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The CASA Chronicles (No. 17)
by Glenn Hopper

Keeping up with the California Asphalt Sprintcar Association

October 18, 2005…San Jose, CA...The California Asphalt Sprintcar Association recently completed their third season of competition, closing out a 16-race campaign at Madera Speedway on October 8th. The “Tire Smoking Thunder” of CASA entertained fans at four different venues, each comprising four events throughout the spring, summer and fall. CASA toured the ultra-fast half-mile of Altamont Raceway and Arena, The high-banked quarter-mile bullrings of Ukiah and Carson City’s Champion Speedways, and the third-mile facility of Madera.

CASA’s car count ranged from a dozen to as high as 23 and a core group of 12 made almost every race. CASA benefited from local support at Champion, a few North Bay racers made a majority of Ukiah events, a couple Central Valley cars contributed to Madera shows and with NCMA’s assistance, Altamont frequently had the best car counts of the season.      

The championship was he closest ever with four cars entering the final event with a mathematical chance of securing the title. Defending champ Nick Rescino, Jr. was pressed throughout the season by young Nick Green who needed only to finish two spots ahead of Rescino in the finale, but Rescino staked his claim with a victory and Green had to settle for runner-up point honors.

The CASA Rookie of the Year competition was nearly as close. With three declared rookies each competing in top notch equipment, the race to declare a top rookie was hard fought between Trever Cummins from the dirt cars, 18 year old Green from road race go karts and fellow 18 year old Jessica Helberg from outlaw dirt karts. All three got off to a very fast start and began posting impressive qualifying efforts and excellent feature finishes. Cummins had perhaps the slightest advantage early on but unfortunately was unable to enter all events. Green hit the track running as well and with each lap looked more and more like a potential winner. Helberg, with the least overall experience of the three, picked up on everything very quickly. Any rookie mistakes were only committed once and her progression was swift. As she become comfortable in her new ride she also became a threat.

Both Green and Helberg made frequent appearances in the fast car trophy dashes and both even set fast times, Helberg at Ukiah and Green at Altamont and Madera.

The top 10 drivers finished as follows: (1) Nick Rescino, Jr. (2) Nick Green, (3) Glenn Hopper, (4) Tony Iacobitti, (5) Jessica Helberg, (6) Joe Hauck, (7) Marvin Mitchell, (8) Scott Clough, (9) Ryan Baumgartner, and (10) Earle Stanton.

Both Jeff Gardner and Brian McClish finished outside the top ten but recorded CASA feature wins, Gardner with five and McClish with one win.

Now its on to Championship Awards Dinner planning! 

Keep in touch with all CASA racing activity through the CASA website: www.casaracing.com

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