Monday, August 25, 2008

Douglas Takes Win; Points Lead in Pomona

Scott Douglas told the live NBC audience following his first win of the season in Chula Vista, Calif. (July 27) that once the wins started, they were going to come in bunches. The AMSOIL/Kumho Tire Pro 4 driver may now been seen as a prophet after his second win of the season in Pomona, Calif. on August 17.

Douglas entered Saturday's race just one point behind Carl Renezeder in the Pro 4 standings. After Renezeder was black flagged, Douglas took advantage and battled for second with Johnny Greaves. Unfortunately for Douglas, CORR officials thought he wasn't playing nice and gave him a black flag after Greaves crossed in front of the AMSOIL Pro 4, causing both trucks to lose ground. Douglas was able to finish seventh, and would enter Sunday's race tied for the point's lead.

On Sunday, the black flag was once again flying strong in the Pro 4 race. This time, however, Douglas kept his nose clean and took advantage of the over aggressive driving by his competitors. Douglas sat just behind the race leaders, who were slamming into one another, and waited for the right opportunity to take the lead. Renezeder and Curt LeDuc slammed into each other on lap 16, giving Douglas a narrow opening to take the lead. LeDuc was black flagged and Renezeder dropped to third after AMSOIL/Red Bull driver Steve Barlow made the move into second. D0uglas picked up his second win of the season and leads the championship chase by nine points.


In the Pro Lite class, AMSOIL Super Team member Chad Hord also picked up his second win of the year on Saturday, dominating the class on the tight Pomona track. The 2006 Pro Lite champion finished fifth on Sunday and moved in sixth in the point's race.

AMSOIL is the Exclusive Official Oil of Championship Off Road Racing. The series turns back to Chula Vista, Calif. for rounds 11 and 12 on Saturday, September 13 and Sunday, September 14. The Saturday race will air Live on SPEED. Round 10 from Pomona, featuring Scott Douglas' win, will air on Sunday September 14.

Until then, we'll see you at the races.