15-year-old ASA Late Model Series driver Alex Kennedy from Aztec, New Mexico was back in his Legends car this past weekend for an invitation only race at Infineon (CA) Raceway. Part of the warm up acts for the NASCAR Nextel Cup weekend, Alex was impressive in his return to road course racing finishing first among the Pro Division drivers and third overall in the twenty-seven car field.
Only Masters Division racers Steve Fensler Jr and Robert Gayton were able to beat Alex on Saturday! “The three of us broke away from the pack, ” said Alex. “Our cars were pretty even but those guys were tough to catch and even harder to get around! ” Fensler Jr and Gayton are world road course champions in Legends cars. Robert Gayton is also Alex Kennedy’s driving coach!
“I was a little surprised that I was able to stay with those guys, ” said Alex. “They both have so many more laps than I do at Infineon. The cool thing is that we got to race the same course as the Nextel Cup drivers. Our lines through the corners are similar but their braking points are vastly different. “
Alex will be back in his ASA Late Model Series car on Saturday July 7, 2007 for the Mad Summer Meltdown 100 at Madison International Speedway.
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