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Ryan Reso

**Ryan Reso** is a driver in the Utica Rallycross Series. He drives the #6 car for Jaeger Rally Team.

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## Pre-URCS

Reso is a race car driver from Canada who notably attempted a Utica home Track Series run. However, his plans were cut short in preseason, when a bad wreck in the Royal Rumble exhibition left Reso with major injuries. Reso sat out fort he rest of the season and spent the next year rehabilitating.

After overcoming his injuries, Reso began to run rally events in Canada, before being contacted by former teammate Nathan Hudson about a Utica Rallycross Series driver test.

## URCS S4

Reso attempted the Dead Man's curve qualifier in place of the struggling Nathan Hudson.

Reso qualified for the race, but failed to finish, finishing thirteenth, the highest of all DNF drivers.

Jaeger Rally Team did not return for Season Five and Reso explored more traditional rally options.
Meijendel

**Circuit Park Meijendel** is a street circuit located in Wassenaar, Netherlands. It hosted the fourth race of the fourth season of the Utica Rallycross Series.

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## Pre-URCS

Meijendel is a an area of wetlands located in Wassenaar, Netherlands. The area acts is a nature reserve.

Wanting to make a bid for a Utica Rallycross Series event and drum up tourism to the reserve, park serviceman made a pitch to the zoning committee to set aside a small stretch of land on the edge of the facility to build the track. After much opposition from the committee, a deal was struck on the condition that a public-access roundabout be Incorporated into the track design. Ground broke on the project on August 19th, 2016 and concluded in November of that year.
Alex Giannatelli

**Alex Giannatelli** is a driver in the Utica Rallycross Series. He currently drives the #24 car for TEAM Motorsports. His favorite color is Green.

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## Pre-URCS

Giannatelli was born in a log cabin. As he grew up he became a Southern migrant worker. He acquired his degree in Thermodynamics in 2003.

### The Pirate's Life

Despite his comfortable, stable upbringing as the son of a suburban milkman, Giannatelli dropped out of high-school at the age 9 for a life of adventure on the high seas. However, he was unable to locate the ocean due to a faulty GPS, so he instead later settled for staging robberies in and around Lake Mead in Nevada (said robberies were accomplished through the use of a rented row boat, a Swiss army knife, and a mute accomplice known only as "Digby"). After roughly 38 hours of his relentless crime spree, Giannatelli was apprehended by local police forces; the arresting officer would later comment that Giannatelli had become a "minor nuisance", and that the Governor had declared martial law until the threat could be dealt with. After his bail was paid (a total of $14.32 for crimes against the state), Giannatelli walked away from piracy, swearing never again to venture out onto the water, though he later expressed sadness at the possibility of never seeing Digby again.

## Trivia

* Giannatelli knows all the words to the theme song from the hit television series "Happy Days", despite never having watched the show himself.
Cody Smart

**Cody Smart** is a driver in the Utica Rallycross Series. He currently drives the #20 car for Benoit Motorsports.

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## Pre-URCS

Smart began his racing career as a short track racer with mostly dirt experience.

## URCS S4

Smart was hired as a development driver by Tyler Benoit to run the Dead Man's Curve finale. If Smart were to finish in the top ten in the event, the team would hire him as a second driver in Season 5.

After a strong showing in the qualifier, Smart floundered in the main event, wrecking his vehicle and finishing a disappointing eighteenth.

## URCS S5

Despite the lackluster finish, Tyler Benoit saw promise in the young driver, and hired him as a second full-time entry for Benoit Motorsports.

The year started off quiet for Smart, finishing outside the top ten in his first two starts, but Smart began to turn heads at La Fortuna, where he placed third at the hillclimb's inaugural race. The finish would set up a season-long battle with Scott Roush for rookie of the year honors that resulted in a playful rivalry

Smart would finish last at Meijendel, but would impress again two races later at Sarh, where he finished second to his team owner, Tyler Benoit. Two more top tens at Dubai and Tel-Aviv would set Smart up for a late season charge, but a second-to-last place finish at Hong Kong hurt his momentum.

Smart attempted the Dead Man's Curve Qualifier and raced his way in. However, Smart wrecked out early in the main event, finishing nineteenth while his rookie rival Roush won the race. Smart would finish out the year fifteenth in points.

Smart's status at Benoit Motorsports is uncertain as Benoit looks at other potential options for Season 6.
Ron Ourng

**Ron Ourng** was a driver in the Utica Rallycross Series. He drove the #40 car for Cambodia Motorsports.

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## URCS S3

Ourng attempted the Season 3 Dead Man's Curve event as a promoter's option racing for Cambodia Motorsports. He was the first car on track, which meant he was unable to learn from other driver's runs. The poor starting spot resulted in a lackluster time that failed to qualify Ourng for the event.
Victory Racing

***Victory Racing*** is an American-Australian racing team owned by Daniel Voyles. Their garage is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Their abroad garage is located in Canberra, Australia. They currently field the #23 car for Annie Thomas.

