Canam Racing Leagues www.canamracing.org www.canamracing.org en-us GORDON CARTER SKINS THE GATOR! www.canamracing.org/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=537 COTMonHomeGordon
Ron Schroll took the pole position again tonight with a strong lap in the 33's.  Once the race started, Schroll and Gordon Carter checked out on the pack, but were soon tracked down by Sandy Robinson, who was running at a blistering pace.  But the star that burns brightest burns out fast, and Sandy spun it after hooking the apron.  From there, it looked like Ron Schroll was going to run away with it, but the crafty Carter hit the pits early and gained just enough of a lead to fight off Schroll's charge at the very end of a great race.  There were only three yellows in the 134 lap event.  Congrats to Carter for a well-run race!

League Commissioner Ray Chandonnet was pleased with the outcome of the season, and has planned some racing events for the coming off-season.  Check in to the forums to keep up to date on the coming events!

gator ROB MATTHEWS TAKES HOMESTEAD BY SKILL & STRATEGY www.canamracing.org/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=536 COTSunHomeRob
Ron Schroll took the pole in the #7 Chevrolet, but in the end, it was Rob Matthews in the #066 Toyota who took the checkerd flag at Homestead, Florida's COT Fixed event.  Rob explained that his strategy was to run hard as long as he could, then pit earlier than his nemesis, Schroll.  Along the way, Schroll's crew chief miscalculated the fuel consumption, and Ron was surprised to find himself several laps short by the end of the race.  Ron was forced to pit with Robert closing, but a lap down.  Due to tire wear, Schroll had a less than stellar pit stop, handing second place to #57, Rich Haynie, in the closing laps.  Haynie was on a long fuel run, with no intention to pit.  There were no yellows in the 134 lap event, a good job done by all drivers!  Matthews cruised to the finish with his nearest threat a lap down!  Congratulations to Robert Matthews in the #066 Buffalo Bills Toyota Camry.  A great way to finish the season for this up and coming team.  Look out for Matthews next season!
COTSunHomeStandings RON SCHROLL'S #7 GEICO WINS SEASON FINALE www.canamracing.org/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=535

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The last race of the season for the Nationwide Open Series concluded today under the red flag for rain. Ron Schroll driving the #7 GEICO Chevy would take the Pole Position handily. Ron would show his muscle early and dominate the event. All the other drivers could do was was watch his car get smaller and smaller. Ray Chandonnet in the #61 Mohegun Sun Casino Dodge Charger showed some sign of life on the last pitstop of the event but proved no match for Schroll. Carl Black driving the #16 Chevy for Roush/Fenway Racing would be right there contesting at the end but mechanical failure brought his machine to the garage. Bob Chandonnet in his Harley Davidson #07 Chevy showed some muscle too midway but that white inside line of the apron would bite him and send him to the garage. Bob will lose his rookie stripe and will be right there with the best of them next season. Simon Gregoire in his Fender Guitar #55 Chevy made a terrific showing today and showed he'd be a force to contend with in the future as well. Mike Morgan fought his loose condition valiantly as his crew tried their best to tighten him up. Finally Mike had to park it in the garage as well when he had catastophic engine failure when he nosed it into the outside wall. MIKE MORGAN #20 NNS FIXED 2008 CHAMPION www.canamracing.org/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=534

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We had a good showing of drivers for the last race of the season. Ron Schroll in his #7 Chevy would sit on the Pole. Full fuel runs and worn tires made for some hairy pitting by some and would cause the yellow flag to fly. Drivers would be caught short and come close to or flat run out of fuel when the flags flew. Mahem and confusion caused some good drivers to go a lap or two down.

But Mike Morgan driving Joe Gibbs Gamespot #20 Toyota Camry would not be denied. Poor Mike got nailed under caution sustaining some damage by this reporter. Undaunted Mike pressed on and with a little luck on his side took the checkers for a good win.

nnshometue_result RICH HAYNIE MAKES A STUNNING COMEBACK www.canamracing.org/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=533

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It looked like Rich Haynie was going to be the class of the field. He had blistering speeds during practice. He came out 2/10ths faster than everyone in Qualifying. And low and behold he flat out spanked the field the whole race. In the post race interview Rich told this humble reporter he owed it all to the equipment under him. He said that Real Feel added to his wheel made all the difference in the world.

cotphoemon_results AL ROCKINSON STRIKES IN THE DESERT www.canamracing.org/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=532
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Al Rockinson showed the fans once again why he's one of the top drivers around.  After taking the pole, the #9 Dodge Charger stayed out front most of the race despite some attacks.  Haynie in the 57 Chevy pressured The Rock a few times, but was his own worst enemy with several penalties.  Ron Schroll was in the mix, but timing was everything as the race came down to a green/white shootout with four contenders vying for the win.  But in the end, Al was what we thought he was, a solid driver even under pressure.  Congrats to the #9 Budweiser Dodge team!

