It was a hot and steamy weekend at Mid-Ohio with sunny conditions, temps in the low 90s, and high humidity. The field was smaller than at Pitt Race a few weeks ago, but the on track action was intense.
This video clip shows some of the highlights of the late Saturday afternoon Race #1 for RCFFS. Dan Pyanowski started on the pole with Phil 2nd and Dave Harmison 3rd. At the start, Dave jumps to the lead at the first turn with a late braking effort. Phil, Dave, and Dan battled for the lead for much of the race. Dave ended up dropping back a bit leaving Phil and Dan to battle for the lead in the closing laps. On the last lap, Dan spins and Phil cruises to the chequered flag.
https://youtu.be/eon_sKBnF0U
And a special thanks to Dave Gernert and Angela Slocum for all the work they put in this weekend distributing results sheets, photography, and helping out in any way they could. Thank You!!! Your presence at the track is greatly appreciated.
On a bit of a down note, the weekend was not all fun and games. In Race #3 after lunch on Sunday, Dave Harmison and Greg Peluso got together at Turn 4 (China Beach). I was told both drivers exited their cars and appeared to be ok if a bit shaken up. I did not get a good look at Greg's car, but when the wrecker brought Dave's car back to his trailer, it was in pretty bad shape. Not one corner survived intact, control arms mangled, wheel rims bent, and wheel centers cracked. The nose cone and crush box were torn off. And the pedal box area of the frame looked a bit tweaked. Dave had some big lumps on his shins after he was able to take his drivers suit off back at his trailer. For such a tall guy shoehorned in that Royale, we are thankful that Dave is ok. Best wishes to Greg and Dave on speedy recoveries from any injuries they have received. I will leave it to Dave and/or Greg to provide any further commentary on the incident if they so wish.