Skerlong Searches for Second Pole, Muniz Struggles with Gears
16.08.2008:
Skerlong Searches for Second Pole, Muniz Struggles with Gears
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Grand Prix de Trois Rivieres Friday, August 15, 2008
CARL SKERLONG, #14 King Taco/Mazda/Swift/Cooper Tires
Practice 1Finished 1st :59.853 91.466
Qualifying 1Finished 4th 1:00.142 91.045
Carl on qualifying: "Finishing fourth in qualifying after being fastest in this morning’s practice is a little disappointing. I know we have a car that is fast enough for pole, as we proved this morning, but we just didn’t have the best run out there this afternoon.
I was fastest for part of the session, but (Jonathan) Bomarito got it in the end. Still, I was about .2 of a second off from pole, so hopefully we can do it tomorrow."
Frankie Muniz #41 PCM/Mazda/Swift/Cooper Tires
Practice 1Finished 18th 1:02.229 87.974
Qualifying 1 Finished 15th 1:01.444 89.115
Frankie on qualifying: "Overall, I’m not extremely satisfied with the day. I had an issue with my gear box cable this morning, so I ended up missing about fifteen minutes of practice time.
We still had some issues with the gear shifter in this afternoon’s session, but I’m happy that I improved positions from this morning. You have to be comfortable when driving this track, and I’m not quite there yet. I’m happy that we have another shot to make it into the top-ten in tomorrow’s qualifying."
*Noteworthy: Frankie Muniz met with Trois Rivieres Mayor and Atlantic race fan, Yves Levesque (pictured left) today at the racetrack.
- Katie Brannan, PCM -
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David Martinez qualifies provisionally on the front row at Trois-Rivieres
16.08.2008
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David Martinez had never seen the historic Trois-Rivieres street circuit in person, and up until last weekend he had not driven the Atlantic Championship cars in two years, but none of this kept him from showing his talent and speed today by qualifying provisionally in the second position for Sunday’s race.
The Mexican driver sat on top of the speed charts for the majori more >> |
Skerlong Knocking on the Door for Maiden Victory, Muniz Races to the Top-Ten
15.08.2008
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Event: Grand Prix de Trois Rivieres
Round: 8 of the 2008 Cooper Tires Presents the Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda
Where: The Streets of Trois Rivieres, Trois Rivieres, Quebec, Canada 1.521 – mile temporary street circuit
TV: August 17, 2008 at 1:30 pm ET
Drivers: Carl Skerlong #14 King Taco and Frankie Muniz #41 PCM/USRT
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Muniz Achieves Goal of Top-Ten at Road America
11.08.2008
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Road America Showcase
It was a successful day at the end of a double-header weekend for the Pacific Coast Motorsports drivers Carl Skerlong and Frankie Muniz. Both drivers had a strong start, each gaining a position within the first couple of laps. Carl made a beautiful pass for 3rd in the carousel right before Tom Sutherland spun, causing a caution and also allowi more >> |
Seventh place finish for David Martinez at Road America Race 1
10.08.2008
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David Martinez finished seventh in the first of two races of the Atlantic Championship at Road America after starting 11th. The Mexican driver became the star of the show after pulling off some daring passes on the outside at Turn 1, and by passing two cars at the same time in the breaking zone for Turn 5.
Martinez and the Forsythe/Pettit Team found some speed on Friday more >> |
Skerlong and Muniz Searching for Success on Saturday
09.08.2008
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Road America, Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin
CARL SKERLONG, #14 King Taco/Mazda/Swift/Cooper Tires
Practice 1 5th 2.00.484 120.905
Qualifying Race 1 9th 2:00.486 120.950
Carl on qualifying: "I’m pretty disappointed with my qualifying results today. I was hoping to be in the top five, but instead I ended up more >> |
Tough Day for Walker Racing in Final Half of Edmonton Doubleheader
27.07.2008
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It was a bittersweet day for Walker Racing drivers, Kevin Lacroix (#25 Uni-Select/Deans Knight Capital Management Ltd.), Leo Mansell (#15 Sunseeker), and Greg Mansell (#5 Sunseeker). The second half of the Atlantic Championship doubleheader in Edmonton was filled with ups and downs for the team.
