Race re-cap show now available – Ryan Schimsk Wins Dodge Viper Cup Race 2 at VIR Round 2
Sunday, July 11, 2010, Alton, Virginia — Ryan Schimsk won Dodge Viper Cup Race 2 during the inaugural Dodge Viper Cup weekend at Virginia International (VIR), Alton, Va. Schimsk blasted from pole position to a convincing lead over second place Ben Keating by the end of the second lap. He was never challenged, finishing four seconds clear of Keating. Keith Verges made a lightning-quick start from third on the grid, jumping ahead of Keating, but lost time when he went wide in turn two and dropped to fifth. He was quickly back in third behind Keating, where he remained to the end of the race.
“I got a really good start but went too deep into turn two and had to go wide into the marbles. Ben (Keating) and two others got by before I could collect the car and go on,” said Verges. “I got back behind Keating, but couldn’t do more than that.” He finished two seconds back in third place.
“Keith (Verges) got way in front and all I could do is get close and hope,” said Keating. His hopes were rewarded soon after when Verges went wide and had to slow, letting him by into second where he finished.
For full coverage, including points standings and the complete Viper Cup Schedule, visit the VHQ Dodge Viper Cup page.
The next two Dodge Viper Cup races are at the Hallet Motor Racing Circuit, Jennings, Okla., August 14 and 15, 2010.
