Post by porrsjim on Jun 14, 2009 3:30:54 GMT -5
Division battles loom at Sebring
SEBBRING, Fla. (PSS) -- Sitting in a reclining lawn chair and wearing a Hawaiian shirt and bathing trunks, Paul Hamilton reflected on the season about to come to a close.
"It's really been a dream season for Miskatonic,'' Hamilton said. "Both Greg (Haley) and I have had great reliability and great results all year.''
Indeed they have.
Despite a switch to the Lola chassis, Hamilton has 465 points and a lock on the PORRS overall title heading into Sunday's final race here.
His nearest rival is P2 driver Gary Redshaw with 391 points with Terry Vreeland third at 366.
"The mid season switch to the Lola chassis went without a hitch,'' Hamilton, from Anderson, Ind., said. "But most important of all, we've both had a great time. PORRS is more than just a racing league, it's a group of friends who all happen to enjoy racing.''
Hamilton is locked in a fight with Sandy Robinson for the LMP 1 seasonal crown with a 16-point lead, 258-242. Haley is third in the division with 232 points.
Vreeland, who plays acoustic guitar in a folk duo, is chasing Redshaw in LMP 2 trying to make up and eight-point deficit. The leader has 248 points. James Bowders is third at 220.
"You know, since I have missed several events due to my musical activities, I haven't even considered the title,' he said. "I have simply done my best to manage well at each event. The prospect of taking the title is nice, but I think Gary would be "the Man" to beat, anyhow. He's fast and consistent. We'll see how the strategies play out at Sebring; currently I'm hoping that all three MOMO drivers (Bob Roberson is the third) can once again be together.''
A big field is expected for the finale and no matter what happens it may be the last time they see Hamilton for a bit.
"I probably won't be doing too much racing over the course of the summer as I'll be going all over the globe testing out locations where the league will be running next year,'' he said. "It's an opportunity that I just couldn't pass up. I also want to thank Ced for all his hard work running the league and giving us a place to play. I can be outspoken sometimes and more than a little emotional right after a race, but I'll be back next year because I know there simply is no better league to
run."
SEBBRING, Fla. (PSS) -- Sitting in a reclining lawn chair and wearing a Hawaiian shirt and bathing trunks, Paul Hamilton reflected on the season about to come to a close.
"It's really been a dream season for Miskatonic,'' Hamilton said. "Both Greg (Haley) and I have had great reliability and great results all year.''
Indeed they have.
Despite a switch to the Lola chassis, Hamilton has 465 points and a lock on the PORRS overall title heading into Sunday's final race here.
His nearest rival is P2 driver Gary Redshaw with 391 points with Terry Vreeland third at 366.
"The mid season switch to the Lola chassis went without a hitch,'' Hamilton, from Anderson, Ind., said. "But most important of all, we've both had a great time. PORRS is more than just a racing league, it's a group of friends who all happen to enjoy racing.''
Hamilton is locked in a fight with Sandy Robinson for the LMP 1 seasonal crown with a 16-point lead, 258-242. Haley is third in the division with 232 points.
Vreeland, who plays acoustic guitar in a folk duo, is chasing Redshaw in LMP 2 trying to make up and eight-point deficit. The leader has 248 points. James Bowders is third at 220.
"You know, since I have missed several events due to my musical activities, I haven't even considered the title,' he said. "I have simply done my best to manage well at each event. The prospect of taking the title is nice, but I think Gary would be "the Man" to beat, anyhow. He's fast and consistent. We'll see how the strategies play out at Sebring; currently I'm hoping that all three MOMO drivers (Bob Roberson is the third) can once again be together.''
A big field is expected for the finale and no matter what happens it may be the last time they see Hamilton for a bit.
"I probably won't be doing too much racing over the course of the summer as I'll be going all over the globe testing out locations where the league will be running next year,'' he said. "It's an opportunity that I just couldn't pass up. I also want to thank Ced for all his hard work running the league and giving us a place to play. I can be outspoken sometimes and more than a little emotional right after a race, but I'll be back next year because I know there simply is no better league to
run."