June 7th, 2010 
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Sting Ray
May 29th & 30th found Red Apple Racing, with driver Sting Ray Robb, in Spokane, Washington for the third round of the NorthWest Gold Cup Series. The weekend proved to be quite successful for Red Apple Racing and Sting Ray. While it seems there is always a bit of controversy surrounding this high intensity series when the dust settled we found ourselves in first place in all three classes we participate in.
The race report excerpts below are from NorthWest Karting News and their fine reporter Brittney Cusack. (Full Report)
RD 3 Gold Cup Race Report… 6/6/2010
“Battle Royale” in Spokane !
Round three of the Ikf Region six Northwest Gold Cup Series got underway this past weekend in Spokane, Washington. Stormy skies and windy conditions were waiting to greet those competitors who made the long trip, determined to go racing.
The Spokane Kart Racing Association had everything ready to go, Thursday’s move in was well orchestrated, and went smoothly. Turnout was good, among the many teams represented were notables such as: CMC, Italian Motors USA, HRE, Revolution Kart Racing, Rolison Performance Group, Collins Racing, and Kartsport Northwest. At the driver’s meeting Sunday morning Artie Carpenter was presented with the checkered flag that was used for his Fathers tribute victory lap at the previous Gold Cup race.
The Track:
Spokane’s track is a real “racer’s track”. It’s both fast and technical, with plenty of opportunities for passing if the driver is willing to take some chances.
The Weather:
Thursday and Friday were cold, windy, with occasional showers. Saturday began clearing, stayed dry and by Sunday the Sun came out for the entire day.
The Competitors:
With series points battles beginning to take shape many of these racers were looking at this round to establish momentum heading into mid season. This would play out throughout the weekend as on track action was taken to a whole new level of intensity, and competitors were much less willing to concede those all important finishing positions.
The Racing:
-Junior 1 Briggs Gas Animal Heavy:
Taking a Break!
Brittney Zamora and Sting Ray Robb would meet again here at Spokane to contest round 3 of the series. Sting Ray Robb struck first taking pole with a fast lap of 50.820, Zamora second and Justin Demars in third. Zamora struck back quickly however by taking the lead to win the pre final with Demars close behind. In the end it was Sting Ray Robb who would take the lead on the start of the final event and never look back securing first place for the weekend, Zamora right there behind in second, and Demars in third. Look for this battle to continue at round four.
-Rotax Mini Max:
Starting off the weekend in Mini Max was none other than Davey Manthie talking the pole position with a fast lap of 46.552. Off pole was the very fast Sing Ray Robb, with Marco Eakins and Kyle Wick making up row two looking to go to the front. With Davey Manthie dominating all three heats, it was Marco Eakins and Sting Ray Robb who would provide the show for the spectators. Eakins was able to get past Sting Ray in Heat one for the second place spot, however it was Sting Ray would come back to take second in Heat two, with the #9 of Kyle Wick never far behind. A disappointed Wick had to start the main event at the back of the pack due to the loss of his side pod before the start. Wick soon had his work cut out for him as he fought hard to make his way up through the field. Meanwhile it was Eakins and Sting Ray who continued to battle for second as they both raced hard and caught Manthie. The three ran the last four laps together with only inches between their karts. In the end it was Manthie who took home the first place spot, followed by Eakins in second, Sting Ray in third, Morgan in fourth, and Kandris in fifth.
Excerpts Article Credit: NwKnews
Sting Ray won the Jr. 1 Briggs Gas Animal Light competition as well resulting in an overall tie for 1st place in the Gold Cup Series Standings. The results of the weekend finds Sting Ray in 1st place Jr. 1 Gas Animal Hvy and Mini Max and tied for 1st place in Jr 1 Gas Animal Lt.
Here is one of the heat races that was short enough to meet YouTubes 10 minute restriction.
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