K-PAX Racing Volvo Finishes Second place at Mosport (May. 24, 2010) – K-PAX Racing wrapped up a successful double-header weekend at Mosport, as Randy Pobst secured a second place finish in Sunday’s World Challenge race. A triumphant end to a winning weekend for Pobst and his Volvo S60, as the second place finish marked a near sweep of both qualifying and race sessions at Mosport. “Another great day for the K-PAX Racing team” exclaimed Pobst “My Volvo S60 ran beautifully, it was incredibly fast and capable on the Mosport course.”
Pobst, who held the lead for the better part of the 50 minute race, could not quite hold off the local favorite, Ron Fellows, who took the checker flag. “He got by me in some traffic” explained Pobst, “I was pushing the all wheel drive and the Toyo tires for all they were worth; I almost spun it a couple times in (turn) 5b”. Pobst’s second place finish helped solidify Volvo’s lead in the manufacturer’s championship, and he was quite happy with the team’s overall results “We get to further Volvo’s lead in the manufacturer championship” said Pobst, “and I look forward to going to more races and keep chasing the championship for Volvo.”
In an unfortunate finish to his Mosport weekend, Andy Pilgrim in the number 8 K-PAX Racing Volvo had to retire early again due to mechanical issues. After starting 4th and holding his position for the better part of the race, his car died on Mosport’s Andretti straightaway. “I think I could have stayed with Jason (Daskalos) and had a go at third place by the end,” said Pilgrim, “but unfortunately it just died.” While it was a tough end to Pilgrim’s weekend, he was happy for the team’s overall finish and looks forward to the next race at Watkins Glen.
Team Manager Bob Raub was pleased with the team’s double header results, but at the same time disappointed with the difficulties experienced with Pilgrim’s number 8 Volvo S60. “It’s bittersweet when you run a two car team,” said Bob, “but it’s hard to come away not being happy leading the driver’s and manufacturer’s championship.”
K-PAX Racing will be back in action at Watkins Glen for the July 4th weekend. All World Challenge practice sessions, qualifying and races can be followed live at www.world-challenge.com. The K-PAX Racing team can be followed at www.kpaxracing.com or on Twitter @kpaxracing.
