Motorsport News International
AIS: Willow Springs report
PaulSturm@aol.com (Paul Sturm)
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Subj: AIS Willow Springs Race Results
From: JPRACER
AMERICAN INDYCAR SERIES
OFFICIAL RACE RESULTS
ROUND 1-WILLOW SPRINGS INTL RACEWAY
WILLOW SPRINGS INTERNATINAL RACEWAY
Car
Pos. No. Driver Hometown
1 1 Bill Tempero Ft. Collins, CO
2 14 Tony Turco Hamilton, OH
3 11 David Mogan-Busby Beverly Hills, CA
4 17 Gerry Glenn Moorpark, CA
5 18 Jay Hansen Fairfax, CA
6 8 Curtis Spicer Vancouver, BC
7 27 Don Johnson Northglenn, CO
8 3 John McDonald Simi Valley, CA
9 7 Jim Webb Van Nuys, CA
10 5 Shawn Schmidt Omaha, NE
11 95 Ken Petrie Parker, CO
12 28 Joe Simmons North Hills, CA
13 25 Jimmy Santos San Mateos, CA
14 59 Jacques Lazier Vail, CO
15 21 Ed Eide Troutdale, OR
16 34 Bret Decker Salt Lake City, UT
17 9 Jon Field Dublin, OH
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Subj: AIS Willow Springs Race Story
From: JPRACER
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MAY 14, 1995
FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
TEMPERO AND TURCO HEAT UP CALIFORNIA DESERT
Tony Turco, Hamilton, Ohio, starting from the second row
proved to be Bill Tempero's chief challenger as Tempero went on
to win the opening round of the American IndyCar Series Sunday
race at Willow Springs International Raceway, Rosamond,
California. Tempero's win came from the outside of the front row
that he shared with Ken Petrie, Parker, Colorado.
Petrie in the Precision Glassblowing March Chevrolet was on
the pole with a 1.11.070 time, breaking the A.I.S track record of
1.12.272 set by Tempero in last season's final race. Petrie's
recordbreaking time came during Sunday's qualifications as
Saturday's schedule was postponed because of heavy rains.
At the green flag Tempero led into the first turn with
Petrie and Turco in pursuit, however, Petrie's pursuit was short
lived as he came into the pits after losing fifth gear in turn
eight. As he rejoined the race at the back of the pack, he
experience the loss of yet two more gears; and after five laps,
he retired the car.
With Petrie suffering gearbox woes, Turco took over second
with David Morgan-Busby, Beverly Hills, California, in third
position, Jay Hansen, Fairfax, California, in fourth and rookie
Curtis Spicer, in fifth. Spicer driving a car prepared by Bill
Tempero Racing comes to the series from Vancouver, B.C.
Turco, pushing Tempero on every lap, took the lead on lap
eleven, and in the next twelve laps Turco and Tempero changed the
lead four times as the race became more heated. On the sweeping
number nine turn Tempero took the lead for the final time as he
slipped under Turco.
Turco in a post race interview acknowledged the win to
Tempero's prudent use of rubber and Tempero's experience in the
turn nine pass. "I used up my tires in the early part of the
race and had nothing left for the final laps," stated Turco.
In addition two Spicer, California, rookies Gerry Glenn and
Jim Webb, and Vail, Colorado's, Jacques Lazier showed themselves
as up-and-coming drivers.
The A.I.S. moves on to Suntana Raceway, Springville, Utah,
May 27 for the second round of competition as Turco challenges
Tempero for the points lead in the A.I.S. driver championships.
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Subj: AIS Series Points
From: JPRACER
CHAMPSIONSHIP DRIVER POINTS
1 - Bill Tempero 24
2 - Tony Turco 21
3 - Jay Hansen 19
4 - Curtis Spicer 17
5 - Don Johnson 16
6 - John McDonald 15
7 - Jim Webb 14
8 - Shawn Schmidt 13
- Ken Petrie 13
10 - Joe Simmons 11
11 - Jimmy Santos 10
12 - Jacques Lazier 9
13 - Ed Eide 8
LITE DRIVER POINTS
1 - David Morgan-Busby 20
2 - Gerry Glen 19
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Subj: AIS 1994 Point Standings
From: JPRACER
AMERICAN INDYCAR SERIES
1994 FINAL POINT STANDINGS
DRIVER POINT STANDINGS TEAM POINT STANDINGS
Bill Tempero 150 Bill Tempero Racing 233
Scott Knudsen 123 Sludgebuster Team 187
John McDonald 116 Wheel Works Racing 148
Don Johnson 102 VanSiclen-Wells Rac 111
Shawn Schmidt 95 McDonald Racing 108
Ken Petrie 95 Precision Racing 96
Joe Simmons 94 Johnson Bros. Racing 94
Racin Gardner 89 S. V. S. Racing 88
Jon Field 89 Rod Shark Racing 85
Jay Hansen 86 Streeter Racing 79
Rick Sutherland 69 Decker Racing 54
Bret Decker 57 Loophole Racing 42
J. W. Mitchell 37 Turco Motorsports 34
Jeff Glowniak 35 Field Motorsports 30
Tony Turco 34 Sphinx Racing 27
Sherif Fathy 30 Glenn Motorsports 9
Dave Hoffpauir 14 Buick Racing 7
Arlon Koope 10
Jim Buick 9
LITE DRIVER POINT STANDINGS ROOKIE POINT STANDINGS
David Morgan-Busby 162 Scott Knudsen 120
Ian Bland 98 John McDonald 116
Michael Brockman 19 Shawn Schmidt 95
Gerry Glenn 18 Jon Field 81
Bret Docker 57
J. W. Mitchell 37
Jeff Glowniak 35
Sherif Fathy 30
LITE ROOKIE PT STANDINGS
David Morgan-Busby 159
Ian Bland 96
Michael Brockman 19
Gerry Glenn 18
Jon Payne
AIS Freelance Writer
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Subj: Nevada Open Road Challenge
Date: 95-05-17 17:19:43 EDT
From: JPRACER
To: PaulSturm
MAY EVENT TO BE LARGEST EVER
To date over 100 entries have been received for the 1995
Nevada Open Road Challenge. This years event will be held on May
21st, on S.R. #318 just outside of Ely, Nevada.
For the first time ever, Indianapolis Racing Cars will
participate in the Nevada Open Road Challenge. Bill Tempero
President of the American IndyCar Series, and 1994 Series
Champion will be running his 1991 Klein-powered Lola on the 100
mile stretch of Nevada blacktop. Bill will be making a run at
the all time course record and looks to average over 200 mph.
The traditional car show and BBQ will take place Saturday,
May 20, from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM on Eleventh Street in front
of the train depot. All are invited to attend.
The featured marque this year will be Aston Martin, The
marque is celebrating its Diamond Jubilee Anniversary this year.
The will be no less than six extraordinary examples of this
marque on display for the May event. Additionally these Astons
will be participating in the Challenge.
The deadline for entry in the Challenge is rapidly
approaching. For entry information call (702) 643-3333. Entry
is open to any licensed driver with a roadworthy vehicle. This
is a unique auto racing event, don't miss out on a truly unique
opportunity.
Jon Payne
AIS Freelance Writer
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