Final Race Of the SoCal Outlaw GS Series

Last Saturday we had our 4th and final race in our So Cal Outlaw GS Series. One great benefit of this series was that it gave us all an extra reason to get together. Richy and I have traveled a lot this season but some of our most special memories will be from these local, low-key events. Thanks to so many good friends who have traveled near and far to share that with us.

After Race #3 at JPL was rained out -- we were extra-pumped for this finale event to be great. It was hot and sunny at the Pump Station with no threat of rain in sight. The out of town guest list added to the stoke – Marty Schaub flew in from Georgia, Ryan Ricker from New Mexico and the CCMF crew drove at least 6 hours from SLO to be there.

Racers were divided into Pro and Open classes for three runs – fastest time wins. The push-start course was fast and fun – set to take advantage of this excellent hill. In fact, this course was originally set at series race #2. For the series, we decided to mark and re-use the courses at both venues (JPL and Pump) so returning racers would have the opportunity to compare their times and gear performance. At series race #2 the bar was set by Martin Reaves with his winning time of 30.21 seconds. This time though a new course record of 29.53 was set by Richy Carrasco. The Bomber was “on” hitting sub-30 on every run sealing the win for this season finale race and also for the overall Pro “King of So Cal” series title win. Ryan Ricker clinched 2nd place with a time of 30.56 barely nudging Jonny Miller into 3rd with his 30.57 time. Marty Schaub upset the Open Class with his 31.82 run – breaking the winning streak of Jay LaPalm who wasn’t far behind with 31.85. Local Wildman Chris Yandall took 3rd with a 32.33 time.

Ryan Ricker


Jonny Miller


Lynn Kramer


Marty Schaub


Jay LaPalm


Chris Yandall

We finished the racing in good time but unfortunately not everyone went home unscathed. Chris Leach went down pretty spectacularly to finish with a broken clavical instead of a time. Sorry Chris – heal quick!


Chris Leach

Before heading off to Pizza Port in Carlsbad for the series wrap party – we divided the cash among the top 4 pro finishers, award plaques to the top 4 in each class and the generous schwag donations to all.


Pro Podium (from left to right): Jonny Miller 3rd, Richy Carrasco 1st, Ryan Ricker 2nd, and Brent Kosick 4th


Ryan Ricker -- flashes some of his pro cash winnings


Open Podium (from left to right): Chris Yandall 3rd, Marty Schaub 1st, Jay LaPalm 2nd (Steve Collins - 4th but not pictured - had to leave early)

Special awards were handed out to the overall series winners as follows:


Pro – Richy Carrasco - 2008 King of So Cal


Open – Jay LaPalm - 2008 King of So Cal


Women – Lynn Kramer - 2008 Queen of So Cal

A special tribute was made by Jonny Miller and Jay LaPalm in memorium of Peter Ramirez.

Jay and Jonny

Official Timekeeper -- Ronda


Denis Shufelt shares some wisdom with Ryan Ricker


Marty Schaub with old pal Di Dootson


Lou Ann and Bob from Khiro


Some of the schwag from our sponsors


Until next time -- Peace Out