Series 11 Results - Daytona

 It has been a busy week to start the eleventh season of the FRL. The final prep for and the running of the first race in the series at Daytona was as frenetic as could be expected. Behind the scenes though, much hand-wringing and discussion was taking place due to an unusual set of circumstances. Fortunately, all was able to be sorted in due order and since the checkered flag flew over the 45 minute event, some significant changes have transpired.

 For the race, in the DP class, all unfolded as expected. As the green flag waved, Travis Billingsley was able to secure his pole position and quickly began extending his lead over the only other car in the class, Ethan Maestri's #3 Ford. Travis' #18 Chevy was able to run cleanly throughout the event and crossed the line nearly 20 seconds ahead of his competitor. 

 In the GT class, the Porsche's had their day on a circuit well suited to their speeds. Bryan Dean was able to finish with a P2 in class despite several hairy moments on track. Paul Maestri was looking good for a P2 finish, but instead had to pit late and yield that position to Bryan. He would finish on the podium in P3. Ghabe Stouffer truly dominated the event, leading from pole and finishing P1. Less fortunate drivers like Nick Hargrove's #5 Corvette would experience bad internet and was disconnected early in the race. Brandon Adkins in his #8 Ford GT would suffer from a bought of narcolepsy and crashed out later. 

 Post race, the FRL made the decision to move Ghabe Stouffer from the GT class into the DP class, partly due to his dominating performance, but mostly in order to preserve the entry list at four. His points from the Daytona race are unaffected and places him alongside Travis after this first event at 50 points apiece. The next race will take place October 31st at Sebring.

Daytona Results:

DP Class 

1. Travis Billingsley - 50 points

2. Ethan Maestri - 40 points

GTLM Class

1. Ghabe Stouffer - 50 points

2. Bryan Dean - 40 points

3. Paul Maestri - 35 points

4. Matt Smith - 32 points

5. Seth Jensen - 30 points

6. Tony Tyree - 28 points

7. Brandon Adkins - 26 points

8. Nicholas Hargrove - 24 points

Series Points:

DP Class 

1. Travis Billingsley - 50 points

2. Ghabe Stouffer - 50 points

3. Ethan Maestri - 40 points

GTLM Class

1. Bryan Dean - 40 points

2. Paul Maestri - 35 points

3. Matt Smith - 32 points

4. Seth Jensen - 30 points

5. Tony Tyree - 28 points

6. Brandon Adkins - 26 points

7. Nicholas Hargrove - 24 points