Rounds 3 & 4 – Virginia International Raceway

Rounds 3 & 4    *    Virginia International Raceway    *     April 14 – 16

Danville, Virginia – Alex Mayer drove his JDR racecar to back-to-back victories to sweep Race 3 and 4 of the North American Formula 1000 Championship presented by America Racer Tire, Sunoco Fuels, Taylor Engineering, Jongbloed Racing Wheels, George Dean Engines, Rilltech Racing, Wilwood Disc Brakes, Rebel Gear, and Hurley Race Products.

Race 3 on Saturday saw the majority of the race follow the pace car after several cars in the mixed field ended their day in multiple events on lap 2. As a result, polesitter Mayer was never challenged and with the exception of Doug Hertz who passed one car to win the Sunoco Hard Charger award the positions on the track were the same as they were after qualifying.  Shane Prieto took second with Jason Slahor rounding out the podium in third.

1. Alex Mayer Harleyville, PA, 2014 JDR $300
2. Shane Prieto, Lake Worth, FL, 2009 Firman  $200
3. Jason Slahor, Ellicott City, Md, 2008 Citation $100
4. Tim Pierce, Leland, NC, 2010 Firman $50
5. Doug Hertz, Mount Kisco, NY, 2015 Firman $50
6. Zane Gibbs, Richmond, VA, 2010 Firman $50
7. Charles Livingston, St. Louis. MO, 2013 JDR $50
8. Richard Franklin, Wilmington, NC, 2003 Stohr, $50
9. Kevin Boeckle, Norwalk, CT, 2008 Elan $50
10. Stephen Hamilton, Incline Village, NV, 2014 JDR $50
11. Thomas Copeland, Milpitas, CA 2000 Van Diemen $50
12. David O’Leary, Cranberry Township. PA, Mygale SJ04 $50
13. Jose Gerardo, El Paso, TX 2014 Galmer $50

Sunoco Hard Charger Award – Doug Hertz   $200
Taylor Engineering Award –   Thomas Copeland    $100
Wilwood Tough Brake Award – Tim Pierce

Sunday’s race 4 was a different matter as it went flag to flag without any major incident. Mayer once again leading from pole finished ahead of Shane Prieto with Charles Livingston in 3rd.

1. Alex Mayer, Harleyville, PA, 2014 JDR $300
2. Shane Prieto, Lake Worth, FL, 2009 Firman  $200
3. Charles Livingston, St. Louis. MO, 2013 JDR $100
4. Jason Slahor Ellicott City, Md, 2008 Citation $50
5. Zane Gibbs, Richmond, VA, 2010 Firman $50
6. Jose Gerardo, El Paso, TX 2014 Galmer $50
7. Tim Pierce, Leland, NC, 2010 Firman $50
8. Stephen Hamilton, Incline Village, NV, 2014 JDR $50
9. Richard Franklin, Wilmington, NC, 2003 Stohr $50
10. Kevin Boecke, Norwalk, CT, 2008 Elan $50
11. David O’Leary, Cranberry Township. PA, Mygale SJ04 $50
12. Thomas Copeland, Milpitas, CA 2000 Van Diemen $50
13. Doug Hertz, Mount Kisco, NY, 2015 Firman $50

Jongbloed Racing Wheels Award – Thomas Copeland $100
George Dean Award – Thomas Copeland
Wilwood Tough Brake Award – Jason Slahor