Category: Lotus49

Starting from the pole, Breuning took the lead and never looked back. It’s not easy to drive Long Beach in the 49s without messing up at some point, but he managed. Behind him, most drivers went through their own set of troubles. Ultimately, Bill Smithem finished 2nd and Patrick Day rounded out the podium, followed by Steven Kiefer and Larry Eaglen.

Polesitter Patrick Day started the race leading, until he brushed the wall hard enough to require some work done; He came back from it with some strong driving and the help of a few yellows bunching up the field. Took the lead from Breuning, who admitted maybe being too carefull after last season’s lap one debacle. Don Warren joined them on the podium, followed by Stuart Wright and Bill Smithem.

Pole sitter Breuning and front row starter Mike Erter kept each other at bay during the final race of the 2nd season. Fuel was tight for everyone and both drivers needed to save in order to make it. Breuning ultimately managed to get back in front after running wide in turn one, Erter followed in 2nd and Smithem in 3rd. Ian Wilson finished 4th and Andrew Forrester ended his season on a positive note in 5th.

Bill Smithem started from the pole and held of a charging field for 6 laps, until he drifted up into Mike Erter and hit the wall. Erter was lucky to escape damage free, but later a technical issue ended his endeavor. The final part of the race saw a few yellows that bunched them all up again, but Breuning maintained his lead on the final 2-lap dash for the cash and won ahead of Stuart Wright, Phil Peterson, Greg Herr and Chris Brown.

Pole sitter Rod Potgieter didn’t make many mistakes, but the one he made on lap one cost him a chance at winning his home race. Turned out, he was in good company as front row starter Breuning messed up on lap 3. Luckily he could continue right away, worked his way forward and passed Mike Erter for the lead. He held on and won ahead of Erter, Warren, Potgieter and Brown.