Mike Bonanni, Dai Yoshihara win MPTCC Round 3 at Cal Speedway!

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Mike Bonanni, Dai Yoshihara win MPTCC Round 3 at Cal Speedway!
MotoIQ Chief Mike Kojima came out of racing retirement to run the event.  Mike was quoted as saying that he had to run at least one of our series.  Mike has not raced since 2006 but did OK for an old guy.
Mike Bonanni, Dai Yoshihara win MPTCC Round 3 at Cal Speedway!
Dai Yoshihara drove for Team MotoIQ piloting Mike Kojima’s infamous Dog Car.  This has been the Dog Car’s first public appearance since 2006.  Mike is normally Dai’s Chassis engineer for the Falken Tire drift team.  Dai is currently the points leader in Formula D.  Who says drifters cannot drive grip or FF cars?
Mike Bonanni, Dai Yoshihara win MPTCC Round 3 at Cal Speedway!
The TU field approaching turn 3.  Seconds later all hell broke loose as Richard Ho in a bold move for first late brakes coming off the oval.  It would have been great if it worked but he lost control and spun taking out Mike Kojima and himself.
Mike Bonanni, Dai Yoshihara win MPTCC Round 3 at Cal Speedway!
Mike Bonanni leads the first lap but instantly got passed by Carl Rydqust.
Mike Bonanni, Dai Yoshihara win MPTCC Round 3 at Cal Speedway!
In the turn 3 melee, Brian Smith got past Dai Yoshihara and briefly held the lead.
Mike Bonanni, Dai Yoshihara win MPTCC Round 3 at Cal Speedway!
After the turn 3 crash, Richard Ho and Mike Kojima found themselves in dead last with cars that still ran.  The race was on with Ho leading the charge for 6 laps. The two waged an intense fan pleasing fierce battle as they fought through the entire TU field.  The pair passed 3 cars in the first lap alone!  Honda K power vs Nissan SR20!
Mike Bonanni, Dai Yoshihara win MPTCC Round 3 at Cal Speedway!
Carl Rydqust and Mike Bonanni swapped position continuously for the first 3 laps in an exciting battle!

 

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