back to news California Speedway - a road course - Victor's favorite racing, and a style he has excelled at. His karting background has given him the skills to navigate thru the turns better than most drivers. Having been the youngest racer in ASA history to win a race - at the St. John's track, he has shown he has propensity for turning right. Practice went smoothly at the beautiful venue and Victor was confident of a strong qualifying. On the first circuit of qualifying it was apparent that something had gone amiss with the motor. Clocking in at 2 full seconds off pace proved that there was work to be done. A quick look under the hood revealed an unhooked spark plug wire. The Parker Farms, Lahorgue Race Car had qualified on only 7 cylinders and yet still came up with a 10th place start. Victor knew he had a fast truck and reckoned that with 45 scheduled minutes of racing he should be able to make up for the weak starting position. When the flag dropped the determined points leader immediately began picking up spots. 20 minutes into the race the leader's fastest lap time was a 1:15:23 and Victor clocked off a 1:13:76. and was getting faster. The race was slowed by 2 cautions and but restarts were a breeze for the powerhouse. 27 minutes in sitting in 4th spot and another caution was pulled. As the pack came around the bend to take the green there was an unexpected surprise. the checkers were waving 7 mins early - no time remaining to complete the inevitable charge to the lead. Victor later commented on the shortened race: "We now have to race twice as hard to keep the points lead. Though it has motivated us to make sure we are at the front of the field the rest of the year." |
