Thrilling finish to the spectacular 2022 season.
Twelve cars, including season champion Ronnie Peterson, occupied the grid at the US Grand Prix.
Hulme in the the white McLaren jumped of the front row and took an early lead. Stewart, who started on pole, battled Hulme ahead of the pack throughout the first lap with Peterson on their heals. The Blue #1 Tyrrell completed the first lap ahead of the McLaren.
During lap 2, Stewart and Hulme continued an epic battle not only for the race but also for second place in the championship. The Tyrrell and the McLaren set a blazing pace. Meanwhile Galli in the red Martini Techo began to move up. The McLaren faltered and Hulme was passed by Peterson and Galli on the last corner of Lap 2.
Galli made a run at the leader while Peterson and Hulme battled for third. Then Peterson blasted past Galli. Stewart’s Tyrrell slowed and they began to close the gap with the leader. Galli slipped into the inside of Stewart going into the last Hard Right to take the lead. Galli, Stewart, and Hulme were 3 wide across the finish line with Galli taking the win!
Race details follow:
1st Steve (N. Galli) 60/40/20/160/4 S
2nd Den (J. Stewart) 80/40/20/160/4 S**
3rd Ray G. (D. Hulme) 60/20/40/160/6 S
4th Travis (R. Peterson) 60/40/20/160/4 S
5th Dave (M. Buettler) 60/20/20/180/4 S
6th Terry (C. Reutemann) 60/40/20/160/4 S
7th Terry (G. Hill) 60/40/20/160/4 S
8th Steve (D. Bell) 60/40/20/160/4 S
9th Dave M. (J. Oliver) 80/20/20/160/4 S
10th Travis (N. Lauda) 60/40/20/160/4 S
11th Ray G. (P. Revson) 60/20/20/160/4
12th Den (F. Cevert) 60/20/20/160/4 S
The race concluded the 2022 Speed Circuit season our 12th running of the series. Congratulation to Travis for leading Ronnie Peterson and the STP March racing team to a resounding championship victory.
In 2023 we will race with teams from the 1973 F1 season. Hope to see you at the races.