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## URCS S2

The team entered the sport after purchasing assets from owner-driver Billy Bishop, who ran into financial troubles despite a great start to Season Two.

Daniel Voyles piloted the car for the next fourteen events. Voyles struggled in most of them, typically finishing in the low teens and twenties. Nearing the season's end, Voyles achieved a few top tens, including a best fourth place at Pacific Oil Rig.

Entering Dead Man's Curve, Voyles opted to put development driver Annie Thomas in the car to gain her valuable driving experience for season 3. However, Thomas wrecked on the first jump and secured a twenty-fourth place finish.

## UACS S1

The team lacked funding and talent to make a Season 3 bid worthwhile, so the team opened an Arenacross team with Annie Thomas in the #30. Thomas started out strong, with two third place finishes, but her season dropped off soon afterwards, getting plagued with back-to-back ninth-place finishes. Mid-way through the year, Jerry Guerra shut down his failing MLP Motorsports and sold the other car to Victory Racing, which put Betty Johnson at the helm. Johnson won the team its first ever victory at Mt. Washington and carried the momentum into Dead Man's Curve.

Both cars attempted the Rallycross event, but only Johnson made the field. Thomas finished twenty-third in the qualifier and third in Arenacross points. Johnson attempted to finish Dead Man's Curve, but like her teammate the year before, wrecked in turn one and finished in last place, scoring a Cortez Point.

Late in the season, the team was briefly rechristened "Foster's Racing Team." The deal between the alcoholic beverage company and the team was made to secure funding for an Australian race shot to better prepare for Dead Man's Curve.

## URCS S4

The team once again lacked funding to attempt a full Utica Rallycross Series campaign, as Johnson failed to provide a lucrative result in Season 3. The team attempted Dead Man's Curve as a one-off entry with Annime Thomas once again behind the wheel.
Alexander Rowe

**Alexander Rowe** is a driver in the Utica Rallycross Series. He drives the #9 car for Fallout Racing Inc.

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## Pre-URCS

Rowe is a former stock car racer with some road course expertise.

## URCS S5

Rowe entered as a rookie in Season 5 driving for Fallout Racing Inc. In his debut at Yuma, he shocked the field by setting a blistering pace and breaking the track record. Rowe would hold onto the lead, barely edging out Tyler Benoit, to win the event in his first career start.

However, following his victory, the performances dropped off. After a solid tenth at Elk Horn Pike, Rowe had a four race streak of bottom five finishes, including a DNF at Meijendel. My the mid point of the season, Rowe dropped to last in points.

Rowe scored his first top ten since Elk Horn at Dubai, which saw many top competitors struggle, before scoring another bottom five at Tel-Aviv, nearly flipping his vehicle.

Rowe looked to be out of top-ten contention, but had a miraculous turnaround with two races to go. He placed fifth at Hong Kong, keeping him mathematically eligible for the top ten in points. He followed up his success with a win in the Dead Man's Curve Qualifier, making the show and making a statement. Rowe finished off the year with a second place finish at Dead Man's Curve, nearly bookending the year like Chris Dodd did the year before. The late-season charge was enough to edge Eugene Demax out for a tenth place finish in points.

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## Trivia

* Rowe is one of four drivers to have won in their first career start, and is the third to do so at Yuma.
Emile Michaels

**Emile "Emily" Michaels** was a driver in the Utica Rallycross Series. He drove the #13 car for Chaos Racing.

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## URCS S1

Michaels was one of seventeen drivers to start the inaugural race in Yuma, Arizona. It was here that Michaels received his infamous nickname "Emily" after broadcasters Mickey Colton and Chad Dillon were incorrectly briefed on the driver. Nether commentator had met Michaels before the event and assumed that his name "Emile" was an alternate spelling of "Emily." Michaels was upset by the commentators lack of research and filed a complaint, which resulted in an on-air apology from the duo. However, this incident has made it into Utica Rallycross Series lore and is a popular inside joke among fans.

Michaels had a lackluster season, finishing poorly in most events. He was replaced in Sarh for Adam Dunlap due to a scheduling conflict and returned the following week in Hong Kong.

Michaels had a breakthrough performance in Toyota, however. For the second week in a row, Tyler Benoit had a solid grasp on the race lead. Benoit had been edged out at the last minute by Chris Aurelio the week before and was hoping it was his time to finally win an event. Michaels had made a major error in the first sector, causing Michaels to try harder to cushion the blow to his lap time. What resulted was abnormally fast run through the second sector which resulted in Michaels taking the top time, which he would keep to win his first career Utica Rallycross Series race. Benoit was disappointed once again and the event is considered one of the biggest upsets in the history of the series.

Michaels finished out the season quickly, finishing thirteenth in points.

## URCS S2

Michaels had an abysmal Season 2. Michaels' season was plagued by wrecks and DNFs. Meanwhile, his sister Emily was topping the standings and winning races. Michaels best finish was a second place in St. Denis, but outside of only one other top ten finish, Michaels struggled in his remaining starts. Michaels was removed from the ride after a last place finish in Stockholm to allow Joshua Michaels, Rei Takita, and Estavas Cortez seat time. Michaels was called back for the season finale in Dead Man's Curve, but once again wrecked out of the event.

