Checkered Flag Sprint Series
Charlotte County Motorsports Park
April 19, 2008
Rod End Supply Heat
1) 79 David Slawiak (Brandon, FL)
2) 51 Mark Gimmler (Palm Beach Gardens, FL)
3) 19 Keith Butler (Riverview, FL)
4) 29 Gary Gimmler (Palm Beach Gardens, FL)
5) 22 Scott Adema (Fort Myers, FL)
6) 11X Bryan Riddle (Thonosassa, FL)
7) 10N Shawn Namor (Deerfield Beach, FL)
8) 5S Stephen Sinwald (New Port Richey, FL)
Saldana Race Products Feature
1) 51 Mark Gimmler; 2) 79 David Slawiak ; 3) 19 Keith butler ; 4) 29
Gary Gimmler; 5) 22 Scott Adema; 6) 11X Bryan Riddle; 7) 10N Shawn
Namor; 8) 5S Stephen Sinwald
Commentary
The Checked Flag Sprint Series (CFSS) was back at
Charlotte County Motor Sports Park on Saturday April 19. Eight cars
made the trip to Punta Gorda.
The 22 car driven by Scott Adema was plagued by an oil
leak all day, which resulted in the car spinning halfway through the
heat race, putting them to the rear for the start of the feature race.
Mark Gimmler in the 51 car had the pole as the green flag dropped on
the feature race and was able to hold the lead going into the first
turn. Despite pressure from the 19 car of Keith Butler and later the
79 car of David Slawiak, Mark was able to keep the lead and win the
race. David Slawiak finished in second place, denying him the Barfield
Clean Sweep Award that drivers earn if they win both their heat and
the feature race. Keith Butler was a close third. The 22 driven by
Scott Adema made a comeback in the feature race to win the Real Racing
USA hard charger award.
Keith Butler and the sponsors of his car, the 19 car
that has been named “The Patriot”, have started an initiative
called “Race for Freedom” to collect supplies and donations for
the troops overseas. Fans coming to the track can donate money or
bring supplies (razors, deodorant, shampoo, baby wipes, etc) and drop
them off at the track entrance. Cash donations will be used to buy
additional supplies and pay for the mailing costs. Tonight was the
first night at the track and over $400 was collected as well as lots
of needed supplies. The donation boxes will be available at the next
CFSS race on May 17 for anyone that wants to contribute. If you
can’t make it to a race but still want to contribute or would like
more information, you can contact Keith at kjmotorsports@aol.com.
CFSS will be back at Charlotte County Motorsports Park
on May 17. We would like to thank the fans and the racers that have
come out to support the club and we hope to see you and your friends
at the next race.
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