F430 Challenge - Homestead Recap

A quick recap of this past weekend's F430 Challenge race at Homestead/Miami International Speedway. The track was set up in it's roadcourse configuration for the weekend.

Saturday March 13th, 2010 - Enzo Potolicchio (Ferrari of Fort Lauderdale) took the pole and didn't relinquish the lead until a late race incident with Scott Tucker (Boardwalk Ferrari). With just minutes left in the race, Tucker attempted an inside pass in turn three. But contact with Potolicchio's F430 put him into the grass. Tucker was able to stay on the track and assume the lead. Potolicchio expertly ket two tires in contact with the pavement, allowing him to stay in control and retain 2nd place. The threat of losing second place was minimized as Ted Skokos (Boardwalk Ferrari) was nearly 10 seconds behind in third place.

Race officials determined after the race that Tucker's move was avoidable contact, giving him a 60-second penalty, dropping him to tenth place and moving Potolicchio into first. Skokos would move up to second and Mike Zoi (The Collection) moved onto the podium in third place.

Sunday March 14th, 2010 - Sunday's race had far less excitement for the leaders. Scott Tucker took the pole and kept Enzo Potolecchio in second despite a late race charge by Potolecchio in the final laps. Potolecchio would retain in second place and Mike Zoi once again finished third.

The weekend included several on track events including Corse Clienti featuring ex-Formula One cars driven by Gerhard Berger and Michael Schumacher. Additionally the track played host to the North American debut of the 599XX Programme which took the track with the spectacular FXX's.

Homestead was a great venue for the event. I'm already looking forward to next year's event. Next up Miller Motorsportspark April 10th and 11th.

Ed
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