Michaels has no plans to race in Season 3. He was in the running for the Season Four ride for Axiom RaGE, but Cortez got the ride when Joshua and Cortez got drunk in a bar.

## Legacy

Emile and Emily Michaels are one of three sets of siblings to start a Utica Rallycross Series Event, the others being The Aurelios and The Coles.

## Trivia

Despite sharing a last name and being teammates, neither Emile or Emily Michaels are related to Joshua Michaels.
Neal Evans

**Neal Evans** is the President of Evans Engineering Inc., team owner and crew chief of the #17 Rallycross Series car, and sports car driver.

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## Pre-URCS

In the mid-70s, after finishing college, Neal Evans started racing dirt modifies and brother Mark Evans was part way through a career in drag racing, both at local track Utica-Rome Speedway. Neal used Ford Racing engines through his dirt career. Together they formed a multi-motorsport team called Evans Brothers Engineering. The name was a joke between the 2 as neither had any engineering experience. The team folded in the mid-80s when both brothers moved on from motorsports to other careers.

With his son, stock, sport, and rally racer Matt Evans, the two founded Evans Engineering Inc., taking inspiration from the team name Neal and Mark had used 30 years earlier.

## URCS S4

Following a bad year for Matt Evans, the younger Evans vacated the ride mid-season to work on other racing ventures, with Neal Evans taking over in Nairobi.

Neal Evans struggled as well, being unfamiliar with the extreme nature of the sport, and only managed a best of eleventh at Hong Kong. Evans failed to beat his son in points at years end.

Neal Evans went back to running Evans Engineering Inc. for Season Five, with Matt Evans returning to the ride.
Benoit Motorsports

***Benoit Motorsports***, also formerly known as ***Benoit/Dunlap Motorsports*** is an American racing team owned by Tyler Benoit. Their garage is located in Rochester, New York. They currently field the #3 car of Tyler Benoit.

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## URCS S1

Benoit Motorsports entered season one as a two car operation, fielding the #3 car for team owner Tyler Benoit and the #4 for co-investor Dillon White. Dillon White had a strong season, winning two races for the team and never wrecking his race car. Benoit also had a great season, though he was unable to reach victory lane, falling short by one position on two consecutive occasions. Despite being one of the top teams of the year, neither driver won the championship. White would leave the team following the season's end and retire from racing.

## URCS S2

Benoit Motorsports returned with a two car effort once again, fielding the #3 car for Tyler Benoit and the #21 car for development driver Adam Dunlap. The team was renamed Benoit/Dunlap Motorsports following a merger between the team and failing stock car operation Broat/Dunlap Motorsports.

Season two would prove to be the team's best season. Tyler Benoit won three events, including the season opener in Yuma, and rounded out the year second in points. Dunlap would win one race during the year, but with the exception of one poor finish in The Everglades, had an inhumanly perfect season, winning the championship one race before the season's close.

## URCS S3

Dunlap was initially signed to return to Benoit Motorsports for Season Three, but a last minute change resulted in Dunlap forming Team Spite with his tabletop group. Benoit Motorsports will field only the #3 car for Tyler Benoit.

## Drivers

* Tyler Benoit [S1-present]
* Adam Dunlap [S2]
* Dillon White [S1]
Jaeger Rally Team

***Jaeger Rally Team,*** formerly ***NV-Tech Off-Road Team*** is a British racing team owned by Nathan Hudson. They currently field the #6 car in Utica Rallycross competition.

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## URCS S3

The team made its debut in Season 3 at Yuma with rookie Nathan Hudson (then Minazuki) at the wheel of their #20 car. The team had a solid season, winning their home event at the Blackpool Roundabout. Minazuki performed solidly, but had a disappointing finish to the season, finishing last in Laos and failing to qualify for Dead Man's Curve.

## URCS S4

The team returned for Season 4 competition with a renumbered #6 machine and a name change to Jaeger Rally Team, citing branding difficulties with its former, hard to pronounce name.
Maverick GP

***Maverick GP***, formerly ***Team Thunder*** and ***Duncan Motorsports***, is an American racing team owned by William Duncan. They currently field the #11 car in the Utica Rallycross Series.

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## URCS S1

The team was one of nine teams to debut in the Utica Rallycross Series, fielding the #7 and #8 machines of William Duncan and Alex Tanker, respectively. The team made a mark early, with Tanker grabbing a podium-finish at Elk Horn Pike, but his season floundered afterwards, only cracking the top ten a handful of times and finishing second-worse of the full-time competitors. Duncan started the season off slow, but picked up two late podiums and rounded out the season eighth.

