Skip Barber National at Road Atlanta

[KBruSBRS]

We're now halfway through the summer race season (ALREADY?!?!)... I have no idea how this happened. Anyway, I'm dubbing this the National thread for this race week at Road Atlanta. It's gonna be crazy with the drivers remaining so close to each other in the standings. Nail biting action, I tell you!

Also, joining the natl drivers this weekend will be Masters Dr. Mike Edwards and Greg Strelzoff! Round of applause, everyone!

See [some of] you soon!

Rounds 9 & 10 Preview: Skip Barber National at Road Atlanta

Lakeville, Conn. (Jul. 18). Officially halfway through the 2011 season, the contention for the champion title remains open for the 2011 BFGoodrich/Skip Barber National presented by Mazda. The next double header event in the equal car championship takes place this week at Road Atlanta in Braselton, Georgia. As with the previous event at Road America last month, the draft on the 2.54-mile, 12 turn road course will play a crucial role in adding to the strategic element to the on track action for Rounds 9 and 10.
With three wins and five podiums, twenty-two year old Scott Anderson currently holds a two point lead over eighteen year old Brandon Newey who currently has two wins and six podiums. Close behind and sitting comfortably in third in the standings is MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development driver Trent Hindman who is the only driver to place in the top five for all eight rounds. This week, expect to see strong battles over the fourth through seventh spots in the standings, as Thomas McGregor, MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development driver Danilo Estrela, Sebastian Ordonez and Shelby Blackstock all sit within just seventeen points of each other.
The Skip Barber National racers will be racing in conjunction with the Skip Barber Summer Formula Series and the MAZDASPEED Challenge. Session times will not be time certain, so keep up with all the action on twitter.com/skipbarbernatl.The first lapping session will take place Wednesday, July 20th, and the first official practice session will be Thursday, July 21st.
Entry list for Rounds 9 and 10 at Road Atlanta, 2.54-mile, 12-turn road course
Name, Age, Hometown, Sponsors
Scott Anderson, 22, Fort Collins, CO, Laser Nail Centers, Neuropathy Testing Center of Colorado
Franco Aragones, 14, Cancun, Mexico
Shelby Blackstock, 21, Nashville, TN, Starstruck Entertainment
Michael Edwards, 56, Cincinnati, OH
Danilo Estrela, 17, Goiania, Brazil, MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development, FIA
Motorsport Safety Development Fund, Skip Barber Racing School, Thomas Merrill Motorsports
Trent Hindman, 15, Wayside, NJ, MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development, FIA
Motorsport Safety Development Fund, Skip Barber Racing School, Sparco, Racelite
Thomas McGregor, 19, Saskastoon, Canada, Exclusive Management, Inc./Dairy Queen Brandon Newey, 18, Carmel, IN, Bryan Herta Autosport, Sparco, Bell
Sebastian Ordonez, 16, Deerfield Beach, FL, RDD Motorsports, John Pew, Micheal Auriema, Auto Craze, Oakley
Greg Strelzoffr, 41, Playa Vista, CA

Top 10 Championship Point Standings after 8 of 16 Rounds
2011 BFGoodrich/Skip Barber National presented by Mazda
1. 246pts Scott Anderson (2 Poles, 3 Wins, 5 Podiums)
2. 244 Brandon Newey (1 Pole, 2 Wins, 6 Podiums)
3. 234 Trent Hindman (3 Poles, 1 Win, 3 Podiums)
4. 217 Thomas McGregor (2 Wins, 3 Podiums)
5. 206 Danilo Estrela (3 Podiums)
6. 202 Sebastian Ordonez (2 Poles, 2 Podiums)
7. 200 Shelby Blackstock (1 Podium)
8. 135 Devin Jones
9. 92 Remo Ruscitti
10. 90 Franco Aragones
Championship Point Standings after 8 of 16 Rounds
2011 BFGoodrich/Skip Barber Cup
1. 70pts Brian Cook
2. 70 Peter Ludwig
3. 64 Greg Strelzoff
4. 30 Pat Daly

[dalyduo]

A little birdie named Peter Ludwig said he might be in the National mix as well just to keep Greg and Dr. Mike honest.

