From CL Whalin
The Checked Flag Sprint Series (CFSS) kicked off its third year and the start of the 2010 season at Charlotte County Motorsports Park on Saturday February 20.
The pill pull system was used to set the line ups for the two heat races. Robbie Hackett in the 21A car had the pole for the start of the ROD END SUPPLY first heat race.19 of Keith Butler took the lead on lap one and held onto the lead and took the first heat race win of the season. The pole position for the start of the SALDANA second heat went to Michael Tharp in the J1. Mark Gimmler in 51 took the initial race lead went on to win the heat.
Pills were again pulled to determine the BROWN & MILLER feature race line up, Mark Gimmler in the 51 had the pole and Gary Gimmler in the 29 was on the outside. As the green flag dropped it was Mark Gimmler who made the best start and took the early race lead, leaving his brother Gary behind him . It looked like it was going to be a caution free race until contact between the 21 of Jimmy Alvis and the 19 of Keith Butler sent Keith sliding up into turn 3 wall brought out the first of two cautions. Keith Butler in the 19 car was able to restart and rejoin the race. The race went back to green with Mark Gimmler in the lead, but only one lap later the second caution flag came out when Michael Tharpe in the J1 car hit the tires at back gate which sent him into the wall of turn 3 and took out front axle and wheels. On the finish Mark Gimmler was the winner with his brother Gary Gimmler with 2nd, Mickey Kempgens with 3rd, Keith Butler with 4th, and Amanda Ferguson with 5th.
The staff and racers of the CFSS would like to thank everyone for their support and hope to see you all at the next race. March 13, 2010
Checkered Flag Sprint Series
Charlotte County Motorsports Park, February 20, 2010
Heat #1 Rod End Supply
1) 19 Keith Butler (Riverview, FL)
2) 29 Gary Gimmler (Palm Beach Gardens, FL)
3) 20 Amanda Ferguson (Montverde, FL)
4) 21 Jimmy Alvis (Seffner, FL)
5) 19T Mickey Kempgens (Dade City, FL)
6) 7 Robert Parrow (Wilton Manor, FL)
7) 21A Robbie Hackett (Riverveiw, FL)
8) 6X Skeeter Faulconer (Lutz, FL)
Heat #2 Saldana
1) 51 Mark Gimmler (Palm Beach Gardens, FL)
2) 67 Scott Adema (Ft. Myers, FL)
3) J1 Michael Tharp (Seffner, FL)
4) 31 Channing Conley (Leesburg, FL)
5) 11 Bryan Riddle (Seffner,FL)
6) 69 Ric Voisey (Wesley Chapel,FL)
7) 6 Frankie Hurst (Odessa,FL)
Feature Brown & Miller
1) 51 Mark Gimmler; 2) 29 Gary Gimmler; 3) 19T Mickey Kempgens; 4) 19 Keith Butler; 5) 20 Amanda Ferguson; 6) 67 Scotty Adema; 7) 31 Channing Conley; 8) 21 Jimmy Alvis; 9) 6 Frankie Hurst; 10) 11 Bryan Riddle; 11) 7 Robert Parrow; 12) 6X Skeeter Faulconer; 13) 21A Robbie Hackett; 14) J1 Michael Tharpe; 15) 69 Ric Voisey; 16) 47 Jason Bradford (DNS)
Checkered Flag Sprint Series
Top 10 in Points as of February 20, 2010 after race #2
Driver Points:
1) Mark Gimmler – 55 points
2) Gary Gimmler – 52 points
3) Keith Butler – 49 points
4) Mickey Kempgens – 47 points
5) Amanda Ferguson – 45 points
6) Scotty Adema- 44 points
7) Channing Conley – 40 points
8) Jimmy Alvis – 38 points
9) Frankie Hurst – 34 points
10) Bryan Riddle – 33 points
Owner Points:
1) 51 Mark Gimmler – 55 points
2) 29 Gary Gimmler – 52 points
3) 19 KJ Motorsports – 49 points
4) 19T Thomas Holloway – 47 points
5) 20 KJ Motorsports – 45 points
6) 67 Jerry Adema – 44 points
7) 31 Darrel Conley – 40 points
8) 21 Jimmy Alvis –38 points
9) 6 Sketter Faulconer – 34 points
10) 11 UM Riddle – 33 points