## URCS S2

The team scaled back to just one car, the #18 piloted by William Duncan, and rebranded itself as "Team Thunder." Duncan struggled early on, getting two last place finishes in a row in Kansas City and Elk Horn Pike. Duncan ran a lackluster season, only cracking the top ten a handful of times and scoring only one podium in Madagascar. Duncan quietly rounded out the season ninth in points.

## URCS S3

The team returned for season 3, this time fielding the #11 car. Season 3 fared much better for Duncan. Duncan got the team a career-best second-place at Elk Horn Pike, a track that had previously bested Duncan the past two seasons. Team Thunder's season looked to be over after Duncan scored two last-place finishes in Paparone and Dubai, but leaped back into the title hunt by getting a surprise victory in Laos, the first for the team, and followed it up with a runner-up finish in Hong Kong. However, Duncan's luck ran out as he failed to qualify for Dead Man's Curve, resulting in a disappointing, albeit career best, points finish of fifth.

## URCS S4

The team returned for season 4, keeping the #11 car, but changing the team name to Maverick GP in light of their unorthodox championship hunt from the previous year.
Ian Siegel

**Ian "The Hebrew Missile" Siegel** is a driver in the Utica Arenacross Series. He drives the #29 car for Siegel Motorsports.

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## UACS Season 1

Seigel finished a disappointing eighth in his first start in Tuscon and seventh in Helean. Siegel had a breakout performance in Des Moines, however, finishing second by the event's end, scoring his first podium.

Seigel finished sixth in his class during the Dead Man's Curve qualifier, but failed to make the main event.

## Trivia

* Siegal is an expert in geography.
* Siegal is the first openly Jewish driver in the Utica Rallycross Series.
Kyle Basaglia

**Kyle Basaglia** is a driver in the Utica Rallycross Series. He drives the #25 car for Red Ridge Racing.

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## UACS S2

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Basaglia made his debut at the Tuscon Arena Dome as the last of ten cars on track. Despite this advantageous position, Basaglia only managed to finish fifth overall.

Basaglia struggled the following week, flipping his vehicle after being the first on track in Nairobi, finishing last and becoming the first DNF of the season.
Cody Hagen

**"Extreme"** **Cody Hagen** was a driver in the Utica Arenacross Series. He drove the #21 car for RPM Motorsports.

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## UACS Season 1

Hagen finished fourth in his first start in Tuscon. In Helena, Hagen was able to pull off an outstanding run in the early going to take the lead. He held the lead for the majority of the event, but was eventually usurped by Joshua Michaels.

Insuffcient funds for Rallycross Series driver and teammate Alex Hawkins forced RPM Motorsports to shut down their Arenacross operation, selling the assets to Jeffery Finguy.
Xavier Singleton

**Xavier Singleton** was a driver in the Utica Rallycross Series. He drove the #1 car for Performance Motorsports.

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## Pre-URCS

Singleton was born in the Pacific Northwest of America and made his mark in racing through endurance races at road courses along the western coast.

## URCS S3

Singleton was hired by Performance Motorsport as a mid-season replacement for Alex DiMarco, who was performing poorly in the first half of the year, being mired at last in points.

Singleton made his first start in Dubai, performing well until a lapse in momentum caused Singleton to miss the final rooftop jump. Singleton managed to keep the car rolling on all fours, finishing the run, albeit with a poor lap time. The skyscraper descent and an intricate flip earlier in the run earned him the respect of fellow competitor Seth Cole.

Singleton was on point to win his first career race in Laos, but missed the final turn, resulting into a hit to his lap time. Singleton was able to take fourth despite this, due to the high attrition rate of the event.

Singleton attempted the Dead Man's Curve Qualifier, but failed to qualify for the event.
Budva

**Budva Expo Center** is a racing facility located in Budva, Montenegro. It has hosted races for the Utica Rallycross Series since Season 1.

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## Pre-URCS

The expo center was proposed by Croatian businessman Paulo Hadzic as a way to increase local business and capitalize on the already flourishing nightlife scene present in Budva.

Hadzic was able to secure zoning rights on the coast near the outskirts of the city in 1998. Two years of construction took place to build the initial structures, which were initially a larger, open floor stadium and an outdoor commons area. The Expo Center officially opened in June of 2000.

The first event held at the facility was a Tech Industry Convention. Other non-sporting events held at the center were concerts, conventions, swap meets, festivals, and conferences.

The first sporting event held at the facility was an exhibition basketball match between Serbia and Croatia in 2005. Croatia won the match 67-52.

The Expo Center began to hold similar events for the next several years before dabbling in motorsports. In 2009, a monster truck rally was held at the facility. The following year, an indoor motocross race was held.

## URCS Season 1

Utica Rallycross Series LLC became aware of the facility through an advertisement in a European venue magazine. Hadzic and the Budva Recreations Committee were contacted and a race was set up. A massive temporary circuit was constructed, stretching around the the inside of the facility.

The race was a success, drawing in a nearly sold out crowd and seeing Dillon White take the victory.

