FF: FL: Series update, standings 2006-02-23

WEAN WINS FLORIDA FOCUS RACE AT ORLANDO; SMITH STILL LEADS POINTS

HOMESTEAD, Fla. -- A pair of Northeasterners dominated the headlines for the second weekend of Florida Ford Focus Midget Car Series racing; one in victory lane, and the other in the points standings.

Nick Wean of Milford, N.J. won his second career Focus feature Friday, winning the 20-lap race at Orlando Speedworld. Trailing him were former New York native Michael Sboro and Ryan Smith.

Saturday's race at Inverness, Fla. was cancelled due to rain.

Smith, of Kunkletown, Pa., continues to lead the standings after winning two of the first four races. The series returns to Orlando this Friday. <pre> USAC FLORIDA FORD FOCUS MIDGET CAR SERIES POINTS 1. Ryan Smith 270 2. Ryan Scott 202 3. Mike Ward 195 4. Nick Daugherty 183 5. Darrin Coker 178 6. Terry Hall 175 7. Luke Daugherty 149 8. Arin McIntosh 102 9. Nick Wean 69 10. Michael Sboro 68

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