2008 F500 Constructors Series

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The F500 Constructors Series is a nationwide set of SCCA races designed to promote the best value in OpenWheel racing. Competitors will experience larger grids, deeper competition, the traditional F500 camaraderie AND prize money at all of the scheduled events. In addition a cumulative Points Championship will reward the participants of multiple events

There's over $6000 up for grabs this year in the F500 Constructors Series! Twelve races in eight exciting weekends comprise this years' schedule. The Series top 12 drivers will earn money as shall 5 drivers chosen at random that start at least one race in the series. In addition to the cumulative Series payoffs, each individual Series event features a purse and contingencies.

Participation is free to all competitors with any GCR-legal Formula 500 Racecar.

April 11-13- Oak Tree Double National - VIR

May 3-4 - Central Florida National presented by Dolphin Motorsports - Daytona International

May 30- June 1 - Rose Cup Races - Portland International Raceway

May 31 - June 1 - OVR Race of Champions National - Mid Ohio Sports Car Course

June 20-22 - Subway / Vertical Curve June Sprints - Road America

July 26-27 - Cat Nationals presented by Subway - Road America

Aug 30-31 - KVRG Double National - Heartland Park

Sep 13-14 - FCM F500 Challenge at
The Fun One Double Regional - Watkins Glen International

For more information regarding this Race Series, please visit the F500 Constructors Series Website . For additional information contact Jeff Jorgenson directly.

It pays to support F500 - Get out and race!

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Update from Series Organizer Jeff Jorgenson:

Due to popular demand the Northwest leg of the F500 Constructors Series event has been changed from the Pacific Raceways double national to the Rose Cup Races on May 31st. The F500 Constructors Series endeavors to provide the best venues to showcase our class. After discussing the situation with other Northwest drivers it was felt that the Rose Cup would provide the best field and event for the Series.

It pays to support F500!

Series point standing after 2 events:

Bob Berman - 13 (Dolphin Motorsports Invader QC-1)
Charles McAbee - 13 (Invader QC-1)
Jack Walbran - 10 (Scorpion)
Jim Elder - 10 (Dolphin Motorsports Invader QC-1)
Mark Lindsey - 9 (Invader QC-1)
Basil Marchi - 7 (Invader QC-1)
Ted Simmons - 7 (Invader QC-1)
Jay Stroud - 7 (Invader QC-1)
Tommy Manalio - 6
Derek Lieb - 6
Jeff Blumenthal - 3.5 (Chainsaw Motorsports KBS Mk7)
Clint McMahan - 1 (FDS)
Wade Alfarone - 1

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Round 3 & 4 reports / results:

Portland Rose Cup -
Jeff Jorgenson, driving a NovaKar, won the F500 Constructors Series race at Portland International Raceway as part of the 48th Annual Rose Cup races. Lance Spiering in his KBS Mk7 was second with Sean McDonald, Red Devil T2001, taking the last payoff spot in third. Jorgenson swept from the outside into turn one for the overall lead from the second row and led the combined FF, F5, and FV field for the first ten laps. Sean McDonald also got a fast start and quickly snagged 2nd in F5 towing Jerry Lundgren into third place past second fast qualifier Spiering. Lundgren dropped out on lap 5 leaving McDonald and Spiering to fight a torrid duel for second. McDonald and Spiering swapped places numerous times. McDonald fought back from a spin to continue and pressure Spiering. A late race incident involving two Formula Vees brought out the pace car and put the race on the clock. The race ended under yellow, Jorgenson first, Spiering second, McDonald 3rd.

Mid Ohio -
Perfect weather, a 15 car turnout, and a sweep of the top 4 spots for QRE. Bryan Golay took the win, followed by Mike Brent in second, and Tom Shaughnessy in third. The race was delayed nearly 2 hours because there was a serious incident on track near the end of the race preceding ours. We were in false grid, ready to go with about 5 laps left in the preceding race. That race was black flagged and since the incident was serious, the race officials decided to postpone our race until after lunch. I don't think there were any incidents during our race and only 2 F5's weren't running at the end. Tom Shaughnessy had fast lap of the race. Bryan Golay's margin of victory was 14.99 seconds.

32 drivers have now contested an F500 Constructor Series event. Bryan Golay's Mid-Ohio victory has vaulted him to the top of the standings.

Bryan Golay (Invader QC-1) 14
Bob Berman (Invader QC-1) 13
Charles McAbee (Invader QC-1) 13
Jeff Jorgenson (NovaKar JJ10) 12
Mike Brent (Invader QC-1) 11
Jack Walbran (Scorpion) 10
Jim Elder (Invader QC-1) 10
Mark Lindsey (Invader QC-1) 9
Lance Spiering (KBS Mk7) 9
Tom Shaughnessy (Invader QC-1) 9
Chris Hite 8
Jeremy Morales (Invader QC-1) 8
Basil Marchi(Invader QC-1) 7
James Stroud (Invader QC-1) 7
Ted Simmons (Invader QC-1) 7
Sean MacDonald (RedDevil T2001) 7
James Weida (Scorpion) 7
Jeff Blumenthal (KBS Mk8) 6.5
Tommy Manalio 6
Jim Libecco (KBS Mk7) 6
Derek Lieb 5
Phil Green (Red Devil T2001) 5
Brian Brothers (Stinger TR-1) 4
Christina Libecco (KBS Mk7) 3
Paul McBride 3
Katie Lapham (Invader QC-1) 3
JT Anderson 3
Wade Alfarone (Invader QC-1) 0
Clint McMahan (FDS-1) 0
Jerry Lundgren 0
Dave Lapham (Invader QC-1) 0
Geoff Gerko (KBS Mk7) 0