## URCS Season 2

The track remained nearly unchanged for Season 2 and saw a similar competition to the previous year. The most major change was the race date being pushed back to the second half of the schedule. Points leader Adam Dunlap was able to secure the victory, acquiring to date, his only Utica Rallycross Series victory.

## URCS Season 3

The track underwent a massive overhaul in 2014. New hotels and entertainment facilities were put in place to transform parts of the center in a luxury resort. The track was altered slightly, adding a jump, changing the layout of the dirt section, and removing the looping track structure. Despite the drastic change, all twenty drivers finished the race. Tyler Kulesa took the top time by two hundredths of a second, capturing his first win and the track record.

## URCS Season 4

Utica Rallycross LLC opted out of racing at Budva for its fourth season, favoring the more rally-esque Meijendel circuit. The center took a massive hit in the stock market, and the future of the facility is unknown.
CJ Racing

***CJ Racing*** is an American racing team owned by Chris Dodd, which began operations in December of 2015. Their primary shop is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Their secondary shop is located in Melbourne, Florida. They currently field the #1 car for Chris Dodd and the #8 car iin the Utica RallyCross Series.

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## URCS S4

The team made its debut with Chris Dodd at Yuma in stunning fashion by winning the event. It was the first time since Season One, Race One that a team won their debut race.

CJ Racing continued to perform well, with Dodd staying consistent on track and staying up near the top oft he points. Dodd got his second career victory at Dead Man's Curve, securing the championship for the rookie team.

## URCS S5

CJ Racing once again returned to series competition as a two-car effort, fielding Chris Dodd in the #1 car and another driver in the #8.
Northwest Motorsports

***Northwest Motorsports***, also formerly known as ***12th Man Racing*** is an American racing team owned by Colin Bartell and formerly by the Seattle Seahawks. Their garage is located in Seattle, Washington. They currently field the #12 car of Colin Bartell.

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## URCS S2

The team was formed by Colin Bartell to attempt the second Season oft he Utica Rallycross Series in the #19 machine. Bartell received backing from the Seahawks, with the team acting as a global ambassador to football and the city of Seattle.
The Ant Racing

***The Ant Racing*** was an American racing team owned by Anthony Lopez. They fielded the #20 car for Anthony Lopez.

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## URCS S4

The team made its debut with Anthony Lopez at Yuma and was the first car to take to the track. However, rookie driver Lopez struggled on the step-jump, and had to repeat it several times. Lopez finished the race eighteenth with the slowest time of everyone that finished the race.

The team got its first top ten finish in Elk Horn Pike, but a wreck in Blackpool the following week gave them a last-place finish.

Despite this setback, the team regrouped, setting a blistering time in Meijendel that nearly won them the event, before being edged out at the last minute by Mark Holbert. Lopez followed this finish up with a fifth place the following race at Paparone.

Despite the solid performances in the last two events, the team was hemorrhaging money, and the trip to Nairobi was not considered economically viable. The team sold its assets to Cybertron Racing and shifted their focus to American stock car racing instead.
Jake Williams

**Jake Williams** was a driver in the Utica Rallycross Series. He drove the #10 car for Williams Racing.

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## URCS S2

Williams made his debut in the Utica Rallycross Series in Yuma, Arizona. Williams had a modest start to the season, finishing just outside the top ten in his first few starts. However, in Blackpool, his season began to take off, finishing a career best second. Williams followed it up with a fourth place in St. Denis the following week.

Williams had several more top ten finishes throughout his run, finishing third in his final start in Lithuania. Williams was placed well in the standing and was commentator Chad Dillon's favorite to win the title. However, for reasons unknown, The Williams team left Utica Rallycross competition at the halfway point. Wascher-Dutta Racing bought out the remaining assets.

## Trivia

* Williams is NOT related to fellow driver Aaron Williams Jr.
Cortez Point

A **Cortez Point** is a term given to a driver who accrues only one point during a Utica Rallycross Series season. The phrase is named after Estavas Cortez who only lasted a few turns in Madagascar in Season Two before wrecking out of the race. The start was Cortez' only appearance of the season, which meant Cortez had only scored one point for his sole last place effort. Finishing the season 45th in the driver's championship standings, it marked the lowest points count for a driver in the series' history.

In season three, Utica Arenacross Series driver Betty Johnson became the second driver to score a Cortez Point, wrecking out after the second turn of the finale event at Dead Man's Curve. Johnson had qualified for the finale and was running it as a one-off race. Thus, Johnson only had one point scored for the season. Johnson, however, finished 33rd in points, meaning that she has not surpassed Cortez for "worst points finish."

In Season Three, some noted that four drivers (John Cittadino, William Brock, Zachary Fitzwater, and Ron Ourng) all technically did worse than Cortez' one point-run, as the four one-off drivers failed to qualify for the Dead Man's Curve main event and thus scored "zero" points. Some argue, however, that a Cortez Point is a mark of poor race performance, and do not consider the qualifier a race.

