Group 3, Race 1 Skip Barber Presents the Mazda Winter Series, MAZDASPEED Challenge
Grand Master Steve Randall takes an early lead. Bryan Hixon passes four cars going into turn 1 to move to fifth. In lap 2, Hixon continues his way up the pack and overtakes the third spot. As the pack enters lap 3, S.Randall still has a comfortable lead. In lap 3, Rod Randall makes a move on Hixon going into turn 1 and overtakes the second spot, but Hixon isn't giving up—he retakes second and begins pulling away from R.Randall. Diane Mould looks to make a move on Doug Brown for seventh, but doesn't make it happen. S. Randall takes the win followed by Hixon in second, R. Randall in third and D.Knight in fourth.
Group 3, Race 2 Skip Barber Presents the Mazda Winter Series, MAZDASPEED Challenge
Grand Master Steve Randall starts the race on pole position. Early into lap 1, he lengthens his lead early. Newcomer Christian Potolicchio maneuvers his way through the pack and jumps from eight to third in lap 1. Going into lap 2, Potolicchio overtakes David Knight for second. Greg Holloway is sticking with the lead pack staying in the fourth spot but is looking to make a move. Going into lap 4, Bryan Hixon takes second from Potolicchio. At the top spot, S.Randall still holds on to his comfortable lead from the pack. Going into lap 5, Hixon is inching closer to Randall and breaks away from the pack. Knight and Potolicchio are battling hard for third. Holloway is right behind both trying to seize an opportunity to make his move. Knight reclaims third from Potolicchio. Holloway pressures Potolicchio and slides into fourth pushing Potolicchio back to fifth. S.Randall takes the win followed by Hixon in second and Knight in third.
Group 3 Race 1 Group 3 Race 2
1. (1) Steve Randall - GM 1. (1) Steve Randall - GM
2. (9) Bryan Hixon 2. (2) Bryan Hixon
3. (2) Rod Randall - GM 3. (3) David Knight - GM
4. (10) David Knight - GM 4. (4) Greg Holloway
5. (4) Steven Molnar - GM 5. (5) Christian Potolicchio
6. (3) Greg Holloway 6. (8) Dan Moen
7. (8) Doug Brown - GM 7. (6) Doug Brown - GM
8. (5) Diane Mould - GM 8. (7) Paul Foster - M
9. (6) Paul Foster - M
10. (17) Maru Canizales
Top Master: Steve Randall
Pole Position: Steve Randall
Fastest Lap: Steve Randall (2:42.367 /82.036 mph)
Most Improved: Bryan Hixon , 7 positions
Laps Led: Steve Randall 1-9 Top Master: Steve Randall
Pole Position: Steve Randall
Fastest Lap: Steve Randall (2:43.276 /81.580 mph)
Most Improved: Dan Moen, 2 positions
Laps Led: Steve Randall 1-9
Group 4, Race 1 Skip Barber Presents the Mazda Winter Series, Formula Skip Barber
MAZDASPEED Developmental Driver Danilo Estrela started the race on pole. Estrela and Jake Eidson make an early jump from the rest of the pack. Greg Holloway spins in turn 13, but manages to stay on track. In lap 3, Jack Mitchell Jr. maneuvers his way to overtake Leonardo Jafet for the third spot. Gus Doppes also starts to make his way up the pack to take eighth from Chuck Whitlock. Into lap 4, Jack Mitchell Jr. has taken the lead followed by Eidson in second, Estrela in third and Leonardo Jafet in fourth. Estrela makes a pop for second and takes it from Eidson. The leaders are battling hard going into lap 5. Estrela locks up going into lap 6 and allows Mitchell Jr. to regain the lead; however Estrela regains footing and doesn't pull back. He has Mitchell Jr. in his sight. As they approach turn 3, the leaders are single file. Estrela makes the move for first and overtakes it. Mitchell Jr. spins and continues in lap 8 allowing Jafet to slide into third. Estrela takes the win followed by Eidson and Jafet for third.
Group 4, Race 2 Skip Barber Presents the Mazda Winter Series, Formula Skip Barber
Leonardo Jafet started the race on pole. Jake Eidson makes an early move and slides into the lead spot followed by Jafet and Ryan Garcia. Going into lap 2, Eidson extends his lead from the pack. Dr. Mike Edwards begins to pressure Jafet for second. Edwards makes his move and overtakes second, but Jafet is close behind. There's a strong battle between Edwards and Jafet going into lap 3. Jafet reclaims the second spot. Doug Tuttle makes a clean pass over Chuck Whitlock for fourth going into lap 3. Ryan Verra spins in lap 5, but continues. Jake Eidson takes the win followed by Jafet in second and Edwards in third.
Group 4 Race 1 Group 4 Race 2
1. (1) Danilo Estrela 1. (1) Jake Eidson
2. (3) Jake Eidson 2. (4) Michael Edwards - GM
3. (2) Leonardo Jafet 3. (11) Doug Tuttle
4. (14) Jack Mitchell Jr. 4. (5) Chuck Whitlock
5. (5) Ryan Garcia 5. (2) Leonardo Jafet
6. (4) Michael Edwards - GM 6. (9) Jay Fuchs
7. (8) Chuck Whitlock - M 7. (10) Hunter Cestoni
8. (10) Greg Holloway 8. (8) Gus Doppes
9. (7) Quentin Wahl - GM 9. (6) Greg Holloway
10. (6) Gus Doppes - GM 10. (12) Ryan Verra
11. (11) Jay Fuchs - GM 11. (3) Ryan Garcia
12. (12) Hunter Cestoni 12. (7) Quentin Wahl
13. (9) Doug Tuttle - GM
14. (13) Ryan Verra
Top Master: Michael Edwards
Pole Position: Danilo Estrela
Fastest Lap: Jake Eidson (2:29.839 / 88.895 mph)
Most Improved: Jack Mitchell Jr., 10 positions
Laps Led: Danilo Estrela 1-9 Top Master: Michael Edwards
Pole Position: Jake Eidson
Fastest Lap: Jake Eidson(2:31.102 / 88.152 mph)
Most Improved: Doug Tuttle, 8 positions
Laps Led: Jake Eidson 1-9
2011-2012 Top 10 Skip Barber Presents the Mazda Winter Series Formula Skip Barber Championship Point Standings (two worst finishes dropped)
1. 207 pts Danilo Estrela
2. 186 Jake Eidson
3. 177 Nick Neri - R
4. 176 Jack Mitchell Jr.
5. 169 Leonardo Jafet - R
6. 167 Greg Strelzoff - M
7. 163 Dr. Mike Edwards- GM
8. 146 Jose Montiel
9. 146 David Libby– GM
10. 140 Chuck Whtilock- GM - R
2011-2012 Top 10 Skip Barber Presents the Mazda Winter Series MAZDASPEED Challenge Championship Point Standings (two worst finishes dropped)
1. 207 Steve Randall- GM
2. 180 Bryan Hixon
3. 175 Maurizio Scala - GM
4. 172 Nelson Canache - R
5. 122 Greg Holloway
6. 111 David Knight- GM
7. 109 Rod Randall- GM
8. 109 Maru Canizales- R
9. 107 Brad Randall
10. 100 Steve Molner- GM
2011-2012 Skip Barber presents the Mazda Winter Series / MAZDASPEED Challenge Winter Remaining Schedule
Rounds 9 & 10, March 24-25: Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, CA
Rounds 11 & 12, April 13-14: Sebring International Raceway, FL