Pascarella Wins Another AFM Formula Pacific Race, At Sonoma Raceway

Pascarella Wins Another AFM Formula Pacific Race, At Sonoma Raceway

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PASCARELLA TAKES SECOND STRAIGHT FORMULA PACIFIC WIN

The CT Racing Pirelli/GPR/GoPro AFM series returned to Sonoma Raceway on May 2-3 for the second round of racing action. The wind picked up for the Saturday afternoon races, causing multiple off track excursions in turn 9. On Sunday, the wind died down and was replaced by cloud cover, creating challenges to traction on the storied road course.

The premier class, Dunlop Race Tire Service Formula Pacific, was missing one of its regular front runners as Lenny Hale experienced a catastrophic engine failure in the morning practice charging up the hill towards turn 2, putting him down on the pavement and onto the sidelines for the races. As if to take up the slack, the fans did see the rise to form of a new Formula Pacific competitor, Bryce Price.

Chris Siglin got the holeshot when the green flag dropped and tried to gap Joey Pascarella. At the end of the first lap, Siglin, Pascarella, Cory Call, Mike Nigliazzo, Bryce Prince, Jason Lauritzen, Eric Gulbransen, Stephen Rue and Steve Metz formed a freight train past the start finish line. As the second lap continue, the riders started to spread out and Jockey for position, most noticeably Pascarella taking first place in turn 7. Behind him, Siglin slotted into second place while Call, Nigliazzo and Prince followed in that order.

On the third lap, Price moved up into fourth place and on the next lap, Sebastio Ferreira worked his way up to fifth position. Prince started to make up some ground on the third place Call, but the former #1 plate holder took to the offence by stringing together faster laps to keep the young rider behind him. The race continued in this order until on the final lap, Prince found a little extra speed and managed to entirely erase the gap to Call by turn 9. Out of turn 10, Price had a better drive and slipped in underneath Call at the entrance to turn 11. Call immediately fought back with a classic crossing pattern, but Prince kept on the gas and managed to snipe the third place finish from Call at the line with Pascarella securing his second Formula Pacific win of the season and Siglin taking second place.

Other standouts of the weekend were Deion Campbell with a sweep of wins in the Mach 1 Motorsports 600 Superbike, Keigwin’s at the Track 600 Production, Racer Gloves 750 Superbike and Moto Shop SF 750 Production. Ari Henning took three wins in Formula 3, Erich Steigler Insurance 250 Superbike and Formula Singles.

May 2-3, 2015 @ Sonoma – Results

Dunlop Race Tire Service Formula Pacific
1. Joey Pascarella (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Chris Siglin (BMW HP4)
3. Bryce Prince (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Cory Call (Suz GSX-R750)
5. Sebastiao Ferreira (Yam YZF-R6)
6. Mike Nigliazzo (Yam YZF-R6)

Woolich Racing Open SuperBike
1. Sebastiao Ferreira (Yam YZF-R6)
2. David Raff (Yam YZF-R1)
3. Steve Metz (Duc Panigale)
4. Joy Higa (Suz GSX-R1000)
5. Jordan Edginton (Yam YZF-R1)
6. Tyler Wolters (Hon CBR1000RR)

Novice Open SuperBike
1. Alex Flores (Kaw ZX-10R)
2. Gabriel Rapisardo (Apr RSV4)
3. Jimmy Weidman (Duc 1199 Panigale R)

Pacific Track Time Open Production
1. David Raff (Yam YZF-R1)
2. Jordan Edginton (Yam YZF-R1)
3. Jose Flores (Suz GSX-R750)
4. Tyler Wolters (Hon CBR1000RR)
5. Joy Higa (Suz GSX-R1000)
6. Roi Holster (Apr RSV4)

Novice Open Production
1. Christian Diegelman (Suz GSX-R750)
2. Benjamin Gover (Suz GSX-R750)
3. Gabriel Rapisardo (Apr RSV4)

Fastline Cycles Open GP
1. Chris Siglin (BMW HP4)
2. Jason Lauritzen (Kaw ZX-10R)
3. Sebastiao Ferreira (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Eric Gulbransen (KTM Super Duke 1290)
5. Steve Metz (Duc Panigale)
6. James King (KTM RC8R)

