2010 Skip Barber / F2000 / Star Mazda - Page 3

F1 Prospects · 5 Apr 2010, 16:31 (Ref:2667180)

The main difference between USF2000 and the F2000 Championship is that the former caters to young guns on the move up the racing ladder as part of the Road to Indy while the F2000 championship is a mix of young guns and veteran drivers who race for the the fun of racing and not to follow any particular career path in motorsports (I am speaking of the veterans of course). The USF2000 uses a spec chasis while the F2000 guys do not.

Morris Dancer · 5 Apr 2010, 18:16 (Ref:2667224)

That still makes F2000 the stronger series. It has much bigger grids than US F2000, and one round each at IndyCar (Watkins Glen) and ALMS (Lime Rock Park) race meetings.

F2000 isn't part of 'Road to Indy', but that isn't much more than a marketing exercise.

F1 Prospects · 6 Apr 2010, 02:40 (Ref:2667409)

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Originally Posted by Morris Dancer

F2000 isn't part of 'Road to Indy', but that isn't much more than a marketing exercise.

I wouldn't go that far. It is early days yet for the Road to Indy program and from what I have been hearing there are a lot of plans that they weren't able to properly implement in 2010, especially when it came to having more race weekends featuring all three series. The IRL know that they have to do something to stem the flood to either stock cars or Europe with American drivers and the Road to Indy combined with some serious interest in Karting by the IRL bodes well for the future. Hey, at least they are doing something!

Morris Dancer · 7 Apr 2010, 12:27 (Ref:2668213)

If US F2000 is so attractive why were there only 13 starters at the first round compared to the 30+ for this weekend's F2000 opener?

speedkills · 7 Apr 2010, 14:00 (Ref:2668276)

USF2000 is unfortunately another revenue raiser for teams that have had FFord sitting in their barns. They offer a promise of 'Road to Indy' What does this mean and how do they offer it. Some of the fees teams are seeking are obscene for this technology and they should be ashamed of themselves. Unfortunately their will be drivers that have budgets that are prepared to throw the budget away.

The first race already has shown the inequity of racing with no real scrutineering of weights/restictors allowing the leader to streak away with some 70 pds less weight than others. How is this fair. I would be seeking a refund for the 1st round or the 1st round should be declared null and void

F1 Prospects · 7 Apr 2010, 17:12 (Ref:2668346)

It is early days yet gentlemen. The series has just been restarted. If the drivers themselves start complaining that is one thing but none have from what I am hearing.

If the series does not prove to offer value to junior drivers as a legitimate development series it will not last, period. I will reserve judgment until after the season is over. The teams involved this year are professional teams with years of experience. They will determine its fate, not you or I.

FFfan · 7 Apr 2010, 17:30 (Ref:2668358)

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Originally Posted by F1 Prospects

It is early days yet gentlemen. The series has just been restarted. If the drivers themselves start complaining that is one thing but none have from what I am hearing.

If the series does not prove to offer value to junior drivers as a legitimate development series it will not last, period. I will reserve judgment until after the season is over. The teams involved this year are professional teams with years of experience. They will determine its fate, not you or I.

Here, here. Sounds like good advice. Several people are watching this series with interest. Lets give it a chance to get its house in order and then decide as to its merits or lack of them

Morris Dancer · 8 Apr 2010, 14:20 (Ref:2668869)

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedkills

USF2000 is unfortunately another revenue raiser for teams that have had FFord sitting in their barns. They offer a promise of 'Road to Indy' What does this mean and how do they offer it. Some of the fees teams are seeking are obscene for this technology and they should be ashamed of themselves. Unfortunately their will be drivers that have budgets that are prepared to throw the budget away.

The first race already has shown the inequity of racing with no real scrutineering of weights/restictors allowing the leader to streak away with some 70 pds less weight than others. How is this fair. I would be seeking a refund for the 1st round or the 1st round should be declared null and void

If the organisers can't police basic rules like car weights and air restrictors it doesn't say much for the professionalism of US F2000.

Morris Dancer · 8 Apr 2010, 14:23 (Ref:2668870)

Testing at VIR has started for this weekend's opening rounds of the F2000 Championship Series. Twitter updates are on the official website.

NaBUru38 · 9 Apr 2010, 03:24 (Ref:2669227)

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Originally Posted by Dan Andersen (USF2000 National Championship CEO)

We tried very hard to get Laguna in May, but we apparently couldn't fit on that one.

He made it. The USF2000 will have a non-championship double-header round at Laguna Seca on May 20-23, sharing track with the Pacific F2000 and supporting the ALMS and Star Mazda. The Championship class winner will get an extra US$ 10,000 from track owner and series engine supplier Mazda.

**gomick** · 10 Apr 2010, 22:42 (Ref:2670321)

Daniel Erickson won the pole for the opening round of the F2000 series at Virginia. Victor Carbone took the race win from Erickson - is Erickson doing the whole series?

Q2 & R2 are tomoz!

F1 Prospects · 14 Apr 2010, 04:01 (Ref:2672441)

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Originally Posted by gomick

Daniel Erickson won the pole for the opening round of the F2000 series at Virginia. Victor Carbone took the race win from Erickson - is Erickson doing the whole series?

Q2 & R2 are tomoz!

No he is not unfortunately. Budget woes....

