Contecha caps a perfect weekend in Junior ROK
The Columbian was superior in every sense of the word in New York.rok cup usa
The only blemish of the weekend for Orsolon Racing's Diego Contecha came in the opening lap of the 26-lap Junior ROK final, losing the holeshot to AM Engines/Parolin driver, Alessandro De Tulio. It was only a few laps later Contecha would find his way back into the top spot and begin his quest to a 5-second victory, capping a perfect weekend.
De Tullio's opening corner move on Contecha was one of only a few that pulled off the outside-spot maneuver this weekend, but Contecha had just too much for the Parolin driver to hold back. However, not all was lost as De Tullio will get his chance with Team USA in Italy at the ROK International Final as the highest placing driver who also competed in ROK Festival NOLA.
Third place went to Rafe Abdulali, who had high hopes entering this weekend and a possible victory on the horizon, but the Northeastern-area driver will have to settle for the final podium spot.
Race Results - Top Five
2018 ROK Festival New York Junior ROK Final
| Rnk | # | Driver | Gap | Best Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 237 | DIEGO CONTECHA | 43.559 | ||
| 220 | ALESSANDRO DE | 4.937 | 43.883 | |
| 299 | RAFE ABDULALI | 6.576 | 43.692 | |
| 277 | NICOLA ZECCHINATO | 12.853 | 43.988 | |
| 222 | DYLAN CHRISTIE | 15.548 | 43.978 |
Full standings
| Rnk | # | Driver | Gap | Best Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 288 | CHLOE CHAMBERS | 15.803 | 43.936 | |
| 289 | JULIAN NAZARIO | 26.534 | 44.415 | |
| 280 | GEORGE MEGENNIS | 27.461 | 44.186 | |
| 279 | AIDAN FOX | 26.172 | 44.186 | |
| 259 | ROWAN GILL | 35.429 | 44.57 | |
| 218 | JUSTIN ADAKONIS | 36.515 | 44.569 | |
| 208 | RODRIGO SANCHEZ | 39.458 | 44.188 | |
| 211 | BRENT CREWS | 3 Laps | 44.575 | |
| 221 | AIDAN KENNY | 3 Laps | 44.533 | |
| 248 | GUNNAR BISCHOFF | 13 Laps | 44.356 | |
| 212 | AMELIA CANGIALOSI | 13 Laps | 44.594 | |
| 281 | BEN RUEHL | 13 Laps | 45.347 |
