Tony Buffomante Captures Third Win of the Season
For most racers, a second place finish and a fourth place finish at the previous race would be considered a successful outing. Not so for Ford Racing Mustang Challenge series points co-leader, Tony Buffomante. For Tony, that performance only served to motivate him even further to attack the next race – at Autobahn Country Club.
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Capaldi Racing Captures Fifth Consecutive Podium; Reclaims Series Points Lead
After falling out of the Ford Racing Mustang Challenge points lead at Mid-Ohio, Tony Buffomante and Capaldi Racing were eager to earn it back. When they unloaded the car at New Jersey Motorsports Park for the next race, Tony hit the ground running -- setting the third and first fastest times in the first two practice sessions of the weekend. Qualifying for the first race was very competitive, with Tony posting the third quickest time – just 0.373 seconds shy of the pole. After falling behind Pratt Cole and Jason von Kluge at the start of the race, Tony reclaimed his third place starting position when Pratt and Jason tangled. Once he passed series veteran Dan Aweida, Tony's race ended with him taking second, for his fourth consecutive podium finish this season.
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Capaldi Racing Welcomes Devin Cates to Mustange Challenge
Devin Cates, driver of the #62 Riley Technologies Camaro in the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge, will be returning to his Mustang roots this weekend, making his Mustang Challenge debut at New Jersey Motorsports Park driving the #68 Capaldi Racing FR500S. Devin started racing in 2006 when he was 16 years old, and, in his first season, finished 2nd in a NASA Camaro Mustang Challenge race behind the wheel of a Mustang. Devin then moved into a Spec Miata where, in 2008, he placed 3rd in his class at the NASA National Championships.
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Capaldi Racing Continues Podium Streak at Mid-Ohio
After vaulting into the championship points lead with a win at historic Watkins Glen, Tony Buffomante and the Capaldi Racing were hoping for another dominant weekend to cushion their points lead. The team also welcomed two-time NASA Spec Focus National Champion, Craig Capaldi, to the driver line-up.
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