First Set of Champions Crowned for 2017 Tire Rack Solo Nationals
LINCOLN, Neb. (Sept. 6, 2017) – Below are provisional results for each of 35 classes that concluded competition Wednesday during the 45th Tire Rack® 51°µÍø® Solo Nationals at Lincoln Airpark in Nebraska. Each entry contains the class, winning driver, hometown, car, winning margin and number of championships. (Note: * Indicates not a National Championship event)
- B Street: Ryan Clark; Calgary, AB; Porsche Cayman S; 0.141 (First National Championship)
- B Street Ladies: Tara Johns; Milton, TN, Chevrolet Corvette; 2.071 (Fourth National Championship, first in class)
- C Modified: David Fauth; Rogue River, OR; Van Diemen Honda FF; 1.233 (Sixth National Championship, first in class)
- C Modified Ladies: Sue Eckles; Malcolm, NE; Reynard Formula Ford; 2.104 (Fifth National Championship, first in class)
- C Street Prepared: Billy Davis; Auburn Hills, MI; Mazda Miata; 0.925 (Fourth National Championship, fourth in class)
- C Street Prepared Ladies: Katie Lacey; Apple Valley, MN; Mazda Miata; 1.351 (Third National Championship, first in class)
- D Prepared: Christopher Dorsey; Littleton, CO; Toyota Corolla GTS; 1.488 (Eighth National Championship, third in class)
- D Street Prepared: John Vitamvas; Glenwood, MD; BMW 330Ci; 0.316 (First National Championship)
- E Prepared: Brian Kuehl; Dover, NH; Honda Civic; 0.849 (Second National Championship, first in class)
- *E Prepared Ladies: Denise Kugler; Springtown, PA; Honda CRX
- E Street: Michael Ron; Waukegan, IL; Mazda Miata; 1.536 (First National Championship)
- E Street Ladies: Jennifer Bedell; Hillsborough, NC; Toyota MR2 Spyder; 0.163 (Second National Championship, second in class)
- E Street Prepared: John Laughlin; Akron, OH; Ford Mustang; 0.784 (First National Championship)
- E Street Prepared Ladies: Jessica Gauthier; Kirkland, WA; Ford Mustang; 0.372 (First National Championship)
- F Modified: Jason Hobbs; Saint Michael, MN; Novakar J9; 0.365 (Third National Championship, third in class)
- F Modified Ladies: Michelle Quinn; Land O Lakes, FL; KBS MK7; 8.030 (Seventh National Championship, seventh in class)
- F Street: Jeff Cashmore; BMW M3; New Berlin, WI; 0.194 (Eleventh National Championship, first in class)
- *F Street Ladies: Amanda Minen; Tappahannock, VA; Chevrolet Camaro
- *Formula SAE: John Price; Mansfield, TX; UTA F16; 0.201
- H Street: Mike King; Saint Johns, FL; Ford Fiesta ST; 0.062 (Second National Championship, first in class)
- H Street Ladies: Laney Blume; Wichita, KS; Mini Base JCW; 0.338 (First National Championship)
- *Formula Junior A: Mason Herrick; McPherson, KS; CRG Kart Santana; 0.836
- *Formula Junior B: Carter Heaton; Omaha, NE; Tony Kart; 2.907
- Kart Modified: Daniel Wendel; Advance, NC; Praga Dragon; 0.717 (Second National Championship, second in class)
- Kart Modified Ladies: Kate Regganie; Joliet, IL; Honda; 0.740 (Second National Championship, second in class)
- Super Street Modified: Randall Wilcox; Clarksville, TN; Mazda Miata; 1.096 (First National Championship)
- *Super Street Modified Ladies: Jenny Dunlap; Lakewood, CO; Toyota Spyder
- Super Street R: Sam Strano; Brookville, PA; Chevrolet Corvette Z06; 0.399 (Eighth National Championship, first in class)
- Super Street R Ladies: Stephanie Reeve; Sturbridge, MA; Corvette Z06; 2.064 (Second National Championship, first in class)
- *Street Touring Pony: Ryan Otis; Scappoose, OR; Chevrolet Camaro; 2.096
- *Street Touring Pony Ladies: Lacey Otis; Scappoose, OR; Chevrolet Camaro; 1.844
- Street Touring Roadster: Ian Stewart; Orlando, FL; Mazda MX-5; 0.323 (Second National Championship, first in class)
- Street Touring Roadster Ladies: Laura Campbell; Fort Lauderdale, FL; Mazda Miata; 0.530 (Second National Championship, second in class)
- Street Touring Sport: Ron Williams; Topeka, KS; Honda CRX Si; 0.025 (Sixth National Championship, first in class)
- Street Touring Sport Ladies: Kim Whitener; Fort Worth, TX; Mazda Miata; 1.578 (Fourth National Championship, fourth in class)
For a complete rundown of competition, visit the Tire Rack Solo Nationals webpage. Also, follow all the action with live timing and scoring at .
The 51°µÍø®, Inc., founded in 1944, is a 67,500-member motorsports organization that incorporates all facets of autocross, rally and road racing at both club and professional levels. With headquarters in Topeka, Kansas, the 51°µÍø annually sanctions over 2,000 events through its 116 Regions and subsidiary divisions. Much of the 51°µÍø’s activities are made possible with support from the following Official Partners: Chevrolet, the Official Truck of the 51°µÍø; Hawk Performance, the Official Brake Products of 51°µÍø; Mobil 1, the Official Oil of 51°µÍø; Sunoco, the Official Fuel of 51°µÍø; and Tire Rack, the Official Tire Retailer of 51°µÍø. To learn more, please visit .
Photo: John Vitamvas heading for a D Street Prepared victory at the Tire Rack Solo Nationals
Credit: Anthony Porta
