Kamikawa King Capturing 3 in 2015

It was a record breaking night for the ISF in two different ways.
1. A depleted field due to injuries and trips made it the smallest field in ISF history.
2. For the first time an ISF driver sweeps all three divisions in one event

The former Road Westallica returned to the ISF schedule after a several year abscence under a new name: The Streets of Elkhart Lake.
The circuit under went some minor changes that improved the track even more.
Wide radius turns connected by several medium length straights.
"It's my kind of track," said Ferrari/Audi driver Everet Kamikawa.
"A quick, medium length, point-and-squirt type of track."

The field was small but the racing was big.
Kamikawa finishing ahead of John Wiedemann and Corey Galbraith in F1, GTP, and LMP races.
Several drivers have won two divisions during one race event.
In 2004 John Shea won the GTP race and the twin F1 races, however Kamikawa was the first to win in three separate divisions.

INTERNATIONAL SPORTSCAR FEDERATION
Official Finish, Event # 2015-03
West Allis Grand Prix presented by RacingWisconsin.com
October 8, 2014
Lack Track

F1 Grand Prix Category -- 16 Minute Final
Pos. Driver Car

1. Everet Kamikawa-Ferrari
2. John Wiedemann-Jaguar  
3. Corey Galbraith-USF1

LMP Category -- 12 Minute Final

Pos. Driver Car

1. Everet Kamikawa-Audi R15 Black
2. John Wiedemann-KIA Peugeot
3. Corey Galbraith-Orange Peugot 

GTP Category -- 16 Minute Final
Pos. Driver Car

1. Everet Kamikawa-Marlboro Shell Ferrari
2. John Wiedemann-RacingNation.com Toyota
3. Corey Galbraith-Tenoras Toyota

Another Double for Fitz! Wolf Wins Too!

Another Double for Fitz! Wolf Wins Too!

Mike Fitzlaff was the dominant force in the races with wins in the F1 and LMP divisions in the It's Nacho Cheese, It's My Cheese West Bend Grand Prix presented by RacingWisconsin.com.
Where have we heard that before? I know. Last race! Fitzlaff took pole positions for both events.
Fitzlaff used the pole positions to put the the other drivers to shame as he ran away with the win in the F1 event over Everet Kamikawa, Mike Lack, John Wiedeman, Todd Wolf, and Keith Lindbeck.

Fitzlaff then converted his second consecutive pole position to win the second LMP event by another big margin over Mike Lack, John Wiedeman, Everet Kamikawa, Todd Wolf, and Keith Lindbeck. Fitzlaff now has a growing margin in the championship point standings for both divisions. 

The surprises of the night came in the GTP division.
Keith Lindbeck and Todd Wolf gave the crowd, paddock, and this writer something to talk about.
Both drivers were making just their second career start in the division. Leading off as the first driver to qualify, Lindbeck surprised everyone with a super fast lap. He downplayed his chances of retaining pole position because of the veteran drivers qualifying after him, however one by one all those drivers failed to top the time and Lindbeck had his first career pole in any division!
"Holy ....I'm not last!" was the second year drivers quote.
Lindbeck had to sit as he waited for the results of the semi-final to see whom he would race in the final to see if he could get his first career ISF win. The shot layoff may have hurt his feel for driving the ultra fast and grippy cars as he briefly led to the cheers of the crowd only to start having handling problems after the first quarter of the race. Rooting members of the paddock couldn't help as he dropped from first but did recover and gained some confidence and managed to score his first podium finish in his ISF career with a third place finish with Kamikawa fourth and Lack fifth.

While Lindbeck's race went down and up, Todd Wolf started with handling problems but found his stride after the first quarter and dispatched Kamikawa, Lindbeck, and second place finisher Wiedemann to score his first ISF win. 
"I love these cars!" screamed an excited Wolf.  
That's good. The ISF loves success for newer drivers.
Lindbeck and Wolf gave the league and fans that fun at this event.

Until next time...It's not bad being in the pits!
Steve The Wrench Ratchett

INTERNATIONAL SPORTSCAR FEDERATION
Official Finish, Event # 2014-02
It's Nacho Cheese It's My Cheese West Bend Grand Prix presented by RacingWisconsin.com
October 2, 2014
Lack Track

F1 Grand Prix Category -- 16 Minute Final
Pos. Driver Car

1. Mike Fitzlaff-Jordan Peugot
2. Everet Kamikawa-Ferrari
3. Mike Lack-Jaguar
4. John Wiedemann-Jaguar  
5. Todd Wolf-Caterham
6. Keith Lindbeck-MaRUssia

Fastest Qualifier -- Fitzlaff
B Main Winner --Wiedemann

LMP Category -- 12 Minute Final
Pos. Driver Car

1. Mike Fitzlaff-Nissan Peugeot
2.  Mike Lack-Toyota Peugeot 
3. John Wiedemann-KIA Peugeot
4. Everet Kamikawa-Audi R15 Black 
5. Todd Wolf-Design Engine Peugeot
6. Keith Lindbeck-Digital DJ Audi R15

Fastest Qualifier -- Fitzlaff
B Main Winner --Lack

GTP Category -- 16 Minute Final
Pos. Driver Car

1. Todd Wolf-Shell Porsche
2.  John Wiedemann-RacingNation.com Toyota
3.  Keith Lindbeck-Tenoras Toyota
4. Everet Kamikawa-Marlboro Shell Ferrari
5. Mike Fitzlaff-Nissan GTP
6.  Mike Lack-Tamiya Jaguar

Fastest Qualifier -- Lindbeck
B Main Winner --Kamikawa

Fitzlaff Doubles Wins ISF 2015 Opener

Fitzlaff Doubles Wins ISF 2015 Opener

I almost just reposted a story from 2013 when Mike Fitzlaff won the two races that open the ISF season. He did it again this year in almost the exactly the same way as the 2015 ISF season started at the Deckertring for the first time. 

Injured during most of 2014 and still not fully recovered from his foot injury, Fitzlaff proved he is still the most dominant driver in the ISF since the departure of John Shea to the American Racing Alliance.  Fitzlaff ran away with the the win in the F1 event over John Wiedemann, Everet Kamikawa, and Mike Lack. Fitzlaff then won the LMP season opener by another big margin over Wiedemann, Lack, and Kamikawa.

Not everything went quite Fitzlaff's way on the night though as the ISF also ran the GTP division which was taken by Kamikawa. The next event is the RacingNation.com West Bend Grand Prix at Lack Track.

Until next time...It's not bad being in the pits!
Steve The Wrench Ratchett

INTERNATIONAL SPORTSCAR FEDERATION
Official Finish, Event # 2015-01
ISF Season Opener presented by RacingWisconsin.com
September 26, 2014

Deckertring

F1 Grand Prix Category -- 16 Minute Final
Pos. Driver Car

1. Mike Fitzlaff-Jordan Peugot
2.  John Wiedemann-Jaguar 
3.  Everet Kamikawa-Ferrari
4. Mike Lack-Red Bull

LMP Category -- 16 Minute Final
Pos. Driver Car

1. Mike Fitzlaff-Nissan Peugeot
2. John Wiedemann-KIA Peugeot
3. Mike Lack-Toyota Peugeot
4. Everet Kamikawa-Audi R15 Black    
   
   GTP Category -- 16 Minute FinalPos. Driver Car 
   1. Everet Kamikawa-Marlboro Shell Ferrari
   2.  Mike Fitzlaff-Nissan Peugeot 
   3. Mike Lack-Tamiya Jaguar
   4. John Wiedemann-Silk Cut Jaguar