The 2008 Daytona Classic National is now history. The Big Formula cars play nicer with their smaller cousins than the Spec Wrecker Fords. The only metal to metal of the weekend was and Atlantic and a FE got together in the kink in the infield during the first qualifying session, which caused a 10 minute Black Flag All. Both cars were repaired and were able to race on Sunday.
The were eight F500's registered, however Jeff Moench wasn't able to get his car ready with the crush of paying business and family commitments. The F500 Pole was secured by Bob Berman with a lap of 2:09.167 over Jim Elder with a 2:09.363. The rest of the F500 qualified in the Teens and beyond. The race was won by Bob Berman, with Jim Elder 2nd, Chris Hite 3rd, Chuck McAbee 4th, Tommy Manalio 5h, Derek Lieb 6th, and Wayde Alfarone a DNF. Wayde had been experiencing exhaust manifold issues all weekend. The Weather Steward cooperated with clear days with temperatures in the low to mid 80's. Additionally thanks to the events scheduling all the National events were concluded prior to lunch leaving the after lunch time to the Enduro crowd. It was not having to wait around this year for the Enduros to be given preference over the National competitors in track time. It was also great not to be hassled by Daytona Security to get loaded up an leave the track after being the last race of the event. Chuck McAbee SEDIV #16 ________________________________ FormulaCar Magazine - A Proud Supporter of Formula 500 The Official Publication of Junior Formula Car Racing Subscribe Today! www.formulacarmag.com or 519-624-2003 _________________________________ _______________________________________________ F500 mailing list - [email protected] To unsubscribe or change options please visit: http://f500.org/mailman/listinfo/f500 *** Please, DO NOT send unsubscribe requests to the mailing list! ***