[KBruSBRS]

Originally Posted by dalyduo

A little birdie named Peter Ludwig said he might be in the National mix as well just to keep Greg and Dr. Mike honest.

ooooooh good to know. He may want to let his SSA know Rebel!

[GregS]

Originally Posted by KBruSBRS

ooooooh good to know. He may want to let his SSA know Rebel!

kel kel:
i moved to the huge and deeply talented group 3 instead of nats

peter and mike are also in that very deep field.

also look for harsha to break out and win that group! :P
you heard it here first

[ML Peter Ludwig]

I took Gregs spot in the Nationals since he pre-paid already so we should be good to go

[GregS]

Originally Posted by ML Peter Ludwig

I took Gregs spot in the Nationals since he pre-paid already so we should be good to go

Ill be glad to trade my nats spot for ur alms ride :P

[Slowhands]

Originally Posted by GregS

kel kel:
i moved to the huge and deeply talented group 3 instead of nats

peter and mike are also in that very deep field.

also look for harsha to break out and win that group! :P
you heard it here first

Yes, indeedy it is a very deep, and scary talented group. There is nowhere to hide. I'm not sure what Greg has been smoking there on the left Coast if he thinks I have a prayer in hell of getting on the podium in this group, but methinks my buddy ol' pal might be engaging in a little proactive psy ops.

[dalyduo]

Ya think?... He trash talks the kids, he trash talks the masters, hell... He even trash talks his parents.

Originally Posted by Slowhands

Yes, indeedy it is a very deep, and scary talented group. There is nowhere to hide. I'm not sure what Greg has been smoking there on the left Coast if he thinks I have a prayer in hell of getting on the podium in this group, but methinks my buddy ol' pal might be engaging in a little proactive psy ops.

[Slowhands]

Originally Posted by dalyduo

Ya think?... He trash talks the kids, he trash talks the masters, hell... He even trash talks his parents.

Spot on. It's all entertaining, but watching him trash-talking the parents is particularly hilarious.

[GregS]

Originally Posted by Slowhands

Spot on. It's all entertaining, but watching him trash-talking the parents is particularly hilarious.

guilty of the above - but when did i trash talk the parents?

i have been to roughly 200 drivers meetings - i need new material other than - i didnt know they are still running that car after it was so slow yesterday

[Michael Edwards]

This will be a new one for me. No practice, just straight to qualy. Hoping for rain.

[GregS]

Originally Posted by Michael Edwards

This will be a new one for me. No practice, just straight to qualy. Hoping for rain.

it rained today and then dried very quickly

[dalyduo]

Is that a weather report or did you actually drive in it?

Originally Posted by GregS

it rained today and then dried very quickly

[cdh]

Hey Kelly, can you email me the Race Groups PDF? I'll upload to our server and link here for us racing deprived junkies. Thanks doll

Signed,
Desperate in Connecticut

[dron]

Originally Posted by dalyduo

Is that a weather report or did you actually drive in it?

It started raining soon after the start of the second session for group 1. They blackflagged the session since everyone was on slicks, then spent the next hour changing all the active cars to treads. Both groups then had the second session in drying conditions which made things very interesting

[Andor]

Originally Posted by dron

It started raining soon after the start of the second session for group 1. They blackflagged the session since everyone was on slicks, then spent the next hour changing all the active cars to treads. Both groups then had the second session in drying conditions which made things very interesting

YEAP! I was in group 1 and had to pit to changed tires (over 30 cars, 2-3 min per car)... Than went out on rain tires when it was still slightly raining. It was amazing seeing different parts of the track drying up much faster than other's. Turn 3 and turn 6 were the 1st to dry up and using partial rain line / race line was very interesting to adapt differently each lap. Overall, amazing time and great learning curve!

[cdh]

A drying track is the most fun imo

[KBruSBRS]

Originally Posted by cdh

Hey Kelly, can you email me the Race Groups PDF? I'll upload to our server and link here for us racing deprived junkies. Thanks doll

I don't have those, but race series should. Email Diana at drice@skipbarber.com. Or you can look at the groups when the times are loaded onto My Laps.