Novice Open GP
1. Alex Flores (Kaw ZX-10R)
2. Gabriel Rapisardo (Apr RSV4)
3. Jimmy Weidman (Duc 1199 Panigale R)

Lagunitas Brewing Formula 1
1. Cory Call (Suz GSX-R750)
2. Deion Campbell (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Mike Nigliazzo (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Stephen Rue (Hon CBR600RR)
5. Brandon Kyee (Yam YZF-R6)
6. Jose Flores (Suz GSX-R750)

Novice Formula 1
1. Christian Diegelman (Suz GSX-R750)
2. Deivide DaSilva (Suz GSX-R750)
3. Oliver Kho (Suz GSX-R750)

Mach 1 Morotsports 600 SuperBike
1. Deion Campbell (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Bryce Prince (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Mike Nigliazzo (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Andrew Lee (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Stephen Rue (Hon CBR600RR)
6. Jason Aguilar (Yam YZF-R6)

Novice 600 SuperBike
1. Carl Hudson (Kaw ZX-6R)
2. Jay Lee (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Ryan Houck (Yam YZF-R6)

Keigwin’s at the Track 600 Production
1. Deion Campbell (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Bryce Prince (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Stephen Rue (Hon CBR600RR)
4. Brandon Kyee (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Andrew Lee (Yam YZF-R6)
6. Jason Aguilar (Yam YZF-R6)

Novice 600 Production
1. Ryan Houck (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Alex Corstorphine (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Viet Tran (Kaw ZX-6R)

Open Twins
1. Steve Metz (Duc Panigale)
2. Eric Gulbransen (KTM Super Duke 1290)
3. James King (KTM RC8R)
4. Brendan Walsh (Duc 1098)
5. Jeff Graham (KTM RC8)
6. Norbert Katona

Novice Open Twins
1. Jimmy Weidman (Duc 1199 Panigale R)
2. Alton Dunnigan (Duc 750SS)

Racer Gloves 750 SuperBike
1. Deion Campbell (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Cory Call (Suz GSX-R750)
3. Jose Flores (Suz GSX-R1000)
4. Ricardo Villegas (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Jai Armstrong
6. Jeremy Coffey (Yam YZF-R6)

Novice 750 SuperBike
1. Jay Lee (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Carl Hudson (Kaw ZX-6R)
3. Benjamin Gover (Suz GSX-R750)

Moto Shop SF 750 Production
1. Deion Campbell (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Andrew Lee (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Brandon Kyee (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Robin Geenen (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Kevin Murphy (Yam YZF-R6)
6. Jai Armstrong

Novice 750 Production
1. Benjamin Gover (Suz GSX-R750)
2. Christian Diegelman (Suz GSX-R750)
3. Steve Habura (Suz GSX-R750)

Spears Racing Formula 4
1. Kevin Winter (Yam TZ250)
2. Ralph Staropoli (Hon RS250)
3. Sam Romick (Suz SV650)
4. Aaron Tulchinsky (Suz SV650)
5. Brandon Crawford (Kaw 650)
6. Alan Cunningham (Suz SV598)

Novice Formula 4
1. Michael Prestano (Suz SV650)
2. Peter Hively (Suz SV650)
3. Gabriel Cordova (Suz SV650)

Spears Racing 650 Twins
1. Sam Romick (Suz SV650)
2. Aaron Tulchinsky (Suz SV650)
3. Alan Cunningham (Suz SV598)
4. Brad Woods (Suz SV650)
5. Aaron Turner (Duz 650)
6. Miles Alexander (Suz SV650)

Novice 650 Twins
1. Martin Sullivan (Suz SV650)
2. Peter Hively (Suz SV650)
3. Sam DeAugustine (Suz SV650)

650 Production
1. Sam Romick (Suz SV650)
2. Ian Smith (Suz GSX-R600/450)
3. Charles Almy (Suz GSX-R600/450)
4. David Kresse (SUZ GSX-R600/450)
5. Miles Alexander (Suz SV650)
6. David Arft (Suz GSX-R600/450)

Novice 650 Production
1. Martin Sullivan (Suz SV650)
2. Joshua Davies (Suz SV650)
3. Chris Reed (Suz GSX-R600/450)

