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Francis Wins Australian Late Model Championship
Steve Francis has written himself into the record books as the first US racer to win the Australian Late Model Championship after a thrilling A Main victory at Tyrepower Sydney Speedway Saturday January 28.
The record books will also show that Francis led every lap, but statistics can be deceiving, as he was under pressure from the drop of the green flag, a situation that existed for the entire race distance.
Francis, driving the USA#7 Time Target backed Rocket owned by Scott McPherson, started out of position two, and got the jump on pole-sitter Devin Moran into turn one.
From there the ‘Kentucky Colonel’ had to maintain a steady line, and his composure, in the face of numerous challenges.
As the chequered flag was unfurled Francis swept past with Jamie Oldfield still glued to his bumper, ahead of Holmes and Moran. At flag fall less than 50 metres separated the top four while 16 of the original starters finished on the lead lap.
Full results and media release available at http://www.latemodels.com.au/
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