[KBruSBRS]

Round 9: Anderson on Pole at Road Atlanta (UNOFFICIAL)



Braselton, GA. (Jul. 21). This afternoon, the racers of the 2011 BFGoodrich/Skip Barber National presented by Mazda braved the heat at Road Atlanta to qualify for Round 9 of 16. Qualifying in 90 degree weather with 61% humidity and a track temperature over 138 degrees, current championship points leader Scott Anderson grabbed his third California Scents Pole of the season with a 1:34.876. MAZDASPEED Motorsports development drivers Trent Hindman and Danilo Estrela will be starting fourth and seventh, respectively. The field goes green for Round 9 Friday afternoon, July 22.

Round Nine Pole Sitter Scott Anderson
(Photo: Kelly Brouillet, Courtesy of Skip Barber Racing School)

UNOFFICIAL Starting Positions for Rounds 9 and 10
Road Atlanta, 2.54-mile, 12-turn road course
Name, Age, Hometown
1. (1:34.876) Scott Anderson, 22, Fort Collins, CO
2. (1:35.251) Sebastian Ordonez, 16, Deerfield Beach, FL
3. (1:35.583) Brandon Newey, 18, Carmel, IN
4. (1:35.716) Trent Hindman, 15, Wayside, NJ
5. (1:35.754) Thomas McGregor, 19, Saskastoon, Canada
6. (1:36.273) Shelby Blackstock, 21, Nashville, TN
7. (1:36.301) Danilo Estrela, 17, Goiania, Brazil
8. (1:37.044) Franco Aragones, 14, Cancun, Mexico

Results will be official pending video review.

Follow the action all season long on twitter.com/SkipBarberNatl.
Up Next:Qualifying for Round 10 of 16, BFGoodrich/Skip Barber National presented by Mazda, Friday morning, July 22, 2011, time not certain.

Remaining Schedule
2011 BFGoodrich/Skip Barber National Presented by Mazda
Rounds 9 & 10: July 21-23 at Road Atlanta with Skip Barber Regional Series
Rounds 11 & 12: August 11-13 at Lime Rock Park with Skip Barber Regional Series
Rounds 13 & 14: September 9-11 at Autobahn with Skip Barber Regional Series
Rounds 15 & 16: Oct 6-8 at Lime Rock Park with Skip Barber Regional Series

[KBruSBRS]

Round 10: Ordonez to Lead to Green (UNOFFICIAL)



Braselton, GA. (Jul. 22). After another session in the heat of Road Atlanta, 16 year old Sebastian Ordonez earned his third California Scents Pole of the season for Round 10 of 16 of the BFGoodrich/Skip Barber National presented by Mazda. The qualifying session was relatively uneventful, with drivers watching their pace to find drafting partners in hopes of gaining the fastest time. Points leader Scott Anderson will be starting in second. MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development drivers Trent Hindman and Danilo Estrela will be starting third and fifth, respectively, with Thomas McGregor in the middle in fourth.

Round Ten Pole Sitter Sebastian Ordonez
(Photo: Kelly Brouillet, Courtesy of Skip Barber Racing School)

The field goes green for Round 9 this afternoon, Friday, July 22. Round 10 will take place Saturday morning, July 23.

UNOFFICIAL Starting Positions for Round 10
Road Atlanta, 2.54-mile, 12-turn road course
Name, Age, Hometown
1. (1:34.495) Sebastian Ordonez, 16, Deerfield Beach, FL
2. (1:34.995) Scott Anderson, 22, Fort Collins, CO
3. (1:35.400) Trent Hindman,15, Wayside, NJ
4. (1:35.438) Thomas McGregor, 19, Saskastoon, Canada
5. (1:35.914) Danilo Estrela, 17, Goiania, Brazil
6. (1:36.059) Franco Aragones, 14, Cancun, Mexico
7. (1:36.207) Brandon Newey, 18, Carmel, IN
8. (1:36.453) Shelby Blackstock, 21, Nashville, TN


Results will be official pending video review.

Follow the action all season long on twitter.com/SkipBarberNatl.

Up Next:Race , Round 9 of 16, BFGoodrich/Skip Barber National presented by Mazdathis afternoon, July 22, 2011, time not certain.

