Roc k Island Grand Prix Rock Island, Il Labor Day Weekend, 2012

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ekartingnews.com

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Joe Brittin

Rock Isla nd G ra nd Prix

MUSSER EARNS SECOND KING OF THE STREETS CROWN, CHELOOTZ AND LUND DOUBLE UP ON ROCK TROPHIES

The 2012 Rock Island Grand Prix was a year of firsts for a number of drivers over the Labor Day weekend. The city streets of Rock Island, Illinois hosted karters from all over North America to contest in the largest street race in the world. After battling wet weather on Saturday for practice and qualifying, Sunday brought on warm and dry conditions for the main events. Nine drivers conquered the Rock for the first time - including Mason Chelootz and Connor Lund earning two each. The fan-favorite King of the Streets event saw 2009 winner Jordon Musser earn his second career crown with a dominant performance. Briggs & Stratton Motorsports LO206 Connor Lund (Arrow) became the first ever LO206 winner at the Rock Island Grand Prix. Starting from the pole position, he drove away to a nearly five second victory in just 15 laps. Cale Downs (Coyote) started second and held the position to the checkered flag. Scott Barnes (Birel) drove from 11th to third, getting a great jump at the drop of the green. Travis DeVriendt (Coyote) gained

King Musser

one position from his starting spot, while Jeff Stamper (Merlin) completed the top-five. In addition to his first ROCK trophy, Lund received a $500 check, K1 RaceGear jacket, Reflex gloves and Oakley eyewear. AT&T TaG Senior EKN TaG Driver Rankings #1 driver Mason Chelootz certainly earned his first ROCK trophy with his performance in TaG Senior. Starting from 14th after a dismal qualifying run, getting into town just before qualifying, he knifed his way through the field for the victory. Colton Aldridge (Tony Kart) took the lead from pole sitter Alex Nowysz (Margay), as they settled into a solid lead with the rest of the field fighting for third. By lap three, Chelootz was into the top-10, reaching the top-five just a few laps later. Into third on lap seven, he began cutting into the lead the top two established. Lap 16, Chelootz was around Nowysz and sat on the bumper of Aldridge. On the final lap, Chelootz took the lead and the win. Aldridge was unable to complete the final lap, placing seventh. Nowysz crossed the line in second with Colorado's Will Owen (Arrow) third. For the win, Chelootz cashed in with $250 and a Oakley sunglasses. Page 34 Go Racing Magazine

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