Braselton, GA. (Oct 15, 2014) – The Skip Barber Racing School Summer Series presented by Mazda will reach its highly anticipated conclusion this week at the iconic Lime Rock Park.
In the Formula Skip Barber championship points battle, Luke Gabin and Michai Stephens have a mere 7 points between them. The two come from different racing backgrounds, but both clearly have exceptional talent. Gabin, the champion for the 2013 Karts to Cars Shootout, and Stephens, the champion for the 2013 INDYCAR Academy, have proven to be formidable foes in the series exchanging wins at tracks across the country.
Another outstanding racer in contention for the championship is Ben Auriemma who currently sits in third in the championship point standings. Auriemma has had a consistently strong showing in the series and with the absence of Michai Stephens from the weekend, his eyes will be focused on the championship. Jackie Ding and Nikita Lastochkin will also be in podium contention. Lastochkin currently sits in fourth, and Ding in fifth place. This last race weekend will determin the outcome of the season for these three racers.
In the MAZDASPEED Challenge championship, Rookie Sam Adams continues to showcase his talent. He currently sits in the top spot with Master Michael Auriemma 12 points behind. Mac Korince will also need to have a strong showing at Lime Rock Park to keep his podium spot of third as Master Brad Roudebush is only 8 points behind Korince.
In the Master's championship point standings, veteran racer Pat Daly is 16 points ahead of Gus Doppes. The weekend will definitely be full of action and excitement as Skip Barber Racing School will crown two new champions in the respective Race Series classes.
Top 5 Point Standings - Formula
- Luke Gabin - 377 points
- Michai Stephens - 370 points
- Ben Auriemma - 350 points
- Nikita Lastochkin - 340 points
- Jackie Ding - 326 points
Top 5 Point Standings - MAZDASPEED Challenge
- Sam Adams - 270 points
- Michael Auriemma - 258 points
- Mac Korince - 244 points
- Brad Roudebush - 236 points
- Jose DaSilva - 207 points
Top 5 Points Standings - Masters Formula
- Pat Daly - GM 355 points
- Gus Doppes - GM 339 points
- Jeffrey Stern - GM 338 points
- Bill Shields - GM 315 points
- Brian Cook - M 315 points
The 2014 Formula Summer Series Schedule presented by Mazda
- Rounds 1 & 2 at NOLA Motorsports Park - May 16-18, 2014
- Rounds 3 & 4 at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca - May 28-30, 2014
- Rounds 5 & 6 at Mid-Ohio - June 18 -22, 2014
- Rounds 7 & 8 at Lime Rock Park - July 8 -12, 2014
- Rounds 9 & 10 at Putnam Park - August 6 – 10, 2014
- Rounds 11 & 12 at Thunderhill Raceway - September 2 – 4, 2014
- Rounds 13 & 14 at Road America - October 1 – 5, 2014
- Rounds 15 & 16 at Lime Rock Park - October 14 – 18, 2014
The 2014 MAZDASPEED MX-5 Summer Series
- Rounds 1 & 2 at NOLA Motorsports Park - May 16-18, 2014
- Rounds 3 & 4 at Mid-Ohio – June 18 -22, 2014
- Rounds 5 & 6 at Putnam Park – August 6 – 10, 2014
- Rounds 9 & 10 at Road America – October 1 – 5, 2014
- Rounds 11 & 12 at Lime Rock Park - October 14 – 18, 2014