Davison reclaims 2nd in Championship after spectacular drive- July 8, 2007
Toronto, Canada- Australian Racing Driver James Davison dropped to last on the opening lap of Round 7 of the Star Mazda Championship Presented by Goodyear, after his engine lost power forcing him into the pits. What followed was a spectacular drive through the field to finish fifth and regain second in the Championship point score.
Davison achieved third position on the grid after only one flying lap in qualifying. Unfortunately he was unable to continue after his rear suspension was slightly damaged due to brushing the wall. After losing power at the start a full course caution enabled Davison to pit where his Velocity Motorsports team endeavored to rectify the problem but with limited success, as the engine continued to experience intermittent power loss.
The Championship standings are Dane Cameron 1st (263 points), James Davison 2nd (216 points) and Jonathan Goring 3rd (213 points). Round 8 of the Star Mazda Championship Presented by Goodyear will be held at Road America, Wisconsin, in conjunction with the American Le Mans Series on 10th-11th August. |
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James Davison, Driver:
"The race today was incredible. When the car was right I gained so much confidence in passing other competitors in the cut throat racing particularly on the Toronto street circuit which is very tight and dangerous. I was able to drive through the field and pull off some pretty spectacular passes some of which were three wide or on the outside. I want to thank my team for doing their best, I just need some luck. In the first seven races of the Championship, I have been taken out in two races and suffered engine problems in another two. However I have regained second in the Championship so I‘m really looking forward to the next race at Road America where I was the quickest in testing."
For further information please visit www.starmazda.com, www.jamesdavison.com.au or e-mail jamesdavison4@hotmail.com. |
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