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MEATHEAD Racing Continuess to Dominate Spec Miata Endurance Races 

 


In the SSM #43 the team of Brian Billey, Tim Jacobs and Neil O’Rourke backed up their VIR 13hr performance with another win at the 12hr at the Point. After a strategic last minute pit stop the crew was able to get the car back on the track before the race got black-flagged due to a severe thunderstorms. On a wet track and only car length ahead of the second placed car Neil was able to stay in the lead over the next 90min. In the end the team bested all of the competing Miatas (SSM, SM, ITA, ITS and ITE) with a 6th place overall finish. Look for this trio to continue their win streak, and defend their title at the VIR 13hr in October.

Other notable MEATHEAD Racing team performances include Ed York and Mike Collins in car #75, and the team of Guardian Angel Motor Sports in ITS #21. Both cars retired due to mechanical issues. The Guardian Angel Motor Sports ITE #95 MX-5 unfortunately had to leave the competition due to an incident with the tire wall in turn three.

None of this could have been done with out a great performance of the experienced MEATHEAD Racing Crew, led by Gregg Downer and Sherise Smouse. A shout out to George Downer, Jim Toland, Chris Tamburo, Mike Monahan, Bernie Mac, Julie Bradfield, Greg Obadia, Fred Cocca, Ric Paplopski, Andrew Link, Zack Lockett, Matt Jackson, Lee York, T J Houston and Glenn Murphy for first class pit stops, and to Wendy Collins, Karen Dildei, Christina Jacobs, Sonya Billey and Nickie O’Rourke for taking care of crew and drivers all weekend.

 

 

 

2009 MEATHEAD Racing Schedule 

 


Now booking rentals and trackside support for the following 2009 events, contact Mike Collins (240-476-1593) or Mike@MeatheadRacing.com for more details.  Also see our Rentals page for more information on rentals and the 2008 rental schedule.
 
February 20-22, 2009 NASA, Virginia International Raceway (VIR) Full Course
March 27-29, 2009 NASA, Virginia International Raceway (VIR) Full Course
March 28-29, 2009 SCCA Driver's School, Summit Point
April 18-19, 2009 SCCA MARRS, Summit Point
April 25-26, 2009 NASA, Summit Point (Main)
May 9-10, 2009 SCCA MARRS, Virginia International Raceway (VIR)
May 16-17, 2009 SCCA National Race, Summit Point
May 30-31, 2009 SCCA MARRS, Summit Point
June 12-13, 2009 SCCA 12hr Enduro, Summit Point
June 20-21, 2009 NASA HYPERFEST, Summit Point (Main)
June 27-28, 2009 SCCA MARRS, Summit Point
July 18-19, 2009 SCCA MARRS at NJRP Lightning, New Jersey
July 24, 2009 Grassroots Motorsports ultimate Track Car Challenge NASA, Virginia International Raceway (VIR) Full Course
July 25-26, 2009 NASA, Virginia International Raceway (VIR) Full Course
August 8-9, 2009 SCCA MARRS, Summit Point
August 22-23, 2009 SCCA MARRS at NJRP Thunderbolt, New Jersey
August 22-23, 2009 NASA, Summit Point (Main)
September 5-7, 2009 SCCA MARRS Labor Day Double, Summit Point
October 10-11, 2009 SCCA MARRS, Summit Point
October 9-11, 2009 NASA, Virginia International Raceway (VIR) Full Course

In 2009 MEATHEAD Racing will support both the NASA Mid-Atlantic Series and the WDCR-SCCA MARRS Series.  We are really looking forward to great line up of racers we have this year and the opportunity to compete for the regional championships.  Please check our Calendar page for the complete 2009 Meathead Racing schedule.

 

 


 

2008 SCCA MARRS Banquet Pictures

 

 

 

 


 

Congratulations to Meathead Racing drivers on their great 2008 season

 

 

  • Congratulations to Meathead Racing Driver Mike Collins for his 2nd place in the MARRS 2008 SM Championship.
     

  • Congratulations to Meathead Racing Driver Tim Jacobs for his 3rd place in the MARRS 2008 SM Championship.
     

  • Congratulations to Meathead Racing Driver Brian Billey for his 4th place in the MARRS 2008 SM Championship.  
     

  • Congratulations to Meathead Racing Driver Ed York for his 2nd place in the MARRS 2008 SSM Championship.
     

  • Congratulations to Meathead Racing Driver Neil O'Rourke for his 5th place in the MARRS 2008 SSM Championship.
     

 


 

Results from the 12 Hours at the Point

 

 

  • RESULTS from 12 Hours at the Point - WOW, what an effort put on by the team drivers and crew at MEATHEAD Racing.  The 12 Hours at the Point is a grueling race one time around the clock with some of the stiffest and well funded competition from across the country making the trip for a chance at glory.  MEATHEAD Racing fielded two teams this year with the veteran endurance team of Mike “MEATHEAD” Collins, “Bad” Al Bell, Ed “51 Cent” York with a special guest appearance from Bruce Shelton driving the number 12 SM and our rookie endurance team of Brain “I have labels on EVERYTHING in my trailer” Billey, Tim “Waterboy” Jacobs and Devin “Chicks dig me” Cates racing the 13 SSM.  If the drivers do their job and “just make laps” they may have a chance, team DTR (Driver Team Representative = Crew Chief) Gregg Downer kept telling everyone.  If “we do our job” they can win.  Gregg led the MEATHEAD Racing crew to some of the best pit stops in the entire race, they were on a mission and it showed! 

    While our rookies may be rookies to endurance racing, they are certainly not rookies to the SSM car they were racing or the track they were racing on.  At one point in time, they had a 3 lap lead on the closest class competition.  A little bit of unfortunate luck put them behind the wall for a big hammer fix and quick alignment and then they were right back in the mix. It was just a little too far back to make a run for the win.  The veteran drivers had a rough start getting a flat on the second lap of the race forcing an unscheduled stop, putting the team down two laps right from the get go.  A fast lead off session, followed by super steady driving gradually put the 12 SM car to class and overall lead on two different occasions.  With only 12 minutes to go, it looked like the 12 car would win the entire race and class victory.  Then we ran out of gas.  A quick pit stop and a few more lap and the veteran team finished 4th overall and 2nd in class.

None of this could have been done without the hard work and dedication of George Downer, Jim Toland, Chris Tamburo, Mike Monahan, Ryan Podmore, Bernie Mac, Julie Bradfield, T J Houston, Karen Dildei, Sherise Smouse, Wendy Collins, Tim Kress, Randy Ramos and Terry.

 

 


 

Miscellaneous Headlines

 

 
  • MEATHEAD Racing brings on Traqmate to supply Data Acquisition Services to the entire MEATHEAD Racing team.  We are really looking forward to working with Traqmate and its product to improve our teams performance.  We expect Traqmate to join us several times this season to provided demonstrations and product support.  MEATHEAD Racing is now an authorized Traqmate dealer accepting orders today.  Please contact Mike at Mike@MeatheadRacing.com for more details.
     

 

 


 

 

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