[KBruSBRS]

Round 9: Anderson Wins Race One at Road Atlanta (UNOFFICIAL)


Braselton, GA. (Jul. 22). Round 9 California Scents Pole sitter Scott Anderson claimed his fourth win today at Road Atlanta. The twenty-two year old currently leads the points in the 2011 BFGoodrich/Skip Barber National presented by Mazda. Despite a last lap, final turn attempt to pass for the win, Brandon Newey finished in second just 0.081 seconds behind Anderson, earning his seventh podium of the season. Sebastian Ordonez started second and finished third and will also be leading the field to green in tomorrow morning’s race, Round 10.

Round 9 winner Scott Anderson leading the field
(Photo: Kelly Brouillet, Courtesy of Skip Barber Racing School)

MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development driver Trent Hindman finished fourth, taking home his ninth top-five finish of the season. Fellow MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development driver Danilo Estrela was not as fortunate, suffering from contact in the second to last lap.

Full weekend wrap up with photos, points, and official results to follow after the conclusion of the weekend

Round 9: Scott Anderson and Brandon Newey heading to the finish line
(Photo: Kelly Brouillet, Courtesy of Skip Barber Racing School)

UNOFFICIAL Results for Round 9 of 16
2011 BFGoodrich/Skip Barber National Presented by Mazda
Road Atlanta, 2.54-mile, 12-turn road course
Starting Position in parenthesis 1. (1) Scott Anderson
2. (3) Brandon Newey (+0.081)
3. (2) Sebastian Ordonez (+0.317)
4. (4) Trent Hindman (+1.020)
5. (8) Franco Aragones (+1.490)
6. (6) Shelby Blackstock (+16.799)
7. (5) Thomas McGregor (1 Lap)
8. (7) Danilo Estrela (2 Laps)
Results will be official pending video review.

Up Next:
Race, Round 10 of 16, BFGoodrich/Skip Barber National presented by MazdaSaturday morning, July 23, 2011, time not certain.

[Gerardo]

Thanks for the updates, Kelly!

[KBruSBRS]

Round 10: Anderson Wins Again at Road Atlanta (UNOFFICIAL)

Braselton, GA. (Jul. 23). Starting from second in the final race of the weekend, championship points leader Scott Anderson won his second race of the weekend in Round 10 of the 2011 BFGoodrich/Skip Barber National presented by Mazda at Road Atlanta. MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development driver Trent Hindman led several laps during the race, at one point gaining a sizeable lead. Anderson raced strong, caught up to the leader and the two separated themselves from the pack. With two laps to go, Anderson grabbed the lead and went on to ultimately lead the race. Hindman finished in second and Shelby Blackstock finished the podium, starting from seventh.
Full weekend wrap up with photos, points, and official results to follow after the conclusion of the weekend.

Round 10 winner Scott Anderson taking the Win
(Photo: Kelly Brouillet, Courtesy of Skip Barber Racing School)

Round 9: Scott Anderson being congratulated by fellow racer Tristan Nunez
(Photo: Kelly Brouillet, Courtesy of Skip Barber Racing School)

UNOFFICIAL Results for Round 10 of 16
2011 BFGoodrich/Skip Barber National Presented by Mazda
Road Atlanta, 2.54-mile, 12-turn road course
Starting Position in parenthesis 1. (2) Scott Anderson
2. (3) Trent Hindman (+0.540)
3. (7) Shelby Blackstock (+1.393)
4. (4) Thomas McGregor (+1.510)
5. (6) Brandon Newey (+1.707)
6. (8) Peter Ludwig (10.029)
7. (1) Sebastian Ordonez (3 Laps)
8. (5) Danilo Estrela (5 Laps)

Results will be official pending video review.

Up Next:
Race, Round 11 and 12 of 16, BFGoodrich/Skip Barber National presented by Mazdaat Lime Rock Park, August 11-13

[KBruSBRS]

Round 9 & 10 Wrap Up: Anderson Dominates Road Atlanta



Lakeville, Conn. (Jul. 26). After an unbearably hot weekend at Road Atlanta, Rounds 9 and 10 of the BFGoodrich/Skip Barber National presented by Mazda complete, Scott Anderson continues to hold the top position in the battle for the championship. Points leader Scott Anderson had an almost perfect weekend, winning both races and one California Scents Pole position at Road Atlanta. Increasing his points lead from two to thirteen points over Brandon Newey, Anderson is not only that much closer to becoming the 2011 champion, but he also closes in on the grand prize of a scholarship to compete in the full 2012 season of the Cooper Tires Presents the USF2000 Championship powered by Mazda.

