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PRESS RELEASE: 25 JULY 2009 |
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Shelby
Can Am - Zwartkops Round Five
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The
Shelby Can-Am championship is within Darryn Lobb’s
grasp and two more wins will virtually secure him
the title. But Zwartkops is a circuit known to
produce close racing and upset results. A good
qualifying is more important than at any other
track.
In what has been a dominant season, the DK Woodcraft
backed former champion has won seven of the eight
races that made up the first half of the season. The
race he didn’t win was at Zwartkops.
Defending champion Rui Campos (Hugo Boss) has been
in the wars this year but had a good outing last
time out at Phakisa to come away with two third
places. Currently he’s second in the points race.
Ten points behind is a fascinating battle for third
place where Brian Algar (Thuthuka Welding) is tied
on points with Edenvale’s rising star Thomas Reib (CoolstarBeverages)
who is the only other driver to have won this year. |
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Image:
Tony Alves -
www.tracksidepics.co.za |
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JP Bredenhann (Bigfoot Express/Panel Rite) could
upset the plans of the leaders. The former kart star
from Durban is three points behind Algar and Reib
and is overdue for a win. Although he was second in
both races at Kyalami his results have been a bit
inconsistent, but his pace is good.
Alan Eve in the Phakisa entry is only five points
behind Bredenhann while former Porsche 924 racer
Sean Greve (Vulcania Reinforcing) is just outside
the top six despite missing the previous Zwartkops
round.
Bertil Hofmann in the striking Brawn GP liveried GP
Energy Drink backed car has had some solid results
and holds eighth ahead of Durbsan’s impressive
newcomer Andrew Strike (Strike 1 Racing) while Cape
Town’s fiery and equally impressive newcomer Greg
Walker (Bizfone) completes the top 10.
Dave Beattie (DURA) is determined to make up ground
after bruising outings at Kyalami and Phakisa. Colin
Frost (Strocam) is a staunch sportscar supporter and
is capable of mixing it in the top ten thanks to a
wealth of experience while Durban’s Sun Moodley
(Bigfoot Express) has surprised many with his
performances in only his second season of racing.
Craig Shorter (Execuline) has also had to miss a few
events, but he could be a good bet for a top six
finish. Hanno Pengilly (Azura Retreats) is another
driver who missed a round due to business
commitments
Richard Wood and former off-road racer Harry Roscoe
have been in the series it was the Opel powered
Sports 2000 championship and they are as
enthusiastic as ever.
Featuring very strong space-frame chassis these
sleek bodied sportscars are powered by Nissan’s
reliable 3.5 litre V6 powerplant. Drive is taken
care of via a unique four speed Weisman gearbox
which was specially designed for these Carroll
Shelby designed cars. |
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Issued on behalf of Shelby Can-Am by
SA Racer |
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