HOMESTEAD KARTING CLUB SERIES – SUMMER SEASON OPENER
Easy Pick Up for Marco Ferrera “First in Race One”
Despite “less than ideal” conditions for racing, Summer Points Series - Race One was held on Sunday, August 31st at Homestead Karting track next to the International Speedway. Multiple rain delays throughout the morning qualifying sessions led to the cancellation of heat races.
During qualifying, Ferrera clocked a 42.488 mph top speed, snagging the pole position with a best time of 59.311 seconds. In the afternoon feature race, Ferrera with his number 15 Zanardi TAG (125 cc.) completed the 15 lap race in 13 minutes 19.678 seconds, leaving the second place to Dane Ierna with a considerable lead, more than a few car lengths. Ferrera maintained his pole positin throughout the race and is a favorite in the track for the Summer Points win.
A native of Rio de Janeiro - Brasil, Marco Ferrera (www.marcoferrera.com) with his crew Garry Williams and Christian Toro are members of Homestead Karting Team, which is owned by karting veteran Tony Schroeder. Race 2 of the heated series will take place on October 12 at Homestead track. The Summer Series consist of 6 races, where point leaders of the regional series will advance to compete at Florida Winter Tour and Stars of Karting.
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