Ordonez (7), McGregor (4), Hindman (9), Anderson (54), Estrela (73), Newey (46), Blackstock (74) and Aragones (34)

Race 1, Round 9 of 16
Championship points leader Scott Anderson lead the field to green, with Thomas McGregor quickly putting pressure on for the lead position. Going four wide in turn ten of the first lap, Sebastian Ordonez took the lead over Brandon Newey, MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development driver Trent Hindman, Thomas McGregor and Scott Anderson. Using the draft at the historic track to his full advantage, Hindman made a big run on the inside and took the lead in lap two. By lap five, Hindman and McGregor pulled away from the pack with a five car-length lead, but Ordonez and Newey quickly gained the top two positions. Ordonez and Newey battling over the lead allowed MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development driver Danilo Estrela to slip by and take over.
Laps nine through eleven consisted of the Ordonez, Newey and Estrela traded the lead position through every turn, fighting hard and racing clean. Suffering from a possible mechanical issue, Shelby Blackstock fell to the back of the pack from his sixth starting position.
In the penultimate lap, McGregor and Estrela had contact in turn ten, ending the race early for both of the racers. McGregor finished a lap down in the pits with a broken right rear, and Estrela stranded on track two laps behind. In the final lap, Anderson took the lead, followed closely by Newey. Newey made a last attempt at a pass coming to the checker flag, but finished 0.081 seconds behind the leader. Sebastian Ordonez finished third, earning his third podium of the weekend. MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development driver Trent Hindman finished fourth, and Franco Aragones received his first top five finish of the season, finishing in fifth.

Round 9 Podium (l. to r.) Brandon Newey (P2), Scott Anderson (P1), and Sebastian Ordonez (P3)

OFFICIAL Results for Round 9 of 16
Road Atlanta, 2.54-mile, 12-turn road courseFriday, July 22, 2011
(Starting position in parenthesis)
1. (1) Scott Anderson, 22, Fort Collins, CO
2. (3) Brandon Newey (+0.081) 18, Indianapolis, IN
3. (2) Sebastian Ordonez (+0.317) 16, Deerfield Beach, FL
4. (4) Trent Hindman (+1.020) 15, Wayside, NJ
5. (8) Franco Aragones (+1.490), 14, Cancun, Mexico
6. (6) Shelby Blackstock (+16.799) 21, Nashville, TN
7. (5) Thomas McGregor (1 Lap) 19, Saskatoon, Canada
8. (7) Danilo Estrela (2 Laps) 17, Goiania, Brazil
Race length: 16 laps of 2.54-mile road course
Time of race: 26 minutes
Conditions: Overcast, dry and humid
Margin of victory: 0.081 sec.
Lap leaders: Scott Anderson 1; Sebastian Ordonez 2; Trent Hindman 3; Ordonez 4; Hindman 5; Anderson 6; Hindman 7; Ordonez 8; Danilo Estrela 9; Brandon Newey 10; Ordonez 11; Newey 12-13; Anderson 14; Newey 15; Anderson 16.
Fastest race lap: Trent Hindman (1:35.446 / 95.803 mph)
California Scents Most Progressive: Franco Aragones

