NA-F2000: Road Atlanta qualifying one notes

Qualifying 1 Notes from Road Atlanta

10:36 AM - The field has formed up on the false grid for qualifying session #1.

10:37 AM - Qualifying will determine the grid for Race One of the season-finale doubleheader.

10:38 AM - Entering the race weekend No. 3 Barber, No. 23 Bomarito and No. 91 Kimball are the only drivers, who can win the 2003 championship.

10:50 AM - The cars roll on course for the 30-minute session.

10:50 AM - No. 23 and No. 3 were fastest in pre-race testing on Tuesday.

10:53 AM - Early in the session the PR1 teammates are running together, followed closely the Cape Motorsport cars.

10:55 AM - No. 58 Chu comes into the pits very slowly.

10:56 AM - No. 44 Smith is reported to be smoking.

10:56 AM - Top-five is currently is No. 23, No. 25 A. Prendeville, No. 91, No. 3 Barber, No. 2 Aschenbach.

10:58 AM - No. 3 is now quickest, with a fast lap 1:23.910.

10:58 AM - No. 58 is reported to suspension damage.

10:59 AM - Top-three No. 3, No. 23 and No. 91.

11:00 AM - Several car pitting to make setup changes.

11:01 AM - No. 27 Dona is the top ACC car, in 21st overall.

11:02 AM - No. 44 has returned to the paddock with an electrical problem.

11:04 AM - No. 86 Brumbaugh is now third quickest.

11:05 AM - Top-three is No. 3, No. 23, No. 86, No. 91 and No. 2.

11:06 AM - Fast time is 1:23.764.

11:06 AM - No. 3 and No. 23 are the only cars to post a time in the 1:23's.

11:10 AM - Top-five is now No. 3, No. 23, No. 86, No. 91and No. 26 R. Pecorari.

11:15 AM - No. 36 Hansen is now the quickest ACC car.

11:18 AM - Top-five is still No. 3, No. 23, No. 86, No. 91 and No. 26.

11:19 AM - No. 20 Klaar is off in turn one.

11:20 AM - CHECKERED, No. 3 Barber captured is seventh pole position, with a lap of 1:23.764. Completing the top-three is No. 23 Bomarito and No. 86 Brumbaugh.

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