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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

    ============================ 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.

    ============================ 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

    ============================ 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 ============================ 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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