Sierra-Sierra would have to settle for a Second-place finish with a 1:31.8840, behind the Cyber EVO's 1:30.5870. Tarzan sandwiched Sierra-Sierra's performance with a Third place finish in the Tomei/Cusco WRX, with a 1:31.9010 lap time, followed by Prep'd Motorsport's Elise in Fourth with a 1:32.2730 (driven by Warren Luff), and the Pan Speed RX-7 in Fifth (driven by K. Sasaki) with a 1:32.4540. Despite going home without a win, I was amazed at what the Sierra-Sierra team had accomplished in such a short amount of time. In one year of time-attack competition, they hold the claim as the second fastest team in the world. While Dennis only recognizes First, I try rationalizing his team's efforts by bringing up the fact that the Cyber EVO has had at least seven years of development. Dennis doesn't look convinced. "Did you at least enjoy the event?" I asked. "I had a great time-the crowd, the competitors, and spirit of the event were astounding! I just hope this is the first of many more World Time Attack Challenges to come." Which, when translated, means: "They better run this event again. I'm coming back next year to win it." Eastern Creek International Raceway Located 40 km west of Sydney, Eastern Creek is a 3.93km (2.44-mile) FIA Grade 2 certified track featuring 12 turns with elevation changes. Nestled in the hills, the beautiful facility boasts 50 paddocks with an elevated viewing area and large grandstands. Our only complaint? The flocks of crows that bleat like sheep and the occasional stench from the nearby landfill when the winds would turn. www.eastern-creek-raceway.com Cagematch Compare the Sierra-Sierra EVO's roll cage to the Cyber's. With lax safety standards, the Cyber EVO's cage setup is typical of a Japanese time attack car-great for saving lap times, not so much with lives. Cyber EVO Sierra-Sierra EVO Dramatis Personae The faces behind Team Sierra-Sierra. www.sierrasierra.com Dennis Kottke Team Owner David Empringham Driver Richard Raeder Team Manager Eric Hsu Engineering Support Mike Mechanic Jethro Head Mechanic Don Transport/Mechanic « | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | View Full Article By Carter Jung Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues!
