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Sharp Takes Opener as Scoular Wins Reversed-Grid Sprint at Hampton Downs

Qualifying pace-setter Ugo Ugochukwu leaves Saturday on top of the standings before the Sunday feature.

Overview

  • Louis Sharp converted a front-row start into victory over polesitter Ugo Ugochukwu by 0.448s in Race 1, managing push-to-pass attacks to the flag.
  • Zack Scoular captured the reversed-grid Race 2, controlling the pace after a Lap 4 restart to beat Jin Nakamura by 1.779s, with post-race penalties demoting Louis Sharp and reshuffling the order.
  • Single-seater debutant Ryan Wood set Friday’s benchmark practice lap and logged fourth in both races after sustained podium bids.
  • Ugochukwu took pole by 0.007s over Sharp and ends the day leading the championship, with combined fastest laps to set the Race 3 grid and separate Sunday qualifying for the 27-lap feature.
  • WRC champion Kalle Rovanpera continued acclimatising to the category, qualifying 16th and finishing 17th in Race 1 and 12th in Race 2.