Another Top 10 Finish for Ben Crosland and Another Position Higher in the Driver Points Race

June 25, 2009

Ben Crosland garnered his fourth Top 10 finish of the 2009 Ford Racing Mustang Challenge season by finishing 7th at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course 40-minute event last Saturday. Once again, Crosland showed himself to be a consistent driver and able to keep his cool while running two abreast through the first turns and battling Jason von Kluge for position most of the race.
 
Crosland qualified in 9th position Friday afternoon after limited track time when the Friday morning session was washed away by rain storms, which left behind high heat and humidity for qualifying.
 

Unable to run in the first two races of the season due to Florida age requirements, 16-year old Crosland has done a remarkable job of making up for lost time, and is more than holding his own against the older, more experienced competitors. His season so far shows immediate, early improvement and remarkable consistency:
— Barber Race 1 – 18th
— Barber Race 2 – 12th
— New Jersey – 7th
— Laguna Seca – 6th
— Mosport – 5th
— Mid-Ohio – 7th
 
Earning 33 championship points for his Mid-Ohio finish, Ben has moved up one spot into the No. 12 position in the driver points race, and the team is focused on helping him finish the season among the Top 10. This might be a tough challenge, but if Ben remains as consistent as he has been in the last four races, and if Lady Luck smiles, it’s still possible.
 
The No. 45 car is sponsored by Interbank FX, a leading provider of trading services and offering proprietary technology and tools to trade spot foreign currency online.
 
SpeedWorks Looking for One or Two Funded Drivers for the NASA Midwest 2 Hour Enduro, July 17
 
SpeedWorks is planning on racing in the NASA Great Lakes at Autobahn, July 18-19, and as part of the weekend is putting together a team for the 2 Hour Enduro race on July 17. We are looking for at least one funded driver to join us for the event. You must have a current valid NASA Competition License or Rookie Permit. Drivers with licenses from other recognized sanctioning bodies should contact the national office to obtain a NASA license. Call 510-232-6272 for more information on licenses.
 
If you are interested in participating in this enduro event, call or email Peter Parrott at (317) 241-3664 or as soon as possible
 
For more information about the enduro event, click this direct link to the Web site:
http://www.nasamidwest.com/season/event_info.asp?eventid=9582
 
 
Potential Testing Opportunity July 7 at Autobahn
 
SpeedWorks is also planning a 3-hour evening test at Autobahn Country Club on Tuesday, July 7, and has a seat available for a driver interested in getting a feel for this track before the NASA Great Lakes and Mustang Challenge races. If you are interested in participating in this test, call or email Peter Parrott at (317) 241-3664 or as soon as possible to reserve the seat. SpeedWorks is coordinating this test with several other drivers and teams so it can be as cost-effective as possible for everyone.
 

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