Fitzlaff Doubles Wins in 2014 Opener

Mike Fitzlaff continued where he left off the 2013 ISF season, as the dominant force in the races with wins in the F1 and LMP divisions in the 2014 ISF season opener at the It's Nacho Cheese, It's My Cheese West Bend Grand Prix presented by RacingWisconsin.com.

Fitzlaff took pole positions for both events on a night that featured four rookies, three of which made their ISF debut.
Fitzlaff used the pole positions to put the veterans and rookies to shame as he ran away with the the win in the F1 event over John Wiedemann, Everet Kamikawa, and Mike Lack.

Fitzlaff then converted his pole position to win the LMP season opener by another big margin over Wiedemann, Lack, and third place finisher Mike Dibb making his second ISF start.
"I like these LMP cars more than the F1 cars," Dibb said.

 

Mike Dibb made his ISF debut several seasons ago and returned to the series this year. Dibb has raced in other series and showed confidence in this ISF show when he constantly stared at Mike Lack during their heat race. Dibb said the trick worked before as it did un-nerve the veteran driver Lack. Joining him were fellow rookies Todd Wolf, Kenny Dibb, and Keith Lindbeck.

 

Wolf was nervous before his debut, but steadily gained confidence and finished both the heat race and the semi final in each division. He didn't say much on the night but Wiedemann summed up the driver's debut by telling one reporter that "Todd did a good job and was steady all race and improved."





 
 "This isn't my first rodeo," was Kenny Dibb's comment after qualifying. The rookie driver had a better than average ISF debut by running strong during several stints in the heat races of both classes, while also having bouts of rookie mistakes. 

Lindbeck had a more typical rookie debut with more mistakes than glory, but the new driver making his debut in racing cars did show flashes of speed and a tendency for keeping the paddock loose. Whit his inaugural race "in the can," look for better outings from this driver.

The next race is the Maxim St. Francis Grand Prix at the Inside Edge on October 30th.

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

INTERNATIONAL SPORTSCAR FEDERATION
Official Finish, Event # 2014-01
It's Nacho Cheese It's My Cheese West Bend Grand Prix presented by RacingWisconsin.com
September 26, 2013
Lack Track

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-Jaguar
5. Todd Wolf-Caterham
6. Kenny Dibb-Force India
7. Keith Lindbeck-MaRUssia
8. Mike Dibb-Force India

Fastest Qualifier -- Fitzlaff
B Main Winner --Wiedemann

Heat Winners -- Kamikawa, Fitzlaff

LMP Category -- 12 Minute Final
Pos. Driver Car

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

Fastest Qualifier -- Fitzlaff
B Main Winner --Wiedemann

Heat Winners -- Lack, Fitzlaff