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Star Mazda Updates
John starts race on front row. Clutch problem ends the day
(07.26.2008) John Edwards would qualify on the front row with a time of 1:09.304.
Unfortunately, at the drop of the green flag, he experienced problems with the
clutch which caused him to falter on the start. An accident up the road brought
out the safety car and John was able to continue for a few laps but eventually
had to retire the car after six laps.
"Not a great day for us" reported John, "but also not a great
day for the other championship contenders. They either crashed or retired from
the race so now we are all on an even keel. It is up to us to make a move on
the championship. The guys are working on the clutch issue and we'll be ready
to make another run at the front on Sunday."
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Mazda Updates
John quick in practice. Fastest time of all sessions combined
(07.25.2008)
John Edwards would lead the morning practice session with a time of 1:09.348
around the Portland circuit. This would better his time from Thursday practice.
John would end session four in third spot but his time from the morning
stands as the fastest of all sessions combined. Qualifying for
round four goes Saturday at 1:30 p.m. ET with the race at 5:00 p.m. ET.
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Mazda - Portland double header
Edwards fast is Thursday practice
(07.25.2008) The AIM Autosport Star Mazda team is in Portland, Oregon this weekend
for the fourth round of the Star Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear. John
Edwards is at the wheel of the #7 car for the double-header weekend which started
with practice sessions on Thursday. Edwards is looking to make up some points
following his sixth-place finish at Watkins Glen.
John was second fastest in the morning session and would lead the afternoon session
by .500 seconds. "We were fastest in the afternoon" reported John, "but
that was on sticker tires. We were one of only two teams to put on a fresh set
of Goodyear's so I expect that the times will be a lot closer once the rest of
the field goes out Friday morning."
The AIM Autosport #7 Star Mazda will be back on track for two practice sessions
on Friday. Saturday features qualifying and race one with another qualifying
session and race two on Sunday. We will have reports from the track as soon as
possible after each session.
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