Source: Grand-Am
Fall-Line Motorsports driver Tommy Constantine put together a strong two-lap effort in Grand-Am KONI Challenge Series qualifying Thursday evening at Daytona International Speedway, coming away with the pole for Friday's three-hour Fresh From Florida 200, which starts at 2:15 p.m.
Constantine took the No. 46 Playboy/Vervel/TASER/Palms BMW M3 to a best lap time of 2:05.085 (102.458) over the 15-minute qualifying session, cruising to the pole more than a half second ahead of outside front row starter Andy Hauck III. The effort, which came in light rain, marked the first KONI Challenge pole for Constantine, who debuted in the series in 2006.
In ST competition, Quebecer Kuno Wittmer led a front row sweep for i-MOTO Racing, winning the pole with a time of 2:09.312 (99.109 mph). Wittmer turned in three laps in the No. 32 Acura/Cobalt Friction Acura TSX just before the rain hit.
"Winning the pole is all thanks to the i-MOTO team," Wittmer said. "They really put a good car together. This racecar is really well balanced. The brakes are awesome, thanks to Cobalt Friction Brakes. I think we're going to have a great start to the race tomorrow, and my teammate, Peter Cunningham, is going to take over. He has tons of experience and he's also my boss. I think we could put this car pretty close to the front. We're definitely shooting for the victory, 1-2 for the team."
Final KONI Challenge Series practice is scheduled for 10 a.m. before the three-hour Fresh From Florida 200, starting at 2:15 p.m. Friday.
Fall-Line Motorsports driver Tommy Constantine put together a strong two-lap effort in Grand-Am KONI Challenge Series qualifying Thursday evening at Daytona International Speedway, coming away with the pole for Friday's three-hour Fresh From Florida 200, which starts at 2:15 p.m.
Constantine took the No. 46 Playboy/Vervel/TASER/Palms BMW M3 to a best lap time of 2:05.085 (102.458) over the 15-minute qualifying session, cruising to the pole more than a half second ahead of outside front row starter Andy Hauck III. The effort, which came in light rain, marked the first KONI Challenge pole for Constantine, who debuted in the series in 2006.
In ST competition, Quebecer Kuno Wittmer led a front row sweep for i-MOTO Racing, winning the pole with a time of 2:09.312 (99.109 mph). Wittmer turned in three laps in the No. 32 Acura/Cobalt Friction Acura TSX just before the rain hit.
"Winning the pole is all thanks to the i-MOTO team," Wittmer said. "They really put a good car together. This racecar is really well balanced. The brakes are awesome, thanks to Cobalt Friction Brakes. I think we're going to have a great start to the race tomorrow, and my teammate, Peter Cunningham, is going to take over. He has tons of experience and he's also my boss. I think we could put this car pretty close to the front. We're definitely shooting for the victory, 1-2 for the team."
Final KONI Challenge Series practice is scheduled for 10 a.m. before the three-hour Fresh From Florida 200, starting at 2:15 p.m. Friday.