Showing promise and speed, Lacroix had a good start, gained a position on the more >> |
Skerlong Second, Muniz Charges for Strong Recovery, Dominguez Loses a Wheel
27.07.2008
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Rexall Edmonton Indy
Carl Skerlong earned his third podium of the season today in the second of two Atlantic races this weekend in Edmonton. He also set the fastest lap of the race, recording a 1.06.020 lap. Muniz recovered from a first-lap incident which sent him to the pits for a new nose. He fell to 18th position but charged back through the field to finish 13t more >> |
Skerlong Scores first Atlantic Pole in Edmonton
26.07.2008
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Rexall Edmonton Indy
MARIO DOMINGUEZ, #96 Visit Mexico City/PCM/Honda/Dallara/Firestone
Qualifying 20th 1:03.359 112.500
Mario on Qualifying: "I am very disappointed with my qualifying result today. We had a pretty good car. My engineers and Lee (Benthem, driver coach) really worked hard last night and t more >> |
Walker Racing Atlantics Completes Qualifying for Race No.1 in Edmonton
25.07.2008
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Walker Racing proved they were ready to put Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, Canada behind them and go racing this weekend in Edmonton. All three drivers, Canadian Kevin Lacroix, Greg and Leo Mansell, sons of former Formula One World Champion and IndyCar Champion, Nigel Mansell, were itching to get strapped in the car and put the pedal to the metal this weekend for the Rexall Edmonton Ind more >> |
James Hinchcliffe and Tirerack.com take second Atlantic pole of season
25.07.2008
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Going into the fourth and fifth rounds of the 2008 Cooper Tire Presents the Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda this weekend at the Rexall Edmonton Indy, Canadian Driver James Hinchcliffe (No. 3 Tire Rack - Forsythe/Pettit Racing) has already moved into sole possession of second place in the championship standings by taking the pole position in qualifying for the first race of more >> |
Skerlong third, Frankie Turns in his qualifying result and Dominguez runs in the middle at Edmonton
25.07.2008
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Rexall Edmonton Indy
MARIO DOMINGUEZ, #96 Visit Mexico City/PCM/Honda/Dallara/Firestone
Practice 1 14 1:04.110 110.791 26
Practice 2 16 163.586 111.703 26
Mario on Qualifying: "It feels great to be back in Edmonton and on a track I am familiar with. The fan turn-out is terrific, as always in Canada. It’ more >> |
A Lap of Rexall Speedway with America’s Top-Ranked Atlantic Driver, Carl Skerlong
21.07.2008
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Carl Skerlong’s need for speed started as a youngster, a two-year old on skis. By the age of seven he was racing for his local mountain, the Stevens Pass Club just outside of Seattle.
A specialist in Slalom and Giant Slalom, the four-time Junior Olympic ski racer turned his focus go-karts at the age of 14 and the rest is history. Heading into this weekend’s double-header more >> |
Atlantic Points Leader Junior Strous Chases Thieves Through Dutch Hometown
19.07.2008
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While most of his fellow competitors in the 2008 Cooper Tires Presents The Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda have been spending the time between last month’s race at Mont-Tremblant and next weekend’s doubleheader at the Rexall Edmonton Indy working on their fitness program or getting some rest and relaxation, points leader Junior Strous had a bit of an adventure in his homet more >> |
Walker Racing Launches New and Improved Website
19.07.2008
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Walker Racing announced today the launch of their new website, www.walkerracing.com, which is now available to fans, media and potential business partners.
The new site will feature an array of fresh elements, including regularly updated weekly team news, releases and quotes from the Atlantic Championship. In addition, there more >> |
PCM to be featured on tonight’s episode of "Modern Marvels"
10.07.2008
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Pacific Coast Motorsports will be featured on tonight’s episode of The History Channel’s hit show "Modern Marvels" tonight at 9:00 pm ET.
The episode, titled "Crashes" takes an in-depth look at the safety innovations in Open-Wheel racing. Filmed at the Champ Car finale at the 2008 Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, the episode prominently features the Pacific Coast Motorspo more >> |
Steep Learning Curve in Mont Tremblant For Walker Racing
01.07.2008
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The third round of the Cooper Tires Presents the Atlantic Championship Powered By Mazda, held in Mont Tremblant, Canada this weekend, proved to be a steep learning curve for all three Walker Racing drivers, Canadian Kevin Lacroix and Brits Greg and Leo Mansell.
Lacroix, a Saint-Eustache, Quebec, Canada native, started today’s Sommet des Legends Mont Tremblant event from s more >> |
Walker Racing Withdraws the #5 entry of Greg Mansell in Mont Tremblant
01.07.2008
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Mont Tremblant, Quebec, Canada (June 29, 2008)- This weekend was the first visit to the Mont Tremblant circuit for Brit, Greg Mansell (#5 Sunseeker). The 20 year old qualified 11th for today’s Sommet des Legends Mont Tremblant , the third event in the Cooper Tires Presents The Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda. After completing just four laps in this morning’s warm-up sessio more >> |
Muniz, Skerlong Ready for Action at Mont Tremblant...
26.06.2008
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... Dominguez will Return to IndyCar Competition at Watkins Glen
Event: Sommet Des Legendes
Round: 2 of the 2008 Cooper Tires Presents the Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda
Where: Circuit Mont Tremblant, St. Jovite, Quebec, Canada 2.65-mile perm. road course
TV: June 29, 2008 at 1:00 pm ET
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Skerlong and Muniz Searching for Success on Saturday
17.05.2008
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The Monterey Festival of Speed Friday, May 16, 2008
CARL SKERLONG, #14 King Taco/Mazda/Swift/Cooper Tires
Carl on qualifying: "I made a mistake. We had a great session this morning and I was confident we had a good car for qualifying. Unfortunately, I pushed too hard too fast and lost it at turn four.
It was really a shame bec more >> |
