USAC: Justus heads for Trois Rivieres up by 43 points
25 July 2000
Posted By Terry CallahanMotorsports Editor, The Auto Channel
Aaron Justus of Crestline, Calif. has a 43-point lead over Canadian Marc-Antoine Camirand entering this weekend's USAC/SCCA Formula 2000 National Championship round at the Trois Rivieres Circuit in Camirand's hometown.
The 1.506-mile circuit is located on the downtown streets of the Quebec city and a 30-lap "Le Grand Prix Player's de Trois Rivieres" feature is scheduled to start at 4:10 pm Saturday.
Justus and Camirand have accounted for five victories in the six races held so far this season. Camirand won last year's 30-lap Trois Rivieres outing.
Practice is scheduled Friday from 8:40-9:10 am and qualifying is slated Friday from 4:20-4:50 pm. and Saturday from 8:40-9:10 am.
Round eight of the 2000 championship, the "Grand Prix at Mosport," is scheduled for August 5 at Mosport International Raceway, the 2.459-mile road course located northeast of Toronto, Canada.
USAC F2000 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP POINT STANDINGS
1. Aaron Justus 154
2. Marc-Antoine Camirand 111
3. Ian Lacy 107
4. James Hanson 94
5. Peter Walsh 92
6. Memo Rojas, Jr. 79
7. Billy Asaro 77
8. Jeff Harrison 74
9. Tony Buffomante 66
10. Daniel Muniz 62
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