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Scharnow dominates at Daytona in race 2

Aug 2,2026
From Jacksonville,Florida

What an exciting weekend at the famed Daytona International speedway for the Formula faceparts Fc event.
Chris Scharnow showed his speed in a dry race today taking a big win for the St. Petersburg native. Justin Smith was running 2nd but probably didn’t have the speed to beat Chris but maintained that position until late retirement with electronic issue. Marc Stern had a solid weekend picking up another podium spot in 2nd place and long time Fc competitor David Wilklow from Ocala ,Fl was thrilled to get the final podium spot. Congratulations to a strong and growing field of cars in the southeast division .

Rain master Justin Smith wins a wild one at Daytona

Aug 1,2026. From Daytona international

Justin Smith from Charlotte wins a rain soaked race at Daytona today. He ran wheel to wheel against pole sitter Chris Scharnow from St.pete ,Fl. Justin was on a mission today and was taking no prisoners as he passed Chris leading to the banking . Chris had a spin which allowed other cars to get past him but he quickly regained pace in 3rd spot.
Last months winner in Savannah Marc Stern from Hilton Head pulled into 2nd spot and within a lap was having a fierce battle with Chris Scharnow around the banking and Chris managed a pass in very hazardous conditions ,back to 2nd spot where he remained . Marc Stern held off Jim Johnson after Jim clawed his way back to 4th after a scary spin on the front strait on the banking . Stan Hallock from Orlando survived some craziness grabbed 5th spot.
I think after today’s race everyone hoping for dry day on Sunday

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🏁 SOUTHERN F2000 HEADS TO DAYTONA! 🏁

The Southern F2000 Series rolls into the World Center of Racing — and the championship fight is heating up as we hit the high banks and infield road course at Daytona International Speedway! 🏆

📅August 1-2, 2026

After Roebling, here's how the Overall Championship stacks up heading in:

🥇 Justin Smith — 139 pts
🥈 Paul Douglas — 106 pts
🥉 James Johnson — 50 pts
4️⃣ Marc Stern — 46 pts
5️⃣ Stanley Hallock — 42 pts
6️⃣ Sam Collier — 36 pts

Justin Smith carries a commanding 33-point lead into Daytona — but with 25 points on the line for a win, Paul Douglas is well within striking distance if the results swing his way. Behind them, the fight for the final podium spots in the championship is wide open, with just a handful of points separating positions 3 through 6. Expect Marc Stern to fight hard with his new MZR. Every lap at Daytona counts! 💪

Whether you're chasing the Overall title or the Pinto-Powered Championship, this is one you won't want to miss. Come out and watch these F2000 machines battle wheel-to-wheel at one of the most iconic circuits in the world! 🏎️💨

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I got to spend some time really chatting with my friend Bob Sheets at Road Atlanta in March. When it comes to celebrating our 250th birthday its people like him we should thank. Air Force KC-135 pilot a few years back.

just love his post after Road America with Carter Sheets his great son. this is what its all about!

The podium scene just needed a little more cow bell! In the Kettle Moraine area of Wisconsin where Road America rules supreme, a cow bell is a great symbol of success. Carter Sheets and dad, Bob, of Layke Motorsports savor the FRP F2000 race this past Sunday. Carter and David Otte in his Better Built Racing F2000 had a ding-dong battle all race long. They both ran hard and they both ran clean.

The thing I love most about my job is talking to drivers and crew about past weekends. Heard a few stories about Monterey Pacific F2000 event. Sounded super competitive with lots of people running fast. Heard from my friend Daniel Swanbeck who I met in person for the first time last year at this event. This guy is total baddass, you would not want to challenge him in a fight because it probably wouldnt end well. At any rate he had a solid weekend and was apparently leading for a while and tangled with a lapped car which caused some front wing damage but still managed a strong result. a great weekend for so many out there and makes me quite happy to hear about mostly fun times. Look forward to making trip to Sonoma in Sept so I can hang with all my California friends.

A big weekend in F2000 racing across the country and we always appreciate the efforts of Primus racing friends.

South Series winner
Sat: Justin Wilson
Sun: Marc Stern
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FRP Road America winner
Winner : David Otte
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Monterey Pacific F2000 winners
Sat James Hakewill
Sun Mark Peller