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SBRS: Brian Frisselle Laguna Seca race notes

Formula Dodge Western Series Championship Laguna Seca, California October 18- October 20, 2002 Group 1 Qualifying Position Qualified: 2nd Group 1 Race 1 Position Started: 2nd Position Finished: 1st Fastest Lap Time: 1:41.109 seconds Race ...

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Formula Dodge Western Series Championship
Laguna Seca, California
October 18- October 20, 2002

Group 1 Qualifying
Position Qualified: 2nd

Group 1 Race 1
Position Started: 2nd
Position Finished: 1st
Fastest Lap Time: 1:41.109 seconds

Race Notes: Frisselle started the weekend exceptionally strong, taking his first Formula Dodge Western Series win. The young rookie from Hawaii led eight of the sixteen laps, overcome at one point by experienced driver, Tim Traver. Frisselle reclaimed the lead to take the checkered flag. Frisselle stated, "I am thrilled to have had such a strong race today, taking my first series win!"

Group 1 Race 2
Position Started: 1st
Position Finished: 2nd
Fastest Lap Time: 1:40.680

Race Notes: Frisselle came out strong on Sunday's race, leading ten of the sixteen laps. He lost the lead in lap traffic in turn four, but was still able to finish strong in P2. "Overall, this was a great race. The competition was tough and the race was close, so I am pleased with my P2 finish."

Group 3 Qualifying
Position Qualified: 3rd

Group 3 Race 1
Position Started: 3rd
Position Finished: 2nd

Race Notes: Frisselle raced for a second time on Saturday, in group 3, finishing strong in P2. The rookie overcame mechanical difficulties and drove a solid race, claiming a podium finish.

Group 3 Race 2
Position Started: 2nd
Position Finished: 2nd

Race Notes: Frisselle's last race of the weekend was perhaps his best. He drove wheel to wheel with Mechanic-of-the-Year Richard Schmidt and set the fastest lap of the weekend, a 1:40.364. Frisselle stated, "I was really excited to be able to run with a more experienced driver and challenge him for the lead. I feel great about my performance this weekend; I now feel confident that I have a chance at taking the Western Series Championship."

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