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| 2006 Event 3 Results Summary | |
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| Winner: | Jim Holland |
| Runner-Up: | Robert Piroumian |
| Semi-Finalists: | Linda Reese and Gary Combs |
| Best Reaction Time 1st Rd: | Al Carrington .018 |
| Closest-to-Dial-In 1st Rd: | Linda Reese 14.043 on a 14.01 |
| Low E.T. in Eliminations: | Robert Piroumian with 11.688 |
The finalists ran out a close race for the spectators anyway, with Jim within .009 of his dial, 14.309 on a 14.30. Robert Piroumian ran down Jim to cross the stripe first and was .038 off his dial, 11.688 on 11.65. Robert trapped 124.02 mph on that last run. Robert Piroumian won the Cormier Chevrolet sponsored Runner-Up trophy in his black supercharged C5 Z06. Jim got to the final with his victory over semi-finalist Linda Reese, when Linda broke out by .015. Robert prevailed over semi-finalist Gary Combs. Robert hit a .015 light and ran down the slower car, with a two-second head start to advance to the final.
In the first round, Linda Reese earned the Vapor Trail Vettes Closest to Dial trophy with a 14.043 run on a 14.01 dial. Al Carrington, the only C4 rep for this event, took the LACR/NAPA Auto Parts sponsored Best Reaction Time with his .018 RT. Both trophies are awarded for performance in the first round of eliminations.
Congratulations to our first round winners Ron Posen, Javier Navarro, and Al Carrington. Al Carrington earned a first round bye with his .003 RT during time trials. The WCCC also welcomes Ron Posen to the 2006 points race. Thanks to first time racer Bernie Marschall for bracket racing with us today.
Robert Piroumian was our fastest in eliminations, with an 11.688 ET at 124.02 mph in his black Z06. Robert also trapped 124.68 in another race that day. The WCCC appreciates the strong turnout from Robert's club, Simi Valey Corvettes, Dale Pitman, Sam Reid, Mike Riley, Steve Cudahy, David Harris, Tim Reid, and Lance Knott joined the WCCC for time trials, hope to see them return another time.
It was good to see Henry Mynatt again, making the long distance trip from Tracy, CA to join us in his silver C5 Z06. In addition, Lloyd Miyashiro returned to race with us in his blue C5 coupe.
Thanks again to Bernie Longjohn and his crew for another well organized race day at our home track, LACR!
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Next WCCC event is Saturday, March 18 at Auto Club Famoso Raceway in Bakersfield, CA.
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