Raphael Lessard, 15, has signed his second victory of the season at Concord Speedway in North Carolina in the CARS Tour Super Late Model Series and maintains its hold on first place in the championship . with qualifying canceled due to rain, the drivers took the start of the race according to their position in the championship. the young of Saint-Joseph-de-Beauce, therefore sprang from the pole position, which he kept during most of the race.
From the beginning, Raphael imposed on Quin Houff, second, with whom he fought for a few laps. Still driving his Toyota Camry # 99 FRL Express / Team Coach Imaging / Toyota / JBLAudio prepared by the team David Gilliland Racing , Raphael Lessard, again, led a perfect race, saving quickly platoon 14 cars and digging a lead of nearly 4 seconds Houff.
“It was my first race on the Concord Speedway and the track is made of a very special way. It was also my first time I went in pole position side by side with another driver. Initially I tried a maneuver that I thought would work, but finally I hit the wall hard enough and I was afraid of having a flat tire, but the car has been good and competitive despite the impact. The yellow flag at the 25th round I was a little upset since they had a good lead, but I had a great car prepared by David Gilliland Racing team and my chief engineer Seth Smith. Still, the recovery was successful. This victory is for my father, because it is his party tomorrow and he has done so much for me, for my career, since I was little so I owe him that! “Said Lessard.
Raphael currently sits top of the standings with a comfortable lead, “I try not to think of the championship points, I think I do my best at the races, and I finished well, I amassed more points. I would like to thank my family, my team, FRL Express, Imaging Team Coach, Toyota, JBL Audio and all who follow me! “
While there are only three races in the season, Raphael extended his lead in the drivers’ championship. It is also difficult to ignore the commentators of the race, from the beginning of the season, are only wonder at the talent of the young Canadian. They also predict a long future in motorsports.
The next race in Lessard Raphael CARS Tour Super Late Model Series round will be on Saturday September 3rd at Southern National Motorsports Park in Lucama in North Carolina.
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