USAC: Fonferko repeats in Triple Crown at Sears Point

Posted By Terry Callahan
Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel

June 26, 2001

Ross Fonferko of Wheaton, Ill. remained "undefeated" in the Russell/USAC Triple Crown Pro Series presented by Yokohama, leading the final 17 laps of Saturday's 23-lap contest at Sears Point Raceway in Sonoma, Calif.

Fonferko, who won the series opener at Bakersfield, Calif. in May, started on the front row and assumed command of the race on lap seven when Victory Hugo Quieroz, the fastest qualifier and pole starter, spun in turn two. Fonferko stayed in front to post a 10.315-second victory over Quieroz, while David Mayhew, Cory Turner and Brett Arsenault rounded out the "top-five" at the checkered flag.

Fonferko emerged with an 11-point lead over Mayhew in the standings going into the final round of the three-race series July 22 at Sears Point's 2.52-mile circuit. The drivers are competing for a championship purse of $10,000 in cash and a two-race ride with Cape Motorsports in the final US F2000 event at Daytona Beach, Fla. September 15-16.

RUSSELL PRO TRIPLE CROWN SERIES STANDINGS

1. Ross Fonferko 51
2. David Mayhew 40
3. Victor Hugo Quieroz 39
4. Cory Turner 30
5. John Knudsen 27
6. Bob Hagerty 22
7. Phil Kopp 21
Tim Butler 21
9. JoJo Saunders 19
Taylor Fletcher 19

Text provided by Dick Jordan

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