Theo Schleret has already made his mark as a newcomer in the Retro CART League and proved to be the man to beat again in Laguna Seca. But the race was really about the Season 2 championship. Breuning had an 11 point lead coming in, meaning that finishing 4th or better would secure his 2nd title. Hamby qualified on pole, led the most laps and looked good for the win. Breuning followed him in 2nd and had no need for trying to pass. Then the pitstop, where he was caught speeding. He had to come in again but after the penalty, he was still 3rd.
The championship was well within reach until Chris Brown spun coming out of the final turn on lap 27. Breuning came around the concrete wall and the moment he decided to go to the right, Brown reversed to clear the track. The damage to the #61 was too much to carry on.
Hamby was free and clear and Schleret gaining on him was not a problem; Approaching the corkscrew they touched, but luckily Hamby was able to finish the race in 2nd and therefor takes home the Season 2 Championship!
Congratulations Johnny Hamby!
Thanks to TURN3 and Dave Worrell for the exciting broadcasts. Thanks to iSplash for coming on board as the series Sponsor, offering iRacing credits to the championship winner.
Thanks all drivers for coming out and helping to grow the league!
Podium
- Théo Schleret
- Johnny Hamby
- Neil D Canning