2019CalSpeedMagazineJan

J anuary 2019 saw two Sprint Series rounds in the books on Classico CCW and Grande CCW. With Round 2 completed after this past weekend, we’re now beginning to see just who might be the ones to watch for the 2019 season! The question of who would come out on top in qualifying remained a mystery for the entirety for most of the sessions. By the checkered however, honors would go to Sheng Wu for his first pole position in the Sprint Series. Heat 1C began with Frank Hsu at the helm but Ayrton Demoss would steal the lead early on in lap 2, staving off most attempts from his competitors as the race wore on. Meanwhile, Ivan Martinez quietly latched onto Demoss’ bumper with Vladimir Orlov following suit– no trouble for him as he made his way forward from P6. Demoss would cross the checkered first for heat 1C, proving to be yet another driver to watch for the championship this season. By the time the A-Main was underway, the course boundaries continued to serve as obstacles for drivers. Penalties from four-off passes came really hard at the front, one such landing on a lead driver for a devastating result. Ready in line to take advantage of this opening was Tony Wika; for him, this A-Main was pure forward momentum. About halfway through, he cut his way forward into the lead carrying Willits along with him and Swaim just a few paces astern. The checkered would be Wika’s first in the Sprint Series, Willits following in P2, and Swaim scoring third for his first podium. Taking into account Spencer Russell’s 2R status, the points now see 3 drivers tied for P1 and 4 tied for P4 on back. There might only be 2 rounds in the books but if points leader by tie breaker, Ronnie Swaim Jr, keeps up this type of consistency, he may go on to score not only the Winter Sub-championship but perhaps also the overall… The way the points are looking, this will not be an easy task... We’re looking forward to Round 3 on March 9! A Main Podium B-Main Winner Matthew McCoy C-Main Winner Devins Baker Round 2 Jan 26