($50 manufactured products or shop credit from Two Dogg, Inc): Jon Adams

Club Formula Ford

Slow Qualifier ($100 shop labor credit from Schulz Automotive Machine): Ron Tebo

First ($200 product certificate from Hoosier Racing Tire + $100 shop labor credit from Schulz Automotive Machine): Michael Baden

Second ($100 product certificate from Hoosier Racing Tire): Steve Beeler

Fourth ($50 shop labor credit from Continental Motorsport Services): Bill Ehrlinger

Fifth (WIX racing oil filter from Pegasus Auto Racing Supplies): Alan Murray

Passing Bonus ($20 merchandise from Pegasus Auto Racing Supplies): Steve Beeler

Flag-to-Flag ($20 merchandise from Pegasus Auto Racing Supplies): Michael Baden

Fast Lap ($50 manufactured products or shop credit from Two Dogg, Inc): MIchael Baden

Saturday Evening Prize Drawing

$50 merchandise from Shelter Systems: John Haydon, Jr.
$60 Frisby bucks from Frisby Performance Tire: Jon Adams and Michael Baden
1-year subscription to FormulaCar Magazine: Allen Wheatcroft
$25 merchandise from DRE / RaceCarSupply.com: Dave Woodmancy
Aurora rod ends from DRE / RaceCarSupply.com: Steve Beeler and Bill Ehrlinger
Pyrotect accessories from DRE / RaceCarSupply.com: John Wagner and Ron Tebo
$25 SafeQuip restraint system credit from DRE / RaceCarSupply.com: Alan Murray
K&N air filter from DRE / RaceCarSupply.com: Gary Payne
Weekend getaway package from Cheyboygan Area Chamber of Commerce: Mark Blythe
"Jake's Book" from Monarch Graphics: Dave Woodmancy
Case of synthetic oil from Adams Racing: Paul Quiniff
$100 shop labor credit from Murray Motorsports: Dave Harmison and Tony Foster

Round #2

Formula Ford

Slow Qualifier ($100 shop labor credit from Racing Flow Development): John Wagner

First ($200 product certificate from Hoosier Racing Tire + 1 tire from Avon Racing Tires +
$100 shop labor credit from Schulz Automotive Machine): Jon Adams

Second ($100 product certificate from Hoosier Racing Tire): Gary Godula

Fourth ($50 shop labor credit from Continental Motorsport Services): Dave Woodmancy

Fifth (WIX racing oil filter from Pegasus Auto Racing Supplies): Mark Blythe

Passing Bonus ($20 merchandise from Pegasus Auto Racing Supplies): John Wagner

Flag-to-Flag ($20 merchandise from Pegasus Auto Racing Supplies): n/a

Fast Lap ($50 manufactured products or shop credit from Two Dogg, Inc): Jon Adams

Club Formula Ford

Slow Qualifier ($100 shop labor credit from Schulz Automotive Machine): Ron Tebo

First ($200 product certificate from Hoosier Racing Tire + $100 shop labor credit from Schulz Automotive Machine): Steve Beeler

Second ($100 product certificate from Hoosier Racing Tire): Dave Harmison

Fourth ($50 shop labor credit from Continental Motorsport Services): Bill Ehrlinger

Fifth (WIX racing oil filter from Pegasus Auto Racing Supplies): Paul Quiniff

Passing Bonus ($20 merchandise from Pegasus Auto Racing Supplies): Ron Tebo

Flag-to-Flag ($20 merchandise from Pegasus Auto Racing Supplies): n/a

Fast Lap ($50 manufactured products or shop credit from Two Dogg, Inc): Dave Harmison

We'll have all this and perhaps even a little more at EWC Rounds #3 and #4 July 9-10 at Blackhawk Farms Raceway. Many thanks as always to the EWC sponsors for their generous support of Formual Ford 1600 and the series. See everyone at Blackhawk in 37 days!

Steve Beeler, de facto EWC commissioner
Lola T-540 HU44
home: (734)416-8865 sbeeler@wowway.com
office: (313)390-1818 sbeeler@ford.com

[Gary Godula]

I do not know what happened in CFF, but according to my on-board video, Adams and I swapped the lead for FF 8 times in Saturday's race before we ran out of laps. On Sunday we only swapped the lead 4 times as the sprinkles came and I drove the front tires off of my car in the late laps trying to stay on John's tail. Overall very exciting.

John, I now know every movement of your rear anti-roll bar now. Thank you for a couple of very clean, safe, and competitive races. It was fun.

