John George Reports on FFR Challenge Race at Road Atlanta

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Dave Lindsey in What's New

Factory Five Challenge Series Racer John George has posted about last weekend’s race at Road Atlanta. 10 Challenge Series racers which made for some close racing throughout the entire pack. There was also another Challenge Car which ran in the HPDE group along with a Type 65 Coupe. Several customers attended the races in their Factory Five street cars as well making the weekend a fun customer gathering.

John George in his #48 Challenge Series Racer at the 2012 Road Atlanta event.

“Sunday’s race had us doing a standing start,” reported John. “6 FFR Challenge cars stationary on the front straight waiting for the green flag. Paul Kaiser ended up with the win, followed by Jim Schenck in 2nd, Eric Kostamaa in 3rd, Marty Howard in 4th followed by Scott McKay and I.”

Below is in-car footage from Jim Schenck’s #52 Challenge Car during Sunday’s race.

Click here to read John George’s full race report from the weekend.

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