 ROBERT MATTHEWS DAZZLES IN THE DESERT www.canamracing.org/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=531

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It was a hot steamy one in the desert just outside Phoenix, Az today. 2 tenths seperated the Pole sitter to last place position on the grid. The fans knew it would be exciting to watch. And exciting it was from the first drop of the green flag.

Mike Morgan took the pole position handily. Mike driving the black #20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota Camry lead the field the majority of the race. It looked like Mike would be impossible to deal with today. There was action all over the track with 3-4 car fields jockying for positions.

The last caution of the day would prove tragic for the #20 of Mike Morgan. He and his crew opted for a 4 tire change while Robert Matthews driving the Buffalo Bills Chevy #066 would strategically opt for right side only. This put Robert in the lead when the flag dropped for the Green, White, Checker finish. Robert managed to hold off the hard charging Mike Morgan to hold on for the coveted win.

nwsphoetue_results RON SCHROLL #7 SWEEPS TEXAS www.canamracing.org/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=530

cottexmon_#7

The economy reached the track in Fort Worth. Just a handful of cars made it to the race. Ron Schroll set a blistering time in qualifying with a time in the 28.6s.

An early blown tire by the #07 of Bob Chandonnet's #07 Dr. Pepper Chevy brought out the only caution of the race. The lead was shared by the other 3 drivers but again Ron Schroll in that #7 Hooters Chevy was the class of the field. 73 laps into the event the red flag flew for a welcome ending for the other drivers trying to catch Ron. Tornado warnings sent everyone scurrying for shelter. A blessing in disguise for all but Ron. Who when interviewed by this humble reporter said" I hated to open that can of whoop$#% on those boys that way".

cottexmon_results #7 HOOTERS CHEVY STEALS THE SHOW www.canamracing.org/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=529

cottexsun_#7
Al Rockinson driving the #9 Budweiser Dodge Charger peeled off a heck of a lap to sit on the Pole in Fort Worth, Tx. There wasn't but 7/10 between the Pole sitter and the last placed qualifier. This was going to be a shootout deluxe in Texas today.

Al led the field but got caught up in a wreck early on. His crew did their best to fix his ride but it just wasn't the stallion he mounted originally. Ron Schroll driving his #7 Hooters Chevy after a few others swapped the lead with him took over and never looked back. At lap 150 it was Ron standing tall in the Ok Coral(Victory Circle).

cottexsun_results RON SCHROLL #7 WINS BIG IN TEXAS www.canamracing.org/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=528

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It was a rough race in Dallas, Tx tonight. All kinds of technical glitches made it hard on a lot of drivers. But those left standing at the end had the bragging rights to be sure.

The Pole Position tonight was somewhat of a surprise to some but not to this humble reporter. Bill Cregger driving his Alienware Chevy #81 smoked the field with a time in the 29.0s to get his first pole ever in online racing.

A HEARTFELT CONGRATULATIONS TO BILL CREGGER ON WINNING THAT 1ST POLE EVER ONLINE RACING!

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Bill would lead the field most of the 1st fuel run segment. Robert Matthews was hot on Bill's trail along with Ray Chandonnet. Bill would pit when the first caution flew but got caught by the dreaded radar gun for speeding which put him at the back of the field.

Ray Chandonnet was struck first by the puter gremlin with a screen freeze. Seconds later Robert Matthews got his turn getting bit by those pesky gremlins. You could hear the collective sighs of relief from Bill, Ron, Bob, Simon and Mike.

Ron Schroll driving the #7 Chevy would eventually get the lead and never look back. Mike Morgan driving the #20 Home Depot Chevy would take 2nd while Bob Chandonnet driving his #07 Chevy would place 3rd.

Bill Cregger finished a respectable 4th, Simon Gregoire rounding the top five in 5th place. Robert Matthews and Ray Chandonnet would bring up the back end of the field in 6th and 7th respectively.