Utah auto racing: Corsa's electric hybrid finishes third

After a historic finish in the last week's American Le Mans Northeast Grand Prix, the Sandy-based Corsa Motorsports' electric hybrid race car returns to the track Aug. 7-9 at the Acura Sports Car Challenge in Lexington, Ohio.

Owner Steve Pruitt was thrilled with his car's finish in Northeast Grand Prix, where it finished third in the LMP1 class while running in full hybrid mode for the first time.

"It was a giant first step," Pruitt said. "To be on the [winner's] podium in our maiden race reassures us that we are headed down the right path and represent the future ... in advanced vehicle technology."

Reiger rolling

In the annual Copper Cup Classic at Rocky Mountain Raceway, Troy Regier won the Super Modifieds for the sixth year in a row.

Regier, who is from Dinuba, Calif., took the checkered flag just two days after winning a race in Las Vegas.

"It is always nice to come out to this track. I love this track," he said.

Regier started the race with 12 cars ahead of him. But he steadily moved to the front of the field and took the lead on the 38th lap of the 50-lap race.

The night's other winners included Matthew Webster (Western States Equipment Figure 8 Cars), Michael Daniels (Focus Midgets), Justin Jensen (Mini Cups) and Rob Davis and Jeff Verlin in the Maverik Modifieds, which ran two main events.

Rhead wins Super Oval

Season points leader Eric Rhead of West Jordan won his third Super Oval ASA Series race of the season last week at Rocky Mountain Raceway.

Shad Dallin finished second, while Brandon Snow of St. George won the Legends main event.

Other winners were Zan Sharp (Rocky Mountain Challenge Series Late Models), Randy Celia (Maverik Modifieds Main No. 1), Jason Aposhian (Maverik Modifieds Main No. 2) and Jerry Rice (Pro Race Trucks).

Fundraiser nets thousands

Racing 2 Save Lines, an organization of motorcyclists that benefits a variety of children's charities, raised $17,016 at its recent event at Miller Motorsports Park.

About 200 riders participated over three days. In exchange for a donation, they were able to ride their bikes on the tracks at MMP.

Among the charities receiving money from this Racing 2 Save Lives event were the Make-A-Wish Foundations of Utah and Colorado, Larry H. Miller Charities and Here's Life Inner City-Denver.

According to president and executive director Ralph Forsyth , R2SL has raised $263,000 over the last six years.

"In view of these trying economic times, we're particularly grateful to every participant, volunteer and sponsor for their generosity," he said.

The next major event at Miller Motorsports Park is the NASCAR Camper World Series next weekend.

Supercross will return in 2010

In case you missed it, Feld Motor Sports has announced that Monster Energy AMA Supercross will return to Utah in 2010.

After a successful return to Salt Lake City last spring, Monster Energy Supercross will be held at Rice-Eccles Stadium on May 1.

The schedule also includes stops at such venues as Chase Field in Phoenix (Jan. 16), Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego (Feb. 6), Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas (March 20), Quest Field in Seattle (April 24) and Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas (May 8).

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