This was the second feat of failure named after Cortez, with the first being the "Cortez Turn" at Elk Horn Pike.
Kris Wascher

**Kris Wascher** was a driver in the Utica Rallycross Series. He drove the #10 car for Young Motorsports.

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## URCS Season 2

Wascher entered the sport after driver and championship prospect Jake Williams had an internal disagreement with his team, causing his Rallycross operation to fall apart. Wascher's team, Wascher-Dutta Motorsports, bought the remaining assets and entered in the round of Budva. Finishing career best fourth, Wascher was off to a good start to his season.

However, the team lacked funds, as the venture was fairly young and had not entered many events prior. After two events, the team was bought up by Young Motorsports, which was attempting to field a three-car operation. Wascher was kept behind the wheel f the car, but Young's three-car team spread the budget thin. Wascher's team suffered, failing to net a top ten finish for the next seven events.

Young Motorsports ended up selling the team back to Wascher and Ian Dutta heading into the final event. The team used the remainder of their funds to run the event, finishing eighth, their best since Budva.

However, they were unable to raise enough funds to compete in Season Three.
Mark Holbert

**Mark Holbert** is a driver in he Utica Arenacross Series. He drives the #9 car for S3 Motorsports.

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## UACS Season 1

Holbert was the sixth car to hit the track in the inaugural event in Tuscon, Arizona. Where many struggled on the "double hump," Holbert hit the previous turn perfectly, resulting in a great boost of speed down the back stretch. Holbert's blistering time secured him his first career Utica Arenacross Series victory.

Holbert was unable to follow up his win, as he scored the slowest time in Helena. He improved the following race, securing a fourth place effort.

Holbert once again was in contention to win an event, tying James Silverfox's fastest lap time in the final stages of the Goat Island event. The tie resulted in the event going to a sudden death tie-breaker for the victory. While Silverfox managed to improve on his time by four hundredths, Holbert unfortunately veered off course, resulting a in a second lace effort. He followed this second place up with another second place in Washington, gaining a huge point lead over his competition.

Holbert was the title favorite going into Dead Man's Curve, with a nine point advantage over Annie Thomas. Holbert had little to worry about, however, as Annie Thomas performed poorly and Holbert was guaranteed the championship before he actually got on track.

## URCS Season 3

Holbert made his Utica Rallycross debut in the Season 3 finale at Dead Man's Curve. Holbert, despite a quiet, modest qualifying effort, Holbert performed well in the final event, finishing fifth overall, the highest of all the first time starters.

## Complete URCS Results

 S4 | Spec-4

Note: \* indicates season still in progress

## Trivia

* Holbert is the first non-Amercan to win an Arenacross event.
Nick Pericles

**Nick Pericles** is driver in the Utica Rallycross Series. He currently drives the #16 car for Red Viper Racing.

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## URCS S2

Pericles entered the Utica Rallycross Series after buying out the assets from KSR Inc. Pericles, a stock car racer with road racing experience, hoped to excel at more challenging variety of racing. However, the learning curve was tougher than Pericles had realized. Pericles had an abysmal start to his career, finishing 22nd at Blackpool and dead last in St. Denis after wrecking out. Pericles had a solid sixth place effort in Stockholm, but struggled to recreate that success.

With the season not going as planned, Pericles put Oreo Racing development driver Skyler Dixon behind the wheel as part of his training. Dixon had an extraordinarily good run in the #6, achieving several top ten finishes, including a fourth place at the Amursk circuit.

Pericles made one more effort in the car at the Pacific Oil Rig Circuit, finishing seventh, before handing the ride back to Dixon for Dead Man's Curve.

## URCS S3

Dixon parted ways with the team following the season. With their top driver gone, Pericles stepped up to give the series another go. Pericles trained extensively during the off season in hopes that his first run at the full schedule will be a fruitful effort.

Oreos ended their partnership with the team following Dixon's leave, resulting in the team being renamed Red Viper Racing.

Pericles started off Season 3 well, finishing fourth in Yuma, but managed to improve in his next start at Elk Horn Pike. Pericles manged to edge out William Duncan in the late stages of the event to capture his first career victory.

Pericles' season began to drop off after the halfway point. While he was still clinging to championship eligibility, the powerhouse of Tyler Kulesa was giving the rest of the field a run for its money. After a disappointing effort in HongKong, Pericles lost sight of the championship hunt.

Pericles qualified for the Dead Man's Curve finale, hoping to capitalize on the absent Matt Evans, William Duncan, and Alex Hawkins, who all missed the show. However, Pericles' car plunged off the mountain, wrecking the car and ending his run. Though he lost spots in points, Pericles secured his career best points performance, finishing out the year twelfth.

## URCS S4

Pericles hoped to return to Season 4 competition, but a poor season three resulted in a lack of finances. Pericles became a free agent and hopes to enter the finale at Dead Man's Curve.
Nairobi

**Nairobi Motorsports Park** is a racetrack located in Nairobi, Kenya. It hosted the sixth race of the fourth season of the Utica Rallycross Series.