Formula 2
1. Ralph Staropoli (Hon RS250)
2. Roger Baker (Yam TZ250)
3. Richard Denman (TSR AC28M)
4. Kevin Winter (Yam TZ250)
5. Andre Benguerel (Hon RS250R)
6. Norbert Katona (KTM 690)

Novice Formula 2
1. Timothy Leviste (Apr RS250)

Formula 3
1. Ari Henning (Hon CBR300R)
2. Richard Capps (Kaw KX450F)
3. Austin Guinn (Kaw 300)
4. Yuri Barrigan (Yam YZ450)
5. Jason Tracy (Kaw 250)
6. Joshua Corwin (Kaw 250)

Novice Formula 3
1. Mike Yamaguchi (Kaw 300)
2. Greg Sharp (Kaw 250)
3. Andrew Hsu (Kaw 300)

Feel Like a Pro 350 Production
1. Josh Serne (KTM RC390)
2. Paul Johnson (Kaw 250)
3. Austin Guinn (Kaw 300)
4. Mark McKinney (Yam YZF-R3)
5. Sean Corbin (Kaw 250)
6. Eric Kondo (Yam YZF-R3)

Novice 350 Production
1. Kalle Haglunds (Kaw 300)
2. Mike Yamaguchi (Kaw 300)
3. Robert McCoy (Kaw 250)

Erich Steigler Insurance 250 SuperBike
1. Ari Henning (Hon CBR300R)
2. Dave Moss (Hon CBR250R)
3. Richard Capps (Kaw KX450F)
4. Paul Johnson (Kaw 250)
5. Austin Guinn (Kaw 300)
6. Jason Tracy (Kaw 250)

Novice 250 SuperBike
1. Steve Driscoll (Kaw 250)
2. Gordon Pull (Kaw 250)
3. Andrew Hsu (Kaw 300)

Catalyst Reaction 250 Production
1. Paul Johnson (Kaw 250)
2. Sean Corbin (Kaw 250)
3. Brian Schrock (Kaw 250)
4. Lisa Kinberger (Kaw 250)
5. Paul Sturges (Kaw 250)
6. David Stefani (Kaw 250)

Novice 250 Production
1. Steve Driscoll (Kaw 250)
2. Gordon Pull (Kaw 250)
3. Ryan Saville (Kaw 250)

500 Twins
1. Paul Johnson (Kaw 250)
2. Austin Guinn (Kaw 300)
3. Jason Tracy (Kaw 250)
4. Sean Corbin (Kaw 250)
5. Eric Kondo (Yam YZF-R3)
6. Brian Schrock (Kaw 250)

Novice 500 Twins
1. Steve Driscoll (Kaw 250)
2. Gordon Pull (Kaw 250)
3. Andrew Hsu (Kaw 300)

Motowrx 450 SuperBike
1. Josh Serne (Kaw ZXR400)
2. Alan Cunningham (Suz SV598)
3. Ian Smith (Suz GSX-R600/450)
4. Dave Moss (Hon VFR400)
5. Greg Clouse (KTM 450)
6. David Kresse (SUZ GSX-R450)

Novice 450 SuperBike
1. Chris Reed (Suz GSX-R600/450)
2. Elliot Shiu (Yam YZF-R6/4.5)
3. Owen Flatley (Suz GSX-R600/450)

Formula Singles
1. Ari Henning (Hon CBR300R)
2. Richard Capps (Kaw KX450F)
3. Yuri Barrigan (Yam YZ450)
4. Norbert Katona (KTM 690)

Super Dino
1. Roger Baker (Kaw ZX-7RR)
2. Guy A Hyder (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Ed Haazer (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Vincent Giovannini (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Wade Boyd (Suz GSX-R750)
6. Larry Shaw (Duc)

Novice Super Dino
1. Peter Hively (Suz SV650)
2. Sam DeAugustine (Suz SV650)
3. Alton Dunnigan (Duc 750SS)

Vintage
1. Ed Haazer (Kaw Z1-900)
2. Paul Kieffer (Yam RD400)
3. Mark McKinney (Yam XS400-2E)

