2010 Comptoberfest Results

First Annual Comptoberfest @ the Park

Octavian Hathorn, Comp winner

Comp

Octavian Hathorn decided that the best way to win an SCCEC Comp Eliminator event is by mounting the slicks on the front wheels. And just like the last event, his F/SC 1994 Acura Integra pushed him to a win at the first annual Comptoberfest presented by the SCCEC. After consistently running -0.050 to -0.060 under during eliminations, he turned up the boost to run a 1.038 (-0.107) to defeat "Nova" Nick Zink and his A/PM 2000 turbocharged Ford T-bird in the finals.

The Key Race

In the quarter finals, Octavian had to line up against #2 qualifier, "Papa" Dave Walker, and his furious D/M 71 Corvette. "Papa" Dave had qualified -0.086 under, and was planning to take the Vette to the final round. Usually, the consistency and reliablity of the D/M small block Falcon in "Papa" Dave's Corvette would prove superior to the inconsistent at best, F/SC FWD layout. However, this time, "Papa" Dave's Corvette had mechanical problems, and slowed to a 1.337.

Dennis 'Foamy' Hill, Super Gas winner and r/u

Super Gas

In Super Gas, Dennis "Foamy" Hill maneuvered not one, but two of his cars through the always tight Super Gas field to finish 1 st and 2 nd . Making a Super Gas final is impressive, but to take home the winner and runner up spots with his always tough Volvo wagon and Chrysler Sebring, Dennis made it seem almost too easy. One of the most fantastic things about "Foamy", is when he is off, he is still a good racer. But during Super Gas eliminations, "Foamy" was on, and no one could touch his cars performance, or his driving.

Octavian Hathorn's F/SC 1998 Acura Integra

About the winning car

The 1994 Acura Integra was originally constructed by Brandon Skeen of Honolulu, Hawaii. This is the third time that a car out of Skeen Racecars has made the final of a SCCEC event. The custom fabricated brass chassis is outfitted with a Pro Slot Speed FX S16d, which puts the power to the ground through Sonic gears, and Pro Track rubber.

'Nova' Nick Zink, Comp runner-up

The Runner Up

After honing his skills at the mini-bike street races, "Nova" Nick Zink decided to go legit and take it to the track. Deadly on the lights, and ready to jump behind the wheel of anything, Nick was able to tune the 2000 T-bird to his first SCCEC final round appearance. The A/PM 2000 Ford Thunderbird is built with a DRS chassis, powered by a Pro Slot Dragmaster can, magnets, and armature. Sonic gears and vintage Speed Secret rubber starts and stops this Pro Modified machine.

Did you know?

11 of the 32 qualifiers were powered by Falcons? With the popularity of the BP Spec Class, the Falcon popularity doesn't seem to be waning any time soon.
Dennis "Foamy" Hills S/G Volvo wagon had a cash bounty on it for every round, and it still survived. Thats a bad man, who drives a bad car.

'Papa' Dave Walker, enjoying the fruits (malt, barley, hops) of qualifying #1.

"Papa" Dave Walker qualified #1 (-0.091), #2 (-0.086), #5 (-0.073), and #16 (-0.050), all with Falcon power. The Falcon's start in the High Desert.

Jim Chapman

Jim Chapmans AA/SM 69 Camaro was getting sorted out during the day, qualifying in the #30 spot. Here's a tip: He's got it sorted out now.

Keith Dancy is patiently bumping up the D/NPS index in his 69 Dodge Dart. Word on the street is that car has alot left in it.