SVRA Mid-Ohio

Fun at a Great Technical Track

          The Mid-Ohio region is full of knowledgeable and interested racing fans.  Each year this event draws one of the largest spectator crowds that Monoposto racers experience.  As the event progressed the temperature got warmer and the number of fans walking the paddock and watching from the hillsides around the track grew.  By Sunday it was hot and the crowd large.

          Saturday’s Monoposto party was hosted by Travis Engen.  By the time of the party the temperatures had begun to moderate but everyone really appreciated the cool beverages.  

          Unusually for this event there were no Monoposto eligible F70 cars entered.  However, the classic group had five formula B cars starting the races on Saturday and Sunday.  The competitive field meant that there were 3 different leaders in both the Saturday and Sunday races.  Shelby Mershon drove the winning B cars in each race.  Ted Wentz drove his classic F2 BT23c to 1st overall on Saturday and 2nd overall on Sunday.

          Jeff Snook was the leader in formula Ford through the weekend.  It was great to see him back in his beautifully prepared Alexis.  Mike Spence’s second place class finishes put him in the lead for the formula Ford championship.

          However, at the mid-point of the season the 2010 championships are still very close.   Our next event is the Kohler International Challenge at Road America.  This track always draws large grids of classic cars, particularly in formula B and formula Ford.  Since both these championships are still up for grabs close, competitive racing is expected.