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## Pre-URCS

Kenyan advertising businessman Hanif Imanyara, an avid desert rally fan, traveled to Chad to attend the debut Utica Rallycross Series event at Sarh Speedway during its inaugural season. Imanyara, however, was unimpressed with the race, citing the blatant course-cutting as "cheap," and according to several associates attending the event with him, he felt he could "build a better racetrack."

In 2013, Imanyara approached various business contacts of his to seek investors for the project. Of the dozen people he pitched the concept to, three agreed to back the building of the track. Muhammed Patel, a Nairobi real estate mogul, made a large investment and provided a large plot of land close to the city. Nyo Oloo, the owner of a Nairobi-based large-scale construction firm, provided his companies services to the project in exchange for shares. Lastly, Ricard LeTourneux, a Gabonese-born diamond mine owner and golfing friend of Imanyaru, provided an undisclosed sum of financial support.

The project was stalled, however, by the zoning committee, which pointed out a risk of noise pollution, due to its close proximity to the city. Imanyara, to sway the committee, pitched the track to the Nairobi Department of Tourism, claiming the track will bring in people to the city. With the Department of Tourism on their side, the zoning committee approved of the track.

Ground broke in January 2015 and construction continued until June 2016. The track opened on July 4th, 2016 and held its first event, an off-road truck race.

The track was approved for Utica Rallycross Series competition in December 2016, ironically replacing Sarh Speedway on the schedule.
JB Motorsports

***JB Motorsports*** is an American racing team. They currently field the #26 car for Cole Baker.

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## URCS S4

The team attempted the Season 4 Dead Man's Curve finale with Cole Baker as the driver.
Alex May

**Alex May** was a driver in the Utica Rallycross Series. He drove the #23 car for //NNSCRA Racing//.

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## URCS S2

May was racing as a stock car development driver for Seth Cole's //NNSCRA Racing// when he got a call to drive the #25 car in place of Cole for two events, as Cole had a scheduling conflict and felt May was ready to move up.

May had a modest run in Lithuania, considering the track's difficulty. He followed it up with a top five finish in Budva that impressed Cole enough to swap out the struggling Joseph Bryant for May.

May had a great run in the car, gaining five more top five finishes and cracking the top twenty in points.

However, //NNSCRA Racing// scaled down to one car for the third season, opting to keep Cole in the car. This left May without a ride.
Nicknames

**Nicknames** are familiar or humorous names given to an individual in place of their real name. Nicknames for drivers in the Utica Rallycross Series are a common feature, particularly during race broadcasts. Nicknames are usually made up by commentators Micky Colton and Chad Dillon, but occasionally, a driver will enter the sport with a nickname from the past.
DHL-Aurelio Rallysport

DHL-***Aurelio Rallysport***, formerly ***Aurelio Autosports*** and ***Aurelio Rallysports***, is an American racing team owned by Chris and Michael Aurelio. They currently field two entries in the Utica Rallycross Series.

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## Pre URCS

Aurelio Autosports started out as a small-time stock car operation that competed in Utica Home Track Series competition. After slowly building up their operation, expanding to two cars, and having Michael Aurelio win Rookie of the Year, the team opened up second garage to field a Rallycross operation.

## URCS S1

The new stable, dubbed Aurelio Rallysports, fielded two cars in the inaugural season of the Utica Rallycross Series. Chris Aurelio piloted the #1 machine, while brother Michael drove the #2 car.

Season 1 was a great year for Aurelio Rallysport. Michael Aurelio scored two victories, coming at Coastal Italy and Panakanuai Atoll. Chris Aurelio was able to pull off an upset victory in Hong Kong, edging out Tyler Benoit in a last minute effort.

Both drivers had a realistic shot at the championship, but following the Dead Man's Curve event, Chris Aurelio was able to secure the title.

## URCS S2

Despite winning the championship, financial issues on the stock car side of the team forced the team to close down their second stable. While the team was still active in Rallycross competition, the cars were now being fielded out of the Autosports stable, resulting in a name change and less specialization on the vehicles.

Aurelio Autosports also changed car numbers going into the season. Michael Aurelio switched to the #15 car while Chris Aurelio ran a tiger-striped #20.

The team struggled early in the season, but Chris Aurelio was ultimately able to secure two victories at Ecuador and Lithuania. Michael Aurelio was able to take a late season victory at Amursk, a track where very few cars finished.

Despite a combined total of three victories, neither could match the consistency of eventual champion Adam Dunlap. However, both brothers finished in the top ten in points.

## URCS S3

Aurelio Autosports changed their number line up once again for Season 3. Chris Aurelio moved over to the #15 car and Michael Aurelio would pilot the #18.

Season 3 was the teams worst season, as both drivers often wrecked out or finished poorly in most events.

## URCS S4

Aurelio Autosports sold majority share of the team to Deutsche Post AG, who renamed the operation to "DHL-Aurelio Rallysport." Chris Aurelio returned to driving, this time piloting the #14 car. Michael Aurelio, however, announced his retirement following Season 3, making the prospect of a second car unknown.

