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| January 24, 2013 |
| Driver News: DeFrancesco Claims Pair of Top-Fives in Rotax Junior Debut |
 | Devlin DeFrancesco claimed a pair of top five results in his Rotax Junior debut at FWT
(Photo: Cody Schindel – CKN) |
TORONTO, ONT. (January 24, 2013) – The annual Formula Kart Productions Florida Winter Tour (FWT) got underway this past weekend at the ultra fast Palm Beach International Raceway, and DeFrancesco Racing (DFR) pilot Devlin DeFrancesco impressed in his Rotax Junior debut. After competing in the Formula Kart weekend January 11-13, DeFrancesco was on a tear this past weekend during Rotax competition, where he claimed a pair of top five results.
"Devlin showed how much he has matured over the last year," expressed Team Manager and Driver Coach Nick Mitchell. "Even after being involved in an incident and finishing 25th in Sunday's prefinal, Devlin was able to drive forward in the day's main event without contact to claim a top five result."
With official practice taking place on Friday morning ahead of the weekend's qualifying sessions, DeFrancesco turned times quick enough to be in the top-10 stacked field of more than 55 drivers. Looking to continue his pace during the afternoon's qualifying sessions, the rookie driver claimed the 10th place starting position for Sunday's wheel-to-wheel competition, and an inside row five starting spot for Saturday's action with a ninth place effort.
As one of the quickest drivers in Saturday's prefinal, DeFrancesco greatly improved throughout the prefinal. Showing impressive race craft, the young driver moved forward five positions to cross the line in the fourth position. Looking for a shot at the win in the main event, DeFrancesco and the rest of the Rotax Junior field were forced to run in wet weather, as the heavens opened for the majority of the day. Staying on track and showing great race pace despite the tricky conditions, DeFrancesco claimed the third place podium result in his Rotax Junior debut.
"I love the junior field," exclaimed DeFrancesco. "The competition is at a very high level, and the racing is very competitive. You need to be on your game to run at the front of this field."
Sunday's festivities did not go as smooth for the rising talent, as a prefinal crash sent him down the running order and eventually classified him in the 25th position. Disappointed with the result and lack of points gained in the prefinal, DeFrancesco was bound and determined to improve in the day's main event.
Taking the green flag for the start of the final, the young talent quickly began his march forward. With only 18 laps to get his work done, DeFrancesco gained 20 positions and was the fifth driver to reach the checkered flag. In his rookie weekend in the Rotax Junior field, DeFrancesco claimed a pair of top five results and will be a driver to watch for in the remaining four event days.
On the Monday following the FWT, DeFrancesco and his DFR crew jet set their way to Italy for some European testing. Running in the highly competitive KF3 division, DeFrancesco is testing this week at La Conca in preparation for the upcoming WSK program.
For more information on Devlin and Lachlan DeFrancesco's supporters, please visit them online at http://www.BRM-Manufacture.com, http://www.Yogurtys.com, http://www.YogenFruz.com, http://www.SunnyBrook.ca, http://www.XYZLive.net, http://www.Delavaco.com and http://www.Alpinestars.com or follow them on Twitter at @Alpinestars, @MyWatchIs_BRM, @Yogurtys, @YogenFruz @SunnybrookHSC, @Delavaco and @Alpinestars.
For more information on DeFrancesco Racing, please contact Andy DeFrancesco via e-mail to Info@DFRUSA.com or visit them online at http://www.DFRUSA.com. For more information on Devlin DeFrancesco, please visit him online at http://www.DevlinDeFrancesco.com. For real time updates from DFR Racing and Devlin DeFrancesco live trackside, please follow them on Twitter at @DFR_USA, @DevlinD00 and @LachlanD03. |
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