MC Tech AFemme
1. Joy Higa (Suz GSX-R1000)
2. Daniela Fredrick (Suz SV650)

Novice Afemme
1. Kate Whitmire (Suz GSX-R750)
2. Paige McKinnon (Yam YZF-R6)
3. AJ Jacobsen (Tri Daytona 675)

JPH Suspension Formula 40 Heavyweight
1. Eric Gulbransen (KTM Super Duke 1290)
2. James King (KTM RC8R)
3. Roi Holster (Apr RSV4)
4. Damion Victor (Kaw ZX-10R)
5. David Doerflinger (Hon CBR1000RR)
6. Joe Hittner (Apr RSV4)

Novice Formula 40 Heavyweight
1. Jimmy Weidman (Duc 1199 Panigale R)
2. Jeff Crawford (Hon CBR1000RR)

JPH Suspension Formula 40 Middleweight
1. Cory Call (Suz GSX-R750)
2. Stephen Rue (Hon CBR600RR)
3. Tom Wilbert (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Thomas Montano (Tri Daytona 675R)
5. Jahan Raissi (Tri Daytona 675)
6. Jason Miller (Yam YZF-R6)

Novice Formula 40 Middleweight
1. Carl Hudson (Kaw ZX-6R)
2. Tom Hendrix (Suz GSX-R750)
3. Oliver Woelfel (Suz GSX-R750)

JPH Suspension Formula 40 Lightweight
1. Ralph Staropoli (Hon RS250)
2. Brad Woods (Suz SV650)
3. Aaron Tulchinsky (Suz SV650)
4. Richard Denman (TSR AC28M)
5. Greg Clouse (KTM 450 single)
6. Aaron Turner (Duz 650)

Novice Formula 40 Lightweight
1. Peter Hively (Suz SV650)
2. Owen Flatley (Suz GSX-R600/450)
3. Constance Droogas (Suz GSX-R600/450)

Formula 50
1. Roi Holster (Apr RSV4)
2. Bud Anderson (BMW S1000RR)
3. Tom Wilbert (Yam YZF-R6)
4. David Doerflinger (Hon CBR1000RR)
5. Jeff Graham (KTM RC8)
6. Mike D’Ambrogia (Yam YZF-R1)

Novice Formula 50
1. James Bell (Apr RSV4)
2. Tom Hendrix (Suz GSX-R750)
3. Constance Droogas (Suz GSX-R600/450)

Legacy Heavy
1. Cory Call (Suz GSX-R750)
2. Guy A Hyder (Yam YZF-R1)
3. Mike D’Ambrogia (Yam YZF-R1)

Novice Legacy Heavy
1. Tom Hendrix

Legacy Middle
1. Cory Call (Suz GSX-R750)
2. Tom Kuchno (Suz GSX-R750)
3. Guy A Hyder (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Vincent Giovannini (Yam YZF-R6)

Novice Legacy Middle
1. Christian Diegelman (Suz GSX-R750)
2. Benjamin Gover (Suz GSX-R750)
3. August Weber, Jr. (Yam YZF-R6)

Legacy Lightweight
1. Charles Almy (Suz GSX-R600/450)
2. Thomas Dorsey (Kaw ZX400R)

Novice Legacy Lightweight
1. Peter Hively (Suz SV650)
2. Owen Flatley (Suz GSX-R600/450)
3. Gabriel Cordova (Suz SV650)

Legacy 250
1. Joshua Corwin (Kaw 250)
2. Richard Moore (Apr RS250)
3. Norbert Katona (KTM 690)
4. Rich Weidenbach (Can 250 TNT)

Novice Legacy 250
1. Timothy Leviste (Apr RS250)

Clubman Heavyweight
1. David Arft (Kaw ZX-10R)
2. Jimmy Weidman (Duc 1199 Panigale R)
3. Trevor Gilreath (Suz GSX-R1000)

Clubman Middleweight
1. Carl Hudson (Kaw ZX-6R)
2. Christian Diegelman (Suz GSX-R750)
3. Jay Lee (Yam YZF-R6)

Clubman Lightweight
1. Martin Sullivan (Suz SV650)
2. Peter Hively (Suz SV650)
3. Joshua Davies (Suz SV650)

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