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[Bill Gerhart]

After the GTC event and some Can-Am practice, we were ready for the main event of the day. The Can-Am championship race at THE TRACK. Twelve drivers signed in for the main, with Vinny Spina winning concours with his beautiful JK Ti22.





And who else but Mr. T/Q himself, John Gorski, wins the Can-Am T/Q award, nipping Dale Granger. Congrats to John on his second T/Q of the day.

Can-Am Qualifying results:

1. John Gorski - 4.0333 secs
2. Dale Granger - 4.0423
3. Bill Gerhart - 4.0683
4. Roman Kormeluk - 4.1335
5. Randy Kohr - 4.1777
6. Robert Rodgers - 4.1887
7. Bob Young - 4.2241
8. Vinny Spina - 4.2880
9. Bill Dougherty - 4.3738
10. Mike Waite - 4.4116
11. Rick Bennardo - 4.4341
12. Tony Moore - 4.5195

The top six were locked into the A Main, positions 7 through 12 went to the B Main (two would advance).

Bob Young got out front early and built a commanding three lap lead with his Skunkworks chassis. By heat 3 he was in cruise control, until he got caught up in some trouble; the body was torn as well as knocking a wire off. This knocked him out of contention. The battle was now on between Bill Dougherty, Vinny Spina, and Rick Bennardo for the move-up spots. At the finish it was Bill Dougherty winning the B Main, trailed by Vinny Spina and Rick Bennardo. Bob Young recovered to finish fourth followed by Tony Moore and Mike Waite. Bill and Vinny moved to the A Main.

B Main results:

1. Bill Dougherty - 312 laps
2. Vinny Spina - 310
3. Rick Bennardo - 305
4. Bob Young - 300
5. Tony Moore - 297
6. Mike Waite - 154

B Main Podium.



The Can-Am A main was up next.

John Gorski got out front at the start. He lead the first heat with a scorching 43 laps followed by Dale Granger and Bill Gerhart. During the second heat, John's car seemed to loose some momentum as Dale and Bill both got by John for the top spots. By heat four, John's day was done as his motor appeared to slow. Dale now led Bill by one lap with Roman K. now moving into third place, four laps back. Dale held on to a one lap lead to the finish as Bill just could not seem to get back on the lead lap. Dale went on to win, with Bill Gerhart second and Roman Kormulek on the podium in third. Randy Kohr nipped Vinny Spina for fourth. Robert Rodgers, Bill Dougherty, and John Gorski rounded out the field.

Congrats to Dale on winning the Can-Am event.

Can-Am A Main results:

1. Dale Granger - 329 laps - Skunkworks chassis - best time 4.16 secs
2. Bill Gerhart - 327 - Skunkworks - 4.21
3. Roman Kormeluk - 320 - R-Geo - 4.17
4. Randy Kohr - 318 laps - Skunkworks - 4.17
5. Vinny Spina - 318 - Skunkworks - 4.27
6. Robert Rodgers - 312 - Rodgers - 4.23
7. Bill Dougherty - 304 - Skunkworks - 4.33
8. John Gorski - 158 - Gorski - 4.17

Can-Am Podium



Dale's car was a Skunkworks, JK Ti22, geared 8/29, equipped with Thunder rubber.







Dale also won the TRACK championship trophy with a win in Can-Am and a fourth in GT Coupe. Dale is presented the trophy by the TRACK'S owner Mimi Wong. Congrats to Dale. We can now officially call him "MR. GAITHERSBURG"!



Thanks to Mimi for hosting the even,t as well as Roman K. for again preparing an awesome surface. Special Thanks to John Gorski, Vinny Spina, and Rick Bennardo for making the long trip to run with the Mason Dixon gang!

We look forward to the Mason Dixon Retro Opener in October, 2011!

[Noose]

Nice win, Dale!

[Bill Gerhart]

Tradition continues as Dale Granger posed with his TRACK Championship trophy at the Bugaboo Creek Steak House in Gaithersburg, MD. The Bugaboo Creek Moose looks on .

[Bill Gerhart]

Dale Granger won the TRACK championship on Saturday. Here are the final total points for the GT Coupe and Can-Am events.

1. Dale Granger (4th in GT Coupe, 1st in Can-Am) - 37 points
2. Bill Gerhart (3rd in GT Coupe, 2nd in Can-Am) - 37
3. Randy Kohr (2nd in GT Coupe, 4th in Can-Am) - 36
4. John Gorski (1st in GT Coupe, T/Q GT Coupe, T/Q Can-Am, 8th in Can-Am) - 35
5. Vinny Spina (5th in GT Coupe, 5th in Can-Am) - 32
6. Robert Rodgers (8th in GT Coupe, 6th in Can-Am) - 28
7. Bob Young (6th in GT Coupe, 10th in Can-Am) - 26
8. Bill Dougherty (11th in GT Coupe, 7th in Can-Am) - 24
9. Rick Bennardo (9th in GT Coupe, 9th in Can-Am) - 24
10. Tony Moore (7th in GT Coupe, 11th in Can-Am) - 24
11. Mike Waite (10th in GT Coupe, 12th in Can-Am) - 20
12. Roman Kormeluk (3rd in Can-Am) - 18

- Tie breaker was best finish in Can-Am event.

[RomanK]

Fun day with a fun group. The Mason Dixon guys have figured out how to mix rules enforcement and fun creating a relaxed atmosphere to make the race day a nice experience for all.

Great job guys and thanks for doing it.

To all that participated, thanks for making the trip to the TRACK. I look forward to next season.

Here's a few more pics from the day.

[mrprostreet]

Congrats Dale, Billy, Roman A great Time!

[JerseyJohn]

Congrats Dale, Billy, Roman A great Time!

Congrats Dale, You are one of the most consistant drivers on the East....

[John Gorski]

Great race day. Congrates to Dale"Moose"Granger on
coming out on top at the end of the day. Awesome track.
Thanks to Track owner Mimi for the hospitality
a great raceway. Thanks to Mason Dixon Bill Randy Dale
for the event & RomanK (Pooch) for track prep race announcing
& good showing in CanAm.

[jmwaite]

It just doesn't get any better than this.