CalSpeedMagMarch2018

Very few drivers under the CSK Racing tent had any rain experience coming into the day’s event, although the three drivers entered into the Senior category shared most of it. Team Manager Mike Smith boasted the most rain history of the three, putting several events under his belt when he lived in the Pacific Northwest. The group’s leg up in experience showed in Senior qualifying, as Smith brought home the pole position by 1.295 seconds over Hood and Esquibel, starting the day with a 1,2,3. Esquibel would find his way past Hood in the early goings of the first heat, catching Smith by the end with the two drag racing to the line with Smith winning by just .035 seconds. Heat two would again see the CSK Racing teammates leave the rest of the field, with again Smith coming away on top, although the speed of Esquibel was undeniable. In the Main it would be Derek getting the jump at the start and never looking back, dominating the 16 lap race out front while Smith battled for second. For Derek it was his second 206 win, and second win on the Sportivo layout, backing up his win from the summer race her in 2017, while snagging fast lap honors in the process. Smith would be forced to settle for 4th in the end, sliding out in the final corner to lose the second spot on the podium. Still, it was a solid day, and Esquibel and Smith sit 1-2 in the points after round #1. CSK Racing would like to again thank all of their customers for braving the elements and coming out to the season opener, as well as congratulate all of our drivers for their success in round #1. We’re looking forward to round #2 on the Grande CCW configuration on April 7th, just a little over 3 weeks from now. Want to get in on the fun? Hit us up to get on track in one of our rental packages, or inquire about how you can get coaching from some of the best in the 206 business. And remember, CSK racing offers VLR kart and part sales trackside at CalSpeed Karting, so feel free to hit us up for all your VLR needs! 206 Senior Top 5 in Points 1. Derek Esquibel 395 2. Mike Smith 381 3. KC Cook 364 4. Riley Dugan 354 5. Jake Hood 348 VLR Spec 206 Mark Connell 206 Masters Mike Smith 206 Senior Derek Esquibel