Hindman (9), Newey (77), and Blackstock (72) in the Esses at Road Atlanta

Race 2, Round 8 of 16
With his third California Scents Pole position of the season, Sebastian Ordonez had a strong start, leading MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development driver Trent Hindman and the rest of the field through the first lap. Heading up the hill out of turn one, Hindman took the lead, fighting off McGregor as he tried to gain position. Side by side into turn ten, McGregor finally grabbed the lead, only to have Trent quickly regain the position. Brandon Newey held third while Ordonez and MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development driver Danilo Estrela held fourth and fifth.
As the field shifted into a train to better work the draft, Hindman pulled away from the pack, gaining a three car length lead. Near the halfway point, Estrela made a dive bomb move down the hill approaching turn ten, advancing to third position. Meanwhile, Anderson slowly caught up to Hindman and the pair worked the draft together to distance themselves from the pack. The rest of the field quickly realized the workings of the lead duo and all worked together to catch up to the leaders. Hindman lead Anderson, Ordonez, Newey and Blackstock with five laps to go.
In lap 11, Estrela and McGregor had contact leaving turn one, once again ending Estrela’s race early. New race leader Sebastian Ordonez became an unfortunate victim when motor issues ended his race early with just three laps to go. For the remainder of the race Hindman, Newey and Anderson fought for the lead, with Anderson taking home the win. Hindman came in second, earning his fourth podium of the season. Shelby Blackstock earned his second podium of the season, starting seventh and finishing in third, also winning him the California Scents Most Progressive award.

Round 10 Podium (l. to r.) Shelby Blackstock (P3), Scott Anderson (P1) and Trent Hindman (P2)

OFFICIAL Results for Round 10 of 16
Road Atlanta, 2.54-mile, 12-turn road courseSaturday, July 23, 2011
(Starting position in parenthesis)
1. (2) Scott Anderson , 22, Fort Collins, CO
2. (3) Trent Hindman (+0.540), 15, Wayside, NJ
3. (7) Shelby Blackstock (+1.393), 21, Nashville, TN
4. (6) Brandon Newey (+1.707) , 18, Carmel, IN
5. (8) Peter Ludwig (10.029)
6. (4) Thomas McGregor (+36.510), 19, Saskatoon, Canada
7. (1) Sebastian Ordonez (3 Laps), 16, Deerfield Beach, FL
8. (5) Danilo Estrela (5 Laps), 17, Goiania, Brazil
Race length: 16 laps of 2.54-mile road course
Time of race: 26 minutes
Conditions: Cloudy, dry and humid
Margin of victory: 0.540 sec.s
Lap leaders: Trent Hindman 1; Anderson 2; Sebastian Ordonez 3; Thomas McGregor 4-5; Hindman 6-9; Anderson 10; Hindman 11; Ordonez 12; Hindman 13; Anderson 14; Brandon Newey 15; Anderson 16
Fastest race lap: Sebastian Ordonez (1:35.281 / 95.969 mph)
California Scents Most Progressive: Shelby Blackstock

The field heading into Turn 10 at Road Atlanta

Parathyroid.com Most Cumulative Points Winners:
1. Scott Anderson
2. Brandon Newey and Trent Hindman
3. Sebastian Ordonez and Shelby Blackstock
Championship Point Standings after 10 of 16 Rounds
2011 BFGoodrich/Skip Barber National presented by Mazda
1. 317pts Scott Anderson (3 Poles, 5 Wins, 7 Podiums)
2. 304 Brandon Newey (1 Pole, 2 Wins, 7 Podiums)
3. 294 Trent Hindman (3 Poles, 1 Win, 4 Podiums)
4. 267 Thomas McGregor (2 Wins, 3 Podiums)
5. 258 Sebastian Ordonez (3 Poles, 3 Podiums)
6. 255 Shelby Blackstock (2 Podiums)
7. 253 Danilo Estrela (3 Podiums)
8. 135 Devin Jones
9. 116 Franco Aragones
10. 92 Remo Ruscitti
11. 56 Zachary Silver
12. 54 Scott Heckert
13. 52 Kyle Kaiser
14. 46 Andrew Hobbs
15. 45 Mukul Sud
16. 41 Patrick Gallagher
17. 40 Jack Mitchell, Jr.
Championship Point Standings after 10 of 16 Rounds
2011 BFGoodrich/Skip Barber Cup
1. 105pts Peter Ludwig
2. 70 Brian Cook
3. 64 Greg Strelzoff
4. 30 Pat Daly

Remaining Schedule
2011 BFGoodrich/Skip Barber National Presented by Mazda Rounds 11 & 12: August 11-13 at Lime Rock Park with Skip Barber Regional Series
Rounds 13 & 14: September 9-11 at Autobahn with Skip Barber Regional Series
Rounds 15 & 16: Oct 6-8 at Lime Rock Park with Skip Barber Regional Series