## Trivia

* Aurelio Autosports is the only active team with two owner-drivers.
Max Profit Racing

Max Profit Racing is a racing team founded by Max "The Noble" Haltmann as a subsidiary of his larger mechanical engineering company, Haltmann Works Ltd.

Max Haltmann serves as the team's Head Engineer and Driver. The rest of the team staff is filled out by incompetent employees from Haltmann Works Ltd.

The team motto is "Profit at any cost"

The team anthem is "The Noble Haltmann"
Aaron Henderson

**Aaron Henderson** was a driver in the Utica Rallycross Series. He drove the #39 car for Moloney Motorsports.

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## URCS S3

Henderson attempted the Season 3 Dead Man's Curve event as a promoter's option racing for Moloney Motorsports.

Henderson qualified for the main event with a solid effort, and had high hopes for the weekend. During his attempt, he had great speed off the first jump and was one of only a handful of cars to run the bridge section. However, a misstep dismounting off the bridge resulted in the car flipping onto its roof, ending his run. He finished nineteenth of twenty starters.
Jean Lascaux

**Jean "Let's Go" Lascaux** was a driver in the Utica Rallycross Series. He drove the #7 car for C&M Rally Team.

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## URCS Season 2

Following a disappointing first half of the season for Ray Davis, C&M Rally Team decided to pull Davis from the pull and switch him over to their sister organization, GasTech Engineering Inc., which runs stock cars. Filling the vacant seat was Jean Lascaux, who was previously a traditional rally racer in Europe. The Frenchman stepped into the car and was instantly in tune with the sport, getting his career best third place finish in his first start.

The rest of the season saw highly consistent runs, finishing inside the top ten in five of eight events. His consistency contributed to him nearly cracking the top twenty at the end of the year despite only running a limited schedule.

However, C&M Rally Team has not returned for Season 3, leaving Lascaux unable to find a ride. Lascaux returned to France to compete on the European Rally Tour.
Aaron Williams Jr

**Aaron Williams Jr.** was a driver in the Utica Rallycross Series. He drove the #11 car for Got Speed Motorsports.

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## URCS Season 2

Williams Jr. entered the second season of Utica Rallycross driving the #11 machine. After starting off the year with an eighth place finish, his performance began to deteriorate, culminating in DNFs and poor runs. After wrecking during the round of Ecuador, Got Speed Motorsports ran out of funding and sold its assets off to Stelgus Sports Activities.

## Complete URCS Results

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Seibasport

***Seibasport*** is an American racing team owned by the Thaber family. Their garage is located off of some jughandle in northcentral New Jersey. They currently field the #28 of Tylor Thaber. The team name is a portmandeau of ***Seiba***, which is how Thaber would be transliterated in Japanese, and ***sport***.

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Kyle Sosnoski

**Kyle Sosnoski** was a driver in the Utica Rallycross Series. He drove the #6 car for KSR Inc.

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## URCS Season 2

Sosnoski ntered the season opener in Yuma, Arizona and finished a career best seventh place. He was also the last of ten cars to finish the Kansas City event, but the good finishes stopped there. Two DNFs ended his day early in Elk Horn Pike and The Everglades. Sosnoski finished the season off with a 15th in Ecuador before running out of funding to compete. The assets oft he #6 team were sold to Oreo Racing.
Kevin White

**Kevin "The White Mamba" White** was a driver in the Utica Rallycross Series. He drove the #12 car for White Motorsports.

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## URCS S2

White was one of many rookies attempting the second season of Rallycross Competition. In Yuma, White got his career best fourth place finish. Whit was able to secure three more top ten finishes throughout the season, but financial woes shut the team down at the halfway point of the season. Monster Madness Motorsports bought out the assets of White's team.

## Trivia

* White's nickname is in reference to fellow Rallycross driver Matt "The Black Mamba" Evans.
* White is NOT related to Season 1 competitor Dillon White.
Diego Ruiz

**Diego Ruiz** was a driver in the Utica Rallycross Series. He drove the #11 car for Stelgus Sports Activities

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## URCS Season 2

Ruiz was a well-hyped rally racing prospect who has shown skill on similar circuits. After Aaron Williams Jr. vacated his ride due to a lack of funding, Stelgus Sports Activities bought out the assets and fielded the car starting in Blackpool. However, Ruiz struggled initially. In his first thre starts, while finishing the race, he failed to crack the top ten. Things started to look up in Stockholm, when he managed to rocket his machine to a second place finish, missing Colin Bartell by two tenths of a second.

## Suspension

Sadly, this success was short-lived. For undisclosed circumstances, Ruiz and Utica Rallycross Series officials got into a disagreement which resulted in the suspension of Ruiz. Stelgus Sports Activities sold off its assets to Coyotek Racing and moved on to other forms of European Motorsports.

## Legacy

*Off-Trak Magazine* included Ruiz on their list of the 100 Greatest Rallycross Racers at #87, contemplating what level of success he may have achieved had things turned out differently.