June 30th, WKA Ohio Speedway Pavement Divisional Series at Circleville
Results
We participated in our first ever WKA Ohio Speedway Pavement Divisional Series
race at Circleville Raceway Park. Not only was it our first WKA Divisional, but
it was also our first time at Circleville. The track is a mostly flat 1/5 mile
oval with long straights and pretty sharp turns. I say mostly flat because
there is some banking in only the 4th turn. It makes it kinda tricky there
because it feels like the track just falls away from you. The track is fast
though, with the fastest times averaging about 63mph for a lap. The divisional
shows are also run a little different than our local shows. You get 3 rounds of
practice, then you qualify, and then you race your 20 lap race. We entered two
classes yesterday, the Briggs Medium and the Pro Lite, so I could get more track
time. The Pro class is only for money, while the Medium is for WKA Divisional
points and what really counts. Our friend Seth entered 4 classes yesterday, and
was pretty tired by the end of the day. Anyway, we qualified 8th out of 9 for
the Mediums, and 3rd out of 3 in our Pro class. We finished 3rd in our Pro
class with Seth winning it. In the Mediums, we finished 7th and Seth finished
5th. There's not much racing action to tell you about because we were a little
off all day. Mostly due to using old tires, but also, just getting used to the
track. The day went pretty well all around. Nothing broke again, and now we
have a starting point for our BKC races at Circleville. Oh, Seth won his other
points class race, and finished 3rd in the Pro Heavy race. The next Divisional
race will be at Toledo on July 14th. We at least have some experience there and
should fair a little better.
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