Archive for December, 2009

29
Dec

Michael Schumacher Back In F1!

All motorsport news has been revolving around the return of 7 time world F1 champion, Michael Schumacher and his return into F1 with Mercedes Benz. Teaming up with his longtime partner, Ross Brawn; Schummi will have all the winning materials for him to take another F1 title.  However, the cars and game-plans have changed.

16
Dec

SIRS Season Recap

With the SIRS Fall season coming to an end, Team Grip and Hammer put up some amazing season results. Grip and Hammer claimed the 3rd position in team points this year. We also scored 10 wins and 22 podium finishes as a team!

Scott Santiani finished up the season 4th in P2 and 2nd in GT4. The most memorable race for Scott would be round 5 in the P2 Class. Scott would get his first win of the season in the P2 class and with a dominating performance at that. Scott also grabbed another prestigious award this year, Sportsman of the Year!. This is not Scott’s first time receiving this award, it is number 7! 

David Tanioka took the GT3 Championship his rookie year! David finished on the podium every race but round one. David’s consistency this season along with three wins secured the GT3 Championship for him. With such an outstanding first year, David’s future career should be a great one!

Joe Filipanko would finish right behind David in the GT3 Championship claiming the second position. Joe also claimed 3 wins this season with his most memorable being the season finale.

Jimmy Moore secured fifth position in GT2. Jimmy’s best race came in round four where he scored his first podium finish of the season.

Ralph would finish GT2 in 10th position. Ralph consistently showed improvement in lap times each race. With all this years experience under his belt he should put up some strong finishes next season.

This season was so much fun as we all came together racing as Grip and Hammer. New friendships were made and some great times shared together. See ya next year!