BRATT Supported drive James Aranyosi finished the 2013/14 Formula 500 Speedweek off in true style. With a 2nd place from 9th in heat 1, missing out on the win by 0.076 seconds and with a win in the second heat after starting from pole, this put James off Pole for the all important A-main. This A-main was also that little bit more special, doubling up as the prestigious Jack Willsher cup, a prize that James has had his sights on since beginning in the Formula 500 ranks.
Unlike the previous come from behind victory at Simpson Speedway to conclude Round 6 of Speedweek, this time James was never headed, leading from start to finish with no stoppages for the duration.
Brendan and James had the Edge chassis balance (running on ARS rebound adjustable twin tubes) and the Adams Performance 600cc Guhl EFI R6 both tuned in to a tee, taming the high banked Warrnambool layout with ease. This result, like the night prior was equally as exciting – with three milestones achieved – A-main victory at the Speedweek Final, A-main victory for the Jack Willsher Cup, and the 20 lap record previously owned by American Formula 500 ace Jake Hagopian.
Brendan had this to say about the car in the A-main “The chassis balance is now at least within the window of what James likes after several small key changes from its factory baseline. Typically he likes to drive with a loose/oversteering car, but its a matter of striking a balance between having it adequately loose and keeping the car as straight as possible to utilise the huge wing and big power output.”
Despite the two convincing victories, and podiums at all the other contested rounds except Darlington, James finished 2nd overall in the Speedweek Series points, coming tantalisingly close to victory with only an 8 point deficit to Queensland’s Charlie Brown.
The Round 6 recipient of the $100 services voucher was Andrew Rae and the Round 7 recipient of the $100 services voucher was Andrew (AJ) Blackstock, who picked up the last transfer position into the final A-main for the series.
We would like to congratulate all the recipients of our vouchers, and hope to see them put to good use in the near future!
See the links below for several news articles and videos all re-capping races and nights of the Speedweek Series.
Speedweek Website: http://formula500speedweek.com/
Speedweek Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Formula500Speedweek
Round 6 at Simpson; A-Main – Spectator View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5Ed2XKGxYw&feature=share&list=UUlPU17n-UMe5EQClDq39fWA&index=29
News Article – Geelong Advertiser: http://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/sport/bannos-james-aranyosi-wins-formula-500-jack-willsher-cup/story-fnjuhrhu-1226796836464
A-main Presentations, Round 7: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zPsbDlebA0
Brendan and Matt will be in attendance at the Victorian 360 and 410 Sprintcar title at Avalon Raceway on Saturday the 11th of January, and then the weekend after at Simpson Speedway for the Victorian Formula 500 Title.
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