Joaquin Desoto Jr dominates Ipanema GT Worlds
Last weekend the Homestead RC Raceway in Florida, host of next year’s 1/8th World Championships, played host to the Ipanema GT Worlds. Qualifying saw Joaquin Desoto Jr dominate qualifying turning a 13 laps in 5:03, about 4 seconds ahead of 2nd place qualifier Joerg Schaedler. Desoto, driving a Novarossi powered stock OFNA DM-1 was the only driver to turn laps in the 22 sec. range. In the finals it was a close race between the Joaquin Jr and Schaedler, with Desoto leading the way. Different pit strategies and tire choices made the race interesting and exciting to watch with Joaquin going with harder tires for the final, making his car a little slower but very consistent in the long final. Good pitwork and smart driving allowed him to manage the gap to 2nd place without having to overheat the tires and he took the win by about a 12 seconds ahead of Schaedler in 2nd, with Mike Lyday taking the final step of the podium in 3rd.
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1. Adam H. - March 23rd, 2010 at 15:50
Something that was missed in this article is credit to winner of the spec class, Paul Roberts who turned in the best performance of the event even when compared to the open class cars. It’s quite impressive that he was able to run faster than the winning open-class car, which was using an $700 Novarossi on-road engine. Paul installed his Force 28 RTR engine ( which runs about $150 in stores) in his open-class GT2 car , and turned in the fastest lap by 4 tenths, which is an outstanding accomplishment and a testament that big-dollar machines aren’t really necessary. Congrats to Paul for a decisive win on the more hotly contested Spec class against the very talented David Ortiz of Mexico. These two drivers will probably be the race to watch at any future event.
2. Gonzo - March 24th, 2010 at 16:46
Congrats to the Mexican team for takin 2nd and 3rd on the spec class. Congratulation Mike Lyday representing The Midwest!!!
I wish the article included the complete story!
3. jose morales - April 7th, 2010 at 20:25
Nice job Mike Lyday it’s good to know that i get the chance to practice and race with a top driver! At leisurehours raceways in Joliet il. Everyone at these race track makes for good fun competition.