NaBUru38 · 24 Apr 2010, 13:58 (Ref:2678989)

Skip Barber National - Virginia race 1

1. Spencer Pigot
2. Mukul Sud
3. Ashley Freiberg

F1 Prospects · 25 Apr 2010, 00:18 (Ref:2679153)

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Originally Posted by F1 Prospects

No he is not unfortunately. Budget woes....

By the way I will have an interview with Daniel coming up soon.

**gomick** · 26 Apr 2010, 03:36 (Ref:2679703)

Shall be interesting to hear what Daniel has to say...

Mexican driver Luis M Dorrbecker won the 2nd Skip Barber race at Virginia...

NaBUru38 · 27 Apr 2010, 13:12 (Ref:2680514)

Skip Barber National - Virginia race 1
1. Spencer Pigot
2. Ashley Freiberg
3. Scott Anderson
4. Luis Michael Dörrbecker
5. Brandon Newey
6. Isaac Lyons
7. Nick Andries
8. Dennis Trebing
9. Mukul Sud
10. Felix Serralles
11. Daniel Lloyd
12. Brian Cook

Skip Barber National - Virginia race 2
1. Luis Michael Dörrbecker
2. Felix Serralles
3. Nick Andries
4. Isaac Lyons
5. Ashley Freiberg
6. Scott Anderson
7. Brandon Newey
8. Spencer Pigot
9. Dennis Trebing
10. Daniel Lloyd
11. Mukul Sud
12. Brian Cook

Standings after 6 out of 14 races:
1. Spencer Pigot, 189
2. Isaac Lyons, 174
3. Dennis Trebing, 164
3. Nick Andries, 164
5. Felix Serralles, 160
6. Ashley Freiberg, 154
7. Luis Michael Dörrbecker 150
8. Daniel Lloyd, 131
9. Mukul Sud, 126
10. Brandon Newey, 125

Next circuit is Lime Rock Park on May 28-31.

**gomick** · 3 May 2010, 00:40 (Ref:2683521)

Rounds 3 & 4 of the F2000 series is this weekend at Road Atlanta - anyone know if Daniel Erickson is entered?

F2000 Standings

Morris Dancer · 7 May 2010, 14:44 (Ref:2686020)

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Originally Posted by gomick

Rounds 3 & 4 of the F2000 series is this weekend at Road Atlanta - anyone know if Daniel Erickson is entered?

F2000 Standings

Apparently not, unfortunately. He isn't listed in the times from Friday's practice/testing session. I believe that an official statement is forthcoming.

Morris Dancer · 7 May 2010, 14:50 (Ref:2686023)

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Originally Posted by F1 Prospects

By the way I will have an interview with Daniel coming up soon.

It's here. He has some interesting things to say.

**gomick** · 9 May 2010, 00:10 (Ref:2686742)

Victor Carbone won both races at Road Atlanta in F2000...

F1 Prospects · 9 May 2010, 14:23 (Ref:2687177)

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Originally Posted by Morris Dancer

It's here. He has some interesting things to say.

Great guy. I really hope he gets a budget together and is racing sooner rather than later.

**gomick** · 12 May 2010, 11:22 (Ref:2689133)

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Originally Posted by gomick

Victor Carbone won both races at Road Atlanta in F2000...

Got a huge points lead after 3 race wins from 4 starts...

**gomick** · 22 May 2010, 21:48 (Ref:2696161)

Star Mazda : Laguna Seca Qualifying...

1. Conor Daly 1:20.875
2. Anders Krohn 1:21.028
3. Tristan Vautier 1:21.055
4. Mikael Grenier 1:21.192
5. Connor De Phillippi 1:21.490
6. David Ostella 1:21.512
7. Joao Horto a 1:21.591
8. Jorge Goncalvez 1:21.802
9. Caio Lara 1:21.907
10. Rusty Mitchell 1:22.313

NaBUru38 · 24 May 2010, 18:56 (Ref:2697383)

Star Mazda - Laguna Seca race

1. Conor Daly
2. Anders Krohn
3. Mikael Grenier
4. Connor de Phillippi
5. Juan Piedrahita
6. Caio Lara
7. Chris Miller
8. Rusty Mitchell
9. Tatiana Calderon
10. Gerry Kraut
11. Jorge Goncalvez
12. Frank McCormick
13. JW Roberts
14. Phil Fogg
15. Tristan Vautier
16. Patrick O'Neill
17. Joao Horto
18. David Ostella

Tristan Vautier lost a wheel at the Corkscrew!

Standings after 3 / 12 races:

1. Conor Daly, 12
2. Anders Krohn, 107
3. Mikael Grenier, 101
4. Connnor de Phillippi, 95

NaBUru38 · 24 May 2010, 19:08 (Ref:2697392)

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Originally Posted by NaBUru38

The USF2000 will have a non-championship double-header round at Laguna Seca on May 20-23, sharing track with the Pacific F2000 and supporting the ALMS and Star Mazda.

USF2000 / Pacific F2000 - Laguna Seca race 1

1. Scott Rarick
2. Mikhail Goikhberg
3. Miles Maroney
4. David Cheng
7. Mart�*n Sala
10. Ardie Greenamyer

USF2000 / Pacific F2000 - Laguna Seca race 2

1. Mikhail Goikhberg
2. Sage Karam
3. Zach Veach
4. Mart�*n Sala
5. Miles Maroney
6. Scott Rarick
7. David Cheng

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