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| January 07, 2008 News |
| EFCN Top-10: Formula SCCA |
 | Matthew Inge won both in and out his division in 2007
(Photo: eFormulaCarNews.com) |
1. Matthew Inge
Robinson Motor Sports
Southeast Division Champion, 2nd in Championship race
3 wins, 9 podiums
Matthew Inge enjoyed superb season behind the wheel of his Formula SCCA car in 2007. In his second season of FE competition, the Florida driver showed tremendous speed and racecraft, as well as the consistency of champion, never finishing off the podium. Given his results this past year, it will be interesting to see if Inge elects to return to the FE class, immediately becoming one of the favorites to win the inaugural class gold medal at the SCCA National Championship Runoffs, or moves up the racing ladder into pro racing.
 | Rusty Mitchell captured a June Sprints win and division title in his rookie season
(Photo: Roz Rosintoski) |
2. Rusty Mitchell
Rusty Mitchell Racing
Midwest/Southwest Division Champion, June Sprints winner
3 wins, 5 podiums
Rusty Mitchell proved to be a driver worth watching in 2007. The Texas native immediately came to grips with the Formula SCCA car in his rookie season, coming out on top of a heated fight for the division title. Should he return to the FE class for a second season of competition, expect Mitchell to not only be in position to defend his division crown, but also be among those battling for top honors at the Runoffs.
 | Justin Huffman secured his second consecutive division title in 2007
(Photo: Huffman Racing) |
3. Justin Huffman
Huffman Racing
Northeast Division Champion
4 wins, 6 podiums
For Justin Huffman, 2007 marked yet another successful season of FE competition. In a repeat of 2006, the Virginia driver was the driver to beat in the Northeast, increasing his FE win total to nine. Having not had much luck in the year-end championship races thus far, expect Huffman to be giving it his all once again in 2008, making him one of the drivers to watch when the class makes its Runoffs debut.
 | Jeff Kester visited victory lane three times in the Southwest-Midwest Division
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4. Jeff Kester
Kester Racing
3rd Southwest Division
3 wins, 4 podiums
Jeff Kester’s first season of FE competition proved to be very successful. Making the move up from the karting ranks, the Texas driver quickly showcased good speed and race craft in one of the most competitive divisions. Having missed on the division title and been involved in an incident in the championship race, expect Kester to be back behind the wheel of his Formula SCCA in 2008 and winning races.
 | Mark Eaton ended his season in perfect fashion with the Championship race win at the ARRC
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5. Mark Eaton
Robinson Motor Sports
5th in Southeast Division, Championship race winner
3 wins, 3 podiums
Mark Eaton proved to be unbeatable in 2007. A long time motorsports competitor, the Florida native once again showcased his skill behind the wheel this past year, winning every race he contested, including a dominating performance in the year-end championship race. Continuing to focus his efforts on running a successful race operation rather than driving, Eaton will likely only run a limited number of races in 2008, but when he does step into the cockpit, he will be a driver worth watching.
 | Ian Harms ended his second season of cFE competition with a podium finish in the championship race
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6. Ian Harms
Robinson Motor Sports
2nd in Southeast Division, 3rd in Championship race
2 wins, 6 podiums
Ian Harms had a breakout season this past year in his Formula SCCA car. After contesting a limited number of races in 2006, the Florida native became a title threat in 2007, consistently running at the front and challenging wins in the competitive division. Having only contested the year-end race in Georgia thanks to support from his team, funding will be the key to wether Harms returns to cockpit in 2008 and challenging for top honors come the end of the year.
 | Brandon Aleckson captured the Northern Pacific Division title via four wins
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7. Brandon Aleckson
MLC Motorsports
Northern Pacific Division Champion
4 wins, 6 podiums
2007 proved to be another successful season of FE competition for Brandon Aleckson. Building on the success of a championship race win in 2006, the California driver was again the driver to beat on the West Coast, displaying tremendous pace week after week. Hopefully Aleckson will find the funding during the off-season to make the deserved move up the racing ladder into the pro ranks of open-wheel racing.
 | Scott McQueen's 2007 season featured one race win
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8. Scott McQueen
Scott McQueen Racing
2nd in Southwest/Midwest Division
1 win, 6 podiums
Scott McQueen’s 2007 season proved to quite enjoyable. Involved in one the most intense battles for division supremacy, the Texas driver was consistently fast and among the fight for race wins. Having narrowly missed out on the division title and a podium finish in the championship race, expect McQueen to return for another year of competition in 2008, and be among those vying for top honors at the conclusion of the season.
 | Corey Dalenberg scored two wins in his division winning season
(Photo: Dan Focht) |
9. Corey Dalenberg
Dalenberg Motorsports
FCM Central/Great Lakes Division Champion
2 wins, 3 podiums
For Corey Dalenberg, 2007 season proved to be a winning formula. After experiencing success in a limited campaign in 2006, the Ohio native returned for a second season of action this past year, and promptly became a driver worth watching. Having showcased good speed and car control within the division, it was shame he did not compete in the championship race. Funding will likely determine where Dalenberg races in 2008, with a move into the pro ranks a possibility.
 | Tyler Hunter won five consecutive races in the Rocky Mountain Division
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10. Tyler Hunter
Hunter Racing
Rocky Mountain Division Champion
5 wins, 5 podiums
Tyler Hunter enjoyed a nearly perfect season behind the wheel in 2007. While the Colorado native did not encounter the stiffest competition within his division, he made the most of the opportunity, continually developing as a driver. Should Hunter return to the class in 2008, racing outside of the division as much as possible would be a wise decision and greatly benefit his racing skills.
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