Time Trial Champions at 2016 NASA Western States Championships

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November 22, 2016

ttu — John Van Caneghem bested his own race pace in Super Unlimited to take the TTU win with a 1:38.708, the fastest lap of the entire event.

Drivers in Time Trial competition raced late into the afternoon at the 2016 NASA Western States Championships Presented by Toyo Tires. That means they had more chances to better their times, but conditions went from good in the morning to far less than ideal when the winds picked up in the afternoon. Dust was strewn all over the track and grip was scant. Here’s who made the best of it.

TT1

Jason Capelli piloted his Nissan GTR to a TT1 victory with a 1:47.323.

TT2

Oli Thordarson came out on top in TT2, posting a 1:50.901, a quicker lap than his race in ST2.

TT3

Erik Davis laid down a 1:51.787 and took home the TT3 win.

TTB

Dave Schotz did a familiar dance in TTB and took home the win and his 14th Championship.

TTC

Dave Schotz also took home the TTC Championship in his Corvette. That makes 15 for him.

TTD

Charlie Hayes quickened his PTE race pace to take the TTD win and Championship.

TTE

Dan Howard added to his PTE Championship by taking the TTE Championship at Buttonwillow.

TTF

Team Rotary Heds took the TTF Championship with a 2:10.794 lap time.

TTU

John Van Caneghem bested his own race pace in Super Unlimited to take the TTU win with a 1:38.708, the fastest lap of the entire event.

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