Steve, thank you for an incredible series......gmg

[mblanc]

Wow, sounds like you guys had a blast.

It was real tough for me to miss this one, being that it was only the 2nd EWC race that I haven't been at since its inception. Missed you guys, and the comaraderie, and the sat nite prize drawings, and of course the associated beers.

Congrats to the CFF fast lappers Baden and Harmison, great times. I don't think anyone is surprised the Mr. Beeler is running right at the front again, congrats on the win Steve. And as far as close racing, with the margin of victory that close in so many races, it sounds just like the previous years.

If my memory serves correct, the previous EWC trends are for car counts to grow significantly during the year, and starting the year with this many should make a huge field for coming races.

The only problem I have is the fact that the East leads West by nearly two to one. I would expect that will change when all you Easterners head over to this side of the Pond, especially since the series is tied TWO-ALL. There are some serious bragging rights here besides the LaMonte Cup. We need ALL the West guys showing up at Blackhawk Farms for the Firecracker on July 9-10.

Hope to join you, and see you all soon.

Marc Blanc
FF 8
CFF 8

[Mark Blythe]

Did anyone hang around long enough to get a copy of the official race results? If so wanted to know if someone could fax a copy. I know Steve posted the results above, but I would like an official track copy for my race records/archives.

Please contact me via e-mail at marbly@spiff.net and I will get you my fax number.

Also, I know it has been said countless times, however, it can't be said enough, THANKS to Steve for all of your efforts!!

Mark Blythe

[DUNCAN]

http://www.wmr-scca.org/1documents/1...ace1/R2G2R.xls

http://www.mylaps.com/results/showevent.jsp?id=75107


Mark B. Its nice to see that the times continued to improve over the 4 sessions. We just needed another day....right?

[Gary Godula]

According to MyLaps, John and I swapped the lead 6 times on Sunday, not 4 as previously stated. That makes a total of 14 passes for the lead in 30 laps. Not bad racing!

[Jon Horgas]

Wow. This sounds more exciting than the last lap of a 'Runoffs" I once witnessed. I wondered where all the RF98's went to. My son (Jonathon) will be 16 next year, and this sounds like where we are going to put him after this season is over. Karting scares me too much, and I won't have to drive to Florida or the Arctic circle. Keep the reports coming.

What is the schedule for EWC so we can come check it out.

Jon

[Mark Blythe]

Brian:

Thanks for the info.
Yes you are right, a little more seat time and we could have gotten a little faster, maybe next year.

Mark

[Steve B]

For Jon Horgas and anyone else who is interested, here is the balance of the 2005 FF/CFF East vs West Challenge schedule. All are double regional weekends...

July 9-10 Blackhawk Farms Raceway
August 13-14 Road America
September 10-11 Mid-Ohio

In a separate thread in the "FF: Event, News, Info & Results" topic, Dave Hopple has posted a .pdf file of the EWC "welcome" letter. It has everything one could want to know about the series: schedule, awards, prizes, eligibility, driver and team championship point scales, etc.

If you can't make any EWC weekends this year, Rob Howden is covering the series in FormulaCar Magazine.

See everyone at Blackhawk in 34 days. The early line on the car count over/under remains at 32 cars.

Steve Beeler, de facto EWC commissioner
Lola T-540 HU44
home: (313)390-1818 sbeeler@wowway.com
office: (734)416-8865 sbeeler@ford.com

[Mark Blythe]

Steve:

Any info on BHF entry forms?

Thanks
Mark Blythe

[Steve B]

Mark:

The July 9-10 Blackhawk EWC entry forms should be avaialable soon. I'll follow up today and see if I can get a date when they will be out. I have seen a draft of the supps and here are some details:

Race Group #1: FF/CFF East vs West Challenge
Practice: 8:10 to 8:25 AM CDT and 10:40 to 10:55 AM CDT (both Saturday and Sunday)
Race: 2:00 PM CDT (18 laps) (both Saturday and Sunday)
Registration: 5:30 to 9:00 PM CDT Friday and 6:30 AM to 12:00 Noon CDT Saturday

Steve Beeler, de facto EWC commissioner
Lola T-540 HU44
home: (734)416-8865 sbeeler@wowway.com
office: (313)390-1818 sbeeler@ford.com

[Ron Tebo]

Did anyone notice that the little pins we received in our entry packets said..."Memorial Day Doubie Regional"??? And I thought all of that smoke was coming from my leaking valve cover...